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Liz Champion

Liz Champion
Liz Champion
Author

I loved working with Craig. Not only is he a fantastic editor, but he’s also incredibly supportive and wonderfully kind. He gave me so much more support than I expected. He came to my book launch, had regular chats about my career, and did (and still does) everything he can to promote my work. It’s clear he loves editing and genuinely cares about the writers he works with. He’s become a friend. If you need an editor, speak to Craig. 

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Carol Campbell

Carol Campbell
Carol Campbell
Managing Director and Author

Craig was an absolute delight to work with, editing my book. His attention to detail, care for something I have created and diligence were great. He has editing ninja skills! I would highly recommend. Thank you!

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Lucy Shutt-Vine

Lucy Shutt-Vine
Lucy Shutt-Vine
Career Coach and Author

I have worked with Craig for the editing and proofreading of my career planner, which is part book, journal and planner. There have been a few moving parts, as it was editing the Word document, then proofreading the designed files from the designer, with me who has never written a book before. With this in mind, Craig has been incredibly patient, walked me through the process, was very transparent about his deadlines, and thorough on the notes he sent. Thanks Craig. I look forward to sharing the printed book with you!

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Ian Wilson

Ian Wilson
CEO, The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES)

Craig has edited and proofread The CASES Resource on Artificial Intelligence, and proofread A Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science. He works well to very tight deadlines, poses useful queries throughout, and he ensures texts are consistent and meet corporate guidelines. Thank you for your sterling work, Craig. I highly recommend Craig and his editorial services.

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Markus Draeger

Markus Draeger
Markus Draeger
Author and Executive Coach

It was a great pleasure working with Craig. He went far and above what I expected from translating and editing. He tried to understand the content and my thinking deeply to find the best translation. I can highly recommend working with Craig. Usually I just want to get over the editing process. This time I will even miss the discussions.

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Anna Khoshkhoo

Anna Meskova
Anna Khoshkhoo
First-time author

Craig Smith is an ideal person to turn to for help with a first manuscript. His professional approach with clear instructions, questions and suggestions about text, chapters, characters or even timeline of story, helped me as a new inexperienced writer.
I appreciate his attention to details and patience, especially when I was unsure with some of the text. Definitely a positive experience.

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Hayley Paterson

Hayley Paterson
Hayley Paterson
Business Owner

Working with Craig was a great experience. He made everything easy and straightforward. His ideas and guidance were incredibly helpful, and he walked me through the process with care and clarity. Very thorough and professional.

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Mohammad Haroon

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Mohammad Haroon
Author and Management Professional

I am impressed with Craig’s ability to organise content and am very happy with the end result. His expertise was invaluable for editing my work. I will definitely use his services again.

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Ian Earl

Ian Earl
Ian Earl
We Are In Business

In our chat with Craig, his passion for helping people with their words shines through, and his insights are invaluable for anyone looking to improve their content – from articles and blogs to social media and beyond. He’s even worked with big names like the NHS and The Football Association!

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Simon Thomas

Simon Thomas
Simon Thomas
Author

Craig has been a reliable and welcome source of support and expertise throughout the final stages of my book publication. In addition to excellent editorial skills, I especially value his marketing support and network connections. It feels like Craig is in my corner as a trusted advisor.

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Rohan Williams

Rohan Williams
Rohan Williams
RAW Corporation Ltd

I highly recommend Craig from CRS Editorial if you’re looking to have any content rewriting done on your web pages. I tasked Craig to review my content, and improve my message and wording. What a great job he did!

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Dan Tester

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Dan Tester
Author

As you’d want from a proofreader, Craig was incredibly thorough when he worked on my book, Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day. It was a pleasure working with him, and I’d recommend his services without hesitation.

