Hi, I'm Lucy,
If you're looking for a proofreader, copy editor or copy writer, look no further.
I'm a native English speaker with an MA in professional writing....Read moreHi, I'm Lucy,
If you're looking for a proofreader, copy editor or copy writer, look no further.
I'm a native English speaker with an MA in professional writing. I taught grammar, writing and editing at university for five years and have worked freelance for over a decade (with clients including Red Bull, Engadget, Clarks shoes, Lufthansa, Etihad, IRONMAN, Expedia, Trainline, International Association of Jewellers).
I'm fast, efficient, professional and friendly, and I guarantee we'll enjoy our time together -- however brief.
I'll happily turn my hand to an essay that needs a final proofread or to long-term content writing or editing projects. I've rewritten course material, given manuals a new voice, edited fiction and non-fiction manuscripts and even helped out with rock lyrics.
My keyboard and I are in your pit waiting to ensure your vehicle outperforms the rest.
I have clients who use my words daily, weekly, monthly and on the odd occasion, but they all keep coming back.
Now it's your turn: I'll help you say exactly what you want to say.
Luckily, I have borrowed Hermione's time-turner, so I am perfectly capable of doing in a day what it takes others to do in a week.
Specialities: writing, proofreading, copyediting, subediting, webcopy and content marketing
Areas Covered: UK, Europe, rest of the world, remote
Work Experience overview
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Senior Lecturer in writing and culture in the English department of Salzburg Uni 2010 to 2015.
Daily copy-editor for Engadget
Regular contracted writing and editing for Red Bull Media House, Salzburg
Freelance writer and sub-editor for Melt Content, London.
Regular freelance sub-editor and proofreader for International Press Institute, Vienna
Several websites' copy rewritten and updated.
Proofread of a grammar book for publication.
Contracted editor for an online writing, editing and proofreading company for 2 years.
Several medical technical papers written by German speakers in English.
Myriad university dissertations and essays
Business newsletter and website editing and creating
Five years' teaching English to 11- to 19-year-olds in England. Culminated in my appointment as Deputy Head of the English department.
Three years' teaching English as a foreign language to 4- to 80-year-olds.
Education
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Summary: Definitely have a thing for writing and English!
Degree: MA
Field of Study: Professional Writing
University / College: University Falmouth
From:01/Jan/2011 to Jan 2013
Degree: PGCE
Field of Study: English (11 - 19)
University / College: University of Nottingham
From:01/Sep/1997 To:31/Jul/1998
Degree: BA
Field of Study: English with American Studies
University / College: University of Wolverhampton
From:01/Oct/1993 To:31/Jul/1996