Writing to commission

Give her a brief and Celia Coyne will research the subject and write the piece for you - and deliver it to your specifications on time. Previous projects have included books, chapters, magazine features, technical reports and web content. She can research markets for you and create compelling book outlines and proposals.

Trouble-shooting

Years in the publishing industry (in magazines as well as books), combined with a calm, practical, and professional approach means that Celia Coyne can help with almost any editorial task. If you've got a problem that's a little tricky, don't dump it in the 'too hard' basket! Her years of experience could save you time and money. Starting up a project? Let her help you plan it efficiently. She can advise on a realistic schedule and head off problems before they arise.

Editorial services

Celia Coyne's academic training is in science and she is at ease when tackling medical, health and other technical or scientific subjects. One of her passions is to make science accessible to the lay reader – without compromising on accuracy. She has project-managed several complex, picture-heavy reference books, including Magic Foods and What to Do in An Emergency. As a copy-editor she has worked on several titles for the Natural History Museum and numerous health books for Reader's Digest, including the international bestseller Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal. She has also worked on a number of academic journals, such as the International Journal of Palliative Nursing as well as the award-winning Nursing Times magazine.