Carolyn Jones
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| Telephone | 01256 421592 |
| Mobile | 07867 797 273 |
| Web | www.tigerlily.org.uk |
Skills
Copy-editing, project management, on-screen editing, editing non-native English, anglicizing, rewriting, consultancy (editorial), proofreading, on-screen proofreading
Media
Books, educational materials, illustrated books, multi-author books, online materials
Specialised software
InDesign (CS6), Adobe Acrobat Pro
Qualifications and awards
BA Hons English (1978); Certificate in Natural Science (2014)
Experience
Freelance since 2009; senior commissioning editor, British Museum Press, 1991–2009; commissioning editor, Mary Glasgow Publications, 1989–91; editor, Macdonald Educational, 1987–89
Recent training
Digital proofreading (Publishing Training Centre) 2015, Indexing for editors and proofreaders (Society of Indexers) 2013, On-screen editing 2 (SfEP) 2012, Rewriting and substantive editing (PTC) 2011, Introduction to web editorial skills (SfEP) 2011
Recent clients
Thames & Hudson, The British Museum, British Library Publications, Laurence King Publications, UCL Press, City & Guilds, Special Direct (TTS), Institute of Education, Turchini Design
Subjects
General non-fiction (special interest in archaeology, Egyptology, history, art, mythology) and educational books and resources
I have edited and managed non-fiction projects ranging from children's books to exhibition catalogues and scholarly monographs. I am experienced in dealing sensitively and constructively with authors who may be unused to writing for publication, or unsure about communication with a non-specialist readership.