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Sharon Brown

Sharon Brown
Sharon Brown
Publisher

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Craig on several books, and I can confidently say his professionalism is outstanding. We first connected through networking, and since then, Craig has referred several clients to us, which speaks to the trust and rapport we’ve built. His collaborative approach to editing and proofreading has been invaluable, and he seamlessly integrates his edits, comments, and insights, creating an efficient and smooth workflow. Craig’s expertise, combined with his approachable nature, makes him standout in his field. I highly recommend him for any editing or proofreading needs.

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Jo Smedley

Jo Smedley
Jo Smedley
Author

Working with Craig was a great experience. He understood from the off who I am and what help I needed. His calm and kind nature helped me to trust in him and his capability. I would recommend without a shadow of a doubt. Thanks Craig.

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Dan Scarisbrick

Dan Scarisbrick
Dan Scarisbrick
NeoHive Media

Craig gives solid advice without any fluff (rare to find nowadays). From a professional standpoint his services for proofreading are spot on, and on a personal level he’s very easy to get along with. If you’re thinking of working with Craig, just do it. You won’t go wrong.

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L.K. Brodie

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L.K. Brodie
Author

Editing is a vital step in turning your manuscript into a book! But finding the right editor is far more important! If like me you are lucky enough to have Craig at CRS Editorial as your editor, you will certainly be starting your career as an author on an excellent note.

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Lynette Webster

Lynette Webster
Lynette Webster
Musician and Mum of Author

I met Craig at a day conference as fellow Theo Paphitis SBS winners. I realised he could look at my daughter’s book she had written. It needed proofreading and editing. Craig was absolutely brilliant from start to end. He was so clear in the way he worked with us and also a really lovely and easy going personality in the mix. Such a fantastic person to work with, so methodical in approach but also so encouraging and patient. We feel so lucky to have come across Craig and are delighted with the final draft.

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Josie Procter

Josie Procter
Josie Procter
Shopper Marketing Manager, Kenvue

I was introduced to Craig for a couple of projects, when I wished to sharpen the educational nature of some long form copy, and when I wished to punch up some instore claims. Craig understood both briefs against a complex set of objectives and provided great options for us to move forward with, some that stretched our thinking and some that were easy to achieve. I’m looking forward to working with Craig again.

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Sarah Paveley

Sarah Paveley
Sarah Paveley
Business Owner

I recently engaged CRS Editorial for a project which had a pretty tight turnaround to hit a printing deadline. Craig was fab! He was fast, efficient and really clear with his feedback and support. Cannot thank him enough for his prompt and professional service.

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Richard Parkin

Richard Parkin
Richard Parkin
Author

Excellent service from Craig in proofreading my book “Be Reet”. I thought I had an eye for detail but Craig’s experience and expertise have definitely enhanced the finished article. A prompt but unrushed response provided further reassurance to me that the job was being done properly. Thanks for your help, Craig.

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Mark Currie

Mark Currie
Mark Currie
Book Designer and Publisher

A pleasure working with you, Craig. Your part in the ‘Be Reet’ book by author Richard Parkin, in particular ensuring correct punctuation and grammar, was extremely valuable. Your eye for other detail and content suggestions all helped in what has been a very satisfying production. Richard picked up his books this morning and left my house a very happy man!

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Hannah Clare

Hannah Clare
Hannah Clare
Senior Designer, n-fuze

We worked with CRS Editorial for some advert slogans. Craig was wonderful to work with. Professional, flexible and speedy. We will definitely be working with them again in the future.

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Will Evenden

Will Evenden
Will Evenden
Product Developer, Talking Tables

Myself and my team have worked with Craig for several years. He is timely and accurate and someone we can rely on to deliver work to a very high standard. We will continue to use him on our future projects going forward and I would happily recommend him to others.

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Rachel Davis

Rachel Davis
Rachel Davis
Social Media Expert

Craig really knows his way around words – and he knows exactly how to use them to make your business stand out. Whether you’re stumped with writing copy for a website, or a marketing brochure, Craig can make you look absolutely amazing. Craig is really approachable and friendly too – down to earth and a real pleasure to speak with. Whatever word project you have in mind, have a chat about getting Craig involved to take it, and you, to the next level.

