Lee Dickinson | Fiction and non-fiction book editor
East Yorkshire, UK, but working with words from across the world
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 07528 761051
- Website
- bookediting.co.uk
- Job title
- Editor and proofreader
- Membership Grade
- Advanced Professional Member
About Lee
Books I've edited, proofread or assessed
My website: BookEditing.co.uk
For self-publishing authors
Video: decades of experience
I can make your words sparkle by using more than thirty years’ editing experience. If you’re looking for a CIEP advanced professional editor or proofreader to care for your words as if they’re his own, rest assured my career is dedicated to that. Those years of editing have produced a wealth of subject knowledge, gained from journalism in the UK and abroad, spanning newspapers and magazines from Portsmouth to Aberdeen via Fleet Street.
I chose to specialise in editing and proofreading in 2018, and now more than seventy per cent of my work is from return clients. Combined with journalistic experience, it gives me a wealth of knowledge to help you hone writing in areas including:
- Books of non-fiction and fiction, so far covering the genres of adventure, thriller, genre-mashers, young adult, historical fiction, self-help, fantasy, dystopian, mystery, horror, biography, memoir, crime, humour, literary, magic realism, realistic, journalism, literary, political, Christian, urban, science fiction
- Business, oil and gas, North Sea oil, health and safety, risk assessment, agriculture, finance, retail, local government, law, charities, energy, renewables
- Sport, especially football, motor racing, Formula One, cricket, boxing, tennis, rugby league and rugby union, coarse fishing, bodybuilding, fitness
- Cars and motoring, transport, leisure and tourism
- Travel, especially in Scotland and the North Coast 500 route, Yorkshire, Cyprus with a focus on the embargoed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Europe
- Dogs, aquariums with a special focus on African cichlids
- Education, theses, dissertations, theology, Christian, Bible, linguistics, anthropology, English literature, classics, management, history, politics
- Marketing, public relations, journalism, current affairs, information technology, computers, gaming, photography, religion, art, crime, social media, internet, blogs, food, whisky, horticulture, nature, television, cinema, social media, archaeology, film, chess, health, nutrition.
If your specialist area is not listed, I’d love to add it. Let’s work together to make your precious words even better.
I mostly work on:
- Fiction and non-fiction books for traditional and self-publishers
- Journals
- Company literature
- Multi-author books
- Websites/blogs
- Magazines
Experience
Freelance editor since 2018; sub-editor, DC Thomson, 2011-2018; sub-editor, Johnston Press, 2000-2008, Northcliffe Media and other media groups from 1990
Clients
Bloomsbury, Endava, Veloce Publishing, Dr Sarah Brewer, The Open University, WaterAid, Jonglez Publishing, SunRise Publishing, The SHARP Agency, Risktec Solutions Ltd, Visual Identity Creative Ltd, Urtext Ltd, New Life Publishing, SAUE Technology Solutions, Benaki Museum, Newgen Publishing, Betterwrite Literary Consultants, Dr Prasanna Gautam, University of Aberdeen, Dr Tatiana Argounova-Low, Indie Authors World, The Brand Surgery, Howgate Publishing, Conscious Dreams Publishing, Marcia M Spence Publishing, Marcliffe Hotel, dozens of independent authors across many genres
Training
- CIEP web editing 2019
- CIEP proofreading 2018
- CIEP copy-editing 2018
- CIEP theses and dissertations 2018
- CIEP fiction editing 2018
Qualifications
BA in English Literature
NCTJ Journalism
Specialised software
Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Affinity Publisher, DaVinci Resolve (video production), Zotero (referencing), Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, Elementor Pro (for WordPress websites)
My heartfelt gratitude for all the wonderful work [on] the manuscript. I am massively pleased with your in-depth report. [It] shows the deep work you’ve done on dissecting the manuscript and is truly commendable. Your experience in the field is impressive and your comments and advice have meant a lot to me.
What I hold in even higher regard is the heart of gold you carry with you.
Aditya Shroff, The Storyteller of Umarsadi
Beyond all expectations. Lee’s edit was invaluable. Clear, detailed comments. He is truly a talented, committed professional who provides a personalised service. Lucky me!
Sir Dexter Hutt, The Mantra and Digging Deep, longlisted for the Bath International Award
Service(s)
Specialisms
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.