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Dodi Beardshaw

Skills: editing, copy-editing, proofreading, project management

Subjects: education, especially school literacy, history, primary maths; fiction, general non-fiction and biography for all ages; arts and culture

Types of publication: textbooks, workbooks, novels, school materials, magazines

About me:  

Editing in all aspects of education publishing – especially children’s school materials – has been my career since the 1980s. Since leaving the University of York in 2017, where I worked for 12 years as Publications Manager, I have returned to freelancing and widened my field to include fiction, general non-fiction and arts and culture.

I have extensive experience, with high-level copy editing and proofreading skills. I am known for my ability to ensure that text is clear, accurate and aligns with relevant style; excellent time management and organisational skills; a keen eye for design and typography; and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I understand the importance of teamwork, working precisely to schedule, asking the right questions and thinking ahead to the next step.

Email: dodi.beardshaw@gmail.com

Location: Beverley, East Yorkshire


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Gareth Pugh

Skills: proofreading, copy editing, editing for space, copy writing in a given style.

Subjects: All subjects considered, but with particular subject knowledge in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, music, board and video games.

Types of publication: Corporate communications, e-books, magazines and newsletters, online learning materials, presentations and websites.

I also work on CVs, application and covering letters, articles, technical manuals, rules and instruction booklets, and dissertations and theses.

About me:  I am a recently qualified proofreader with the CIEP, currently working on adding a copy editing qualification to that.

I am able to draw on my experience of 20 years as a data analyst in various sectors, self-releasing various bands’ albums, and crafting information-heavy presentations and other communications.

I also play guitar in a punk band and enjoy playing board games on rainy days indoors.

Email: contact@jamesreay.com

Website: https://www.jamesreay.com

Twitter: @stereosmiles

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-pugh-4b97b5176

Location: Leeds, UK


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Martin Murphy

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Skills: Proofreading, copyediting, content writing.

Subjects: Mental health topics, general health care, social science, fiction.

Types of publication: Books, journals, reports and business documents.

About me: A Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), I provide comprehensive proofreading and copyediting services. Although specialising in mental health topics, I have experience of working on a variety of subjects within academic publishing and the health and social care sectors.

Website: https://www.murphyeditorial.co.uk/

Email: info@murphyeditorial.co.uk

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/murphyeditorial

Location: Beverley, East Yorkshire


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Helen Birkbeck

Skills: copy-editing, proofreading, translation

Subjects: business/commerce, religion/theology, languages/ESOL, social sciences

Types of publication: books, theses, reports, journals, exam papers, website copy

About me: freelance for 15 years, I work mostly on screen but also proofread on paper. As well as my ‘specialist areas’ I will tackle most general subjects.

Email: editing@birkbecks.net

Website: http://www.hb-editorial.co.uk

LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/helenbirkbeckeditorial

Location: Thirsk


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Rachel Blaylock

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Rachel Blaylock

Skills: Proofreading, copy-editing, desk research, language editing, audio transcribing.
Editing both on paper – standard BSI proofreading symbols, and digital – Word/Pages using Track Changes or PDFs using stamps or comments.

Subjects: All subjects welcome, while areas of particular interest include education, religion/theology, food, arts and music.

Types of publication:  Magazines, apps, websites, corporate communications, brochures, business documents including annual reports, college prospectuses, student dissertations, medical papers and patient information sheets, non-fiction book projects, website content.

About me:

I have experience in both print and digital products, have worked for large corporate organisations (including plcs) as well as small businesses and publishers in the media, advertising and marketing sectors. I also am happy to take on student dissertations for which I offer a discounted rate.

I can use traditional BSI marks on both paper and pdf as well as Track Changes and am always keen to learn anything new.

Previous clients include: Hodder & Stoughton, Immediate Media Co, Future plc, Spitalfields Life publishing, Hashtag Press.

CIEP member

Email: rachelmblaylock@yahoo.co.uk

X: @ProofingRach

LinkedIn: Rachel Blaylock

Location: Harrogate, North Yorks

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Jenny Gwynne

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Skills: copy-editing, proofreading, project management

Subjects: education, especially French, German, Italian, English

Types of publication: textbooks, learning materials; university and business reports and brochures of all kinds

About me:  I now work part-time, as a move into retirement, after 33 satisfying years of freelance editorial work. I am still taking on occasional projects, so please get in touch if you have something to tempt me with!

My initial training came from working for two London language-learning specialist publishers: BBC Languages and Mary Glasgow Publications. Since going freelance in 1993, I have worked on MFL projects for major UK educational publishers such as CUP, HarperCollins, OUP and Pearson. I worked on first draft manuscripts discussing the content with authors at the development edit stage; I worked with the production team to copyedit the material and assess images, audio scripts and teacher’s notes; and of course I proofread at all stages through to publication.

I have also (and still do) work on a range of non-fiction publications. I regularly edit annual reports and graduation ceremony programmes for the University of York. In 2021, I set up a small team of freelancers providing proofreading services to a health and social care consultancy. I create and edit programmes and posters for York Musical Society concerts in York Minster. I have always offered reliable and thorough editorial services, completing projects on time, on budget and hassle-free, as far as I can manage it.

I am an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.

Email: jenny.gwynne@ntlworld.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/jenny-gwynne/9/80/4b0

Location: York (central / Clifton)