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Yvonne de Ville

Yvonne de Ville
Author and Business Change Expert

No matter how good you are as a writer, you always need an amazing editor. Craig is the right person to help you! Good work, on time and with good suggestions. Happy to recommend.

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Emma Meheux

Emma Meheux
Brand Planner

Craig was generous with his time and easy to chat to. He provided me with great tips and information about the editorial process. He has been wonderful to work with, and his editing and proofreading skills and experience have been so valuable. I was very pleased with the quality of the work Craig provided, and I hope to use his services again.

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Play Their Way

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Play Their Way
Grassroots movement championing every child’s needs, rights and enjoyment in sport and physical activity

Craig wrote an engaging article on how to coach wrestling to young people for the Play Their Way website. Throughout the writing process Craig was professional, prompt and had good attention to detail. Thank you Craig!

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Cheryl Crooks

Cheryl Crooks
Cheryl Crooks
Life Balance, Performance and Business Coach

If you’re looking for an editor who can elevate your content to new heights, look no further than Craig. Our collaboration was smooth and I was kept informed of progress at every stage. It was clear that Craig was invested in bringing out the best in my work, and his passion for his craft shone through in every interaction.

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Aaron McCulloch

Aaron McCulloch
Aaron McCulloch
Co-owner and Director, Your Personal Training

I got the pleasure of working with Craig on a recent article and it was great to finally find someone who wanted substance rather than clickbait soundbites to get the message across. It shows he really understood and listened to what we were saying.

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Heather Boisseau

Heather Boisseau
Editorial Director, Welbeck Publishing Group

It was a pleasure working with Craig – his work was of an excellent standard and I have no hesitation in recommending him for editing sport/football manuscripts.

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Anna Lewoniewska

Anna Lewoniewska
Marketing Director, Blu Square Consulting Ltd

I recently sought professional copywriting assistance for my case studies. Craig brought valuable expertise and experience to the table, enhancing the quality and impact of my content. He efficiently handled the entire process, saving me time and effort. I would recommend Craig to help with editing and copywriting.

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Isabel Carter

Isabel Carter
Author and Yoga Practitioner

Thank you Craig for editing my book. I had been warned that the editing process could be quite painful so working with Craig came as a very pleasant surprise. He was always sensitive with his comments, made excellent observations, questioned the right things and generally made me think about what I had written. His input undoubtedly elevated the quality of my prose and has left me with a far more polished and professional book without me ever feeling I had lost my voice. I think it is also worth pointing out that on the odd occasion where I didn’t want to follow his advice he was always respectful and did not try to push his opinion on me, which I very much appreciated. He also has a good eye for detail and picked up on all the spelling and grammatical errors! All in all, working with Craig was a very positive experience and I would not hesitate to recommend him.

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Steve Till

Steve Till
International Runner and Coach

Craig edited my book. His attention to detail, knowledge of the English language and publishing, his patience and his timely responsiveness were all second to none. I cannot recommend him highly enough – he has played a huge part in making my dream of writing a book come true. Thank you, Craig!

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Alison Pacifico-France

Alison Pacifico-France
evosis Limited

Just had a lovely chat with Craig Smith about my book. What a genuinely nice guy! I’m definitely feeling more upbeat about writing my book and thinking about a lovely team I could have around me to help me get it published! If you’re looking for editing, copywriting or proofreading support, I’d definitely recommend Craig.

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Helen Bibby

Helen Bibby
Author

Craig’s work from beginning to the end was outstanding. We are a small team who needed a lot of patience and support. He talked through with us what we wanted and worked hard to understand our vision and approach. Craig was very approachable and this helped us to feel confident to ask questions and learn from him. Craig completed the proofreading and editing well within the timescale and identified the areas we could improve on. Craig’s advice has really supported us as we venture into publishing. We would have absolutely no doubt in recommending him to any organisation or individual. Thank you Craig from all at Sound-Train.

