Overview

I am a valued and in-demand freelance proofreader and copyeditor of fiction and non-fiction books for several top publishers, including Hodder, Pan Macmillan, Avon, HarperCollins India, Edward Elgar Publishing, BiteBack, Black and White, Duckworth, Summersdale and The History Press. I am a fully-trained member of The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.

"Lynne has worked for me on numerous occasions, both with traditional publishing houses and private coaching clients. Nothing is too much trouble for Lynne. She is personable, professional and reliable and her attention to detail on a manuscript is forensic in detail. Lynne is one of the best proofreaders in the business today. I cannot recommend her highly enough." — Sara N. Cox, Editor, Creative Writing Editorial Services

Services

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Non-Fiction

Biographies & Memoirs Education & Reference Humanities & Social Sciences

Fiction

Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Romance Thriller & Suspense

Languages

English (UK)

Certifications

CIEP P2: Proofreading Headway

Work experience

Professional Proofreader/Copy Editor

Self-employed

Mar, 2018 — Present

Please check my portfolio for a selection of my recent projects.

Portfolio

Jasmine, Rose Petals and Murder: A Gripping Crime Thriller Full of Mystery and Suspense

Christer, Sam

Jentas

Personal Best: From Rock Bottom to the Top of the World

Roberts, Adele

Hodder & Stoughton

One Boy, Two Bills and a Fry Up: A Memoir of Growing Up and Getting On

Streeting, Wes

Proofreading

The Coming Storm: The impending crisis on water – and how to avoid it

Fox, Mr Liam

Biteback Publishing

The Quiet Dead

Proofreading

The Gingerbread Christmas Village

Proofreading

The Dying Place

Charly Cox

Proofreading

The Last Word: A Novel

Birchall, Katy

Proofreading

How to Read a Tree: Clues and Patterns from Bark to Leaves (Natural Navigation)

Gooley, Tristan

Proofreading

Love and Choice: A Radical Approach to Sex and Relationships

Fry, Lucy

Proofreading

The Prize Racket (The Stockwell Park Orchestra Series Book 4)

Rogers, Isabel

Proofreading

Our India: Reflections on a Nation Betwixt and Between

Gopinath, Capt. G R

Proofreading

A New Home in the Dales

Betty Firth

Proofreading

Ladies Who Punch: Fifty Trailblazing Women Whose Stories You Should Know

Alibhai-Brown, Yasmin

Proofreading

Diane Abbott: The Authorised Biography

Bunce, Robin

Proofreading

Ratan N. Tata: A Life

Mathew, Dr. Thomas

My Child and Other Mistakes: How to ruin your life in the best way possible

Taylor, Ellie

Proofreading

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The Trail of Blood

A K Nairn

It's 1516 and Scotland and England are teetering on the brink of yet another war. So when a torso is found right on the border between the two countries, it threatens to create a bloodbath. French diplomat, Antoine de Lissieu, is dragged in to investigate and ... read more

The Deadly Echoes: An addictive, fast-paced and nail-biting crime thriller (A Cora Lael Mystery Book 4)

White, MJ

Hera

The Anniversary: A completely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

Baxter, Cole

Bookouture

My Heart is in Venice

Jensen, Helga

Hera Ediciones

Settle the Score: The Brand-New Gripping and Action-Packed Gangland Thriller for 2024

Tobin, Sam

Hodder & Stoughton

Straight from the Heart

Bonnie Tyler

Hodder & Stoughton

Janey

Proofreading

The Old Lady: A thriller set in the heart of the Bank of England

Clare, Andrew

Copy Editing

Age of Confidence: Celebrating Twenty Years of Jewish Renaissance

Benmayer, David

Proofreading

The Sex Book: A Joyful Journey of Self-Discovery

Mangaldas, Leeza

Proofreading

Forging Mettle: Nrupender Rao and the Pennar Story

Lall, Pavan C.

Proofreading

Last Orders (The Round of Lies Series Book 1)

Egerton, Heather

Copy Editing

Double Shot (The Round of Lies Series Book 2)

Egerton, Heather

Copy Editing

A History of Objects : A Collection of Short Stories

CARLO PIZZATI

Proofreading

The Line of Mercy : A Novel

TARUN J TEJPAL

Proofreading

Robbo: The Game's Not Over till the Fat Striker Scores: The Autobiography

Robertson, John

Proofreading

How to Divorce a Narcissist: and succeed in the family court

Jordan, Diana

Copy Editing

In the Name of the Lord: A Nun's Tell-All

Sister Lucy Kalapura

Proofreading

The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destiny of Nations

Suri, Anirudh

Proofreading

Understanding J. Bruce Ismay: The True Story of the Man They Called 'The Coward of Titanic'

Ismay, Clifford

Proofreading

Fight for Falklands Freedom: Reporting Live from Argentina and the Islands

Briley, Harold

Proofreading

Sanjeev Kumar: The Actor We All Loved

Gupta, Reeta Ramamurthy

Proofreading

Editor Missing: The Media in Today's India

Banerjee, Ruben

Proofreading

Handbook of Technology Transfer

Audretsch, David E.

Proofreading

Open Book : Not Quite a Memoir

Kubbra Sait

Proofreading

Ninety Days: The True Story of the Hunt for Rajiv Gandhi's Assassins

Mitra, Anirudhya

Proofreading

Will Britain Make it?: The Rise, Fall and Future of British Industry

Morris, Richard

Proofreading

Tangled Souls

Jane Dismore

'With painstaking skill, Dismore lays bare the double standards of the Souls - a brilliant group who thought themselves superior, in morals and intellect, to the rest of their class' Artemis C... read more

Proofreading

Disney's British Gentleman: The Life and Career of David Tomlinson

Morley, Nathan

Proofreading

Cast a Diva: The Hidden Life of Maria Callas

Lyndsy Spence

Proofreading

Lynne has 13 reviews

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Value

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Jess W.

Aug, 2024

Lynne was absolutely amazing, and is extremely supportive of young authors. She was so helpful, very supportive and went well out of her way to help meet my needs. I can’t recommend her enough. Thank you Lynne, you’ve helped make my author dreams come true!

Louise R.

Aug, 2024

Excellent service. Lovely to work with. Thank you.

Brendan P.

Aug, 2024

Lynne Walker is unquestionably in the top league of her profession. It was a pleasure working with her. Her professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile proved invaluable to me, especially as I have some health problems as well as the onset of old age. I am very happy to give the highest recommendation. Sincerely, Brendan Phelan. (Ireland).

Reply from Lynne W.

I'm thrilled with this review! Brendan's memoir of his teenage years in Dublin and Slough is captivating, humorous, and filled with the music of the era. It's an excellent read.

Graeme C.

Jun, 2024

Lynne was very responsive and helped sort through some thorny issues regarding use of foreign language. She highlighted some inconsistencies and really made a difference in the presentation of the book.

Kevin K.

Jun, 2024

Amazing collaboration. Lynne's attention to detail is phenomenal. I've been writing and rewriting this manuscript forever, needed someone to go through it meticulously, word by word, period by period, comma by comma. Lynne's corrections, notes, and suggestions were precise and well-thought-out. The manuscript is now polished, professional, and ready for submission. I am a very happy camper!

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Lynne Walker – Editor

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Lynne Walker – Editor

Overview

Services

Non-Fiction

Fiction

Languages

Certifications

Work experience

Portfolio

Lynne has 13 reviews

Jess W.

Louise R.

Brendan P.

Graeme C.

Kevin K.

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