Zara Thatcher, a publishing professional, proofreader and typesetter

Hello, I’m Zara!

I am a proofreader and typesetter based in the UK.

  • I have experience in many fiction and non-fiction genres, including memoirs, self-help, personal development and business titles.

  • Over a 15-year career history, I have collaborated on more than 350 titles as either a proofreader, typesetter, project manager and, more recently, as an audiobook proof listener.

  • I am a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).

  • I am a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi).

My training includes the following:

  • Freelance and Feature Writing (Honours Diploma), London School of Journalism

  • Essential Proofreading: Editorial Skills One, The Publishing Training Centre

  • Essential Copy-Editing: Editorial Skills Two, The Publishing Training Centre

  • Editing with Word, CIEP

  • Essential Grammar, The Publishing Training Centre

  • Copyright for Editorial Professionals, CIEP

I started my career in publishing by working in-house for 11 years at a small but busy indie publishing house.

When the pandemic came along, I took the plunge and decided to go freelance.

Now, I am ready to help writers, authors and business owners like YOU to ensure their book or document is print-ready and word-perfect.

Away from my desk, I read many types of fiction and non-fiction, and review books on Goodreads and social media. I enjoy films and visiting the theatre, and I am a great fan of country music, Disney and Harry Potter.

Let’s chat…