Northamptonshire, UK, and remotely with clients around the world
Media
Books, company literature, directories/yearbooks, distance-learning materials, educational materials (primary and secondary levels), government reports, illustrated books, integrated media, journals, looseleaf, manuals, multi-author books, newsletters, online materials, e-learning materials, websites, textbooks
Qualifications and awards
Chartered librarian
Experience
Freelance editor, 1981–98 and since 2011; training director, CIEP, 2013-2022; Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists Head of Publishing, 2000–11, Publications Editor, 1998–2000; cataloguer, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1987–96; Librarian, Institution of Mining & Metallurgy, 1977–81
Recent training
PDF Mark-up, September 2016; SfEP/CIEP Annual Conference 2012-2023; Medical publishing professional development day (SfEP) 2014; Adobe Acrobat: efficient use of PDFs (Publishing Training Centre) 2009; Editing scientific and medical texts (Publishing Training Centre) 2001; Advanced copy-editing (PTC) 2000;
Recent clients
British Association of Dermatologists, British Menopause Society, Content Consultants (Baby Center), iS Health, Letts Educational (HarperCollins), National Geographic Learning/Cengage, National Institute for Health and Care Research, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Portland Press, Prospects Services, Royal College of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, Royal College of Radiologists, Royal College of Surgeons, Taylor & Francis (Routledge, Psychology Press), Watkins Publishing, Wiley, Wisper Public Affairs LLP
Subjects
Medicine, veterinary medicine, biography (science), business, design, conservation, dentistry, environmental studies, social history, life sciences, management, media studies, publishing, history of medicine, ethics, psychology, medical specialisms, gynaecology, women's health, obstetrics, personal development, pregnancy and childbirth, academic sciences, history of science, sports science, social science/studies, health and social care, social psychology, equestrian sports, education, English literature, law, management, philosophy, politics, religious studies, surgery,
Featured
I have been working with books and in publishing for around 40 years, including 13 years full time in medical publishing as publisher for a medical royal college, My list included books, journals, reports, guidelines and e-learning materials. I am experienced in all aspects of the print publishing process.
I also offer journal management and print/publishing consultancy, as well as editorial services such as copy-editing, proofreading, picture research, copyright clearance and production management.
I have worked for a wide range of clients and in many different subject areas. I am willing to work in most subject areas (except fiction, maths and student theses) and would be delighted to discuss your project.
testimonials
Jane project managed a number of titles for us recently and was absolutely invaluable. She identified exactly what was required with ease and efficiency and had the knowledge and experience to plan a project and take it through to print stage.Most impressive of all was Jane’s drive to deliver outcomes through her own determination and motivation. She was always on hand to deal with any issues and instilled complete confidence that she could see even the most difficult of projects through to the end.
Jane is an outstanding project manager who goes above and beyond. Anyone who has the pleasure of working with her can count themselves very lucky. I can’t speak highly enough of her.
Shelley Teasdale, Editor/Project Leader Collins Education, Letts and Lonsdale: HarperCollins Publishers
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.