17+ Best Freelancers for Hire in Australia

John

Australia

25 years experience in editing all subjects. Memoir, Biography, History, Politics, Arts and Literature expert, and some Fiction editing too.

Genres: Entertainment, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Sociology, Art, Biographies & Memoirs, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Nada

Sydney, Australia

Award-winning book designer. 20+ years designing covers, interiors & typesetting for bestsellers & major publishers worldwide.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Zena

Sydney NSW, Australia

20yrs+ coaxing brilliant ideas into publishable SFF, thrillers, YA, women's, memoir, and inspirational books. I'm an author who *knows*.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, and New Age.

Work experience:

CCH Australia
Simon & Schuster
Rockpool Publishing
Big Sky Publishing
Northern Beaches Council
MidnightSun Publishing, Encircle Publications, Major Street Publishing, Mosman Council
Self-employed

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Nick

Sydney NSW, Australia

I'm a multidisciplinary artist and illustrator working digitally and with watercolors. My work is playful focusing on characters and color.

Genres: African American Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fashion & Textiles, Entertainment, Music, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Warby Parker
Camus Cognac
Distinction Arts

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Jessica

Sydney, Australia

Edited over 100 fiction and non-fiction titles, including Prime Minister's Prize, The Age and various Premiers' literary award winners.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Home & Garden, Mystery & Crime, Education & Reference, Parenting & Families, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Amnesty International
Thomson Reuters
Arts Hub Magazine
News Ltd

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Brenda

Melbourne VIC, Australia

I'm a professional children's book editor with 20+ years of experience in working with picture books and junior fiction.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Red Paper Kite Publishing
Insider Guides
The School Magazine

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Laura

Sydney NSW, Australia

I’m passionate about helping authors get their books to publication standard. I focus on genre fiction, mainly romance and crime, and memoir

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, and Romance.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Finch Publishing

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Matthew

Melbourne VIC, Australia

A graphic designer with a passion for book design. Over 600 cover credits with clients including Jeff VanderMeer. Let me dress your book!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Poetry, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Anthologies, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Kim

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Recognised professional line/copy editor of sci-fi, fantasy, humour, crime, chicklit & MG fiction. I work on one narrative at a time.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and New Adult.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Allen & Unwin
Monash Postgraduate Association (MPA)

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Tina

Adelaide SA, Australia

Experienced nonfiction/academic (business, leadership) and fiction copy editor/proofreader. Also, word-loving published writer and reader.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Writing & Publishing, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
University of South Australia

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Amelia

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Editor & proofreader of new age, esoteric and witchy books, as well as oracle cards.

Genres: New Age and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Uro Publications
Black Inc.
National Gallery of Victoria

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Laura

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Book cover designer with extensive trade publishing experience.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Women's Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Biographies & Memoirs, and Psychology.

Work experience:

Penguin Books Australia
Scribe Publications
Self-employed

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Daina

Brisbane QLD, Australia

I have enjoyed working as an editor, proofreader, and manuscript assessor for over twenty years.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Children's, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Allen & Unwin
Hardie Grant
Expert Editor
John Wiley & Sons

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Claire

Newcastle NSW, Australia

I'm a copyeditor and proofreader specialising in fantasy books. If you write about magic and made-up worlds, I'm the editor for you!

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Writing & Publishing, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Julia

Sydney NSW, Australia

Helping authors bring their important message to the world by designing covers that SELL, through bold, colourful, impactful cover designs.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, Parenting & Families, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Ed

Newcastle NSW, Australia

Astute, experienced and empathetic, I'm a narrative problem solver and sentence sharpener who works well with big presses and solo authors.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, True Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, and Contemporary Fiction.

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