WordPatch.co.uk is produced by a named editorial team. Every article carries a byline, is reviewed by an editor and — for publishing disputes, legal matters, allegations, software and tool reviews, copyright issues and stories involving minors — checked by our standards desk before publication. Here is who we are and how to reach each of us directly.
Harriet Langford
Editor-in-Chief
Harriet Langford is Editor-in-Chief at WordPatch.co.uk, overseeing editorial policy, corrections, editorial standards, publication decisions, source review, submissions policy, reviews integrity and content quality across the publication.
Coverage areas: Editorial policy, corrections, standards, publication decisions, source review, submissions policy, reviews integrity, editorial independence
Oliver Bennett
Managing Editor
Oliver Bennett is Managing Editor, responsible for daily editorial planning, the publishing schedule, newsroom workflow, article commissioning, headline review, contributor coordination, the submissions workflow and final editorial preparation before publication.
Coverage areas: Daily editorial planning, publishing schedule, newsroom workflow, commissioning, headline review, contributor coordination, submissions workflow
Amelia Foster
Books & Publishing Editor
Amelia Foster covers book releases, publishing industry updates, author interviews, literary culture, independent publishing, reading guides, book reviews and UK publishing trends for WordPatch.co.uk.
Coverage areas: Books, publishing, author interviews, literary culture, independent publishing, book reviews, UK publishing
Daniel Mercer
Writing & Education Editor
Daniel Mercer covers writing advice, grammar explainers, education resources, study guides, communication skills, academic writing, editing workflows and practical language-focused content for WordPatch.co.uk.
Coverage areas: Writing, grammar, education, study skills, communication, academic writing, editing
Sophie Kendall
Tools & Digital Culture Correspondent
Sophie Kendall covers writing tools, productivity software, AI writing tools, digital publishing platforms, creator workflows, online communication trends, media technology and digital culture for WordPatch.co.uk.
Coverage areas: Writing tools, AI writing, productivity software, digital publishing, media technology, digital culture
Thomas Ellery
Standards & Fact-Checking Lead
Thomas Ellery leads fact-checking, source verification, corrections review, rights checks, image attribution, editorial standards, tool review disclosures and review of sensitive stories before publication.
Coverage areas: Fact-checking, source verification, corrections review, rights checks, image attribution, editorial standards
For general enquiries email contact@wordpatch.co.uk or see our Contact page. Submit books, press releases and story ideas under our Submissions Policy and send story tips to tips@wordpatch.co.uk. Read about how we work in our Editorial Policy and how we verify claims under Fact-Checking Policy and Sources & Standards.
Freddie ClarkeSenior ReporterFreddie Clarke is Senior Reporter at WordPatch.co.uk. He covers writing, language, publishing, books, digital culture and entertainment stories, and his reporting is reviewed by the editorial desk before publication.
Coverage areas: Writing, publishing, books, digital culture, entertainment