Hello!

I’m Sarah, a professional freelance copywriter and editor, specialising in working with charities and Christian publishers. 

I’m reasurringly passionate about the clear communication of life-changing messages, and would love to work with you to help your readers share that excitement.

Need a copywriter to use your charity’s tone of voice to inspire your audience in new ways for your direct mail, annual report or website?

A developmental editor to help you organise the flow of your new book manuscript and clarify its place in the market?

A copy-editor for a thorough check of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and clarity, or to check out copyright permissions?

A proofreader for a final pair of eyes on all the details before it goes to press?

sensitivity reader to give you confidence about having an authentic representation of specific issues?

I’m your woman! I have 25 years’ experience in editorial work with Christian publishers and charities (see some of my clients and their testimonials below). I’d love to help you.

Services

Copywriting

Inspiring, powerful copy that ignites imaginations and makes readers act.

Copy-editing

Checking all the details of your text to ensure it's clear and correct.

Developmental editing

Ensuring the content and structure are logical and effective in conveying your message to the reader.

Proofreading

Catching last-minute typos and layout issues to ensure it's ready to publish.

Sensitivity reading

Giving you confidence in the way specific issues and communities are represented in your text.

My clients have included

Logos of the following organisations: Hodder & Stoughton Tearfund The Salvation Army Woodland Trust World Vision Lion Hudson 100 Movements Publishing Age UK Scripture Union Preach Plough Day One Sage Publishing Quakers Care for the Family Royal Museums Greenwich

They say...

Mikenley Lundy

Working with Sarah on my book From Pain to Purpose was a truly transformative experience. As my developmental editor, she brought clarity, structure, and depth to my ideas while honoring the heart and purpose of my message. Sarah has a rare ability to see the big picture while fine-tuning the details that make a story impactful. Her feedback was thoughtful, constructive, and always delivered with professionalism and care. She helped shape the manuscript into a cohesive and powerful narrative that I’m incredibly proud of. If you’re looking for someone who can elevate your writing while staying true to your voice, I highly recommend Sarah.

Mikenley Lundy

Author, From Pain to Purpose

Sarah has done a fantastic job proofreading for the Hodder Bible Commentary series. She delivers consistent work in tight timeframes. It’s been so reassuring to know that the series is in a safe pair of hands!

Emily Wells

Senior Editor, Hodder & Stoughton

Working with Sarah was such a positive experience. Not only was her attention to detail phenomenal, but she took the time to offer kind words about the content of my book as well as some really good suggestions for typesetting.

Jayne Hardy

Author and founder of The Blurt Foundation

Sarah has been an excellent support to me. I felt she went above and beyond for me and produced a well copy-edited final book draft. I’m really pleased and if I ever have a mad idea like writing another book, I shall be straight on to Sarah again for backup.

Julie Hannan

Author, The Midlife Crisis Handbook
Anna Robinson

Sarah was professional and communicative throughout and did an excellent, thorough proofread. Highly recommended!

Anna Robinson

Editor, 100 Movements Publishing
Jenica Leah

Sarah was very thorough and went above and beyond our expectations. I would love to work with her again if given the opportunity. Thank you Sarah.

Jenica Leah

Publisher, JLG Publishing
Elisabeth Crump

No matter the task – evocative prose, punchy marketing copy, our Annual Review – Sarah is quick to grasp the brief, works fast and always files on time. Her writing is engaging and sharp, and she has a knack for getting the tone just right. She is endlessly willing and utterly reliable. A joy to work with.

Elisabeth Crump

Editor, Woodland Trust
Alan Aymie

Sarah was great to work with and very thorough in what she did. I look forward to collaborating with her in the future!

Alan Aymie

Author, Turning Points
Hazel Davis

Sarah is a terrific writer with exceptional attention to detail and a thorough approach to her research. She delivers on time and above expectation and is pleasant to deal with. Moreover, she has a real passion for her work, which shows in her writing and editing.

Hazel Davis

Journalist and Founder, Muse Flash Media
Ken Punter

Sarah is reliable, professional and a pleasure to work with. Her love of the written word is evident in her work, which is always superbly crafted with the intended audience in mind. As an editor, she has an excellent eye for detail, offers insightful suggestions and works consistently to a high standard.

Ken Punter

Head of Digital and Publications, World Vision
Simon Cox

Sarah has proven herself reliable, consistent, and accurate – essential qualities in an editor. She is a safe pair of hands.

Simon Cox

Project Editor, Lion Husdon
Jo Swinney

Sarah was 100% reliable and a true pleasure to work with. She copy-edited 12 issues of the magazine I edited and there was never any question that she’d deliver an excellent standard of work within the deadline. I wholeheartedly recommend her.

Jo Swinney

Head of Communications, A Rocha

Some of the books I've worked on