Jane Read

Jane Read

DTP Operator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Development editor | Copyeditor | Proofreader | Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading

  • Education

    • Edinburgh University

      1989 - 1993
      MA Honours English Literature
    • The University of Edinburgh

      1987 - 1989
      Undergraduate courses Astrophysics

      Courses in Physics, Applied Maths and Astronomy

    • The Publishing Training Centre

      2004 - 2004
      Editing illustrated books Training course
    • The Publishing Training Centre

      2003 - 2003
      Copy-editing skills Training course
    • Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)

      2015 - 2016
      Copyediting 1: Introduction Training course
    • Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)

      2017 - 2017
      Introduction to fiction editing Training course
    • Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)

      2023 - 2024
      Copy-editing 2: Headway Training course Merit
    • Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)

      2020 - 2020
      Brush up your grammar Training course
    • Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)

      2016 - 2016
      Editing for fiction: Professional development day Workshop
    • West Herts College

      1993 - 1994
      Postgraduate Diploma in Publishing Credit
  • Experience

    • K International Translation Company

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
      DTP Operator

      Typesetting of multi-language leaflets, instruction manuals and business to business questionnaires

    • Exley Publications

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1997
      Production Controller

      Managing 4-colour, highly illustrated Helen Exley gift books from receipt of film to printed book including co-editions in several languagesLiaising with editorial, typesetters, printers and co-publishersManaging shipping to overseas co-publishers

    • Eaglemoss Publications

      Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
      Section Editor/Writer

      Researching, writing and editing science articles for Techno Quest – a children's science partworkLiaising with fact checkers, picture researchers and design

    • Butterworth Heinemann

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2004
      Production Editor

      Managing new titles from receipt of manuscript to printed book including highly illustrated, 4-colour titles – Focal Press books and Business booksObtaining quotes and preparing costs, preparing schedules and managing budgets and schedulesLiaising with authors, editorial freelancers, typesetters, repro houses and printersArchiving digital materials and maintaining an asset management database

    • Heinemann Education (Pearson)

      Nov 2004 - Jul 2010
      Senior Editor

      Working with Commissioning Editors to develop multi-author KS3, GCSE and A level science courses including books, teacher resource packs and electronic materialsWriting/rewriting materials where necessary Development editing, editing and proofreading manuscripts and electronic materials Using content management systems and creating and updating asset management spreadsheetsLiaising with authors, exam boards, editorial freelancers, picture researchers, marketing, design and productionDeveloping and monitoring complex editorial schedules and budgets Show less

    • Career break

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
      Career break

      Career break to look after children.

    • Jane Read

      Nov 2013 - now
      Freelance Editor | Advanced Professonal Member of the CIEP

      Clients: Bloodhound Books, Haremi, Macmillan, Newgen, Oriel Square, Out of House Publishing, Oxford University Press, Paperghosts, Pearson, QBS Learning, Westchester, York Press

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Member (PM)

      Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
      May 2015
    • Advanced Professional Member (APM)

      Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
      Feb 2024
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Meets Team

      Issued by City of St Albans Swimming Club on Sept 2022
      City of St Albans Swimming ClubAssociated with Jane Read
    • Parent Governor

      Issued by Boxmoor Primary School on Sept 2014
      Boxmoor Primary SchoolAssociated with Jane Read
    • Meet Organiser

      Issued by Hemel Hempstead Swimming Club on Sept 2018
      Hemel Hempstead Swimming ClubAssociated with Jane Read