Editor at Floris Books, Saltire Society Scottish Publisher of the Year 2016.

• Highly experienced editor at independent publisher of commercial fiction and non-fiction, specialising in fiction and working on bestselling titles• Managing editorial process, working closely with authors, designers and marketing/rights/sales colleagues to develop books from first draft to final product• Structural editing: suggesting rewrites or structural improvements while respecting the author’s style and the level of the intended audience• Copy-editing: onscreen in Word using Track Changes, correcting grammar and punctuation, resolving inconsistencies, fact-checking, working to house style and creating style sheets• Proofreading: checking proofs, collating corrections from authors and freelancers to ensure final book is error-free• Managing submissions process and working with literary agents to source high-quality manuscripts for potential publication• Recruiting and managing a new pool of freelance editors and proofreaders to improve quality of outsourced work• Checking for legal problems such as libel, privacy, copyright, plagiarism, veracity and permissions, resolving issues and escalating to company lawyer when necessary• Researching and compiling picture sections, dealing with photo agencies and permissions, working to budget• Writing compelling cover copy to engage readers and encourage them to add the book to their basket• Ghost-writing for non-fiction titles, such as writing in Maw Broon’s voice for Bake with Maw Broon (2014)

Freelance editing and proofreading• copy-editing onscreen• structural editing• proofreading• reader’s reports• styling and marking up text for layout/designersMy experience and interests include:• adult non-fiction• adult fiction• children’s fiction and picture books• academic writing (such as journal articles, theses and dissertations)• blog text• self-publishing projectsClients included Canongate Books and private individuals.

• Copy-editing, structurally editing and proofreading a diverse range of non-fiction books and ebooks, from sport to true crime, from memoir to current affairs• Swiftly researching and assimilating information on a book’s subject matter in order to provide expertise and an informed opinion to authors• Working closely with authors to produce well-structured books and high-quality prose• Suggesting rewrites or structural improvements while respecting the author’s individual style and the level of the intended audience• Adhering to strict deadlines while managing multiple titles through the editorial process from receipt of manuscripts to print-ready final proofs• Using excellent communication and organisational skills to coordinate the work of authors, designers, proofreaders and lawyers• Formatting and copy-editing manuscripts to house style and producing style sheets• Checking for and resolving legal problems, such as libel, privacy and copyright issues• Proofreading, collating proof corrections and checking revised proofs• Researching suitable photographs for an attractive picture section, working to an agreed budget• Streamlined and updated procedures and wrote a new handbook to facilitate smooth running of the Editorial Department• Writing compelling cover copy that engages readers and entices them to add the book to their basket

• Writing concise, compelling reviews of restaurants for the Chinese, Bistros and Brasseries and North American sections of the Guide, published both in print and online• Adapting personal writing style to match The List’s voice and tone• Researching restaurants and interviewing managers in order to write informed, insightful copy • Appointed the section editor for North American restaurants in the 2012/13 edition, writing a succinct introduction to the section in addition to reviews

• Managing the production process of scientific and medical journals from receipt of copy to the final printed and online products• Ensuring that journals are published on schedule and on budget• Using excellent communication skills to build and maintain good working relationships with journal editors, editorial office contacts, authors, typesetters and printers via email and telephone• Proofreading, collation of proof corrections and checking revised proofs• Compiling issue make-ups, preparing print/bind orders and sending issues to press

• Covering Production Editors’ duties, as above• Developed IT skills and knowledge by dealing with a variety of electronic file formats• Logging articles into the in-house database• Gained experience of HTML mark-up by manually coding abstracts for online publication• Scanning proof corrections and sending electronic files to typesetters and printers

• After a two-week temporary assignment, I joined PSYBT on a fixed-term contract that was created for me• General administrative duties: copy- and audio-typing of correspondence and reports, filing, photocopying, receptionist duties, dealing with enquiries from the public• Assisting in writing copy and editing promotional material

• Fulfilled posts at the the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Ryden International Property Consultants and Bruce Murray Recruitment• General administrative duties: copy- and audio-typing of correspondence and reports, filing, photocopying, receptionist duties, dealing with enquiries from the public

• General administrative duties: copy- and audio-typing of correspondence and reports, filing, photocopying, receptionist duties, dealing with enquiries from the public• Liaising with authors, press and industry contacts via email and telephone• Proofreading manuscripts• Assisting in the organisation of book launches and events• Preparing blurbs and press releases• Assisting in management of MD's schedule