Mr Craig Smith |

Website

www.crseditorial.co.uk

Email

[email protected]

Phone

07846 340516

Calendly

https://calendly.com/crseditorial

About

A double award-winning editor, proofreader and copywriter with 28 years’ experience.

Comfortable working in print or digital format within different sectors and to a variety of styles using a range of programmes.

Meticulous editor and proofreader of fiction novels spanning many genres, as well as memoirs, autobiographies, business books, marketing / communications material, online learning courses, coaching manuals, research reports / journals, academic texts, annual reviews, and games / trivia.

Proud editor of the 2024 edition of Safe Practice in Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity - a 580-page recommended national curriculum resource published once every four years. Previously the editor of, and writer for, two coaching magazines.

Have worked for several media outlets and publishing houses and on behalf of many high-profile organisations. Had work published in local and national media.

A Professional Member of CIEP.

Winner of Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday (#SBS) September 2022.

Winner of New Business of the Year 2021.

Subjects

Sport

Coaching (business and sport)

Education

Adult fiction (romance, fantasy, satire, historical)

Children's fiction

Non-fiction (self-development, learning, autobiographies, memoirs, lifestyle, business, reviews, annual reports)

Experience

Freelance editor, proofreader and copywriter having set up CRS Editorial in October 2020.

Editor / Account Manager; Assistant Editor at Coachwise Ltd (now UK Coaching), February 2005 - September 2020.

Copytaker at PA Media, August 2003 - May 2004.

Broadcast Journalist and Writer at Teamtalk Media Ltd, January 1998 - June 2002.  

Media

Books

Short stories

Anthologies

Websites

Blogs

Journals

Magazines

Quizzes 

Games

Recognised Training

Plain English for Editors (2023)

Rewriting and Substantive Editing (2013)

Better Sub-editing (2010)

Copyright and the Law (2007)

Effective Copywriting (2007)

Proofreading for Editors (2005)

Qualifications

BA (Joint Hons) Sport, Health and Leisure with Media

Testimonials

Anyone looking for a highly recommended copy editor, I have Craig and CRS Editorial here at your service.

Milly Johnson

What a gem we’ve found. Craig Smith is a talented writer, editor and proofreader. His attention to detail is impeccable.

Susie Thomson

Editing is a vital step in turning your manuscript into a book! But finding the right editor is far more important! If like me you are lucky enough to have Craig at CRS Editorial as your editor, you will certainly be starting your career as an author on an excellent note.

L.K. Brodie

I met Craig at a day conference as fellow Theo Paphitis SBS winners. I realised he could look at my daughter’s book she had written. It needed proofreading and editing. Craig was absolutely brilliant from start to end. He was so clear in the way he worked with us and also a really lovely and easy going personality in the mix. Such a fantastic person to work with, so methodical in approach but also so encouraging and patient. We feel so lucky to have come across Craig and are delighted with the final draft.

Lynette Webster

A very good experience of editing our revised Safe Practice in Physical Education document. Thank you.

Jan Hickman

Craig proofed a rugby book I had written prior to publication. The copy he sent back was perfectly done, with no further work needed by me. Very happy.

Nick Serpell

Craig was professional, enthusiastic and supportive with his work. He did an outstanding job. I couldn’t recommend him enough!

James Oddy

Excellent service from Craig in proofreading my book “Be Reet”. I thought I had an eye for detail but Craig’s experience and expertise have definitely enhanced the finished article. A prompt but unrushed response provided further reassurance to me that the job was being done properly. Thanks for your help, Craig.

Richard Parkin

No matter how good you are as a writer, you always need an amazing editor. Craig is the right person to help you! Good work, on time and with good suggestions. Happy to recommend.

Yvonne de Ville

I recently needed a mailshot for my business and had no hesitation in contacting Craig. He sympathetically edited my clumsy attempts and crafted exactly what I wanted, which resulted in a professional and successful campaign.

Kevin Roach

Craig, I want to pass you a big thank you. Your proofreading and editing has been just what my book needed. I have also learned a lot about rules of writing and our very complicated English language. Thanks Craig. Super professional service!

Amanda Peet

It gives me tremendous pleasure to highly recommend the services of CRS Editorial. I have worked with Craig on several projects and his level of knowledge, expertise and passion for the service he provides makes CRS a delight to work with. 

