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Meet the Team at Summertime Publishing

28/9/2019

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The Summertime Publishing Team

Jo Parfitt, Managing Editor

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Jo Parfitt is an accomplished and successful author, mentor, journalist and publisher with over 30 books and hundreds of articles under her belt. Her intuition and ability to see 'the big picture' make Jo the natural first stop for all new authors. She handles all intake appointments as well as the initial stages of book creation, brainstorming, planning and high level editing.

Jane Dean, Consultant Editor

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​Jane Dean is a writer and copy editor with years of experience under her belt covering commercial writing/editing, magazine/newspaper editing, editing of translations into English, and all genres of books. As a former associate of the Society of Editors and Proof Readers (UK) and member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (USA), Jane is qualified in both British and American English.

Paddy Hartnett, Proofreader

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​Paddy Hartnett is an experienced proofreader and a member of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders. He has a passion for the English language and a major obsession with getting things right, working closely with authors to help fine-tune their manuscripts ready for publication.

Cath Brew, Senior Designer

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Cath is an illustrator, designer and heritage interpreter. In addition to illustrating her own book, Living Elsewhere, she has illustrated and designed a range of books, publications and heritage site signage. Cath’s fascination with visceral experiences and intangible meanings, makes her the ideal designer to transform your manuscript into the book of your heart’s desire.​ See more of Cath's work at ​Drawn to a Story

Jack Scott, Business Manager

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​Jack Scott is an author, blogger and book producer. Since releasing his evergreen expat memoir, Perking the Pansies, he has become something of an expert in the world of publishing. With a long career in business management, Jack is ideally placed to bring your book to market. And if you need help with your online presence, check out Jack's author2author services.

​The Summertime Team also work with a worldwide network of partners ​each one an expert in their field.
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Announcing Jo Parfitt's New Website

21/9/2019

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Writer, mentor, teacher, speaker and publisher, Jo Parfitt, has just relaunched her website joparfitt.com designed by author2author. Come take a look.
joparfitt.com
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Write Life Stories in Tuscany - Early Bird Discount

15/9/2019

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​The Watermill at Posara with Jo Parfitt - 09-16 May 2020
How to write your life story in a delightful setting in the heart of rural Tuscany — brilliant teaching and exquisite Italy all wrapped up in one fantastic week!
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​You will be in a beautiful historic watermill, set beside a river in a gentle valley, with stylish bedrooms in elegant buildings around the sunlit courtyard. You’ll take leisurely breakfasts and mouth-watering evening meals in the  Watermill's new courtyard dining room (and also dine out in nearby restaurants to sample traditional dishes and local wines).  The gardens, secluded millstream paths and riverside walks are all yours to enjoy.
Early Bird discount: book now!
If you book before 31 December 2019 there’s a £75 (pounds Sterling) per person discount on this fabulous 2020 writing holiday. To enquire about availability and/or to reserve your place, please email info@watermill.net or call (UK no.) +44 20 7193 6246.
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    • Selected Services
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