Permissions Editing

With the explosion in electronic publishing and social media, and the clashing visions of the copyright and copy-left movements, the importance of researching the use of third-party materials in written works has gained even more importance.

With long experience in the field of permissions editing, the specialist services I offer are:

• Identification of third-party material included in manuscripts and other compositions, prior to publication
• Research into sources and negotiating permission with copyright holders
• Work on dedicated permissions databases where required
• Compiling acknowledgements copy

I have also successfully led and managed Permissions teams on a freelance basis, utilising the client’s web-based applications for the purpose.

Educational Publishing

I have managed permissions projects embracing the complete range of educational-publishing sectors that include

• Primary
• Secondary
• Higher and Professional Education, and
• Exam Board material

in both print and electronic media, and covering a multiplicity of subjects, such as, Accountancy, Communications, Corporate Strategy, Economics, Education, ELT, Engineering, Finance, Geography, History, Law, Management, Nursing, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Public Relations, Sociology and Statistics.

My Commitment

• Open and honest communication
• Thorough research and perseverance
• Meeting targets and deadlines
• Fair and reasonable charges
• Working as part of the client’s team

Contact me to discuss a project or with requests for more information.