Dave Gregson

CRS Editorial was recommended to me by a book production company as part of my self publishing process. Craig handled the final proofread for my book, The Heralding. During the process I found Craig to be professional and affable. He was prompt with deadlines and saw all the details hidden within the text which were either incorrect or potentially confusing for the reader; whether that be interrupted flow of words or problematic language. 

Ashley McCarthy

Craig was proofreader and project manager on a sizeable project from my agency. He is diligent, knowledgeable and offers a very friendly service. Highly recommended.

John Ashton

The way I have been helped by CRS Editorial and Craig has been brilliant. I would highly recommend them for any of your business that requires an Editor, Proofreader or Copywriter skills. Top business to work with.

Andy Devine

We used CRS Editorial to copy edit and proofread some policy and procedure documents. Craig was very thorough and professional. He found inconsistencies we didn’t know existed and was very clear in the improvements we needed to make. Subsequently, Craig spared me his time to take me through his services, particularly around content editing and all the terminology and processes around creating excellent content. I am looking forward to working with Craig on future content.

Emma Hurst

A talented and professional editor, writer and proofreader. High quality work always delivered on time and on budget. Able to take any brief and turn it into something special. Conscientious and courteous, a pleasure to work with.

Mark Gannon

Craig was the proofreader and project manager on the afPE 2020 edition of Safe Practice in PE, School Sport and Physical Activity. He was extremely patient, professional and managed all the challenges to achieve the best outcomes. He is also a thoroughly nice, kind person too!

Sue Wilkinson

Craig is an outstanding copywriter, editor and proofreader who would be a huge asset to any workplace. His attention to detail is outstanding. He can spot an errant semi-colon from 1000 yards! But he is also creative and writes highly engaging copy. 

Mike Dale

I highly recommend Craig to anyone who would require editorial support, from feature writing through to proofreading, Craig’s attention to detail and keenness to be able to relate to the audience was impressive. I extremely valued the editing and proofreading that Craig undertook for me, releasing valuable hours in the week to deliver other projects – I quickly knew I was in safe hands.

Ben Francis

Craig always puts the customer first. He has supported on several major national campaigns with editing and proofreading. He has a brilliant ability to respond quickly, working diligently to understand client needs, ensuring everyone is kept up to date and projects run smoothly. A great asset and a great guy.

Craig Blain

Craig has an excellent eye for detail, provides feedback in a timely manner and communicates well to stakeholders both internally and externally. Craig will always go the extra mile to ensure deadlines are met, if not exceeded where possible. 

Charlotte Galbraith

His professionalism, eye for detail, care and attention shone through from the very first project we worked on together. It was important to know that our resources were in safe hands under Craig’s stewardship.

Martyn Kiel

I worked with Craig for many years where he edited much of my work on coaching children and safeguarding. Craig’s work on these, often challenging, topics was always outstanding. His ability to be able to ensure complex language and legislation was user friendly was essential to the success of our many projects.

David Turner

Meticulous, assiduous and skilled at crafting words, Craig is an absolute pleasure to work with. Reach out to Craig if you need someone to check or craft your words. He’s very approachable.

Melanie Mallinson

After working with Craig you realise what he does is correct, spot on; every time, again and again. You would bet your house on what he does being correct.

Carl Heath

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Craig on multiple occasions, and I can confidently say it’s always a fantastic experience. Craig is a reliable professional with an impressive knowledge of his field, and his work adds tremendous strength to any project. I highly recommend him, as his skills and expertise will take your content to the next level.

Eddie Walker

Having written a few books, I appreciate the importance of a good editor. It’s more than proofreading and catching typos, spelling mistakes and grammatical errors (which require an incredible eye for detail). A good editor also takes a view over the entire book, checking it makes sense, that everything flows, that there are no inconsistencies, and a whole lot more. I’m extremely grateful Craig was this pair of eyes for my book. He is always open, friendly, dedicated and professional. His feedback and editorial suggestions were spot on – they highlighted sections which benefited from further work to make things crystal clear for the reader. I’m very happy to be able to offer my book to the public knowing it is the best it can be. I shall be looking to work with Craig again on my next book – he makes a great addition to the team!

Keith Blakemore-Noble

Great service. Very professional, efficient and friendly. I worked with Craig on my children’s reflexology book Sally Calms The Storm and would not hesitate to use CRS Editorial again.

Georgina Strickland

Craig has been absolutely brilliant to work with and I look forward to working with him again. We outsourced important and challenging copywriting to Craig for our biggest awards of the year, and he perfectly captured the brief and delivered high-quality work in a timely manner. I would 100% recommend him and he will be the first person I think of when I need some copywriting completed.

