Freelancer - publishing support and TA services
London, United Kingdom
I am based in London, United Kingdom and have been providing freelance independent publishing services since 1993. I specialise in providing publishing support services and technical authoring services. :: Publishing support services *Design, typesetting ...and dtp
for books, magazines, newsletters, brochures, leaflets; *Graphic design
for books, magazines, trade directories, marketing collateral; *Template design
for... whole range of publications, MAC or PC, most page layout and graphic programs; *Database and XML publishing, design and typesetting for books, catalogues and trade directories; *Electronic publishing to pdf, ePUB, iPad and Kindle. *Publishing process design: custom-built toolbox including templates, process and script development, artwork preparation and output, instructions or training; I am able to provide services on the PC and MAC platform and possess many years experience in a wide range of page layout and graphic programs. I have expert knowledge of Indesign and Adobe Design suite, Quarkxpress, Framemaker, MS Word and Office suite. Many of my clients come from a non-publishing background so I also provide the support needed in understanding and developing the processes and can offer training. I take into account client's knowledge and skill set, budget and printing methods required. My clients are typically looking to outsource work where: *specialist typesetting knowledge of a particular software package is required; *knowledge of specific publishing method is required, such as database or XML publishing; *expertise in producing long or complex material; *re-purposing documents into electronic format such as pdf and ePUB. :: Technical authoring services *Technical authoring using Framemaker (structured and unstructured), MS Word, Indesign, Quarkxpress and Corel Ventura; *Technical writing and illustration, creating new documentation; *Localisation, typesetting manuals in different languages. I have many years experience in publishing technical manuals, user guides, installation and operating manuals and training handbooks. I am able to combine solid technical knowledge with the aesthetics of good design and usability. I work closely with engineers and marketing to ensure the publication meets the needs of the user as well as the branding needs of the customer. I aim my services to be: *Fast, accurate and reliable; *Pro-active: I will ask questions, advise or make suggestions on publishing matters; *Helpful and informative; *Work as a partner: a little cliché but when I take a job on board I consider myself to be working with the same objectives as my clients; *Independent: select the best tools for the job and budget.Skills: Adobe Illustrator
| Adobe InDesign
| Corel Draw
| ... Corel Ventura | CSS | Database publishing | Dreamweaver | Framemaker | Management Skills | MS Publisher | MS Word | Photoshop | Quark Express | Technical Writing Skills | Template design | Training | XML | XML publishing