Overview

I am a highly professional Accredited Editor, based in Australia, with over 30 years' experience. After many years working in-house, I've run my own successful business for over 10 years. I love helping self-publishing authors make their dreams a reality by getting their books onto the shelves.

I can walk you through the whole process from go to woah, including structural/developmental editing, co-authorship/ghostwriting, copyediting and proofreading. I can help you understand the whole self-publishing process and the next steps to take after editing. Specialising in nonfiction, I love working on memoir, in particular, and bringing people's stories to life, as well as self-help/development titles, biography, business, health and big ideas. I have experience with fiction novels too, particularly historical.

I work in collaboration with you, where I strive to make your book the best it can be, while retaining your voice and message.

Please note that I don't take on AI-generated manuscripts.

Services

Developmental Editing

Copy Editing

Editorial Assessment

Proofreading

Non-Fiction

Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Health & Wellbeing Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Self-Improvement

Fiction

Historical Fiction

Languages

English (AUS) English (UK) English (US)

Awards

Victorian Community History Awards 2015 - Highly Commended for Historical Interpretation (editor/designer)

Certifications

Accredited Editor
Diploma in English Language Studies
Advanced Diploma in Feature Writing

Work experience

Editor and book designer

Self-employed

Jan, 2014 — Present

By running my own business I have had the privilege of helping many authors make their self-publishing dream a reality. I love working on memoir, in particular, because everyone has a unique and interesting story to tell. I have worked on numerous self-help/self-development titles, and I have a lot of experience in natural health and wellbeing. I also work on business titles from company legacy books to new ideas in the business realm. In addition to non-fiction books, I also work on educational resources, business reports and fiction novels. I can take the self-publishing author through all stages of their book's production, from structural/developmental editing, copyediting and proofreading to co-authorship or ghostwriting.

Editorial Director

Global DataPoint

Aug, 2007 — Mar, 2009 (over 1 year)

• After being taken on as Editorial Manager, I was promoted to Editorial Director. • Responsible for managing each editorial team as well as all offshore data entry companies. • Ran each project to deadline as well as resolved problems, trained staff, ensured editorial accuracy and assisted the design of new technical systems.

Editor

Aspire Learning Resources

Feb, 2006 — Mar, 2007 (about 1 year)

A not-for-profit that develops and publishes vocational education and training resources. • Responsible for ensuring all publications were 100% accurate, met quality and educational standards, were produced to a set timeframe and applied plain English principles. • Project manager for the Childcare, Retail and Queensland Schools Resources projects.

Managing Editor

Global Listings

Aug, 2000 — Mar, 2004 (over 3 years)

Full editorial leadership • Managed in-house and freelance staff • MD’s right-hand person and deputy in her absence • Managed the production and performance of key accounts internationally • Client liaison • Compiled, updated and maintained editorial house style guides to ensure accuracy • Daily editing of TV listings schedules for clients and all other company material as necessary.

Production Editor/Feature Writer

Satellite TV Europe Magazine (consumer magazine), London, UK

Sep, 1997 — May, 1999 (over 1 year)

Production Editor: • Editing all feature articles • Creating production schedules and liaising with the design, advertising and listings departments to meet deadlines • Overseeing copy through all production processes. Feature Writer: • Contributing feature articles to the magazine every month from celebrity interviews to news pages and readers’ queries. • Over 50 published feature articles. Additional responsibilities: • Competition management • Ordering stills and selecting pictures including cover selection • Implementing and maintaining the film guide database.

Project Editor

Bright Star Publishing / Midsummer Books Ltd, London, UK

Jan, 1996 — Sep, 1997 (over 1 year)

Job overview: To successfully take projects from conception to printed publication. • Commissioned authors and liaised with photographers, illustrators, picture researchers, journalists, agencies and freelance staff to run projects to strict deadlines. • Developed topic strands and undertook audience research. • Topics included true crime, wildlife, natural health, aircraft and war. Key responsibilities: • All manuscript editing - including structural - plus rewriting and captioning where necessary • Commissioning new and regular authors • Prepping articles for the design team and all picture selection, plus article design on an ad-hoc basis • Managing a team of designers and in-house contributors • Liaising with the repro houses and printers in England, Asia and Italy • Arranging and assisting with photoshoots.

Portfolio

Beating the Odds: A practical guide to navigating sexism in Australian universities

Devlin, Marcia

Copy Editing

Talks too much!: A candid tale of an adult ADHD diagnosis : The good, the bad...and the chaotic.

