About me
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to you today to apply for the freelance sub editor position that is advertised. I believe that by becoming a freelance sub editor with your company; I would be able to enhance my proofreading, copywriting and editing skills, which at present are continuously developing as a result of being solely and jointly responsible on numerous book publishing and editorial projects, which includes everything from proofreading and intensive editing, whilst also continuously completing a succession of administrative duties and creating various promotional materials, which of course requires thorough proofreading as well.
During my short but informative and progressive career as a freelance editor and indexer, I have undertaken numerous responsibilities which have constantly pushed me and made me become more independent. I have even begun to teach proof-reading and copy editing to work experience students, as well as academics who are part of a publishing course associated with the Commonwealth. I believe the range of skills that I am acquiring at present and which have evolved throughout my two university degrees, such as my attention to detail and my complete enthusiasm for the written word, will benefit your company.
I believe that I possess the relevant attributes that you are looking for and my experience would be beneficial to your company: and the opportunities and skills that you would be able to provide would certainly be invaluable to me and enable me to expand my repertoire within the editorial realm.
Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours Sincerely
Emma Lockley