Having been a supplier to Writing Services in the past, Carrick Business Services, a print and design company, commissioned Writing Services to edit a 150-page youth work participatory activities book that it was producing for Save the Children.
The publication was written by Carol Shephard of Dynamix, a co-operative based in Swansea, and described the creative consultation methods used in their youth and community work and training. Anita Holford edited the raw text to make it easy to read and understand, while keeping the distinctive tone of voice that the writer had developed.
“When you are about to have your first book edited, you can feel very protective. Anita made the whole process smooth and non-threatening. She was clear about her role, working closely with me to provide an editing service which turned words I was pleased with into a publication I am proud of. ” Carol Shephard, Author.
UPDATE, 2009: Anita has worked on two other publications with Dynamix this year ‘Children’s Rights – Spice ’em up!‘ and ‘Participation – Young Spice‘ (the latter funded by Welsh Assembly Government and available as a free download from their website): “When we had the opportunity to choose an editor for a recent publication, we were quick to pick up the phone to Anita. Having worked with her before we knew she would understand how we wanted to communicate to our readers and be able to work within tight timescales. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to others. This latest publication is looking like it will be another best-seller.” Ant Flanagan, Dynamix Ltd.