Helen White | Copyediting and proofreading for businesses, non-profits and publishers
Cheshire, UK – and working with clients globally
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.whitehouseeditorial.co.uk
- Organisation
- White House Editorial
- Job title
- Copyeditor and proofreader
- Membership Grade
- Advanced Professional Member
About Helen
Experience
I am a proofreader, copyeditor and copywriter working primarily with corporate clients, non-profit organisations and publishers. I have over 20 years of editorial experience and specialise in company literature such as marketing collateral, reports and internal communications as well as exhibitions and educational materials. I am also a tutor on the CIEP's proofreading courses and led the CIEP's first live proofreading webinar in 2024.
Having worked in-house for a producing theatre, I have a particular interest in drama and have copyedited and proofread a number of Arden Shakespeare and Arden Early Modern Drama editions for Bloomsbury.
I also have significant experience of working on educational materials across a range of subjects from natural history and chemistry through to English literature. For the Natural History Museum, I worked on the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and gallery text for the revamped mammals and minerals halls.
I have also worked on politics and history titles and, as a trained journalist, welcome media-related editorial work. I work in British or US English.
To discuss your project, please email [email protected].
Media
Company reports, brochures, presentations, magazines, books, plays, websites, exhibitions, online materials, newsletters, manuals, lesson plans, infographics
Specialised software
InDesign (CC), Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft 365, Google Drive
Clients
Natural History Museum, Bloomsbury, Cambridge University Press, Taylor & Francis, Biteback Publishing, Hodder Education, Amber Books, Parragon, RefineCatch, Digital Theatre, This Is Language, Greenpeace, Endress+Hauser, Full Media, Impellam Group, Smithers Information, Limelight Marketing Communications, Energy Systems Catapult, Rationale
Training
As a proofreading tutor for the CIEP I have coached hundreds of students, developed editorial training exercises and led proofreading webinars.
My own training includes: InDesign for Editors (LinkedIn) 2021, Word for Practical Editing (CIEP) 2020, Copyediting 2: Headway (SfEP) 2019, Copyediting 1: Introduction (SfEP) 2018, Proofreading Mentoring (SfEP) 2016, Proofreading 2: Progress (SfEP) 2015, Basic Proofreading – merit (Publishing Training Centre) 2014, Basic InDesign (Endress+Hauser) 2014
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism, University of Leeds
Subjects
Business, marketing, media studies (broadcasting, journalism, media law, ethics), English literature (drama/theatre, Shakespeare, poetry), theatre (acting and technical), education (student guides and teaching resources), natural history (galleries, exhibitions and digital/interactive content), history (early modern, British, local, genealogy/family, World War I, World War II), politics (British, current affairs, Parliament, local government), engineering (control and instrumentation), manufacturing (instrumentation)
Testimonials
"Helen is an accurate and thoughtful proofreader. She brings out the best of your texts with a good sense for your readers’ needs and respect for the author’s work. She takes, in the best sense of the word, care of your texts."
Martin Raab, Endress+Hauser
"I have worked with Helen on numerous occasions, she is a thorough and reliable editor who always follows the brief and completes every task to a very high standard. I know that when I send work to Helen it will be carefully reviewed and reflect our house style which she has taken time to learn and implement. I recommend Helen to everyone looking for a communicative, friendly, and easy editor to work with. I can't wait to work with her again in the future!"
Rhiannon De Meulemeester, Digital Theatre
"Helen is a thorough, professional proofreader. She is also able to work rigorously at speed. And her commitment to excellent customer service helped us catch up a lost day caused by delays in the delivery of the pdf. A superb service."
Barnaby Benson, Barnaby Benson Ltd
"Helen's exceptional attention to detail, professionalism and reliability mean that we are able to entrust her with our top clients, knowing that they are in safe hands."
Nick Jones, Full Media
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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.