Anna Benn

Writer, Copy Editor and Proofreader

Ireland

As an associate member of the Association of Freelance Editors and Proofreaders of Ireland (AFEPI), I have 7+ years of experience in the fields of publishing, content writing, blogging, copy editing and proofreading. I have worked in various roles, ranging from freelancer to project manager. I am creative and dynamic, with excellent written communication skills in English and Spanish, and committed to producing high-quality content with quick turnaround. I have experience writing on a diverse range of subject matter, including travel, literature, language learning, fintech, investment, cryptocurrency, and edge computing.

All clients I have worked with so far have been very happy with the quality and timeliness of my writing, which has ranged from blog articles, whitepapers, book reviews, press releases, events programmes and social media posts. In addition to writing to improve your website's SEO, I can write engagingly and with authority about a wide range of subjects, while adopting which voice or tone is appropriate to your specific project.

In addition to copy editing and proofreading, I also offer in-depth developmental editing services, which include fact-checking and working with the author to rearrange sentence structure, rephrase awkward wording and generally ensure the narrative structure of the writing is engaging for English-language readership. I have expertise with both UK and US grammar and spelling styles, and can adapt to clients' house styles easily. Having worked with fiction books as well as nonfiction, I am conscious of working around an author's particular style or colloquial use of language. I am also comfortable copy editing different styles of reference lists and bibliographies for academic books.

Portfolio
Children's Books Ireland
Butterfly Wings: Book Review

With its difficult subject matter but hopeful resolution, as well as gorgeous illustrations, Butterfly Wings is an important read for both parents and children.

Childrensbooksireland
Everyone's Thinking It: Book Review

Fans of intrigue and drama at elite boarding schools, à la Gossip Girl, will find a lot to love in this thought-provoking exploration of race and racism, identity, and queerphobia, that is also a love letter to classic teen romcoms.

Medium
09/14/2021
Review of Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

On the surface, Noemí Taboada of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's latest novel Mexican Gothic makes for an unlikely Gothic heroine - she's practical, self-possessed, and with a hedonistic streak (she likes fancy clothes, parties, and driving around in convertibles).

Dublin Review of Books
04/01/2020
A Sabbatical in Leipzig: Book Review

For Michael, the engineer protagonist of Adrian Duncan's new novel, lovers' entwined arms are a reminder of the connections of girders on a suspension bridge. For readers sated with sensitive literary heroes, Duncan's analytical and oblique approach to relationships could come as a relief.

OpenBack Push Notifications
OpenBack Data Security and Privacy Whitepaper

An in-depth exploration of OpenBack's unique edge computing technology which makes it the safest and most regulation-compliant push notification software in the mobile industry

Invest In Blockchain
02/01/2018
Penny Cryptocurrencies: Are They Worth Your Time?

Penny cryptocurrencies can scare away investors due to their volatility. But for those who do their research, they can be a worthwhile and rewarding investment. Read more to find out if a penny altcoin might be for you.

Invest In Blockchain
01/22/2018
Crypto's January Slump - When Can We Expect a Recovery?

For the second half of January, all the major cryptocurrencies have seen a dramatic drop in prices. But is this really the "crash" everyone was warning us about? Here are a few reasons why this is normal, expected market activity, and what you can do to cope.

Malawian Chamber of Commerce
10/01/2019
ATTES: Bringing Growth and Skills Training to Malawian Businesses

Malawi, a small, landlocked country in the southeast of Africa, has historically had a very low level of development and industry. Without a coastline and with high rates of transport, the country does not have any key role as an international trade hub. However, Malawi has made remarkable strides in terms of economic and infrastructural development in recent years, with GDP growth projected to hit 4.5% in 2019.