Overview
I'm an author, editor, and creative writing lecturer with over 15 years' experience working for top universities and publishers, including Penguin RH. As an award-winning, published author with a first-class MA in Creative Writing (and a PhD in English Literature near completion), I know the struggle of bringing vision to the page. Combined with my expertise in creative writing and English literature, my lecturing experience makes me a sensitive and insightful editor and coach.
I specialise in developmental editing, coaching, and editorial assessments, and enjoy working on literary fiction, contemporary fiction, memoir, fantasy, and narrative non-fiction. My favourite part of being an editor is helping writers find their voices, developing the tools to tell their stories along the way. I look forward to assisting you in writing the stories that matter to you!
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Fiction
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Awards
- Heather Drummond Poetry Award (2006 and 2008)
- NRF Innovation Doctoral Fellowship (2014-2016)
- NRF Master’s Fellowship (2010-2011)
Certifications
- First-class MA in Creative Writing
Work experience
Self-employed
University of Cape Town
Stellenbosch University
GetSmarter
Portfolio
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