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Keith Madeley MBE

Keith Madeley
Keith Madeley MBE
Partnership Entrepreneur

Craig interviewed me for an article on the launch of Excellence Yorkshire. His briefing was first class, the interview was a relaxed experience and he ensured all the relevant points were covered. This served the organisation well and I would be happy to recommend him to other companies.

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Eddie Walker

Eddie Walker
Graphic Designer

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Craig on multiple occasions, and I can confidently say it’s always a fantastic experience. Craig is a reliable professional with an impressive knowledge of his field, and his work adds tremendous strength to any project. I highly recommend him, as his skills and expertise will take your content to the next level.

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Keith Blakemore-Noble

Keith Blakemore-Noble
Author and Mindset Master

Having written a few books, I appreciate the importance of a good editor. It’s more than proofreading and catching typos, spelling mistakes and grammatical errors (which require an incredible eye for detail). A good editor also takes a view over the entire book, checking it makes sense, that everything flows, that there are no inconsistencies, and a whole lot more. I’m extremely grateful Craig was this pair of eyes for my book. He is always open, friendly, dedicated and professional.
His feedback and editorial suggestions were spot on – they highlighted sections which benefited from further work to make things crystal clear for the reader. I’m very happy to be able to offer my book to the public knowing it is the best it can be. I shall be looking to work with Craig again on my next book – he makes a great addition to the team!

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Georgina Strickland

Georgina Strickland
Author

Great service. Very professional, efficient and friendly. I worked with Craig on my children’s reflexology book Sally Calms The Storm and would not hesitate to use CRS Editorial again.

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Jack Kelly

Jack Kelly
PR and Communications Officer, UK Coaching

Craig has been absolutely brilliant to work with and I look forward to working with him again. We outsourced important and challenging copywriting to Craig for our biggest awards of the year, and he perfectly captured the brief and delivered high-quality work in a timely manner. I would 100% recommend him and he will be the first person I think of when I need some copywriting completed.

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Rob Harris

Rob Harris
Director, Your Financial Friend

Craig fulfilled my request for copywriting to promote two projects for my business. He took time and care to understand the messages needed. Craig is easy to work with and I much appreciated his professional help.

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Angela Wren

Angela Wren
Author, Actor and Director

Craig edited a short story to go into an anthology. He was efficient, worked within the constraints that were set by the compiler of the book, and met all deadlines throughout the whole process. The role of an editor is not just to correct the text but also to ask questions. As my story was historical, Craig quite rightly challenged me on some of the facts and contentions within the fiction and I was grateful that he did so. I will be happy to use Craig’s services again and have already asked him to edit another story for the next release in this set of four anthologies.

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Carmen Playfair

Carmen Playfair
First-time author

I learned about CRS Editorial via the London Book Fair. I contacted Craig as soon as my manuscript was finished. The whole experience was very reassuring; discussing over the phone and getting all questions answered with very positive suggestions and explanations. Craig really listened whenever I voiced my anxieties. I strongly recommend him to anybody new to authoring. He is great to work with!

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Gemma Wilks

Gemma Wilks
Dating Profile Expert and Photographer, We Just Clicked

I have had the loveliest experience working with Craig. I met Craig networking a year or two ago and always knew I’d be hiring him to write content for me one day. The perfect opportunity came up to outsource some of my writing work, but I needed the finished product the same week. Craig wrote in the exact style I asked for and the piece of writing was perfect. Normally I’m quite picky but didn’t feel I needed to make any tweaks or go back to him with any questions at all. Speedy, reliable, accurate and creative. I’d highly recommend Craig and I look forward to passing on more work to him in the coming months.

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Dominic Carter

Dominic Carter
First-time Writer

I can’t rate the services of CRS Editorial highly enough. The support given while I embarked on my first foray into the world of writing has been second to none. From the confidence given to me in the first instance, to the meticulous proofreading, I have been extremely impressed throughout the whole process.

