I have 18 years’ experience in publishing, working as editor and author. Beginning my career as Assistant Guidebook Editor for the National Trust, I managed the production schedule of reprints. As Guidebook Editor, I project managed first-edition guidebooks, overseeing the process from commissioning authors, copy-editing text, liaising with designers and production staff through to publication. As a freelance editor, I have continued to work for the National Trust and have completed many copy-editing assignments for other publishers. I have also written a number of books, including The National Trust Tour of Britain (2017), Shed Heaven (2021) and Britain’s Ghosts (2024). My latest book, Hidden Treasures of the National Trust with foreword by Mary Beard, was published in spring 2025 to coincide with the BBC series that it accompanies. I have a passion for and commitment to producing high-calibre publications featuring well-respected, informative and educational content, ranging from specialised topics to more mainstream and popular titles.…

Anna Groves

I have 18 years’ experience in publishing, working as editor and author. Beginning my career as Assistant Guidebook Editor for the National Trust, I managed the production schedule of reprints. As Guidebook Editor, I project managed first-edition guidebooks, overseeing the process from commissioning authors, copy-editing text, liaising with designers and production staff through to publication. As a freelance editor, I have continued to work for the National Trust and have completed many copy-editing assignments for other publishers. I have also written a number of books, including The National Trust Tour of Britain (2017), Shed Heaven (2021) and Britain’s Ghosts (2024). My latest book, Hidden Treasures of the National Trust with foreword by Mary Beard, was published in spring 2025 to coincide with the BBC series that it accompanies. I have a passion for and commitment to producing high-calibre publications featuring well-respected, informative and educational content, ranging from specialised topics to more mainstream and popular titles.…

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I have 18 years’ experience in publishing, working as editor and author. Beginning my career as Assistant Guidebook Editor for the National Trust, I managed the production schedule of reprints. As Guidebook Editor, I project managed first-edition guidebooks, overseeing the process from commissioning authors, copy-editing text, liaising with designers and production staff through to publication.

As a freelance editor, I have continued to work for the National Trust and have completed many copy-editing assignments for other publishers. I have also written a number of books, including The National Trust Tour of Britain (2017), Shed Heaven (2021) and Britain’s Ghosts (2024). My latest book, Hidden Treasures of the National Trust with foreword by Mary Beard, was published in spring 2025 to coincide with the BBC series that it accompanies. I have a passion for and commitment to producing high-calibre publications featuring well-respected, informative and educational content, ranging from specialised topics to more mainstream and popular titles.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance editor and author at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - October 30, 2025
Freelance editing and authoring; completed copy-editing assignments for National Trust and other publishers; authored several books including The National Trust Tour of Britain (2017), Shed Heaven (2021) and Britain's Ghosts (2024).
Guidebook Editor at National Trust
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015
As Guidebook Editor, I project managed first-edition guidebooks, overseeing the process from commissioning authors, copy-editing text, liaising with designers and production staff through to publication.
Assistant Guidebook Editor at National Trust
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
As Assistant Guidebook Editor for the National Trust, I managed the production schedule of reprints, coordinating in the region of 120 reprints each year. In addition to managing workflow, I gained extensive proofreading experience.

Education

Classics (BA) at University of Birmingham
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
    paper Hidden Treasures of the National Trust

    Published in Spring 2025 to accompany the popular BBC series
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    paper Shed Heaven

    A celebration of some of Britain’s most important and beloved buildings – its sheds. From the humble to the not so humble.

    ![Shed Heaven](https://www.twine.net/signin
    ‘An eloquent exploration of the creative, reflective and innovative space of the shed via some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.’ – Gardens Illustrated magazine

    paper Britain's Ghosts

    Published by HarperCollins under the imprint of the National Trust : “Discover the stories of Britain’s greatest ghosts and ghouls with this spooky supernatural page turner, the perfect gift this Halloween”

    ![Britain’s Ghosts](https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Penrhyn Castle and Garden

    Author of the official National Trust souvenir guidebook

    paper The National Trust Tour of Britain

    Co-author of this 256-page illustrated hardcover, with foreword by Alan Titchmarsh.

    Published by Pavilion Books under the National Trust imprint to accompany a popular Channel 5 series.

    paper Blickling Estate

    Author of the official National Trust souvenir guidebook

    paper Giant's Causeway: Nature rocks!

    Author of the official children’s guide to the Giant’s Causeway

    paper Giant's Causeway

    Author of the official National Trust souvenir guidebook

    paper Thomas Hardy's Homes

    Author of the official souvenir guidebook to the two properties lived in by Thomas Hardy and now owned by the National Trust: Thomas Hardy’s Birthplace and Max Gate.