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John
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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
Bridget
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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.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Travel, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Lonely Planet
- Dorling Kindersley Publishing, UK
Zena
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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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Rachel
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Lithgow NSW, Australia
Award winning publisher, author and educator with 20 years experience in ghost writing, resource writing and curriculum development.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Education & Reference, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Elsevier
- Cengage
- Sydney Symphony Orchestra
- Word Travels
- Currency Press
Daniel
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Melbourne VIC, Australia
Accredited non-fiction editor with more than 40 published titles. Specialising in art, spirituality, well-being, history, science & ESL.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Religion & Spirituality, True Crime, Classics, Fiction, and DIY & Crafts.
Work experience:
- Arcturus Publishing
- Search Press
Jess
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Melbourne VIC, Australia
Editor and former Associate Publisher specialising in non fiction books including health, business and management, and personal development.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Women's Fiction, Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Wilkinson Publishing
- Self-employed
Tom
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Sydney NSW, Australia
Commissioning editor with 10 years of publishing experience, working across a range of non-fiction and fiction genres
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Pantera Press
- Penguin Random House Australia
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Kim
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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)
Sam
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Sydney NSW, Australia
Expert manuscript developer and editor. I specialise in literary fiction and nonfiction, and general / popular fiction and nonfiction.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Thriller & Suspense, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Brow Books
- Self-employed
- The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australia, The Saturday Paper
- University of Melbourne, Deakin University, RMIT University, Victoria University
Kevin
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Central Coast NSW, Australia
With two decades of editing and proofreading experience, I provide meticulous work and fast turnaround times. SF/fantasy fiction specialist.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Space Opera, and Post-Apocalyptic.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Michele
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Brisbane QLD, Australia
An editor of all genres, having worked for indie and trade publishing clients for 20 years, my expertise is developmental and copyediting!
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Children’s Non-Fiction, Business & Management, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- University of Queensland Press
- Macmillan Education Publishers
- New Holland Publishers
- Steve Parish Publishing
Alex
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Sydney NSW, Australia
I'm an experienced cookbook editor, proofreader and copywriter with 15+ years editorial experience and a passion for all things food!
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Pacific Magazines
- McHugh Media
- News Corp
Peter
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Leura NSW, Australia
I am a copyeditor with over 40 years of experience in magazines, newspapers, non-fiction books and corporate publications.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Inspirational, Travel, and True Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Reader's Digest Asia
Gabriella
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Sydney NSW, Australia
Non-fiction book editor and former publishing professional specialising in cookbooks, biography, history and self-help.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Murdoch Books
- NewSouth Press (University of New South Wales Press)
John
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Brisbane QLD, Australia
Editor with over twenty years of experience working for major commercial publishers (Wiley, McGraw-Hill and Cambridge University Press).
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education & Reference, Psychology, Sports & Outdoors, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Wiley
- Cambridge University Press
- Self-employed
Stu
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Castlemaine VIC, Australia
I’m a freelance editor with over 15 years’ experience. I work primarily with academics, poets, and neurodivergent writers.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Writing & Publishing, Buddhism, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Vignette Press
- La Trobe University
- Deakin University
Erin
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Sydney NSW, Australia
Versatile book editor skilled in academic, memoir and narrative non-fiction. PhD qualified. Passionate writing coach and teacher.
Genres: Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- University of Sydney
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
- Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media)
- Self-employed
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