Jane Woodhead | Academic, Non-Fiction and Fiction Editor
Based in Reading, UK and works with clients in the UK and Australia
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Jane
Career background
Copy-editor and proofreader, specialising in social sciences and humanities. My clients include academic publishers, self-publishing authors and students.
Before editing freelance, I worked with words in my previous careers as a learning consultant, instructional designer, and social worker and family therapist, which means I offer a broad range and depth of experience across finance, business, management consulting, social policy, family therapy, psychotherapy and psychology.
In addition to professional copy-editing experience, I have completed copy-editing and proofreading training with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and have academic qualifications in social administration, social work, business and publishing.
Whatever you write, a fresh eye will give your words clarity, consistency and coherence. I can detect mistakes and inconsistencies, and give constructive feedback on grammar, spelling and punctuation to polish your writing. I have a friendly, flexible approach and reasonable rates. Please contact me via email or phone to discuss your project. For further information and testimonials visit my website www.janewoodheadeditor.co.uk.
I'll look forward to hearing from you.
Media
- Books
- Multi-author books
- Theses and dissertations
- Manuals
Experience
Freelance since 2018
Training
- Proofreading 1: Introduction (CIEP) - 2017
- Proofreading 2: Headway (CIEP) - 2018
- Proofreading 3: Progress (CIEP) - 2018
- Copyediting 1: Introduction (CIEP) - 2018
- Introduction to PerfectIt Cloud (Cadman Training) - 2022
Clients
Kogan Page (10 projects: copy-editing business books)
Florence Production (70 projects: copy-editing books for T&F/Routledge, Bloomsbury, Summersdale)
Authors (copy-editing romantic historial fiction, children's books)
Betterwrite (developmental editing and copy-editing fiction)
Students (copy-editing dissertations, essays, theses)
Areas I specialise in
humanities and social sciences,
family therapy, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology (cognitive), psychotherapy (psychoanalytic, eating disorders)
social psychology, social work, sociology
European politics/government, philanthropy
e-learning, instructional design, learning, technical writing
coaching (executive, life, personal), human resources, leadership, management, mediation, organisation development, personal development, sales training
counselling, astrology, relationships, self-help/popular psychology
philosophy (ancient, consciousness, spiritual), yoga, Quakers (Society of Friends)
romantic historical fiction, science fiction
technology, cyber security, digital marketing
Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing
Graduate Diploma in Business
BA: Social Administration, Social Work, Psychology
Testimonials
If I've learnt anything from writing my previous two books, it's that a good editor is vital. So having Jane on the case was a blessing. An absolute pleasure to work with and I recommend her to help any author with the writing process.
Fred Copestake, author, Ethical Selling
It was really a pleasure and a privilege to work with you! Looking forward for potential other collaborations in the future.
Symphorien Ongolo, PhD full-time researcher in political science at the French national institute for sustainable development (IRD – France), University Paul-Valéry of Montpellier
Jane's work is of the highest professional standard. She is meticulous in her attention to detail and sensitive to nuances which would otherwise have escaped me. A pleasure to work with, she creates an enduring confidence of being in safe hands.
Professor Ray Fuller, Fellow Emeritus, Trinity College, Dublin
I wish to thank my amazing editor Jane Woodhead who never fails to offer the best and most professional editing services a writer could ask for.
Karen Turner, Author, Stormbird
Jane has worked on numerous copyediting projects for us. She is extremely reliable and her level of attention to detail is excellent. We have always enjoyed working with Jane and consider her to be a valuable member of our freelance team.
Louise Smith, Editorial, Florence Production
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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.