Freelance Writer & Editor for Authors & Businesses

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Hey, I’m Sarah

I’m a freelance writer and editor based in Essex, UK. I specialise in helping non-fiction authors get manuscripts in tip top shape before submitting to literary agents or publishers, or starting the self-publishing process.

I also support businesses to build long-term and trusting relationships with their customers or clients via high-quality copywriting, content writing and content editing services.

In addition, I love writing journalistic articles for online publications such as Huffington Post, Times Higher Education and The i Paper.

Prior to starting my business I worked in Higher Education administration and operations after completing a BA and MA in Literature. During that time I also freelanced as a proofreader for students and academics, proofreading essays, dissertations, PhD theses, research papers and journal articles.

Since becoming self-employed six years ago, I’ve undertaken training in editing with the Publishing Training Centre, and I continuously undertake editing training to keep my skills relevant (and useful to authors).

I’ve also undertaken training in digital marketing, copywriting and content writing to help me effectively serve my business clients.

The variety and breadth of my skills, knowledge and experience helps me build strong relationships with my clients, and I’ve been working with many of them for several years.

What you get when you work with me

  • I only edit non-fiction as that’s what I know and love, and have the most experience with.

    I also only provide copywriting, content writing and content editing services for businesses, rather than all-round digital marketing services.

    I previously provided general marketing services to businesses before deciding to specialise. Through this I’ve become an expert in the content space, in both writing and editing high-quality content that builds connections and turns browsers into buyers.

    I’m committed to my own professional development and regularly update my writing, editing and marketing knowledge and skills.

    I have an Award in Digital Marketing from the Institute of Data and Marketing, and have trained in editing with the Publishing Training Centre.

    I continuously undertake further training to keep my skills fresh and best serve my lovely clients.

  • I spend a lot of time at the start of our time together getting to know you and your goals.

    This in-depth research is key to me really understanding what you need any work I do for you to achieve as part of your bigger picture.

    I'll do this before starting any work to make sure we're both on the same page to avoid any wasted time.

  • I’m not just a writer and editor — I’m also a strategist.

    I'm always happy to chat general business strategy and contribute my ideas on running, marketing and growing your successful business.

    And for authors I love chatting about your publication goals and what you want to achieve long-term as a successful writer.

    I hope you’ll come to respect my viewpoint and suggestions once I’ve proved my worth.

  • I’ll keep you updated throughout our time together, letting you know what’s going on and when you can expect tasks to be completed.

    Communication and collaboration is where the magic happens!

    You can also rest assured I’ll deliver what I say I will, when I say I will.

    You’re trusting me with something you've worked so hard to create, and I’ll honour that trust by keeping my promises.

Services

AUTHOR EDITING

Copy-editing and proofreading of non-fiction manuscripts. Get your work perfectly polished before submission to a literary agent or publisher, or starting the self-publishing process.

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BUSINESS WRITING & EDITING

Copywriting, content writing and content editing services that build trust with your audience and convert them into loyal (and profitable) customers or clients.

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Qualifications & Certificates

  • Certificate awarding Sarah Bones the IDM Award in Digital Marketing from The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing.
  • Udemy certificate of completion for a copywriting course titled 'The Complete Copywriting Course: Write to Sell Like a Pro' awarded to Sarah Bones, dated March 22, 2022, for three hours
  • Udemy certificate of completion for a course titled 'Write Magnetic Emails: Your Superpower at Work + in Business,' awarded to Sarah Bones on July 15, 2022, for 1.5 total hours, instructed by Tamsin Henderson.
  • A yellow circular badge or sticker with black and white text. It says 'Social Media Foundation', 'Digital Mums', and 'I've successfully completed' in the center, with a megaphone icon below the text. There are two black stars and some decorative dots around the edge.
  • Certificate of Completion awarded to Sarah Bones for completing an e-learning course in editing fiction from The Publishing Training Centre.

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