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Richanah Daly

Richanah Daly
Development Coach and Author

I’ve been incredibly lucky to have found Craig to support me with my forthcoming book. Craig has a fantastic skill at connecting with you and retaining authenticity of the writer whilst also working his magic on the details to ensure a fully polished and professional finish. I cannot recommend his services highly enough and hope to work with Craig again on future projects.

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Sam Pearce

Samantha Pearce
Book Publisher

Craig has done the line editing and proofreading for a couple of my authors’ books now. He has a great attention to detail and is upfront with all costs and timeframes. Will definitely continue to use his services for future projects.

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Ed Jackson

Ed Jackson
Co-owner, genesis labels & packaging

We have recently worked with CRS Editorial on the wording for our new website. This was a really important project for us to ensure that the wording reflects the genesis voice. As ever, Craig responded promptly throughout the process and we were delighted with the final work he delivered. Alongside creating consistent and engaging text, he also offered helpful insights about the wider project. We cannot recommend CRS Editorial highly enough and will continue to use their services going forward.

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Deby Jackson

Deby Jackson
Founder and Senior Artworker, ReadyDebyGo

Craig was a delight to work with. I met Craig through LinkedIn and as a networker there’s a wide range of choice for copywriting service providers. Craig stood out for me with his super-friendly approach. He nailed the brief to write copy for a very niche and hard to explain business. He was very patient with us, as our drafts and planning took longer than originally anticipated. I’d highly recommend his services.

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Kevin Roach

Kevin Roach
Sustainability and Zero Carbon Advocate

I recently needed a mailshot for my business and had no hesitation in contacting Craig. He sympathetically edited my clumsy attempts and crafted exactly what I wanted, which resulted in a professional and successful campaign. I have no hesitation in trusting Craig and his helpful manner to represent me, and recommend his talents to anyone who needs them.

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Susie Thomson

Susie Thomson
Investor and SmartPA Partner

What a gem we’ve found. Craig Smith is a talented writer, editor and proofreader. His attention to detail is impeccable. I highly recommend CRS Editorial, and look forward to working with Craig on future projects.

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John Ashton

John Ashton
Founder of Content and Copywriting Agency

Craig was proofreader and project manager on a sizeable project from my agency. He is diligent, knowledgeable and offers a very friendly service. Highly recommended.

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Andy McMenemy

Andy McMenemy
Elite Mindset Coach, Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist and Tedx Speaker

Delighted with the blog crafted by Craig and to be working with him and his magic art of wordsmithing. Everyone could benefit from having a professional on their side. Craig is one of the best and is really easy to talk to. He just gets it.

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Andy Devine

Andy Devine
Fibre Delivery Project Manager, Openreach

The way I have been helped by CRS Editorial and Craig has been brilliant. I would highly recommend them for any of your business that requires an Editor, Proofreader or Copywriter skills. Top business to work with.

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Amanda Peet

Amanda Peet
Author

Craig, I want to pass you a big thank you. Your proofreading and editing has been just what my book needed. I have also learned a lot about rules of writing and our very complicated English language. Thanks Craig. Super professional service!

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Richard Harvey

Richard Harvey
Gym Owner and Former Member of the British Armed Forces

Craig is fantastic at what he does while gleaming in top professionalism. Really easy to express my needs as a business, as Craig’s understanding and communication skills are testament to his editorial prowess.

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Dave Gregson

Dave Gregson
Author

It gives me tremendous pleasure to highly recommend the services of CRS Editorial. I have worked with Craig on several projects and his level of knowledge, expertise and passion for the service he provides makes CRS a delight to work with. Craig clearly has good ethical values when it comes to helping out in the community and volunteering with the most vulnerable, which is truly commendable. CRS provides a personal and friendly approach and the value is outstanding. I am so pleased I had the good fortune to discover CRS Editorial.

