Liz Zachary | Non-fiction editor
UK-based, working globally
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.brightoneditorial.com
- Membership Grade
- Advanced Professional Member
About Liz
I have been providing editorial services to organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally for over ten years, helping them ensure that their written content is clear, concise and consistent, and that key messages are well conveyed.
Services provided
The majority of my work is copy-editing, but I offer a range of editorial services, including proofreading, editorial reports, developmental editing and manuscript layout in Word (camera ready copy). If you are unsure about what editorial service you need then just get in touch and we can have a quick chat to see if and how I could help.
Experience
I specialise in non-fiction texts and have particular experience with multi-author books and reports written by non-native English speakers. I regularly undertake work for international policy and research organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and RAND Europe. In the past ten years I have edited almost 150 reports on diverse topics, from health to philosophy to governance to nuclear energy! I believe that not being an expert in a particular subject area helps me to ensure the clarity and consistency of a text.
Background
My first job after graduating university in 2003 was as editorial assistant for a construction magazine publisher. I went on to work for charities and local government organisations in London and Sussex, as well as for the OECD in Paris. My roles in these organisations involved writing and editing a range of documents, including case studies, articles, publications, newsletters and web content. I trained in journalism with the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and received a distinction for its Postgraduate Diploma in Magazine Journalism in 2005.
Editorial training
Non-fiction Developmental Editing (CIEP), November 2024
Editorial Project Management (CIEP), June 2024
Writing for the Web (CIEP), November 2023
Copyediting 2: Headway (SfEP), April to May 2019
Brush up your grammar (SfEP), March 2019
Testimonials
I am always highly satisfied with her work, which consists of editing and revising manuscripts for publication purposes. Liz is highly organised and very committed to her tasks. She works with diligence, speed and is extremely reliable. She is always willing to help, has a rigorous mind and is able to deliver quality work under pressure. I am very pleased to recommend her. Lynda Hawe, Communications Co-ordinator, OECD
You have done a very good job with clarifying and simplifying the language, the flow is much improved. Also your comments and questions have helped me to clarify some issues in the text. I will also be for ever grateful to you for sorting out the references, thank you so much! Siv Hilde Lindstrom, Policy Analyst, OECD
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