Profile: Miranda K. Lloyd

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.

DateClient/OrganisationProjectScope
2020Independent
Author
WebtoonProofreading digital comic
2020Independent
Author
ThesisProofreading and formatting thesis introduction in APA style
2020AerobilityMedia KitCreating branded media kit in-line with charity messaging
2015 –2019DEBRANon-FictionWriting, editing, and proofreading press releases, online content and printed material; summarising medical research; briefing designers
2012 – 2017DEBRAInTouchEditing  illustrated magazine (published three times a year): planning each issue, writing and sourcing content, briefing designers, marking up proofs on-screen
2016Reading
Writers
Tales From Our TownManaging production of fiction anthology: editing manuscripts, preparing cover design briefs, sourcing proofreaders and contributors, writing book jacket blurb
2016Independent
Author
Death Is A Challenge Proofreading thriller novel
2014Reading
Writers
VoyagesManaging production of fiction anthology: editing manuscripts, preparing cover design briefs, sourcing proofreaders and contributors, writing book jacket blurb
2014Independent
Author
Manuscript CritiqueAdvising author on  plot, character, setting, viewpoint, dialogue, internal consistency and tone in a manuscript for a novel
2014Independent
Author
Death Comes TwiceProofreading and copyediting thriller novel; creating stylesheet; advising on use of idioms in British English
2009Hull University UnionHullfireWriting 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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