Bishop’s Stortford College
In 2023 I managed the re-design of Bishop’s Stortford College’s annual alumni magazine, now titled Old Stortfordian.
Working closely with the school’s Development Office and other staff, I finalised the content plan, developed a publication schedule, drafted and edited content, liaised with contributors and collaborated with the designer and printing house on the new look of the magazine.
SN Lloyd, author
Sara’s debut book Stitches and Scales is a wholesome YA fantasy novel comprising magic called Stitching, high stakes adventure and romance.
When editing for Sara, I greatly enjoyed diving into the world of Stitching and getting to know Fellen Waterford, a sympathetic protagonist with a secret, and the other employees working for enigmatic Evander’s Aquarium of Magical Creatures.
DJ Bowman-Smith, author
The Mid Witch and Mid Witch Two were editing highlights of the past couple of years. DJ’s style is witty and down to earth, and I’m eagerly anticipating the third book.
This Mid Witch series is a funny and poignant take on midlife with a pinch of spice, a touch of magic and a relatable older heroine to root for.
Tiger Molly, author
Author, illustrator and former part-time primary school teacher Tiger Molly has a knack for creating memorable characters.
Her Sophie Line series offers light humour and intrigue as the quirky primary school protagonist Sophie, who can turn into a cat, uncovers and solves local mysteries with her best friend, Alex.
Mark Wells, author
I have been proof editing for author Mark Wells since 2019 and have worked with him both on his Cambridge Gothic trilogy* and on the immersive family adventure book Riddle of the White Sphinx for the Hidden Tales project.
*College of Shadows, Gate of Shadows and Legacy of Shadows, a YA urban fantasy series set in Cambridge (‘home to the brightest minds… and the deadliest monsters’).
Christ’s College, Cambridge
With a quick two-month turnaround, I acted as Editor for the 2024 Lent term issue of Christ’s Pieces, the sixteen-page alumni magazine for Christ’s College, Cambridge.
I managed the project from the content planning stage through commissioning, editing, proofreading and sending it to the printing house.
JH Mann, author
In 2023 I had the pleasure of editing The Echoing Shore by award-winning journalist and writer, JH Mann. Get a copy from Amazon and follow the protagonist – newspaper editor Kate Tregillis – as she investigates what really happened to a lifeboat that went missing off Cornwall’s wild Atlantic coast ten years ago.
St John’s College, Cambridge
While working for St John’s, I created a comprehensive editorial voice, tone and style guide for the Development Office. As Publications Officer, I commissioned and edited articles by students, staff, Fellows and alumni for the online blog, the alumni magazine Johnian and the College’s annual record The Eagle. Working remotely with authors from diverse backgrounds and professions suited my adaptable and client-tailored approach.
Cambridge School Classics Project (CSCP)
I proof read Latin and English, transcribed audio, coded website pages and wrote educational content for CSCP about Minoan Crete and Ancient Sparta.
Clare College, Cambridge
I researched, wrote and edited news stories for the College’s websites, print publications and monthly email newsletter. I was also responsible for the creation and implementation of the alumni-focused communications strategy.