I hold an Honours Degree in English Language and Literature and am also a qualified Librarian.
I had been undertaking proof-reading and copy-editing work for a number of years, including working on novels, essays and an academic journal, and in August 2009 I was offered the opportunity to proof-read a number of dissertations for students at the University where I worked. Moving on from there, I’ve developed the services I offer to include copy-writing content for websites and marketing materials, and transcribing interview tapes for journalists and other people, and I also provide a typing service for clients who have notes that need to be put into order. I’m also very experienced with minuting and can offer this service personally in the West Midlands or remotely via recordings. References are available on this website, from various types of work and industry.
In January 2012 I took the Libro business full-time, giving up my part-time job in the University Library. A big step, and an exciting one!
I’ve found that the various jobs I’ve had over the years have helped immensely with my work at Libro. I learned to type properly after University (on a Pitman course – I can officially create a table on an electronic typewriter!) which means I type quickly and accurately. Working for the UK branch of an American library supplier, especially in my later years as Marketing and Contracts Manager gave me vital experience in working in both British and American English, writing press releases and other marketing materials and newsletters, and writing tender documents for very large contracts. Working for a local council gave me more experience minuting meetings and writing up records of public sector initiatives. My library work has brought me into contact with a wide range of colleagues and students and allowed me to develop the business carefully and prudently.
In my free time, I (still!) enjoy reading (I have a book review blog here and still indulge in a bit of BookCrossing from time to time), walking and birdwatching, and am a keen, if slow, runner, and have completed three Birmingham Half-Marathons, raising money for a small charity who are very rewarding to support.
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