Services
Development editingthorough and careful editing focussing on writing style, level, consistency, pedagogical features and adherence to the syllabus
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Line editingdetailed and considerate revisions to ensure consistency of voice in multi-author projects, reduce length or improve readability
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Market researchinsightful analysis of surveys, interviews and focus groups to help you understand your customers’ needs
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Specialisms
My specialism is development editing and line editing of texts that help people learn. I have experience editing a wide range of texts across many subject areas, audience levels and product types (see some examples below). Do get in touch and we can discuss whether my skills and experience will be a good match for your needs.
Subjects
psychology, business, economics, sociology, law, linguistics, criminology, politics, nursing, education
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Audience
students (and their teachers) from school to undergraduate level; UK and international courses
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Products
student textbooks, teacher guides, digital resources, lecture slides, exercises and answers, worksheets, step-by-step instructions, multi-component products
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Clients
Hetty is a joy to work with. She is reliable, can be depended on to meet deadlines, is clear in her communication, highly organised, and has an excellent attention to detail. She is responsible, thorough, and extremely conscientious about ensuring high quality content. |
My clients include
Oxford University Press
Cambridge University Press Pearson Collins SAGE CORE Econ (Curriculum Open-access Resources in Economics) Routledge |
An experienced market researcher, Hetty understood the brief immediately and completed a thorough analysis and summary of a number of focus groups and interviews that we conducted for a flagship digital product for the HE market. The report I received was fantastic – well structured, clear and insightful. |
About me
Professional membership
I am an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP). This is the highest grade of membership and demonstrates my extensive experience, editorial training, continuing professional development and satisfied clients. I adhere to the CIEP's high standards and code of practice.
Publishing experienceI have nearly 20 years of publishing experience, including working in-house as a commissioning editor at Cambridge University Press and a development editor at Pearson.
Training
I have completed training courses with the Publishing Training Centre, the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, BookMachine and the Market Research Society.
Publication
I am author of Editing Textbooks, a practical guide for editors, published by the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.
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