Heidi Moment

Working with aspiring authors, educators and business owners to transform their ideas into professionally written, designed and published books, resources and publications.

Author & Editor - Pink Leaf Publishing

(2025)

Working with aspiring authors, educators and business owners to transform their ideas into professionally written, designed and published books, resources and publications.

• Developmental editing: providing detailed feedback on structure, storytelling, overall and specific content, development of ideas and characters, flow, pacing and tone of voice.
• Copy editing: improving clarity, consistency, accuracy and readability.
• Proofreading: checking for inconsistencies in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and formatting, fact checking, calculation checking, referencing, pagination etc.
• Self-publishing support: including graphic design of book covers and interior pages of the book, formatting the book for Amazon KDP, proofing and publishing.
• Book Creation: Creating my own books aimed at primary language learners and helping others to create theirs.
• Engaging content creation: I help you create clear, engaging and audience-focused content designed to inform and inspire.
• Read more about what I do here: https://www.pinkleaf.uk/

Writer, Editor & Graphic Designer - Pink Leaf Words & Graphics

(2014 - 2025)

Working with clients on a variety of different topics for a wide variety of audiences.

• Key skills:
• Book Editing
• Magazine Feature Editing
• Copy Editing

Senior Writer - Your Property Network (YPN) Magazine

(2018 - 2022)

• Editing content from external contributors, ensuring accuracy, sensitivity, fairness and legal risk, whilst ensuring house style rules are met.
• Mentoring junior team members, helping with writing style, angle and boosting confidence.
• Working closely with the editor to plan and deliver an engaging and educational monthly magazine, whilst maintaining editorial standards.
• Responsible for researching and writing my own quarterly series ‘Going Green’, exploring sustainable building methods, as well as the 5-page lead article.
• Co-ordinating with writers, editors, designers, and production teams to ensure smooth publication process.

Writer - Your Property Network (YPN) Magazine

(2016 - 2018)

• Researching and writing topical magazine features, including the 5-page lead article each month, plus several regular quarterly series.
• Ensure projects are completed within established deadlines.
• Ensure publications meet audience expectations and communication objectives.

French & Japanese Language Tutor - Self-employed

(2014)

• Teaching French Club lunchtime and afterschool clubs.
• Teaching Beginner’s Japanese.

Year 3 Class Teacher - Beeston Primary School

(2012 - 2014)

• Ofsted graded ‘Outstanding’ teacher, responsible for all learning and attainment.
• Language Teacher – taught French across all Year 3 classes.

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher - Oiso Board of Education - Japan

(2009 - 2011)

• Teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) across four schools in the Oiso region – two primary schools and two junior high schools.
• Responsible for creating learning resources for all age and ability groups.

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher - Shane English School - Japan

(2008 - 2009)

• Teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) to all age groups and levels, from nursery to adults.
• Responsible for creating learning resources for all age and ability groups.

Marketing Communications Account Manager - Various Creative Advertising Agencies

(2001 - 2008)

Managing all elements of multi-media marketing communications projects, including:

• Writing briefs, briefing creative teams, offering creative input in line with client expectations.
• Co-ordinating copywriters, graphic designers, illustrators, web designers and printers.
• Setting and managing timescales and budgets.
• Maintaining strong client relationships to deliver superb outcomes.

PGCE - Primary French - Bradford College (2011 - 2012)

Japanese Proficiency Test N4 - Self study (2010 - 2011)

TEFL - Shane English School, Japan (2008 - 2009)

Postgraduate Diploma - Interactive and Direct Marketing - The Institute of Direct & Digital Marketing (The IDM) (2001 - 2002)

BA (hons) - European Marketing & French - Hull Business School (1997 - 2001)

Year 3 placement - Universitaire de technologie de Valence, France (1999 - 2000)