Why get help with your writing projects?

Great writing, the sort that brings about real change, is produced in stages. You move from the initial vision to the research process, then to drafting and rewriting, then on to the final proofread.

Whatever written resources you’re working on, you might choose not to carry out all these stages yourself. Perhaps your abilities lie in other areas, or you’re juggling multiple projects. Or you want a fresh take from someone with proven editorial expertise.

This is where I come in. Because I work flexibly and offer research, writing and editing / proofreading services, I can take on whichever of these editorial tasks you choose to outsource.

This streamlines your working life and ensures your written resources are always accurate, powerful and persuasive, so you never miss a chance to make a difference.

Contact me to find out more

About me

I’ve been researching, writing and editing in roles across sectors for over two decades, and I’ve been a committed activist and creative writer for even longer. I became a freelance editorial specialist in 2008, and I’m a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).

I’ve completed training and mentoring with respected bodies such as the Publishing Training Centre and the CIEP, and I’m TESOL qualified.

I continue to access wide-ranging training programmes and workshops so I can offer maximum versatility to my clients in changing times. Recent training topics include website editing, nonviolent communication, decarbonisation, social media and blogging. You can find full details of my training history on my CIEP profile.

Good working relationships, as well as good work, are important to me, and I’ve collaborated successfully with people from a broad mix of personal and professional backgrounds.

I’m based in Liverpool, UK, and my clients come from all over the world.

Wherever you are, it’s my passion to help you bring enlightened projects to wider audiences through the written word.

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Walking the talk

While I’m helping clients raise the profile of their socially and environmentally positive work, I keep my own working practices as ethical as I can.

My business account is with the Co-operative Bank, which abides by a customer-driven ethical policy.

I work from a home office, travel to external appointments by public transport, and minimise waste and energy use as I work.

All my clients are treated with equal respect and courtesy, whether they’ve used an editorial professional before or not, and whether the project is large or small.

I’m keen to learn new ways to make a positive contribution to our shared world (or ways to avoid a negative impact) as I earn my living. So please get in touch if you think of something I haven’t!

What help do you need?

Thank you so much for your work on this - I can't believe how much we missed! You have made it so much clearer and more accurate.

Researcher, creative industries (writing on equality, diversity and inclusion)

Thank you for your very high standard of work, and for all the reports you have proofread so far. They are perfect. I wish everyone was as easy to deal with as you.

Sunny Kundhi, SGS United Kingdom Limited

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you again. Your great synopsis definitely attracts readers! My book has reached No.1 and No.5 in two categories of Free E-book Top 100 today!

Marion R., independent non-fiction author

Please send my grateful regards to the engaged person who did this great job - all my thoughts are perfectly expressed in the text, and I am absolutely happy.

T.note author, T.wai – Torino World Affairs Institute

Sally interviewed me about my work on ClimateCultures for a client’s blog and she made the process very relaxed and rewarding ... It’s a pleasure to work with someone who reaches out to understand your own work and wants to share that with others.

Mark Goldthorpe, ClimateCultures

The newsletters you produced were not only accurate and free of errors, but readable and pitched at the right level for the audience.

N.T. Taylor, Powerhouse Community Development Worker, Newlands Regeneration, Bradford

Excellent ... I have more confidence that readers will take value from the report now that the English is improved.

Bob Balfour, Survivors West Yorkshire

Excellent work as usual and some very useful comments on the margins!

Stefano, university researcher

I see Sally as an enabler of my work ... I know that irrespective of tight deadlines or other challenges, her work is always rigorous.

Lorraine Charbonnier, Junior Research Fellow at T.wai – Torino World Affairs Institute

Really can't thank you enough for the quick turnaround and incredibly thorough examination!

Beth Robertson, consultant, Kaizo PR

Thank you for all of your hard work. I have looked at the formatted document and I think it looks fabulous! Thank you so much for everything you did for me, you've been so helpful and supportive, every step of the way.

Denise S., independent non-fiction author

Thanks for this. This is one of the best pieces I've ever had ghost-written for me! You've nailed the style first time. You write informatively and convincingly. It's superb.

CEO, software development company

I cannot thank you enough for your help and support during the project. You definitely went 'above and beyond' what I expected.

David M., PhD candidate

I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done on the piece. I've just finished amending the book and I'm so happy with it ... and that it's finally done!

Aimee Blease-Bourne, non-fiction author (adapting a PhD thesis for self-publishing)

Thank you so much - your comments and suggestions made lots of sense and I felt my job application was stronger as a result.

Patricia D., midwife

Thanks for your clear, knowledgeable amendments and excellent communication throughout. Your work has really improved the document. It's been a pleasure to work with you.

Tom Taylor, Director, Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust

All went well and I passed with minor revisions! The examiners did comment on the 'excellent proofreading', by the way - thank you!!

Fiona McKinney, DCPsych candidate

Your knowledge of the subject matter from an editor’s perspective was valuable in helping us to weed out industry jargon and make a complex subject accessible to the layperson.

James Johnson, Head of Regional Programme, Local Energy North West

I think I may have been spoilt by working with you ... I've been very impressed by how you've done this, consulting me at every stage and being extremely considerate.

Independent non-fiction author (life writing)

I am very pleased with the corrections you've made, and with your very helpful comments and suggestions. You've done a really thorough job, and have highlighted things that I just hadn't seen in the manuscript.

Kim Fleet, independent fiction author

Thank you as always for all your work and support. It's been a real pleasure as always, and every year I learn something new.

Project manager, global testing, inspection and certification company

It was really helpful to get the summary you sent - it's excellent - helped me see a structure that I'd not previously recognised, and then to see what else I think is needed, and where.

Donald Findlater, director of research and development, Stop it Now! UK and Ireland

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