Mrs Mary Morton

Media

Books, company literature, directories/yearbooks, encyclopaedias, illustrated books, journals, magazines, online materials, travel guides, TV tie-ins

Equipment and software

Computer(s): Mac; printer(s): laser (600dpi, PostScript); photocopier, scanner; word processing, spreadsheets, databases, typesetting and page layout, graphics

Qualifications and awards

BA Classics, Postgraduate Linguist Diploma (French), City & Guilds 9295 in Adult Literacy, SfEP registered proofreader, SfEP registered copy-editor

Experience

Freelance since 1985; production editor, EMAP, 1983–85; editorial assistant, CIPFA, 1981–83; research assistant, Anglia Television, 1979–81

Training

Web editing and proofreading (SfEP) 2003; Grundstufe 2 course in German language at the Goethe Institut 2001; Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) (Instituto Cervantes) 2010; Basic Arabic at King's College, University of London 2015; Beginners' Welsh at London Welsh Centre 2017–21

Clients

LexisNexis, Cambridge University Press, Usborne Publishing, PACEY (National Childminding Association), Carlton (Welbeck), Walker Books, CIPFA

Subjects

Children's/teenage publishing (educational/informative, fiction), dance (ballet), DIY, finance (pensions, legal, accountancy), games and puzzles, history (general, ancient), languages other than English (classical Greek, French, Italian, Latin), literature other than English (classical Greek, Latin), management (Civil Service), medicine, music, New Age/mind, body, spirit/divination, politics/government, sports, tourism/travel

Featured

Available for in-house work. Main interests are European and classical culture. Specialist interests are antique fans, ballet and music (classical to pop).

testimonials

Mary’s exceptional personal qualities meant it was truly a delight to work with her and I have no hesitation in recommending Mary to anyone who seeks an editor or subeditor. Her tact, reliability, good humour and unflappability, even on the busiest press days, meant she was a real asset to the small team. I could absolutely trust and depend on her judgment.

Mary’s excellent education and classics background showed through as she would tackle raw copy which sometimes began life as impenetrable technical prose, but the end result was always a flawless finished product. With meticulous attention to detail and great creative flair, Mary would always come up with an eye-catching headline and picture to match. Needless to say, her spelling and grammar were faultless. Mary never missed a deadline and her organisational skills were superb.

Stephanie Hawthorne

Editor, Pensions World, LexisNexis UK

I am happy to introduce the copyeditor of your book, Mary Morton. She has many years of experience in the field of copyediting. I am proud to say that she is one of the most reliable copyeditors of the Press.

Project Management Executive, Cambridge University Press

Mary worked as the editorial manager on Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law ... Her efficiency, eye for detail and easy manner made her a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her in an editorial role.

Amanda Cohen, Editor, JIBFL

Thanks to Mary Morton for expert and cheerful copy editing.

Cambridge University Press author

Mary has an excellent understanding of the editorial skills necessary to bring a magazine to print and is a capable, calm and organised editor. She is a pleasure to have on your team, whether working from within the office or remotely. I would be happy to recommend Mary to anyone looking for editorial support.

Managing Editor, LexisNexis UK