Ms Kelly Lamb |
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.kellylambediting.com
- Organisation
- Kelly Lamb Editing
- Job title
- Editor
- Membership Grade
- Advanced Professional Member
About Kelly
Featured
Congratulations on writing your story. You've done the hard part, but the work isn't over quite yet. Before you approach an agent or publish your manuscript, you need an editor to help polish your words and make them shine in a creative, clear and consistent manner. That's where I come in.
I'm an experienced editorial professional, specializing in all levels of editing fiction and non-fiction, with almost 20 years in the world of publishing and communications. Based in Toronto, Canada, after exciting professional stints in Los Angeles, California, and London, England, I am comfortable editing to US, UK or Canadian spelling and style.
I studied editing at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada, where I was awarded the Marsh Jeanneret Memorial Award for excellence in editing. Prior to editing, I was a reporter with a national weekly magazine. My writing background coupled with my editing experience makes me a diplomatic editor who is at ease with writers.
I am also a member of the international editorial collective Editing Globally, a group of experienced editorial professionals who provide seamless and thorough editorial services to clients around the world.
From developmentally editing a Cold War-era memoir to copy-editing a collection of essays written by Nobel Prize-winning economists to proofreading a YA book about a Korean boy's struggle to cope with loss, I love the variety of my work! From self-help books to historical fiction, from a series of whodunnit mysteries to a collection of short stories and plays, I have worked with authors from around the world on hundreds of books.
I am particularly adept at working with new authors who might require multiple stages of editing. With fiction authors, I help strengthen their characters, plots, point of view and timelines. With non-fiction writers, I help polish and present their ideas in a clear and consistent way. And with all, I help bring out the best in their writing. I'd be happy to discuss your project with you and see how I can help.
Media
Books, corporate/professional services, journals, magazines, manuals, multi-author books, educational materials, illustrated books, online materials, travel guides.
Experience
Freelance since 2012.
Training
Awards:
Marsh Jeanneret Memorial Award for excellence in editing (Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly Ryerson University)
Conferences:
CIEP main international conference (online): attendee (2020, 2021)
SfEP main international conference in UK: presenter (2018), attendee (2017)
SfEP mini international conference in Toronto: co-organizer (2018)
SfEP Toronto group co-organizer (ongoing)
Continuing Education and Training:
Editing Memoir, Tanya Gold Courses for Editors, 2021
Plain English for Editors, CIEP, 2020
Editing with Word (SfEP, 2017)
Publishing Certificate, Ryerson University (completed courses, 2007–2015)
Practical Grammar and Punctuation
Copy Editing for Books, Journals, and Reports
Substantive and Line Editing
Editing for Children and Teens
Proofreading for Books, Journals, and Reports
Trade Books: Fiction
Sales and Marketing for Book Publishers
Publishing for Children
Publishing Overview: Trade
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Subjects
Autobiographies/Biographies/Memoirs
Children's/Picture Books
Cookbooks
Fantasy
Fiction
Health/Fitness
Historical Fiction
Literary Fiction
Mystery
Personal Development
Pets
Plays
Religion
Romance
Self-help
Short Stories
Spiritual
Sports
Tourism/Travel
Women's Fiction
YA Fiction
Qualifications
Publishing Certificate (Ryerson University), Marsh Jeanneret Memorial Award for Excellence in Editing (Ryerson University), BA English (Trent University).
testimonials
Many, many thanks for your keen eye and thoughtful suggestions. You've made Why Was Rachel Murdered? a better read and given me added confidence as I move it forward into publication. It was a pleasure working with you. I hope you're available when my next MS needs editorial help.
Bill Prentice, Why Was Rachel Murdered?
Working with Kelly Lamb on our book was like having a third member on our team. My husband and I wrote Retired Broke, and Kelly definitely helped polish it. Her questions and insights were spot-on, and her advice on language usage valuable. Our book is definitely better because of her input. No matter how good you are as a writer, having an editor like Kelly to look over your work can only make your finished product better.
Jane Kirk, Retired Broke: How to Fix Your Retirement
Kelly Lamb is a wonderful person to work with. Speaking to Kelly about my editing needs, she answered all my questions and concerns, and worked within my budget. I was seeking somebody who understood my work and the editorial services I required. Kelly is thorough and attentive to detail, flexible, and offers recommendations as needed. During the editing process, I had many questions. Kelly replied promptly to my questions, and went over and above my editing needs. In the end, my manuscript was clean and ready for printing. If you are seeking quality editing, Kelly provides excellent service and addresses all your concerns and queries. Therefore, I highly recommend Kelly Lamb for all you editing needs.
James Duignam, Soular Return: A Personal Journey of Self-discovery
I was immensely impressed by, and grateful for, Kelly's vast knowledge of the intricacies of the English language. In addition, I greatly appreciated her ability to pinpoint the reference sources with scientific precision, as well as her flexibility and customer-oriented approach, which really facilitated the process for me.
B.K. Chu, Youngho and Chadori: The Door to the Spirit World
Kelly Lamb and I worked successfully together on a demanding project over several months without a single hitch. It was an amazing undertaking and she provided me with a wealth of wide-ranging advice, and clear and precise editing of my memoir with excellent communication. My experiences and feelings working with Kelly are better expressed through the following prose: ‘I had a fantastic recipe for a superior draught beer. On completing the brewing process and allowing for the required period of fermentation, I sampled the potion. To my dismay, the produce was seriously lacking in taste and a sense of excellence. Kelly Lamb stepped in, adjusted the ingredients, refined the process and tweaked the brew. I now have an astounding infusion that delights the cockles of the heart.’
Kevin Paul Scarrott, Boy Moscow
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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.