Author: Vic Kostrzewski

I am an editor, author, translator and teacher based in the UK.

I am always looking to get involved in new projects. My areas of expertise:

ELT publishing - print and digital
Language learning
Translation - POL-ENG-POL, non-fiction
Editorial project management

Does it look like we could work together? Download my CV or get in touch via e-mail.

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Translating

Translation Portfolio

Working between languages, and across cultures – that’s the joy of being a translator. I have relished every moment of each translation project I’ve been involved in. The list below contains some of my recent published translations. If you are looking for a translator working between Polish and English, please get in touch.

Chusita Fashion Fever, To Nie Jest Książka o Seksie (This Is Not a Sex Book)
Translation from English.

Prus Plus Collection – NPLP.PL
Translation from Polish.

Andrew Linzey, Teologia Zwierząt (Animal Theology)
Translation from English.

Saul Smilansky, Dziesięć Moralnych Paradoksów (Ten Moral Paradoxes)
Translation from English.

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Writing

Writing Portfolio

When it comes to writing and authoring, my varied interests might make this page look more chaotic than others! I have always found working with text to be hugely rewarding – and I felt grateful to complete so many projects as an educational author, blogger, reporter, and short story writer. The list below contains my published projects, both in educational publishing, fiction, and non-fiction. Would you like to add yours to the list? Get in touch!

Speak Your Mind, Macmillan Education
Digital authoring. Developed and authored digital activities for 1 level of a Student’s Book.

BRAVE Language Learning, BRAVE Lifelong Learning, BRAVE Lifelong productivity
Educational publishing, course design. Authored and published three course + e-book bundles for adult learners.

Bravelearning.com
Blog articles, social media messages, newsletters, SEO. Launched and published a popular lifelong learning website. Responsible for all aspects of authoring and content creation.

London Green Party
Contributed volunteer reporting. Liaised with editors and local organisers to research and cover relevant topics.

Cheval – anthology
My short story was published in this anthology after being shortlisted in the 2012 Terry Hetherington Award.

Homeless – anthology
My short story was published in this anthology whose publication supported a Yorkshire homelessness charity.

(Photo by Nick Morrison on Unsplash)

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Editing

Editing Portfolio

I am an experienced editor specialising in educational publishing. I have worked on print and digital components. I have been responsible for commissioning and editorial project management of several successful courses. Below is a sample collection of the projects I’ve worked on. I’m looking forward to adding your next project to this list!

Share It!, Macmillan Education
Commissioning – print and digital. Responsible for timely delivery of all digital components. Carried out proof reviews and digital / media checks.

Global Stage, Macmillan Education
Commissioning – continuous publishing. Responsible for all stages of publishing projects – from market research and concept development to proof reviews. Project management duties for the editorial team.

Hodder Cambridge Question Bank, Hodder Education
Commissioning – digital. Responsible for all stages of project life cycle – from scoping, through author management, to digital checks and reviews.

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics – Hodder Education
Commissioning – print and digital. Liaised with authors, reviewers, and digital content producers.

Cambridge Primary Foundation Stage – Hodder Education
Commissioning – print. Author and publisher liaison, proof reviews.

Language Hub – Macmillan Education
Content and copy editing – print and digital. Responsible for edits of several levels of assessment components.

Skillful Second Edition – Macmillan Education
Development editing – print and digital. Responsible for several components across three levels of this ELTon-nominated academic skills course. Participated in all stages of project life cycle, from market research, through scope and sequence development, to proof reviews and publication.

(Photo by Joan Gamell on Unsplash)

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