Who am I?

I’m Abbie Rutherford. I am an editor, proofreader and book formatter based in the North East of England. I provide editorial and publishing support to a number of publishers and independent authors on a freelance basis.

I am, and always have been, an avid reader. My reading tastes are eclectic, but I really love psychological suspense. I have been known to indulge in some Lego building, and enjoy spending time with my Pembroke Welsh corgi.

I have a Master's degree with distinction in English, and I'm a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).

My editorial qualifications include:

• CIEP Copyediting 1
• CIEP Copyediting 2: Merit
• PTC Creative Copywriting for Publishers: Distinction
• CIEP Editorial Project Management
• Liminal Pages Developmental Editing: Fiction Theory
• Liminal Pages Developmental Editing: In Practice
• PTC Essential Proofreading

I have extensive experience within the publishing industry.

I copyedit commercial fiction, and proofread fiction and non-fiction for a number of publishers and independent authors. Clients include Bloodhound Books, Duckworth Books, Hobeck Books, and Palazzo Editions

I have also advised on submissions for a leading independent publisher, and commissioned a number of successful novels. 

From February to September 2023, I worked as the editorial and production manager for Bloodhound Books to cover maternity leave. This involved me planning the editorial schedule, ensuring it ran smoothly, and formatting e-books and print-on-demand paperbacks ready for publication.