Sarah Giles

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Hello

SG for web I'm Sarah, and I love words. (My current favourite is 'clarificatory'.)

I provide writing, editing and proofreading services to publishers, businesses and charities. If you're looking for someone to help your organisation with its words, I'd love to help.

Following five years' editorial work in-house for publishers including Hodder & Stoughton, I've been freelance since 2006. These fifteen years of word-wrangling experience are backed up by a BA degree in Linguistics and English Language, an MA in Language Studies, and industry-standard training in copywriting, editing and proofreading. I am a Professional Member of the SfEP.

I ensure that any words leaving my desk do so with all the apostrophes in the right places, so you can be assured of flawless text and happy readers. You're welcome to read my samples and references.


clarificatory

adj.
/ˌklarɪfɪˈkeɪt(ə)ri/

That which makes a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

As a writer, I love making words work to express an idea, hand-picking a turn of phrase for a particular audience.

As an editor, I enjoy ordering and organising words, sorting out syntax and creating consistency.

And as a proofreader, I delight in the detail of a well-placed semicolon, an accurate cross-reference, and the correct use of an en-rule.

So if you need a writer, or you have words that need organising, tidying up, or refining, click the links above for more information or to contact me. I'd love to hear from you.

Contact me

email: sarah@sarahgiles.co.uk
phone: 07807 176918
Twitter: @sarahgiles

Books I've worked on

I review books, too

Professional Reader

Recent Posts

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