Reeves, Alana

Developmental Editing

Personal Brandology

Kafanelis, Jayden

Copy Editing

The Final Act of Grace: Mastering a Peaceful Death

Mary Dwyer

When Adrian Beardsley is diagnosed with cancer at age forty-nine, no-one can imagine how quickly death will come, nor the challenges it will present. Mary Dwyer details with courage and candou... read more

Developmental Editing

Rise and Thrive

Jane, Lynsey

Lynsey Jane

The Inner Magician: Using the unconscious mind to unlock your true potential

Whitehouse, Matthew

Made with Reedsy

Find Your Way: Illness, Doctors, and Healthcare: A doctor’s guide to taking charge of your health and navigating modern healthcare

GIBSON, MARIA V

Developmental Editing

Made with Reedsy

FINDING HAPPINESS & PURPOSE WITH STAGE 4 CANCER: Turning Fear and Pain into Inner Strength

Maurer, Annabelle

Copy Editing

Returning to Tallangatta

Sharp, Hiam

Sacred Journey Publishing

Developmental Editing

High Rise Harry

Harry Triguboff

Copy Editing

Walk in Beauty

Brooker, Kelli

Copy Editing

From Our Hearts To Yours: Why I would not trade a moment of my grief for a life less loved

Eade, Pam

Developmental Editing

A Spiritual Foundation for Christians: Hebrews 6: 1-2

McKeon, Michael

Strong Women Cry Too: Rising from the Black Hole

Fenton, Linda M

Developmental Editing

The Flawsome Family Mealbook: Making a meals mindset for fussy, flawed, and awesome families

Lloyd, Bec

EVOLUTION THROUGH AWARENESS: Transform your life and empower your mind

KILLIN, ASHLEY

Forests of Pollivien (Battle For Astros Book 1)

Morgan, S E

Copy Editing

Dreams from the Soul

Brooker, Taylar P

The Language of Hope

Pritchard, Jeanette

Developmental Editing

A Perfect Stone

S.C. Karakaltsas

How do you find a place to belong when there’s nowhere else to go?Living alone, eighty-year-old Jim Philips potters in his garden feeding his magpies. He doesn’t think much of his nosy neighbo... read more

Copy Editing

In for a Pound

J J Byrnes

Sam Leach is a gangster's daughter, brought up the hard way in inner-city slums, making a living any way she can, always running from someone or something. She's smart enough to know that her ... read more

Copy Editing

Motive: Uncovering the Primal Rebellion in Atheism

Paul Ross

“I would recommend that all Christians preparing to become scientists, all Christians practicing or teaching science, and all Christian college presidents read and memorize the book MOTIVE: Un... read more

Copy Editing

Obake Neko (Ghost Cat): A Pacific Tale

David Michael Gillespie

It begins with a disappearance…In the waning days of World War II, the Obake Neko is the last surviving Sen-Toku—a huge secret aircraft-carrier submarine created by the Imperial Japanese Navy.... read more

Copy Editing

Why Me?: Science and Spirituality as inevitable bed partners

Dr Patrick Quanten

Where does life come from? - What is the purpose of life? - What is the role of the human being within the cosmos? - How does matter emerge from energy? - What are the direct links between the human energetic field, human chakras and human tissues? - What are ... read more

One Season

Louis White

Angelo Astone has just been recruited by the Tassie Devils to play in the National Australian Rules Competition. The 18 year old from country Victoria is about to fulfil his life's dream of pl... read more

Copy Editing

Claire has 20 reviews

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Alan S.

Oct, 2025

Claire was amazing. Gave me back a super clean manuscript and her comments about potential changes were spot on!

Reply from Claire M.

Thanks so much, Alan. Best of luck with your book :)

Pendleton W.

Oct, 2025

Claire provided a thorough review of layout and content. Excellent work.

Reply from Claire M.

Thanks, Pendleton. It was good to work with you. Good luck with your book :)

Pam C.

Aug, 2025

Claire gave very thoughtful editorial guidance (and even some appropriate and affirming "haha's" on the parts that were meant to be funny. I appreciated the perspective from outside the US to make sure some phrasing and word choices would resonate with a broader English-speaking audience. I would...

Reply from Claire M.

Thanks, Pam. I really enjoyed working with you. I loved the honesty and openness you brought to your memoir on a difficult topic. Congratulations on it, and I wish you every success with it.

Stacey S.

Jul, 2025

Claire went out of her way to fit me into her already full schedule after I mentioning that I had my heart set on working with her. Communication was prompt, and I found her easy to deal with. Claire did a wonderful job on polishing what I wanted to say. She picked up on certain areas that need...

Reply from Claire M.

Thanks, Stacey, I really appreciate the feedback. You were a pleasure to deal with too, and it's so great when a writer is open to feedback and suggestions. You've done such a great job with your b...

Andrew O.

Jul, 2025

Very easy to work with, got the project done faster than expected. Would definitely recommend Claire!

Reply from Claire M.

Thanks, Andrew. It was a pleasure working on your project.

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Claire McGregor – Editor

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Claire McGregor – Editor

Overview

Services

Non-Fiction

Fiction

Languages

Awards

Certifications

Work experience

Portfolio

Claire has 20 reviews

Alan S.

Pendleton W.

Pam C.

Stacey S.

Andrew O.

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