Gaynor Haliday
Professional Member| Location | Holmfirth, West Yorkshire |
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| Website | gaynorhaliday.co.uk |
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With a keen eye for consistency, grammar, detail & facts, I specialise in editing & proofreading non-fiction and commercial material. To use my skills to check and polish your manuscripts, brochures, marketing campaigns, websites, presentations, or any other written material, please contact me.
Experienced copyeditor & proofreader
Detailed & thorough in approach to copyediting & proofreading
Naturally analytical and a meticulous fact-checker
Computer literate and able to edit/proof in Microsoft Word and Adobe
Self-motivated, pro-active and resourceful and able to complete work to deadlines
A traditionally published author of two social history books (Victorian Policing, Pen and Sword 2017 and Struggle and Suffrage in Wakefield, Pen and Sword 2019) with first-hand knowledge of the process of turning a cherished manuscript into a published book.
Experienced in writing tight and succinct copy for various publications
Skills
Copyediting, copywriting, proofreading, anglicising.
Media
Books, company literature, newsletters, websites/blogs, illustrated books, journals.
Experience
Freelance since 2015.
Training
Word for Practical Editing (CIEP) 2022
Efficient Editing (CIEP) 2021
Copyediting 2 Headway (CIEP) 2020
Introduction to Proofreading (SfEP) 2015
Clients
Pen & Sword
The History Press
MyCloud Media
Williams & Co Solicitors
Quittance Legal Services
Various Independent Authors
Subjects
History (social, local, military, women's, genealogy, heritage)
Biography/Autobiography/Memoirs (historical, political, military, letters and diaries)
Crafts
Food and Drink
Travel
Business/Business Studies (direct marketing, advertising, practice)
Home and Leisure
Qualifications
Copyediting 2 Headway (CIEP) 2020
Introduction to Proofreading (SfEP) 2015
BSc Food Science and Marketing
Testimonials
This editor is experienced, polite, and professional. Her knowledge of British history complemented my need to ensure the work was written in the proper context. Her suggested edits were on target and, I believe, greatly improved the quality of the product. I am pleased with the outcome of our collaboration.
Mark Johnson, August 2021
via Reedsy
I could not have wished for a more professional editor than Gaynor Haliday and thank her for her very methodical, patient and friendly editing
(M.H.) Pen & Sword author
My editor, Gaynor Haliday, has proved admirably patient and professional in helping me to refine and clarify the manuscript.
(J.M.W.) Pen & Sword author
Thanks to Gaynor Haliday for her thorough, and especially professional, editing and proofreading
(R.C.C.) Pen & Sword author
Thanks to Gaynor Haliday for her excellent proofreading and editorial skills
M.J. Trow
As a first-time author, I was overwhelmed by the process of writing and publishing. Gaynor's calm and simple approach helped me immensely. She never added to my overwhelm by giving me too much to consider. She edited my manuscript thoroughly, making wonderful suggestions throughout. I highly recommend her to other genealogy and local history authors looking to put out the best book they can.
Denys Allen
via Reedsy
Gaynor was a pleasure to work with. She grasped the objective and worked within my intended scope of work.
Mark Hunnibell
via Reedsy