Service Description:
I offer book workshopping / consultant editing, copywriting, editing, proofreading, and print-layout. I have extremely high standards, the work I submit is always polished and meticulously checked, and I've never missed a deadline. My client feedback is consistently 10/10: you can read client reviews at http://tinyurl.com/mkelance & http://tinyurl.com/mkifreelance.
I am an experienced editor and writing coach, plus a published writer of fiction, academic articles, and poetry. I have a Masters in English Literature from the University of Oxford, a First in English Literature from the University of Cape Town, and a background in marketing and education. I welcome invitations for...
* BOOK WORKSHOPPING
* EDITING & PROOFREADING
* COPYWRITING
* BOOK LAYOUT
——EXPERIENCE——
AS A COPYWRITER AND EDITOR, I’ve previously worked on a wide range of material. This includes fiction, business manuals, personal development, marketing materials, blogs, and academic theses, in a variety of industries and subjects: management consultancy, real estate, music, art, software, education, law, medical services, self-help, web design, psychology.
AS A WRITER AND WRITING COACH, I've ghostwritten 7 novels; I've also published a novel, novellas, short stories, and academic papers of my own. I've previously mentored and workshopped a variety of novels, and taught creative and academic writing. The genres I've worked in include literary fiction, thrillers, drama, comedy, magical realism, fantasy, sci-fi, and commerical mainstream fiction.
——SERVICES——
—BOOK WORKSHOPPING
If your book needs restructuring and development, I will work closely with you to indentify its strengths and work on any weaknesses.
For fiction, this includes looking at prose style, plot & structure, characterisation, time & place setting, and themes. For non-fiction, it typically covers prose style, arrangement of information, clarity, strength of impact.
—PROOFREADING
...is also sometimes called line-editing or copy-editing. It corrects grammar, punctuation, spelling, word choice, and style guide consistency. Samples: http://www.megankerr.co.uk/Freelance/editing.htm.
—EDITING
...is also sometimes called substantive or heavy editing. It includes proofreading and also, where necessary, altering sentence structure, phrases, word choice, and organisation. Samples: http://www.megankerr.co.uk/Freelance/editing.htm.
—COPYWRITING
From your information, I'll create the copy for your website, brochures, blogs, flyers, emails, or what you will. My writing is fresh and direct; my work is always proofread and edited. Samples: http://www.megankerr.co.uk/Freelance/copywriting.htm.
—LAYOUT
If you're self-publishing, I can create you a professional print-ready layout to your publishing house's specifications. This includes all page sizing & margins, fonts, running headers & footers, and tables of contents. Samples: http://www.megankerr.co.uk/Freelance/booklayout.htm.
Industry Experience:
Information Technology, Software, Hardware, Electronics, Consulting, Legal, Engineering, Accounting, Other, Education, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Media, Advertising, Publishing, Entertainment