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    Louisa Walters

    Louisa Walters

    Writer & Proofreader

    London, United Kingdom

    I have been a freelance editor, writer and proofreader for 17 years, having left full-time employ as a magazine editor in 1996 to have my first child. I currently edit a quarterly...Read moreI have been a freelance editor, writer and proofreader for 17 years, having left full-time employ as a magazine editor in 1996 to have my first child. I currently edit a quarterly charity magazine and I write for a bi-monthly bridal magazine and the supplements section of a weekly community newspaper.

    Area Covered: Lifestyle including fashion, travel, dining out, banqueting, private education, private healthcare, physical and mental health issues


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    Job Title: Editor
    Company: Rett UK
    Description: I was editor for 15 years of a quarterly magazine for Rett UK (formerly RSAUK). Rett UK is the official charity for sufferers of Rett Syndrome, a genetic condition that affects mainly infant girls, rendering them profoundly mentally and physically disabled for the their lifetime. The magazine is full of member stories, news, information and research updates and is viewed as a vital communication tool by Rett UK members. Financial constraints forced the charity to take the magazine inhouse in March 2011.
    From:02/Jan/1996 To:30/Mar/2011

    Job Title: Editor
    Company: Maxwell Consumer Publishing
    Description: I joined Maxwell Consumer Publishing (formerly Home & Law Publishing, and no longer in existence) as editorial assistant in 1988 and rapidly rose through the ranks of sub editor and deputy editor to become editor of various trade publications. I worked on magazines for Booker Cash & Carry, Avis, Bhs, British Airways High Life (inflight magazine)and others. I left in 1993 to have a baby and decided to pursue a freelance career so that I could work at home.
    From:01/Sep/1988 To:20/Dec/1993



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    Degree: Diploma in Perdiodical Journalism
    Field of Study: Periodical Journalism
    University / College: London College of Printing
    From:01/Sep/1989 To:20/Jul/1990

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