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Angela

Angela

Melbourne VIC, Australia

I specialise in structural editing and advice. I'm experienced with crime/thrillers, hist fic, spec fic and literary. Former publisher.


Work experience:

  • Echo Publishing, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading Query Letter Review query-letter-review

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction

Sally

Sally

Melbourne VIC, Australia

An award-nominated editor of information books for adults and young people. Major areas include environment, animals, science and education.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Victorian State Government, Departments of Agriculture, Environment and Water Resources.
  • Department of Planning and Environment, Victoria
  • Department of Education, Victoria

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Agriculture, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Nature, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Physics & Chemistry

Claire

Claire

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Meticulous and highly experienced editor, specialising in non-fiction books: business, self-development, big ideas, natural health and more.


Work experience:

  • Global DataPoint
  • Aspire Learning Resources
  • Global Listings
  • Kookaburra Hill Publishing Services
  • Satellite TV Europe Magazine (consumer magazine), London, UK
  • Bright Star Publishing / Midsummer Books Ltd, London, UK

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Experienced, eagle-eyed non-fiction editor (OUP, Penguin Random House). I'll ensure that your content stands out for all the right reasons!


Work experience:

  • Elizabeth Tatham Editing & Proofreading
  • Squirrel Business Hub
  • University of Melbourne
  • University of Oxford
  • Oxford University Press
  • Team Media

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading

Genres: DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sociology, Travel, Children’s Non-Fiction

Naomi

Naomi

Melbourne VIC, Australia

I'm a professional, university qualified book editor with over 15 years’ experience.


Work experience:

  • Saligari Publishing Services
  • Fitzroy Legal Service
  • Oxford University Press

Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Law, Education & Reference, History, Writing & Publishing

Sam

Sam

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Expert editor, proofreader and content advisor with over 20 years' experience. Nonfiction specialist; science nerd.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Lonely Planet

Services: Editing editing Developmental Editing developmental-editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Math & Science, Travel, Education & Reference

Kim

Kim

Melbourne VIC, Australia

I'm primarily a line/copy editor. My favourite genre is humorous sci-fi and fantasy.


Work experience:

  • Kim's Editing Solutions
  • Allen & Unwin
  • Monash Postgraduate Association (MPA)

Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Editorial Assessment editorial-assessment

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction

Bridget

Bridget

Melbourne, Australia

I'm an accredited editor with experience at Lonely Planet, an interest in travel and self-help writing and an addiction to reading.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Lonely Planet
  • Dorling Kindersley Publishing, UK

Services: Editing editing Copy Editing copy-editing Proofreading proofreading

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Travel, Nature

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