Editor, proofreader and writer
Specialising in LGBTQ+ writing, both fiction and non-fiction.
A little about me
After a degree specialising in education, I trained as a proofreader and copyeditor. Now, I specialise in editing fiction and creative non-fiction as well as supporting businesses to develop clear communication strategies.
Outside of editing, I cycle, hike and climb whenever I can. But if the weather’s too bad, I’m behind a piano, flute or guitar. Or curled up with a good book, doing my best to not find the typos!
I have a private pilot licence and love to go flying whenever I can!
Training and development
I am a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and undertake regular training and CPD.
- The Open University
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
November 2023 - CIEP Conference 2022
Various sessions, including leading Don’t Edit my Labels
September 2022 - Proofreading 2: Headway
The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
Completed August 2022 - Developmental Editing
Liminal Pages
Ongoing - CIEP Conference 2021
Various sessions
September 2021 - Copyediting (CE1)
The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
Completed July 2021 - Proofreading (P1)
The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
Completed February 2021 - Copyediting and Proofreading
The Writers Bureau
Completed April 2018
Writing and speaking
I write and speak about writing, editing and LGBTQ+ matters.
- Out On The Page: Introduction to Editing (speaker)
- CIEP Conference 2022: Don’t Edit my Labels (speaker)
- BrightStar Publishing blog: LGBTQ+ editing (writer) (no longer available)
- BrightStar Publishing blog: LGBTQ+ stories (writer) (no longer available)
- On LGBTQ+ editing: an interview
