Colin Cooper | No-nonsense nonfiction.

Making good writing great

I’m Colin Cooper, a nonfiction editor determined to help my clients write books that get published and publish books people love.

I also work with international agencies and NGOs on reports. I have a Bachelors degree in International Development and a Masters in World Heritage Studies.

Services

If you're looking for an experienced editor with training, professional accreditation and a track record of working on a wide variety of nonfiction books and technical documentation, I'm here to help.

I live in West Yorkshire in the UK, but work with clients all over the world, including authors for whom English is not their first language. I'm familiar with a range of popular style guides and frequently edit in UK, US, Canadian and Australian English.

For authors and publishers

• Developmental editing: I will help you to structure – or restructure – your manuscript, transforming it into a cohesive and focused book that will impress publishers and inspire readers.
• Copyediting: I will conduct a comprehensive review of your work and help to build trust and confidence in the things you have to say.
• Proof-editing: I will work with your copyedited manuscript, paying close attention to revisions and looking out for issues that may have slipped through the net.

For institutions

• Technical editing: I have years of experience editing textbooks, developer-facing documentation and INGO reports. I will check your technical content meets internal requirements, client guidelines and industry standards.
• Proofreading: My proofreading service is the last line of defence between your project and its publication. I will cast a fresh pair of eyes over the pages to ensure inconsistencies are banished and errors are eliminated.

Praise

‘Colin helped me to edit my first book. I appreciated his help making my writing clear and precise.’
Ulf Laessing, author

‘His work adds significant value.’
Michelle Barrow, academic

‘Diligent, thoughtful and good-humoured. One of our best critical friends.’
University of Exeter

• Editor
• Proofreader

• Non-fiction
• Anthropology
• Art & culture
• Biography, autobiography & memoir
• History
• Humanities
• Humour & satire
• International relations
• Narrative non-fiction
• Political science
• Social sciences
• Television, film & radio
• Travel & tourism

• Academics
• Book publishers
• Charities
• NGOs
• Research institutions
• Non-profit organisations
• Government agencies
• Businesses

• Writing