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Emma Hurst

Emma Hurst
Club Resource Manager, England Athletics

We used CRS Editorial to copy edit and proofread some policy and procedure documents. Craig was very thorough and professional. He found inconsistencies we didn’t know existed and was very clear in the improvements we needed to make. Subsequently, Craig spared me his time to take me through his services, particularly around content editing and all the terminology and processes around creating excellent content. I am looking forward to working with Craig on future content that will support our volunteers in athletics and running.

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Ashley McCarthy

Ashley McCarthy
Author

CRS Editorial was recommended to me by a book production company as part of my self publishing process. Craig handled the final proofread for my book, The Heralding. During the process I found Craig to be professional and affable. He was prompt with deadlines and saw all the details hidden within the text which were either incorrect or potentially confusing for the reader; whether that be interrupted flow of words or problematic language. He was also very supportive and encouraging which was greatly appreciated, as this was my first published works.

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Family Fit UK

Family Fit UK
A community interest company with the aim of increasing levels of physical activity

We’re very lucky to have teamed up with someone who really takes the time to listen, research and understand what we’re aspiring to do and our ‘why’. Loving your work and we’re excited to continue our partnership with you into the future.

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Caroline Dobson

Caroline Dobson
The Business Launch Academy

I was introduced to CRS Editorial when attending various business networking events and after a short time of knowing Craig it became very apparent that his professionalism and expertise to his work shone through, which made CRS Editorial the obvious choice when I required them to take on a content project. In what appeared to be no time at all he understood my brief and produced some eye catching, easy to understand work for my target audience. If you are looking to work with a business that is professional, punctual and a general all round super guy I urge you to make contact. I would have no hesitation in recommending Craig to our future business clients and look forward to hearing about his continued success.

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Mark Gannon

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.

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Steven Bancroft

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.

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Sue Wilkinson

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!

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Mike Dale

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.

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Robert Maaye

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.

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Sarah Milner

Sarah Milner
Workshop Products Manager, UK Coaching

It is always a pleasure working with Craig due to his skills as a proofreader, and also his integrity and work ethic ensures that every job he has is completed on time and with great professionalism. His attention to detail never fails and he has been able to provide solutions to my written work that brings life to even the most mundane of copy! Craig is an excellent team player who knows the right people to link into a project to make it a success. His calm and rational approach to work means he has built a great reputation as someone you can depend on to get a job completed on time. Thanks so much for all your efforts, Craig. I look forward to working with you again soon.

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Hamish Grant

Hamish Grant
Officials’ Pathway Manager, England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

Craig approached the production of our magazine with an incredible level of professionalism and enthusiasm no matter what the subject was. His ability to support me and my team over a number of years was second to none. With an amazing level of detail, Craig also had the ability to help plan the bigger picture and how everything fitted together. Very much enjoyed working with him.

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Stuart Lancaster

Stuart Lancaster
Leadership Coaching and Management

Having worked with Craig at Coachwise I can only speak highly of his support and expertise in putting my coaching thoughts down on paper and into publication. He made a challenging project very easy and seamless.

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Ben Francis

Ben Francis
Customer Engagement Manager, LTA

I highly recommend Craig to anyone who would require editorial support, from feature writing through to proofreading, Craig’s attention to detail and keenness to be able to relate to the audience was impressive. Craig assisted me with the modernisation of an outdated newsletter for ECB’s cricket umpires and scorers into a professional magazine that the content deserved. I had a vision which Craig, managing his team, turned into reality via highly competent project management, fine tuning supplied content and developing a flatplan to work from. I extremely valued the editing and proofreading that Craig undertook for me, releasing valuable hours in the week to deliver other projects – I quickly knew I was in safe hands.

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Paul Randle

Paul Randle
Project Manager, Digital Product Development

When it comes to timing, scheduling and deadlines, there are few people that I have come across in my career that are as organised and reliable as he is. Craig will always make time for the person in front of him, before getting stuck into the task at hand, it is a pleasure to work with him! Writing this testimonial took me longer because I was conscious that Craig would read it – with his eagle eyes that have a natural ability for spotting editorial errors and inconsistencies, that, even after many proofreads, overt me! He is passionate about the quality of his work and is proud to apply it within the context of sport, which is another passion of his.