Jack Kelly

Craig edited a short story to go into an anthology. He was efficient, worked within the constraints that were set by the compiler of the book, and met all deadlines throughout the whole process. The role of an editor is not just to correct the text but also to ask questions. As my story was historical, Craig quite rightly challenged me on some of the facts and contentions within the fiction and I was grateful that he did so. I will be happy to use Craig’s services again and have already asked him to edit another story for the next release in this set of four anthologies.

Angela Wren

I learned about CRS Editorial via the London Book Fair. I contacted Craig as soon as my manuscript was finished. The whole experience was very reassuring; discussing over the phone and getting all questions answered with very positive suggestions and explanations. Craig really listened whenever I voiced my anxieties. I strongly recommend him to anybody new to authoring. He is great to work with!

Carmen Playfair

I used CRS Editorial for a large proofreading job recently. Was a top quality, professional job, done on time and at a good price. I’ll be using again. Would highly recommend.

Ian Slattery

I can’t rate the services of CRS Editorial highly enough. The support given while I embarked on my first foray into the world of writing has been second to none. From the confidence given to me in the first instance, to the meticulous proofreading, I have been extremely impressed throughout the whole process.

Dominic Carter

I’ve been incredibly lucky to have found Craig to support me with my forthcoming book. Craig has a fantastic skill at connecting with you and retaining authenticity of the writer whilst also working his magic on the details to ensure a fully polished and professional finish. I cannot recommend his services highly enough and hope to work with Craig again on future projects.

Richanah Daly

A first-class service. Excellent attention to detail and patience with both the author and the manuscript over many months and editing processes. Could not recommend him highly enough.

Jon Cross

Craig has done the line editing and proofreading for a couple of my authors’ books now. He has a great attention to detail and is upfront with all costs and timeframes. Will definitely continue to use his services for future projects.

Samantha Pearce

Craig recently proofread A Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science. He worked well to very tight deadlines, posing useful queries throughout, and ensuring the text was consistent and met corporate guidelines. I can highly recommend Craig and his editorial services.

Ian Wilson

Craig’s work from beginning to the end was outstanding. We are a small team who needed a lot of patience and support. He talked through with us what we wanted and worked hard to understand our vision and approach. Craig was very approachable and this helped us to feel confident to ask questions and learn from him. Craig completed the proofreading and editing well within the timescale and identified the areas we could improve on. Craig’s advice has really supported us as we venture into publishing. We would have absolutely no doubt in recommending him to any organisation or individual. Thank you Craig from all at Sound-Train.

Helen Bibby

Just had a lovely chat with Craig Smith about my book. What a genuinely nice guy! I’m definitely feeling more upbeat about writing my book and thinking about a lovely team I could have around me to help me get it published! If you’re looking for editing, copywriting or proofreading support, I’d definitely recommend Craig.

Alison Pacifico-France

Craig edited my book. His attention to detail, knowledge of the English language and publishing, his patience and his timely responsiveness were all second to none. I cannot recommend him highly enough – he has played a huge part in making my dream of writing a book come true. Thank you, Craig!

Steve Till

Thank you Craig for editing my book. I had been warned that the editing process could be quite painful so working with Craig came as a very pleasant surprise. He was always sensitive with his comments, made excellent observations, questioned the right things and generally made me think about what I had written. His input undoubtedly elevated the quality of my prose and has left me with a far more polished and professional book without me ever feeling I had lost my voice. I think it is also worth pointing out that on the odd occasion where I didn’t want to follow his advice he was always respectful and did not try to push his opinion on me, which I very much appreciated. He also has a good eye for detail and picked up on all the spelling and grammatical errors! All in all, working with Craig was a very positive experience and I would not hesitate to recommend him.

Isabel Carter

It was a pleasure working with Craig – his work was of an excellent standard and I have no hesitation in recommending him for editing sport/football manuscripts.

Heather Boisseau

• Editor
• Proofreader

• Non-fiction
• Fiction
• Anthologies
• Biography, autobiography & memoir
• Body, mind & spirit
• Business & finance
• Children & young adult
• Communications
• Diet & nutrition
• Dystopian fiction
• Education & training
• Games & activities
• Health, fitness & wellness
• History
• Humour & satire
• Literary fiction
• Narrative non-fiction
• Romance
• Sport & leisure

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• Copywriting
• Writing
• Social media
• Project management