About me

Freelance writer, copy-editor and bookseller, looking to progress into career in publishing. Excellent standard of written English, with a strong attention to detail. Enthusiastic and dynamic, with a knowledge of and passion for modern publishing. Experience using social media to develop connections with readers, authors and publishers. Confident using Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign to create attractive copy. Entry-level member of SfEP.

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Projects

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  SisterhoodSisterhood is a charity anthology of women's fiction, created by Elementary Sisterhood, a collective of women writers based in the North East of England. Our ethos is one of empowerment, support and creativity. All proceeds from this collection will be given to Newcastle Women's Aid.

Work history

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EditorSelf Employed
Mar 2018Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomFreelance
Managing production on “Sisterhood”, a charity anthology of women’s fiction – designing internal layout using InDesign, editing copy, writing the “Letter to the Editor” page, liaising with contributors, writers, PR staff and cover artists.
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VolunteerLeeds Big Bookend
Feb 2018Leeds, United KingdomFreelance
• Combining excellent customer service skills with a passion for literature to assist at large literary festivals such as WildLines and the Northern Short Story Festival. • Setting up rooms before and after talks, readings etc. Demonstrating quick thinking and organisational skills when changing the layout of rooms between events efficiently and discreetly. • Engaging with visitors: greeting and answering questions in a friendly, helpful manner.

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Skills

• Creative Writing
• Copyediting
• Adobe Indesign
• Social Media
• Audience Engagement