Development Editor
Chichester, West Sussex, Uk
My role as a development editor on the 'For Dummies' programme involved juggling multiple responsibilities. Project management, copy editing, proof reading, brand reviewing and quality control were essential elements of my role working on the world's bestselling reference brand.Development editing also demanded the adaptability to work on a range of subject matter - from business plans to creative thinking and from origami to the Tudors. It also required the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, bringing them in on time, on budget, to strict standards of quality and across print, online and digital platforms. It involved working on both retail and B2B projects, working with authors and companies to craft branded Dummies content.The most important facet of my work here was the opportunity it gave me to make learning and discovery fun and engaging for our readers, to take what can sometimes be seen as dry and dusty subject matters and to craft engaging, energising and inspiring end products.