Posts by Sally Moss
Editing from the ground up
What’s in a name? I’d like to address a misnomer… 💡 Other editors have flagged this before, but it’s worth repeating because it still crops up. I’m talking about the tendency to refer to everything an editor does as ‘proofreading’. It’s no mystery why this happens. ‘Proofreading’ is a common word in the right sort…
Read MoreSian Meader, Head of Clinical Services (children and young people), Lucy Faithfull Foundation
Thank you so much for all your hard work on this. You have approached it so thoughtfully, I have felt in very safe hands.
Read MoreMaryoriet Salgado, social researcher and gender specialist
Sally’s meticulous attention to detail and incredible dedication to her craft is truly remarkable. She asks insightful questions, remembers the storyline and works tirelessly to clarify complex ideas, all while retaining the essence (style) of the original work. I am more than delighted with the result.
Read MorePaper planes and honest work
Last week, I encountered a former ‘professional garbage designer’. I’ll explain… I first came across the intricate paper art of Suhail Shaikh in autumn 2023, when I visited his exhibition at the Atkinson, Southport, UK. I was there again recently to hear him talk about the exhibits and also the work that got him where…
Read MoreTom Taylor, Director, Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust
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.
Read MoreProject manager, global testing, inspection and certification company
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.
Read MoreIndependent non-fiction author (life writing)
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.
Read MoreJohn Turner, retired consultant physician and memoirist
Your editorial comments are insightful, very helpful and if I may say so demonstrate an impressive grasp of the manuscript.
Read MoreResearcher, creative industries (writing on equality, diversity and inclusion)
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.
Read MoreWhat’s green and funny?
I love comedy, intentional and otherwise … Humour is forever a massive asset in the quest to maintain sanity and joy, and to speak truth to power.
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