Sharon Rutland

Freelance fiction editor, proofreader and playwright

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

@Castle_Rory21 Hi Rory, it’s good to hear from you - I’m looking forward to getting into your ms 😊

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

What an amazing few days! Last week I had a play I’d written performed by the fantastic Nods Theatre Company. Thank you to everyone who made a dream come true! Now to look at publishing opportunities 😃

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

@editegrity Yes, it’s definitely a helpful reminder - on my to-do list 😊

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

I'm thrilled to have had my upgrade accepted by the CIEP and I'm very proud to be a Professional Member. I have loved being part of the CIEP from the beginning and I can't wait to continue my editing journey.🥂

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

Back home after a fantastic conference #CIEP2023 Great to meet some more historical fiction editors. I loved the session on anachronisms. Missing the buzz and excitement of the weekend. Time to get productive!

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

It’s my first week after giving up my final few teaching hours. Ready to start an adult historical fiction edit and focus on my full-time freelance business. 🎉

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

@FreelancerMagz Hi, I’m Sharon, a freelance editor and proofreader specialising in children’s fiction, YA and adult historical fiction, with some fantasy thrown in.

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

@spanglykoala That’s definitely a warm orange! 😄

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

@MariekeGent @MarindaOnline Hi Marinda, I’m a fiction copyeditor and proofreader mainly working on adult historical fiction, middle-grade and YA.

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

@spanglykoala Orange - but more a warm gentle orange not a bright orange.

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

@NickTEdits I decided to take your advice and get more involved with Twitter! It’s nothing to do with the fact that I’m worn out and can’t get down to work. 🤣

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

@AndyJHodges Enjoy the extra night! Lovely meeting you at the conference. My one hour drive home turned into over three hours - wish I’d stayed for an extra night!

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

Thoroughly exhausted but inspired from my first CIEP conference. So much now to process and reflect on. #ciep2022

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

@cathrynanne24 Keep writing! I really enjoyed it :-)

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

@rrfh so true 🤣

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

Why is it so much easier to edit other people's books than knuckle down to edit my own? The kettle seems to keep dragging me away from the laptop!

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

I really enjoyed the CIEP conference. Some great tips and talks from very knowledgeable and entertaining speakers. Lots to take in now to continue my professional development in editing. #CIEP2021

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

@writer29 @Bookollective Thanks, Esther. It's great to be part of the team. 😃

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

I'm finally fully on Twitter having joined about eight years ago and done virtually nothing on it since! After catching up with lots of amazing writers and agents, it's time for a hot cup of coffee, cosy slippers and a good write.

[Sharon Rutland @RutlandSharon]

@AuthorSJB Ooh small world - I perform at the Royal Oak every year with my local drama group. Hopefully, we'll get to be back there again soon. Thanks for retweeting - I'm completely new to this. :-)