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www.siansmitheditorial.co.uk Non-fiction book editor for self-publishing women authors and proofreader for women business owners. I ensure your written content is edited to a professional standard and still sounds like you! I have over 14 years’ experience proofreading and copyediting written content in a whole range of formats: non-fiction books, blog posts, weekly newsletters, catalogues and a variety of web content. *How I work with non-fiction authors* Manuscript appraisal | copyediting | proofreading I specialise in mental health and wellbeing because of my personal experience in these areas (specifically disordered eating and anxiety). Authors writing about their own mental health value working with someone who understands the need for a sensitive approach to these topics. ‘You won't get to work with someone who cares as much about your work as you do’ Lisa Towers: ‘Simply Anxious: Notes on Anxiety Recovery’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *How I work with business owners* Proof-editing is my most popular service for business owners: I amend spelling and grammar errors and apply minor re-wording to improve the readability of your text. ‘Even if it's only a small project, Sian will be more than happy to help and I can guarantee you'll be happy with the results!’ Harriet Seeley, owner of Droitwich Direct ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Why me?* I’ve had a natural talent for proofreading for as long as I can remember. My first paid job was in my teens when my mum asked me to proofread the end-of-year school reports. She knew she could trust my eye for detail to catch and amend any errors to uphold the high standards of the school. A few (!) years later, I’ve gained plenty of qualifications and experience: - 1st class degree in classical studies from University of St Andrews - Master’s in reception and critical theory from University of Bristol - Intermediate member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) - Working with self-publishing authors on mental health and wellbeing books - 14-year career in e-commerce: editing several books published in-house, web content editing, and product description editing (working with Trading Standards to check and produce compliant packaging, manuals, and retail web pages). *What else?* - Mental Health First Aider - Junior parkrun Run Director - Mental Health Champion for RunTogether - U18 West Midlands Foil Champion (fencing) – two years in a row. I’d love to hear more about your project: check out my website for more details about my experience and services or email sian@siansmitheditorial.co.uk to book a free discovery call!