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Emma Smith | PA EDitorial
Julie’s intuition is second to none. She is utterly dedicated to providing edits of the highest quality within a very reasonable timeframe. Her timekeeping and turnaround under pressure are exemplary.
Julie’s warm, buoyant, and professional attitude is infectious. Her interactions with colleagues and clients at all levels are always very positive. She displays high expertise and knowledge in all aspects of her role.
Julie is always willing and ready to assist when and wherever she can, including at very short notice. We feel very lucky to have such a proficient, committed copyeditor on board.
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ABOUT ME
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I’m Julie Pinborough, a professional copyeditor and copywriter with over eight years of experience. I help writers shape sharp, confident, and publication-ready work, and I love what I do.
Words are where I live. I studied English Literature and History (and later Law) at university and have always been drawn to books, writing, and the rhythm of language. Editing and writing go hand in hand, and as a self-published author, I know what it’s like to be on both sides of the red pen. I bring that insight to every client I work with.
Since launching my editing business in 2017, I’ve worked with clients around the world, across genres and specialist fields. My professional training, attention to detail, and commitment to my clients led to my promotion to Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) in 2019 – a title that reflects both experience and formal approval from the UK’s recognised professional body.
Before editing full time, I spent over eleven years in the legal field, lecturing, writing course modules, and helping students develop their practical and written skills. I founded and directed an award-winning Legal Advice Centre at Queen Mary University, consulted for universities across the UK, and built international relationships with law firms and institutions worldwide. I also served as a magistrate. Before all that, I spent a decade in the commercial sector.
I now live in London with my dog, enjoying a village-like neighbourhood just twenty minutes from the centre. Outside of editing, I enjoy photography, and love exploring the city on foot – usually with a camera in one hand and a dog lead (with dog attached) in the other.
I believe in staying sharp. I regularly take continuing education courses to stay current with industry trends and editing best practices, so I can offer my clients the best possible support.
Professional Editing Training
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Essential Proofreading – The Publishing Training Centre
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Fiction Editing – Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
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Medical Editing – CIEP
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Copywriting – The Blackford Centre
Additional Training
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Social media marketing
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Digital marketing
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Graphic design
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Advanced professional photography
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Blogging and content management
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Excel
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