In addition to project managing new titles from start to finish, I specialise in creating spin‑offs and bind‑ups of illustrated books, either reusing an existing design or working to a template that has been signed off by the publisher. Clients usually provide me with a brief, a bank of source material and a deadline, and then leave me to plan, design, copyedit, write (i.e. a new introduction, chapter openers and jacket copy), carry out picture research and art‑direct any additional photography that may be required. If needed, I also provide AIs, blurbs and metadata.
I’ve packaged multiple cookbooks in this way for Anness Publishing, as well as many children’s titles for Arcturus. I’m very experienced in using InDesign and Photoshop, and have recently been getting to grips with Illustrator to amend illustrations as required for the visual puzzle books I put together.
This means I can write, edit and design simultaneously, problem‑solving and coming up with creative solutions as I go, with regular check‑ins as required by the client.
If the services of other freelancers are required, I can commission, contract, brief and manage them, but they must invoice the client directly upon completion.
In addition, I copyedit and proofread directly into layouts, and take in both image and text corrections for time‑pressed in‑house editors who want a reliable pair of hands to help them get books over the finishing line.
Fees are based on a tiered structure, with a fee for planning; a page rate that covers design, picture research, all editorial work and any writing; plus an additional fee for project management.
In addition to project managing new titles from start to finish, I specialise in creating spin‑offs and bind‑ups of illustrated books, either reusing an existing design or working to a template that has been signed off by the publisher. Clients usually provide me with a brief, a bank of source material and a deadline, and then leave me to plan, design, copyedit, write (i.e. a new introduction, chapter openers and jacket copy), carry out picture research and art‑direct any additional photography that may be required. If needed, I also provide AIs, blurbs and metadata.
I’ve packaged multiple cookbooks in this way for Anness Publishing, as well as many children’s titles for Arcturus. I’m very experienced in using InDesign and Photoshop, and have recently been getting to grips with Illustrator to amend illustrations as required for the visual puzzle books I put together.
This means I can write, edit and design simultaneously, problem‑solving and coming up with creative solutions as I go, with regular check‑ins as required by the client.
If the services of other freelancers are required, I can commission, contract, brief and manage them, but they must invoice the client directly upon completion.
In addition, I copyedit and proofread directly into layouts, and take in both image and text corrections for time‑pressed in‑house editors who want a reliable pair of hands to help them get books over the finishing line.
Fees are based on a tiered structure, with a fee for planning; a page rate that covers design, picture research, all editorial work and any writing; plus an additional fee for project management.