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Liz Burkinshaw

Liz Burkinshaw
Learning & People Development Consultant

Craig is fabulous to work with; always organised, professional and happy to help. He has outstanding editing and proofreading skills and has regularly helped me to simplify language in resources and books I have written. His attention to detail is second to none. These skills combined with his efficient and effective project management style have meant that I always look forward to working with Craig.

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James Luscombe

James Luscombe
Managing Director, Study Active

As a Director of one of the UK’s leading fitness education providers, our appearance in the public eye is very important to us so we can uphold the professional reputation that we strive for. For this reason, I was delighted with the quality of an article that Craig Smith put together for us, when we appeared in the Fitness Matters magazine which was published on behalf of the Register of Exercise Professionals. Craig’s attention to detail is superb and he certainly produces work of the highest standards and quality.

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Craig Blain

Craig Blain
Founder and Director, Move Consulting Ltd

Craig always puts the customer first. He has supported on several major national campaigns with editorial, proofing and design services. He has a brilliant ability to respond quickly to client needs, working diligently to understand client needs, ensuring everyone is kept up to date and projects run smoothly. His work has helped to create industry leading content and information on projects for National Governing Bodies of Sport, BBC and Public Health England. A great asset to the team and a great guy.

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Charlotte Galbraith

Charlotte Galbraith
Programme & Project Manager, UK Coaching

I have worked with Craig on numerous projects and pieces of work. He is the ultimate professional, a great team player and also very effective at working on his own. Craig has an excellent eye for detail, provides feedback in a timely manner and communicates well to stakeholders both internally and externally. Craig will always go the extra mile to ensure deadlines are met, if not exceeded where possible. It has been a pleasure to work with him over the last three years.

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Matthew Dodd

Matthew Dodd
Senior Graphic Designer, UK Coaching

As a project manager Craig is a hardworking and dedicated individual. He has excellent communication skills when dealing with clients and puts a lot of effort into nurturing those important relationships. He understands the importance of deadlines and can always be relied on to make sure work is completed on time and on budget. As an editor his attention to detail is second to none. His keen eye has proven an essential tool when proofing work for print and digital documents.

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Tim Hartley

Tim Hartley
Publisher, Mortons Media Group

I worked with Craig closely while I was the freelance editor at Coaching Edge magazine (and other special publications), and he was one of the most professional and willing people I have had the pleasure to call a colleague. We reshaped and restyled the magazine massively in that time, and Craig ‘got it’ from day one. He was a great foil to work with, very efficient and proved a very good writer, always taking on guidance and advice, and improving his skills all the time. His project management skills were second to none, and more importantly, he had a great sense of humour and knew that the reader was the most important person in everything we did.

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Jen Moore

Jen Moore
Copy Editor and Proofreader

I worked with Craig in the early days of his career in publishing and was impressed by his attention to detail and willingness to learn. He picked things up quickly and asked all the right questions! He always had a warm, friendly yet professional demeanour and was a pleasure to work with. A reliable and talented colleague.

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Joanna Saunders

Joanna Saunders
Head of PMO, Ministry of Justice UK

I worked with Craig for many years at Coachwise, linking in on a number of projects involving editorial and creative input. Craig has always been helpful, responsive and professional. His relationship management is excellent, keeping clients informed at all stages, whether they were internal to the Coachwise group or external to the organisation.

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Martyn Kiel

Martyn Kiel
Coach Development Learning Design Lead, England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

Craig has worked across a number of ECB Coach Development programmes and products. His professionalism, eye for detail, care and attention shone through from the very first project we worked on together. It was important to know that our resources were in safe hands under Craig’s stewardship.

