Written feature (including interview and transcription) for Coaching Edge magazine about the life and times of the Youth Sport Trust’s chief executive.
Steve Grainger Feature
Author: Craig Smith
A respected editor, proofreader, copywriter and journalist with over 20 years of experience.
Comfortable working within different sectors and to a variety of styles to write, edit or proofread marketing and communications material, digital learning courses and content, annual review documents, research reports/journals and key academic texts.
Proud proofreader of the Association for Physical Education's 396-page 2020 edition of Safe Practice (a recommended national curriculum resource published once every four years). Previously the editor of, and writer for, an industry-renowned exercise and fitness magazine and the UK's leading sports coaching magazine.
Efficient blog writer and founder of CRS Editorial in October 2020.
Key clients have included the NHS, multiple national governing bodies and their CEOs, academic organisations, learning institutions, several sports clubs, and both local and national newspapers.
Main skills:
✔ Editing
✔ Proofreading
✔ Copywriting
✔ Meeting deadlines
✔ Project management
✔ Communication
Mark Gannon
CEO, UK Coaching
A talented and professional editor, writer and proofreader. High quality work always delivered on time and on budget. Able to take any brief and turn it into something special. Conscientious and courteous, a pleasure to work with.
Steven Bancroft
Business Development Director
Where do I begin with my recommendation of a thoroughly professional, loyal and hard working colleague. Accuracy, organisation and a fastidious nature are common among editorial professionals, but Craig offers so much more as he’s approachable, friendly and a thoroughly decent guy to boot. His project management skills are top drawer, as are his client management skills, making him a great choice for a freelance project. If you’re looking for a reliable, honest and trusted professional, I’d have no hesitation in recommending Craig. I’d consider him a friend as well as a team member and I look forward to working with him again one day.
Sue Wilkinson
CEO, Association for Physical Education
Craig was the proofreader and project manager on the afPE 2020 edition of Safe Practice in PE, School Sport and Physical Activity. He was extremely patient, professional and managed all the challenges to achieve the best outcomes. He is also a thoroughly nice, kind person too!
Mike Dale
Content and Communications
Craig is an outstanding copywriter, editor and proofreader. His attention to detail is outstanding. He can spot an errant semi-colon from 1000 yards! He is creative and writes highly engaging copy. He is a delight to work with, loyal, great company and hardworking. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him for any role that befits his talents.
Robert Maaye
Community Manager, UK Coaching
I have worked with Craig for 13 years on a vast number of jobs and projects, ranging from production of membership magazines, marketing flyers and emails to 396-page books. The standard of his work is always of the highest quality with his diligent approach always reassuring, providing peace of mind. If you’re looking for someone with excellent editing, proofreading and copywriting skills with lots of account management experience, you don’t need to look further than Craig. I have no hesitation recommending him.