SERVICES
Editorial - Consultancy - Packaging - Projects
Please contact me for a quote: sophie@hallamcreative.com
Editorial
- Project managing titles from initial idea to finished book
- Commissioning and briefing authors/illustrators
- Editing, copyediting and proofreading
- Art direction
Consultancy
- Inclusivity in children's books
- Adapting backlists for UK and North American audiences
- Grant Applications
Packaging
- From concept to print-ready publications
- Work with experienced designers to produce books to the highest standard
- A critical but creative eye to work alongside publishers to develop their list
Projects
- International workshops and events
- Festivals
- Teacher Resources
- Cross-disciplinary projects
Portfolio
Picture Books Fiction Non-fiction Grown-up BooksI have worked on a range of picture books, illustrated non-fiction, fiction and books for 'grown-ups'.
TEstimonials
We think Sophie is great to work with because...
Beverley Naidoo
A wonderfully attentive and supportive editor, she brought excellent insights and good judgement to helping the book be its best.
Eloise Greenfield
It’s as if I had stamped “HANDLE WITH CARE” on the manuscript. Sophie made wonderful suggestions, and I was comfortable choosing the ones that I felt worked for me.
Katherine Bright-Holmes
Sophie shows flair for the creative side of children’s publishing and understands overall strategy as well as detailed tasks across all distribution and publishing areas, including commissioning, art directing, rights, management and editorial, along with export sales.
Pop Up Projects
We cannot commend Sophie highly enough for her rigorous dedication to making literature accessible to and representative of all children.