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Dr Jane Booth

Dr Jane Booth
Leadership Development Innovator
(formerly of The Professional Golfers’ Association)

When I worked at The PGA, we contracted Coachwise for a number of communications related projects around our ‘Right Coach; Right Place; Right Time’ strategy. Craig was always a pleasure to work with, offering excellent advice and guidance in terms of how we could present our ideas. Really helpful in terms of shaping content and copy, which enabled us to ultimately convey our messages in a succinct and professional manner.

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Sergio Lara-Bercial

Sergio Lara-Bercial
Practitioner, Researcher, Speaker and Consultant in Sport Coaching

During my 3 years at UK Coaching I led a number of projects involving the development and publication of substantial written materials. These included from governing body guidelines to coach education resources. Craig was always my editor of choice. His approachable demeanour coupled with his incredible eye for detail and willingness to leave no stone unturned to guarantee the best possible outcome was second to none. Craig is a fantastic team player who always wants the greater good above his own yet is also capable of speaking up and defending his beliefs when the situation requires it. I would recommend Craig to anyone looking for a team member who can hit the ground running and get jobs done quickly, efficiently and to a great standard.

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Martin Betts

Martin Betts
Client Services Director, Creative Sponge

Craig was a very diligent member of the editing team that I managed at Coachwise. He was thorough and attentive with his management of projects, and built excellent relationships with both internal and external clients. He was a member of the team that you could rely on to deliver good work, on time, every project. As well as editing, Craig also produced copy – notably interviewing 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles for an article published in Coaching Edge.

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Jay Roper

Jay Roper
Coach Development Advisor, UK Sport

Craig has an eye for detail and offers expert advice on editorial projects. He helped us shape the future look, feel, tone and purpose of our educational materials to support learning. I’d recommend Craig to anyone who wishes to gain support in designing and delivering high quality editorial content.

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David Turner

David Turner
Head Throws Coach at Loughborough University & England Talent Lead for Javelin

I worked with Craig for many years where he edited much of my work on coaching children and safeguarding. Craig’s work on these, often challenging, topics was always outstanding. His ability to be able to ensure complex language and legislation was user friendly, was essential to the success of our many projects.

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Ollie Holt

Ollie Holt
Learning Strategist and Workforce Planner

Craig is fantastic to work with. He is calm under pressure and delivers to incredibly tight deadlines. He is adaptable and always takes time to understand a client’s needs.

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Ashlee Byrne

Ashlee Byrne
Safeguarding Officer, British Horseracing Authority

Craig was involved in the creation and then update of the BHA Safeguarding Workbook. Craig was really helpful in supporting me with editing and rewriting a difficult document and was extremely patient in helping me work towards a final edit. I would certainly look to use Craig for any further work of this nature.

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Paul Smith

Paul Smith
Senior Consultant, Paul Smith Consultancy

Craig is one of the most professional people I have worked with. His attention to detail is second to none and this, combined with his creativity and ability to build rapport with clients means that I would have no hesitation in recommending Craig for any role.

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Melanie Mallinson

Melanie Mallinson
Digital Strategy and Ethical Marketing Coach

Meticulous, assiduous and skilled at crafting words, Craig is an absolute pleasure to work with. Reach out to Craig if you need someone to check or craft your words. He’s very approachable.

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Hannah Swales

Hannah Swales
Marketing Products Lead, UK Coaching, 1st4sport Qualifications and Coachwise Ltd

I worked with Craig on a number of different projects at Coachwise / UK Coaching in both the editor and account manager parts of his role. Very dedicated, hard working, approachable and professional – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

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Carl Heath

Carl Heath
Graphic Designer, TPS

After working with Craig you realise what he does is correct, spot on; every time, again and again. You would bet your house on what he does being correct. Craig is the man you want in your corner as he has that can do approach. Whilst I have never asked him if he enjoys being up against it, he is certainly very good in such a tight spot and gets jobs through all the stages of the process involved and over the finish line, before going again! A highly motivated individual as well as a good motivator himself, fantastic to work with. Always polite, approachable and friendly. If I was putting together a marketing, design and publications dream team, Craig would be in it.