Freelance editor and proofreader.
Skills
- Proofreading and editing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction: novels, short stories, magazine articles, blog posts, research summaries
- Copywriting for a variety of audiences and purposes
- Building meaningful and productive relationships
- Working with non-native English speakers and clients with disabilities
- Using social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Canva, MailChimp, TT Mail, Outlook, WordPress
Highlights
Some projects I’ve worked on.
| Date | Client/Organisation | Project | Scope | |
| 2020 | Independent Author | Webtoon | Proofreading digital comic | |
| 2020 | Independent Author | Thesis | Proofreading and formatting thesis introduction in APA style | |
| 2020 | Aerobility | Media Kit | Creating branded media kit in-line with charity messaging | |
| 2015 –2019 | DEBRA | Non-Fiction | Writing, editing, and proofreading press releases, online content and printed material; summarising medical research; briefing designers | |
| 2012 – 2017 | DEBRA | InTouch | Editing illustrated magazine (published three times a year): planning each issue, writing and sourcing content, briefing designers, marking up proofs on-screen | |
| 2016 | Reading Writers | Tales From Our Town | Managing production of fiction anthology: editing manuscripts, preparing cover design briefs, sourcing proofreaders and contributors, writing book jacket blurb | |
| 2016 | Independent Author | Death Is A Challenge | Proofreading thriller novel | |
| 2014 | Reading Writers | Voyages | Managing production of fiction anthology: editing manuscripts, preparing cover design briefs, sourcing proofreaders and contributors, writing book jacket blurb | |
| 2014 | Independent Author | Manuscript Critique | Advising author on plot, character, setting, viewpoint, dialogue, internal consistency and tone in a manuscript for a novel | |
| 2014 | Independent Author | Death Comes Twice | Proofreading and copyediting thriller novel; creating stylesheet; advising on use of idioms in British English | |
| 2009 | Hull University Union | Hullfire | Writing recipes and book reviews for university magazine |
Training
Proofreading 1 – The Society For Editors and Proofreaders (2020)
Planning and Managing PR Campaigns – International School of Communication (2019)
Media Training – CharityComms (2018)
Copywriting for Not-For-Profit – Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (2017)
Email Marketing – Chartered Institute of Marketing Accredited Course (2015)
Certificate in Copyediting and Proofreading – White Ink Ltd (2013)
Experience
Communications and Events Support Officer, Aerobility
July 2019 – Feb 2020
- Interviewing clients with disabilities and enabling them to tell their stories
- Responding to media requests and building relationships with journalists
- Developing engaging marketing materials: real-life stories, blog posts, press releases, and a branded media kit
Brand Communications Officer, DEBRA
July 2017 – July 2019
- Interviewing clients and supporting them to tell their stories online, in print and through TV and radio
- Creating and updating a style guide for all publications
- Writing, copyediting, and proofreading content across the organisation for brand compliance, messaging, format, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Briefing designers to produce engaging, on-brand materials, including flyers and brochures
- Writing articles for the website and uploading them using the CMS
Communications Officer, DEBRA
Nov 2015 – July 2017
- Editing two illustrated magazines which are published three times a year: planning each issue, writing and sourcing content, briefing designers, and marking up proofs
- Writing and proofreading marketing copy for use online, in print, or in email
- Devising and implementing communications plans in conjunction with colleagues across the organisation
- Creating and sending e-newsletters
- Monitoring the Twitter feed, tweeting new and original content, and interacting with followers
Editor, Reading Writers
Nov 2013 – July 2016
- Managing the production of two collections of written work, Tales From Our Town (published 2016) and Voyages (published 2014)
- Editing manuscripts, preparing cover design briefs, sourcing proofreaders and contributors, and writing book jacket blurbs
Editor and Proofreader, Servaas Kamerling
Sept 2013 – Oct 2016
- Proofreading and creating a style guide for two novels, Death Is A Challenge (published in August 2016) and Death Comes Twice (published August 2014)
- Copyediting the manuscript of Death Comes Twice
- Advising on writing techniques and the use of idioms in British English
Charitable Activities Communications Officer, DEBRA
Dec 2012 – Nov 2015
- Editing and writing copy for an illustrated magazine which is published three times a year: planning each issue, collating content, briefing designers, and marking up proofs
- Proofreading reports, presentations, letters, flyers, and articles for the website
- Creating leaflets, surveys, forms, and other materials in-line with corporate guidelines
Education
1:1 BA. Hons. English and History
2008 – 2011
University of Hull
References
Available on request.
Contact Me
Email: hello@MKLediting.com
Tweet: @mirandaklloyd
Call +44 (0)785 1639240
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