I worked as a PR and communications professional for 20 years before launching Shine Editorial. My experience sits within the following sectors; cultural, heritage, museums, leisure, tourism, education and community engagement.

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In the last 10 years, my work has had a strong editorial focus. I love working with words; whether it’s reading, writing, editing or listening to them. Words are powerful tools; they can inform, inspire, entertain, influence and so much more. It's what makes my job so interesting!

I have completed specialist editorial training and continue to invest in my professional development via workshops, courses and through my membership with the Chartered Institute of Editing & Proofreading (CIEP).

What do I do? 

Writing, editing and proofreading:

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• Books, brochures and guides 

• Marketing and promotional material

• Exhibition material and interpretation boards

• Websites, social media posts and online material

• Magazines and newsletters 

• Education packs

• Case studies

• Reports and documents

• House style guides.

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Research:

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• Internet research

• Library and archive research

• Competitor and customer research

• Stakeholder interviews.

What editorial training have I had?
 

• 2:1 BA Hons in English & Media Communications

• Publishing Training Centre: Proofreading (Merit):

- Techniques and Good Practice

- Proofreading or Proof-editing?

- PDFs and Digital Material

- BSI Symbols Part I

- BSI Symbols Part II

- Working for Publishers

• Publishing Training Centre: Essential Grammar

• Publishing Training Centre: Writing for the Web

• Chartered Institute of Editing & Proofreading: Copyediting 1

• Chartered Institute of Editing & Proofreading: Word for Practical Editing.

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For further info on training and my career history visit my LinkedIn page.

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Where do I work?

Most days I work from my home office in Norwich in the east of England. Norwich is a great place to work and live; it's a creative city that loves to celebrate its amazing cultural heritage. 

I enjoy the flexibility that comes with freelance life. Occasionally it's good to get away from the home office and find inspiration in a co-working space or in one of Norwich's excellent cafes serving good coffee... and cake, obviously. 

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And outside of work?

Non-work time is for family and friends, cooking, reading and listening to podcasts. I love the theatre and belong to a long-running book club.

Other favourite things include house and garden improvements and country walks with our dog, Sid. 

Let's work together