Mission statement
- Helping writers communicate their work as clearly as possible to their chosen audience.
- Helping writers with their distinctive voice.
- Working in a sympathetic way with the writer, to understand what it is they want to communicate, and to help them achieve that goal.
Qualifications
- BA Music, first class honours
- MMus Performance, Distinction
- PhD Music
As well as my academic qualifications, I am an entry-level member of the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders (CIEP).
I have undertaken training with the CIEP:
- Proofreading 1
- Proofreading 2
- Copyediting 1
- Copyediting 2
- Proofreading for Theses and Dissertations
Areas of interest
- Music, art, literature, nature, religion, spirituality, culture, crafts/making, history, philosophy
Outside work
As well as proofreading and editing, I am also a freelance musician and a freelance artist and maker. I’m a writer, currently concentrating on writing my first novel, nature-inspired speculative fiction. I write poetry, short stories, and I love experimental writing. My writing mentor is Andy Couturier, I have attended his classes for 2 years now, and they are constantly inspiring.
I am also continuously undertaking career development work, such as attending workshops and courses, keeping up to date with developments in the writing and publishing world.
Charlotte Pugh Editing and Proofreading 