Qualifications and experience

Qualifications

I hold the following qualifications:

A BA degree in Translation and French (1982–1984)
An honours degree in Translation (Rhodes University, 1985)
An honours degree in Applied Linguistics (the University of South Africa, 1996).

I am a freelance editor/writer with experience in both the newspaper and publishing industries. I have worked at two daily newspapers in the Eastern Cape, as well as at two of South Africa’s leading textbook publishers.
I currently work independently as a freelance editor from my home office in Cape Town.
Over the years, I worked my way up the publishing food chain. I moved from cub reporter to features editor, from desk editor to managing editor and from senior editor to commissioning editor.
Several years ago, I made a welcome return to editing and writing. I now take on challenging yet stimulating tasks that involve getting down and dirty with words.
I have helped develop English language learning materials for schools for more than 15 African countries. These range from materials for early childhood development through to the school exit years.
My particular interest is in making English accessible to second language learners, but it is not limited to this field. I also work on academic text and trade publications.
With a profound knowledge of the book production processes, I am able to offer a comprehensive and professional editorial service tailored to your needs.
No job is too big or too small.