Jamie Dickson
Editor In Chief
Guitarist
Future

“Davina is one of the most effective and professional freelancers we work with – one of the team, in fact. As well as providing top-quality, highly accurate production work, she is friendly and unflappable at the deadline crunch-times, helping us complete the job with minimal stress. A breeze to work with and completely reliable and organised.”

James Pembroke Media

“Davina has freelanced many times for James Pembroke Media over the years, including for maternity cover.

“As well as having top editorial, client liaison and management experience, Davina blends this effortlessly with a skillset that is sometimes even harder to find and that’s the ability to fit seamlessly into the team. Much, much more than just a safe pair of hands – book her now before it’s too late!”

Today’s Quilter
Immediate Media

“Davina is a sharp and diligent sub-editor, with the bonus of being inquisitive, while taking a genuine interest in your subject matter. She has an eagle-eye and her knowledge and experience mean she’s a safe pair of hands to polish any piece of copy while maintaining the writer’s voice and tone of the publication. She is both flexible and reliable, and clearly takes pride in her work – a joy to work with.”

Helen Cousins
Head Of Production
(BikeRadar, Cycling Plus, MBUK)
Our Media/
Immediate Media

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Davina for more than 15 years and during that time she has been one of the best editors and sub-editors I’ve worked alongside. As well as possessing exceptional editing skills and having a keen eye for detail, she has a passion for words and writing, and is an avid book reader. She is also able to turn her hand to a variety of subjects and fit in with teams from cyclists to crafters. I can’t recommend Davina highly enough.”

Laura H
Author

“Dav has always been a trusted colleague with an excellent eye for storytelling. She worked with me on two fiction manuscripts aimed at the 8-12 age group this year. Her precision and focus improved my grammar and sentence structure, and her conceptual thinking helped me realise stronger characters. I can't think of a better person to work with as an editor.”

Deborah Smith
 Psychologist & Author
 Grow Your Own Happiness

“I have known Davina for some years and have always found her to be reliable, professional and honest. My trust in her professional opinion and judgement is so high that I asked her to be the first person to read and edit the initial draft of my book. Her edits and comments made a significant difference and I will always be hugely grateful for her invaluable input. I would gladly recommend her as an exemplary professional.”

Tom C
Author

“Having recently completed the initial draft of my first novel, I found myself unsure about how to proceed. I approached Davina for some guidance and advice, and she suggested a plan as a way to move forward. Her mentoring services have proven to be an invaluable tool, helping me to explore the minds of the characters in my book.

“Her razor-sharp editing and invaluable insights, go hand in hand with her dedicated, friendly approach to her clients. Although clearly a professional, what stands out above all else, is that Davina truly cares about your work. I will unhesitatingly contact Davina for any of my writing projects in the future.”

Carmen Schmidt
Business Owner
A Yarn Story

“Davina is excellent at getting to the heart of the matter whether she is writing product copy or editing interviews and blog posts, where she creates a space for the words on the page and allows the story to shine. She is so easy to work with – there is no ego or pretence to contend with – Davina is all about the work and the words. She is passionate about what she does and it clearly shows in all her work.”

William
YA Author

“I was introduced to Davina several years ago when I was seeking help with writing some young adult fiction. We continue to have a successful working relationship, with Davina providing exactly the kind of advice and assistance I need. She has edited and guided my efforts with her knowledge, experience and vision, always being able to focus on what is important and provide much-needed support and encouragement.”