‘Oh wow! Just what the doctor ordered.’

Setting up WordPress website Black Dog Eggs

Very, very reassuring having you lifting the text.…Everything very good – and I am in the process of submitting. You’re excellent.

Copy editing multi-author article for Orbit

Thank you for all your hard work this year, and for being so flexible and amenable. We really appreciate it and are very grateful to have you on the team.

Copy editing in InDesign of business reports for Mootideas

you did an amazing job

Lilian Lijn, artist
Liquid Reflections to be published by Hamish Hamilton in 2025

‘Thank you so much for trekking all the way up here to show me how to make changes to my website. It was much appreciated and meant that I could start to put some real meat on the bones.’

Setting up WordPress website for Monument Editorial Services

Working with Alison has been a delight.  She is punctual, competent and does not decry my serial revelations of mistakes in copy.  In fact, she finds those I missed, and she fixes them, no grumbling

Design and layout of English/Spanish poetry book A Life’s Rambles/Ramblas de una Vida

‘I am happy to recommend Alison. She did an excellent job of managing a challenging project involving a suite of documents that needed to be turned around quickly.’

Formatting set of booklets for WHO on TB assessment; logo development

‘I would like to say thank you for the book and cover. I do not mind admitting that I was a little bit emotional when I saw what you had done; after all the hard work to finally see it looking like a book was fantastic … I would like to say how much I value all the help and support you have given me.’

Development editing, copy editing, book and cover design

What a wonderful piece of work – I love the cover (so evocative) and it’s beautifully laid out.

Proofreading and design of And Some of Them Are True, a collection of short stories

‘Many thanks for all your editorial efforts and for juggling jobs around so that you could prioritise Incredible Edibles – very much appreciated!’

Copy editing on PDF

‘You are at the top of our editors list.’ ‘Many  thanks for these files for Edward Elgar Research Handbook (and well ahead of  schedule).’ 

Copy editing for academic publishers

Alison delivers a course full of expert knowledge for the aspiring writer.

Thank you so much for all your hard work and speed – it was a joy to work with you and the whole team are thrilled. I think you can safely assume we will use you next year.

Anthology layout and re-formatting for ebook

Thanks, have approved and passed for processing.

Business report copy editing Smithers Information

I think at the moment I need readers and comments on what I’m writing. Then I might be able to move on to the next stage. That’s my own personal predicament and something that became clearer to me by considering publication routes at all. At least I know the possibilities now.

‘Oooh, you did get in the zone, Alison! It fits the bill perfectly – it’s exactly what we need.  Thank you so much.’ ‘I’ll take a gallon of that creative juice too please! Well done.’

Writing product descriptions, Oakshott Fabrics

‘The new site looks great … Love the Reviews and Awards page … Love the slider.’

Setting up WordPress website

An absolutely invaluable course for any aspiring author/writer scribbling away whose objective is ‘to be published’. For those with some knowledge of the process, the course neatly collates all topics. For the novice, Alison’s commonsense explanations and logical approach are readily understandable.

Thank you, Alison for your dedicated, skilful, professional work and for the confidence I felt throughout that my treasures were in safe hands.

Editing and layout of Chronicles 1950–2020 for family and friends

 I have been very impressed with your professionalism and your ability to get on with things. I feel I can rely on you and am very happy to recommend you to others. The whole process has given me a number of ideas to pursue … Thanks again Alison and I’m looking forward to working together again in the future.

Edit, layout and publish –  Argue Like Lawyer: How to Inform, Influence and Persuade (A Lawyer’s Perspective)

First of all let me thank you for your very thoughtful and thorough editing.

Copy editing multi-author volume, National Pathways to Low Carbon Emission Economies

A big thanks for pulling the mass of information together and making a dream a reality!

Edited, designed and typeset a celebration of 125 years of Briton Ferry Rugby Club, authored by Martyn Bate

Anyone who needs a Design and Typesetter if you are writing a book, article etc you HAVE TO USE Alison Shakspeare, she is amazing, … it would have been impossible without Alison’s Skill and professionalism, she also does websites!!! An absolute Godsend that I found her because I was panicking bigtime, her attention to detail is phenomenal.

Editing and layout of Teaching Dyslexics How to Read and Write Music

I feel I possess far more knowledge about the different routes to publication and the advantages and possible pitfalls of each particular route. Alison’s obvious subject knowledge has been acquired over many years of professional experience in the editing field and she was generous in sharing that knowledge. I really enjoyed the sessions and was disappointed when the course ended.

‘Can you please supply a short introduction for Instagram? I’ll let you decide what best to write.’

Copywriting for business

It inspired me to self-publish, but use professionals for the more in-depth activities

I have now completed my application, and I want to extend my thanks for your superb proofreading service. … I have worked with various proofreaders on my academic and website projects. However, your professionalism and attention to detail can be considered a benchmark.

Thank you once again for your exceptional service.
E.P., Edinburgh

‘Dear Alison, It has been a pleasure working with you. I am overwhelmed by the book, so a big Scottish thank you.’

Copy editing autobiography; book and cover design, The Long Journey

‘I am impressed by what you said about the contribution to Western medicine, architecture, mathematics and astronomy its what i came across in my research and was amazed and it made me want to explore more. It really encouraged me and I was amazed that you kind of picked up on that.’

Copywriting article for Flair, issue 26, after telephone interview

My customer seemed very happy with your work so if I get any more I will be straight back in touch to see if you’re free.

Copyedit of fantasy novel

‘I do like what you did for the cover. That’s a good template I can see myself using.’ ‘Perfect! Thank you so much for your help (and patience)!’

Branding package for real estate business in US: logo, colour scheme, stationery and website items