About Colette
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Editor and proofreader with extensive experience as a senior editor on The Times, and specialist knowledge of Earth and environmental sciences, including ecosystems, climate change and geology.
Media
Magazines, newspapers, books, online materials, websites/blogs, theses and dissertations
Experience
Freelance since 2012; The Times Magazine: deputy editor, 1998–2006, assistant editor, 1995–98, chief sub editor, 1990–95
Clients
Nature research journals, Park Books, Scheidegger & Spiess, Cambridge University Press, Manchester University Press, Unbound, Uncommonly (see Testimonials below)
Subjects
- Earth sciences (geology, geohazards, geochemistry, geophysics, petrogenesis)
- Environmental sciences (ecosystems, climate change, sustainability)
- Architecture and art
- History
- Food
- Literature
Qualifications
BSc Natural Sciences, MSc Earth Sciences
Testimonials
"Colette Forder is, quite simply, one of the most professional and talented editors I have ever worked with. She is insightful, meticulous and erudite in her commissioning, copy-editing and proofreading. Colette is a natural wordsmith and combines creative flair with pin-sharp accuracy, whatever the project. She is a pleasure to work with, and I thoroughly recommend her."
Gill Morgan, co-founder, Uncommonly
"Colette Forder is a sensitive editor of good copy, but can take a poorly written piece and entirely turn it around – or add a spin to content that might otherwise feel dull. She fact-checks to the highest level and is at ease with scientific and technological material. We frequently use her as a kind of 'super sub' – the last person to read proofs before something goes to press, in the knowledge that even at that late stage Colette's keen eye will pick up any causes for concern."
James Collard, co-founder, Uncommonly
"Colette Forder’s editorial work on Museum Without Walls and The Plagiarist in the Kitchen, both by Jonathan Meades, was of the highest standard. She organised and sequenced the content of both titles, as well as copy-editing them. Her work was accurate and punctual: Unbound would definitely use her services again."
John Mitchinson, co-founder and publisher, Unbound
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Disclaimer note
The CIEP Directory of Editorial Services should be considered a point of first contact and prospective clients must satisfy themselves that members are capable of the work on offer. The Institute cannot be held responsible for the quality of work provided by any member listed in the directory. The members themselves are responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of their entries in the Directory and the CIEP has not made any attempt to vet them. The institute cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the Directory. Inclusion in the Directory as a freelance does not necessarily mean that the member is self-employed as defined by HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions.
