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I am Donna Bond, founder of The Slab Press. I am a multidisciplinary editor and publisher with a strong foundation in genre fiction narrative development, championing original speculative fiction and guiding projects from concept to publication. I’m known for crafting emotionally resonant content, curating authentic and supportive interactions, and delivering clear, persuasive communication across creative, educational, and professional contexts. I lead community writing workshops, and regularly review books for magazines such as ParSec and BSFA Review, as well as music for BBC Online. I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to editing, publishing, and narrative development, and I’m committed to nurturing emerging voices while maintaining high editorial standards and ethical practice. I am also a published short-fiction writer and poet and was the first official Bard of Northampton.…I am Donna Bond, founder of The Slab Press. I am a multidisciplinary editor and publisher with a strong foundation in genre fiction narrative development, championing original speculative fiction and guiding projects from concept to publication. I’m known for crafting emotionally resonant content, curating authentic and supportive interactions, and delivering clear, persuasive communication across creative, educational, and professional contexts. I lead community writing workshops, and regularly review books for magazines such as ParSec and BSFA Review, as well as music for BBC Online. I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to editing, publishing, and narrative development, and I’m committed to nurturing emerging voices while maintaining high editorial standards and ethical practice. I am also a published short-fiction writer and poet and was the first official Bard of Northampton.

Donna Bond

Project Manager, Writer, Online Trainer, +6

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I am Donna Bond, founder of The Slab Press. I am a multidisciplinary editor and publisher with a strong foundation in genre fiction narrative development, championing original speculative fiction and guiding projects from concept to publication. I’m known for crafting emotionally resonant content, curating authentic and supportive interactions, and delivering clear, persuasive communication across creative, educational, and professional contexts. I lead community writing workshops, and regularly review books for magazines such as ParSec and BSFA Review, as well as music for BBC Online. I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to editing, publishing, and narrative development, and I’m committed to nurturing emerging voices while maintaining high editorial standards and ethical practice. I am also a published short-fiction writer and poet and was the first official Bard of Northampton.…I am Donna Bond, founder of The Slab Press. I am a multidisciplinary editor and publisher with a strong foundation in genre fiction narrative development, championing original speculative fiction and guiding projects from concept to publication. I’m known for crafting emotionally resonant content, curating authentic and supportive interactions, and delivering clear, persuasive communication across creative, educational, and professional contexts. I lead community writing workshops, and regularly review books for magazines such as ParSec and BSFA Review, as well as music for BBC Online. I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to editing, publishing, and narrative development, and I’m committed to nurturing emerging voices while maintaining high editorial standards and ethical practice. I am also a published short-fiction writer and poet and was the first official Bard of Northampton.

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I am Donna Bond, founder of The Slab Press. I am a multidisciplinary editor and publisher with a strong foundation in genre fiction narrative development, championing original speculative fiction and guiding projects from concept to publication. I’m known for crafting emotionally resonant content, curating authentic and supportive interactions, and delivering clear, persuasive communication across creative, educational, and professional contexts.

I lead community writing workshops, and regularly review books for magazines such as ParSec and BSFA Review, as well as music for BBC Online. I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to editing, publishing, and narrative development, and I’m committed to nurturing emerging voices while maintaining high editorial standards and ethical practice.

I am also a published short-fiction writer and poet and was the first official Bard of Northampton.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

German

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Publisher at The Slab Press (Self-employed)

November 1, 2023 - Present

Founded and managed an independent publisher specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and alternative genres. Responsible for overseeing project delivery from acquisition to publication, including editing, design, marketing, and author liaison. Built partnerships with local and national arts groups and managed volunteer recruitment and event organization.

L&D Trainer / Inside Sales Trainer / International Training Coordinator at SHI International Corp. (SHI UK)

December 1, 2008 - Present

Designed, delivered, and evaluated training programs across sales, software systems, and professional development. Led digital learning initiatives using platforms like Teams, Stream, and Camtasia, delivering both virtual and in-person training. Created accessible and inclusive training for diverse groups, managed project deliverables, coordinated internal teams, and reported to senior leadership.

Freelance Editor & Creative Writing Workshop Facilitator

January 1, 2004 - Present

Provided substantive editing, copy-editing, and proofreading services for major publishers and independent presses. Facilitated creative writing workshops for schools, libraries, and literary festivals. Organized, hosted, and promoted community poetry and comedy events as well as masterclasses in creative writing, poetry, and comedy.

Community Arts & Literary Projects Coordinator at Northampton Arts Lab and others

January 1, 2009 - Present

Coordinated community arts activities involving books, magazines, plays, poetry events, and workshops for over ten years. Served as First Bard of Northampton (2009–2010) and organized poetry competitions and festivals. Managed social media and publicity for children’s theatre and worked extensively with children, young people, and underheard communities.

Founder & Publisher at The Slab Press

November 1, 2023 - November 25, 2025

Founded and manages an independent publisher specialising in science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction; oversees editing, design, publishing, and author liaison; builds partnerships with local and national arts groups; organises events and promotional campaigns.

L&D Trainer / Inside Sales Trainer / International Training Coordinator at SHI International Corp. (SHI UK)

December 1, 2008 - November 25, 2025

Design, deliver, and evaluate training programmes across sales, software systems, and professional development; lead on digital learning platforms (Teams, Stream, Camtasia); create accessible, inclusive training for diverse groups; manage project deliverables and coordinate internal teams.

Freelance Editor & Creative Writing Workshop Facilitator at Self-employed

January 1, 2004 - November 25, 2025

Substantive editing, copy-editing, and proofreading for major publishers and independent presses; facilitate creative writing workshops for schools, libraries, and literary festivals; organise, host, and promote community poetry and comedy events; run masterclasses in creative writing, poetry, and comedy.

Coordinator / Community Arts & Literary Projects at Northampton Arts Lab; Bardic Picnic; The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen; Northampton Science Fiction Writers Group

January 1, 2009 - November 25, 2025

Ten years coordinating community arts activities (books, magazines, plays, poetry events, and workshops); First Bard of Northampton (2009–10), organiser of poetry competitions and festivals; social media and publicity for children’s theatre group; experience working with children, young people, and underheard communities.