About Lydia

Having left university with a degree in archaeology and a love of history, the arts, and reading, I returned to the Devon coast, and have spent the last two decades as a freelancer in a variety of disciplines. Resisting the possibility of becoming a 'jack of all trades and master of none', I apply myself to each skillset with care and attention to detail. I am determined that all my clients should receive excellent service, and the feedback and repeat business I have received from happy customers suggests that I do succeed in this aim. 

 

I have acted in plays and interactive events, directed, stage managed, costumed and propped film and theatre as diverse as television comedies and touring operas. I have designed posters, websites, theatrical programmes, book covers and interiors; accompanied and musically directed community choirs; taught piano to all ages and run events. I have proofread programmes, novels and essays; restored damaged photos; illustrated books and worked with wood, fabric and other media on various artistic projects. I am also a keen reader of both fiction and non-fiction. As a result I have a head full of (mostly) useful information, and a keen interest in adding to and using it.

 

I have proofread online for a number of years and aim to help any writers with my excellent spelling and grammar, minute attention to detail, and patience.