Miss Anna Robinson |

Liverpool

Website
www.blackcatink.co.uk
Organisation
Black Cat Ink
Job title
Copy-editor and proofreader

About Anna

As a copy-editor and proofreader with more than fifteen years’ experience, I provide flexible, cost-effective (and friendly) editing and proofreading services to a range of clients, including

• small businesses, social enterprises and creative companies

• academics, students and education providers

• charities and non-profit organisations

• independent publishers and self-publishing authors

Whether you’re writing for business, academic or creative reasons, I look forward to working with you soon.

Editorial experience

Self-employed copy-editor and proofreader (Black Cat Ink) since 2019

Editor and proofreader, The Manchester College (2000¬–2008)

Copy-editing, proofreading and project management to deliver high-quality learning materials, working with writers, designers, clients and technical checkers to meet industry standards.

• Lead editor of new course materials for estate/letting agents.

• Specialist in employment law and health and safety courses.

Copywriter and editor, Salford City Council (1998–2000)

Writing, editing and proofreading a wide range of marketing materials, including a what’s on guide (On in Salford), weekly schools’ bulletin, newsletters, leaflets, press releases and websites.

Notetaker, study assistant and exam scribe/reader, Liverpool (since Jan 2018) & Manchester (2010–16)

This rewarding part-time role involves writing accurate lecture notes on behalf of university students with learning issues, ranging from dyslexia and visual impairment to cerebral palsy. During exam season, I’m also a scribe (writing exam scripts) and reader.

Training

• Proofreading 2: Headway course, CIEP (Oct 2023) – distinction

• Proofreading 1: Introduction course, CIEP (Jan 2023)

• Copy-editing 2: Headway course, CIEP (June 2020) – distinction

• Successful Editorial Freelancing course, Publishing Training Centre (Oct 2018) – distinction




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Disclaimer note

The CIEP Directory of Editorial Services should be considered a point of first contact and prospective clients must satisfy themselves that members are capable of the work on offer. The Institute cannot be held responsible for the quality of work provided by any member listed in the directory. The members themselves are responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of their entries in the Directory and the CIEP has not made any attempt to vet them. The institute cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the Directory. Inclusion in the Directory as a freelance does not necessarily mean that the member is self-employed as defined by HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions.