SB Editorial|Editing & Translation

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The Editor – Susie Beattie

After 30 years working in language publishing at HarperCollins Publishers, I’m now available to you as a freelance editor. I blend linguistic expertise with the editorial skills you need to produce high-quality print and digital content.

A meticulously arranged wooden desktop featuring an open hardcover style guide, a silver laptop displaying a clean document with tracked changes, and a bilingual German-English dictionary with color-coded tabs. Fine-tipped pens and adhesive page markers sit neatly beside a minimalist ceramic mug of tea. The scene is set near a tall window with soft, diffused daylight creating gentle reflections on the laptop surface and subtle shadows along the page edges. Photographed at eye level with a slight angle, using shallow depth of field to keep the central tools crisp while the background bookshelf fades into a soft blur. The mood is professional, calm, and focused, with a clean, modern, photographic realism that reflects high-end editorial services.

SB Editorial Philosophy

My top priorities are accuracy and transparency. I provide tailored solutions for your specific editorial needs, supported by constructive communication and clear processes.

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I specialise in German-English content editing and translation – turning complex ideas into real, accessible language.

A meticulously arranged wooden desktop featuring an open hardcover style guide, a silver laptop displaying a clean document with tracked changes, and a bilingual German-English dictionary with color-coded tabs. Fine-tipped pens and adhesive page markers sit neatly beside a minimalist ceramic mug of tea. The scene is set near a tall window with soft, diffused daylight creating gentle reflections on the laptop surface and subtle shadows along the page edges. Photographed at eye level with a slight angle, using shallow depth of field to keep the central tools crisp while the background bookshelf fades into a soft blur. The mood is professional, calm, and focused, with a clean, modern, photographic realism that reflects high-end editorial services.

I’m a team player and successful collaborator with other publishers and organisations, delivering consistency and quality at all times.

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I provide sensitive, nuanced editing and excellent proofreading, with a keen eye for detail.