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Jessica
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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
Amelia
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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
Ed
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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.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Puncher and Wattmann
- Murdoch Books
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Meredith
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Brisbane QLD, Australia
Professional editor/proofreader with over 10 years of experience. Speculative fiction, post-apocalyptic, dark fantasy, spiritual/new age.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Dystopian, New Age, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Aurora House
- Self-employed
- Upwork
- M/C Reviews
- Aurealis
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)
Christina
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Murwillumbah NSW, Australia
I edit memoir, history, philosophy, arts, literature, self-help and personal development, trauma recovery. Memoir is my specialty.
Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Design.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Alex
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Sydney NSW, Australia
I am a publisher, editor, ghostwriter and content curator with 25 years' experience in almost every genre.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, Holiday, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Katia
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Melbourne VIC, Australia
Manuscript nurturer, sentence polisher, eagle-eyed proofreader, wordsmith, preserver of voice and vision; fiction and memoir specialist.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Themes & Motifs, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Lauren
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Central Coast NSW, Australia
Commercial fiction editor & coach. Supportive, practical, story-focused. 25 yrs in-house & freelance for publishers & authors in Oz, US, UK.
Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Bookouture
- Atlantic Books
- Allen & Unwin
- London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
- 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
Rebecca
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Coffs Harbour NSW, Australia
Using structural expertise and market insight, I work with publishers and indies to communicate ideas and make writing shine.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Science Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- New Holland
- WHSmith
- Hachette and Curtis Brown
Tina
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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
Brenda
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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
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
Claire
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Melbourne VIC, Australia
Meticulous, highly experienced editor, specialising in non-fiction: memoir, biography, business & leadership, self-development, health ...
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Business & Management, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Global DataPoint
- Aspire Learning Resources
- Global Listings
- Self-employed
- Satellite TV Europe Magazine (consumer magazine), London, UK
- Bright Star Publishing / Midsummer Books Ltd, London, UK
Daina
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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
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
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