Victoria Hunt |
- Website
- https://www.tidywords.co.uk/
- Membership Grade
- Advanced Professional Member
About Victoria
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Non-fiction proofreader and language editor working for publishers, businesses, non-profits and musical organisations.
Services for Publishers
Services
Proofreading (English-language publications)
Formats
Paper
Mark-up
BS 5261-2:2005 proof-correction marks
Adobe commenting tools
Skills
Working blind or against copy
Colour coding
Comfortable working to New Hart's Rules, the Chicago Manual of Style and client house style guides
Music-literate
Working knowledge of the German, French and Italian languages
Services for Businesses, Non-profits and Musical Organisations
Services (in either UK or US English)
Proofreading*
Language editing*
*For detailed descriptions of what these services involve, please visit my website.
File formats
Microsoft Word
Other software, for example bespoke company systems
Mark-up
Adobe commenting tools
BS 5261-2:2005 proof-correction marks
Microsoft Word Track Changes
Skills
Comfortable working to house style guides
Music-literate
Working knowledge of the German, French and Italian languages
Subject Areas
Music (degree-level expertise: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th century, orchestral, choral, chamber, sacred, secular, musicology, history of music, theory, publishing, instruments, woodwind, keyboard, strings, clarinet, piano, violin)
History (British, English, Scottish, European, American, medieval, Renaissance, early modern, World War II, Richard III, Wars of the Roses, political, church, revolution)
Sport (football, soccer, cricket, golf, equestrianism, gymnastics, tenpin bowling, badminton, darts, tennis, walking)
Biography (historical, musical, sporting)
Germany (history, culture, landscapes, language), Madagascar (wildlife, culture, history, geography)
Business (advertising, business to business, direct marketing, small businesses)
Pets/animals (dogs, horses, rabbits, primates, reptiles, birds), conservation (birds, countryside, wildlife)
Travel (UK, Europe, Iceland, Azores, Africa, Madagascar)
Politics (British, historical, current)
Select Portfolio
Full portfolio available at tidywords.co.uk/portfolio.
Books
Classical music
Sheet music publications (texts only), from beginner to degree level • Season guides • CD booklets and record sleeves • Opera subtitles and synopses • Libretti • Artist biographies and interview transcripts
Business
Communications • Marketing brochures and catalogues • ‘What’s on’ guides • Information/fact sheets • Product information and instructions • Food ingredient and allergen information • Greeting cards and Advent calendars • Press releases • Website text and blog articles
Clients
Publishers
Faber & Faber
The History Press
Orion Publishing
Pitch Publishing
Verso Books
Musical organisations
Classical music organisations and businesses, including publishers, record labels and major concert venues (details available on request)
Businesses and non-profits
CIEP
JSC Models
Marcle Models
Shelter
Woodmansterne Publications
Editorial Training
Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
References (self-assessed) (2019)
Copyediting 1: Introduction (self-assessed) (2020)
Editorial Test (pass – 94%) (2020)
Word for Practical Editing (self-assessed) (2022)
Publishing Training Centre
Basic Proofreading by Distance Learning (merit – 87.21%) (2018)
Qualifications
University of Birmingham: Bachelor of Music with Honours
- Specialist expertise in solo, chamber, orchestral and choral music of roughly 1600–1950
- Harmony, counterpoint and orchestration
- Musicology, analysis and history
- Baroque performance practice
- Chopin's piano music and his legacy
ABRSM Grade 8
Clarinet (distinction) • Piano (distinction) • Violin (merit) • Theory of music (merit)
testimonials
‘Thank you for your excellent work on [the book] – I've been through everything in detail now and you did a really wonderful job.’
CS – Project Editor, Orion Publishing
‘We've just gone to print and everyone at the final stage agreed that you'd done an absolutely stupendous job on the proof. Thank you so much for all your hard work. You're now top of my list.’
LP – Senior Editor, Southbank Centre
‘[Victoria] did a superb job, following my brief perfectly. Her attention to detail was excellent and her corrections were very clear. She kept me updated on the project and delivered it on time. I would happily recommend her proofreading service.’
HB – Author
‘Victoria Hunt worked for us correcting the English text of instructions for making card models. We are very pleased with the improvements which she carried out for us. The work was done reliably, professionally and in a short time. We heartily recommend proof-reader Victoria Hunt.’
BC – Owner & Designer, JSC Models
Service(s)
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.