Testimonials

‘Carolyn is exemplary in every way. Her editorial skill and judgment are impeccable. Her project management, author management and communication are always effective. She takes enormous care and responsibility over her projects, while also preserving enough pragmatism and detachment to ensure that they keep to schedule. Her warmth and wit are an added bonus, making her an all-round pleasure to work with.’

Amanda Vinnicombe, Head of Editorial, Thames & Hudson

 

‘Carolyn has edited many non-fiction texts for the British Library over several years, and her work is of an unfailingly high standard. She edits sensitively and intelligently, for many kinds of reader (from children to academics), and communicates with authors with great tact and diplomacy. It is always a pleasure to work with Carolyn and I would recommend her without hesitation.’

Robert Davies, (previously) Publisher, British Library Publications

 

‘I work regularly with Carolyn and it’s always a pleasure. She is extremely efficient and thorough with her work. We always receive clear feedback for suggested edits and also highlighted areas for additional fact checking. I would happily recommend Carolyn’s services; it seems no project is too small or too large, which suits the diverse nature of our business well.’

 Emma Gordon, (previously) Head of Retail Product, The School of Life

 

‘Carolyn is an outstanding editor and project manager. Her work on our complex and large-scale, illustrated Humanities textbooks has ensured that they are of a consistently superb standard. She is extremely accurate, meticulous, and engages closely with each book, making considered and very well-informed comments that enable us to improve the substance as well as the style. I recommend her unreservedly.’

Lucy Smith, Managing Editor, College Publishing, Thames & Hudson

 

‘It is always a pleasure to work with Carolyn. Not only is she an extremely meticulous, thorough and sensitive copyeditor, but she is always so accommodating and flexible. A joy to work with!’

Sarah Faulks, Senior Editorial Manager: Research Publications, British Museum

 

‘We find Carolyn an acceptable Chief of Staff.’

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