About

Meet Craig Smith: Double Award‑winning UK Editor, Proofreader and Copywriter

Craig Smith of CRS Editorial.
Craig Smith

Making Words Work for You for Over 30 Years

Great editorial work isn’t just about fixing typos; it’s about promoting your interests and protecting your authentic voice, making your messaging crisp, compelling and publish-ready. With over three decades of hands-on experience across print and digital media and many sectors, I help authors, businesses and national organisations transform raw drafts into polished, high-impact content. Every project is meticulously constructed and refined with personal care and professional expertise, and is 100% human-crafted, with zero AI shortcuts.

Versatile Editorial Solutions Across Industries

  • Fiction and Memoir: Developmental and copy editing for novels across genres, as well as autobiographies and other stories.
  • Corporate, Health and Non-profit: Editing and proofreading of white papers, communications material, coaching manuals, books, research journals and educational curriculum-recommended resources for companies and national bodies including the NHS, UK Anti-Doping, Sport England and Youth Sport Trust, as well as writing business blogs.
  • Sport and Media: Fully researched written content for newspapers, coaching magazines and sports websites, with feature articles on high-profile sportspeople, and editing and proofreading for major sports organisations.

Beyond the Desk: Values, ‘Netwalking’ and My ‘Why’

Behind every document, manuscript or marketing campaign is a human connection. My driving passion is helping people communicate clearly and authentically without losing their unique voice.

When I’m not refining prose at my desk, you’ll often find me outdoors engaged in netwalking, combining business networking with fresh air and exercise. In fact, I run monthly netwalking events at Roundhay Park in Leeds and at Locke Park in Barnsley. I believe some of the best ideas and most clear perspectives come when you step away from the screen and get moving. If you value precision, integrity, a collaborative spirit, and a bit of fresh thinking, we’ll get along brilliantly.

Running (most notably with a Saturday morning parkrun), time spent around sport and amongst nature are the primary things that make me tick.

Recognition and Professional Standards

As a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), I adhere to strict industry benchmarks across developmental editing, copy editing and proofreading.

A Creative Twist: The CRS Editorial Rap

Want to see a slightly different side to marketing editorial work? Check out the wordsmith rap below to see how rhythm, wordplay and personality come together!

Ready to Elevate Your Content?

Whether you need developmental or copy editing feedback on a novel, precise proofreading for corporate publications, or want to discover how your content would be written, let’s discuss your project goals.

If my approach resonates with you, let’s explore if we’re a good fit for your next project.

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