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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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Jenny Gwynne

JMG Oct 14

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)