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Gary
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Brisbane QLD, Australia
Experienced fiction editor, available for developmental editing, book coaching, and copyediting. Founder of the award-winning Influx Press.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Story, Literary Fiction, Travel, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Biographies & Memoirs, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Titan Books
- Influx Press
- Unsung Stories
- Ambit Magazine
Karin
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Brisbane QLD, Australia
A passionate 'generalist' who lives to learn, I've edited fiction and non-fiction for both indie and trade publisher clients for decades.
Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Science Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Teach Starter Publishing
- Wildlife Australia Magazine
- Steve Parish Publishing
- LexisNexis/Elsevier Reed
- Bookmark Publishing
- Australian Geographic
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
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Nat
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Sydney NSW, Australia
Author and professional editor helping memoir, fiction and narrative nonfiction writers develop agent-ready manuscripts.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- 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
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
Emma
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Sydney NSW, Australia
Non-fiction editor with 20+ years’ experience in non-fiction texts – from music biographies to memoirs to how-to guides.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Entertainment, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Music, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- NewSouth Publishing
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Jocelyn
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Blue Mountains NSW, Australia
Developmental and copy-editor with 25 years' experience at Penguin and indie publishers, specialising in creative non-fiction and memoir.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Literary Fiction, Fiction, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
Rebecca
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Coffs Harbour NSW, Australia
Using structural expertise and market insight, I work with Big 5, smaller publishers and indies to help make writing shine.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- New Holland
- WHSmith
- Hachette and Curtis Brown
Darren
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Geelong VIC, Australia
I’m a specialist SF & Fantasy editor with more than 25 years of publishing experience including Gollancz, Orbit and Earthlight.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Space Opera, Post-Apocalyptic, and Steampunk.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Victor Gollancz
- Orbit
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
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
Garima
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Adelaide SA, Australia
An editor with expertise in STEM editing (books, research papers, and theses). Worked for Macmillan, Elsevier, Springer, Cengage, AACR
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- MacMillan Publishing Services Ltd. (MPS Ltd.)
- Aptara, Inc.
- Thomson Digital
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
Brendan
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Bulli NSW, Australia
Former journalist turned editor/publisher with two decades of experience across all levels of non-fiction book production.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Nature, Travel, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Self Employed
- Time To Roam
- National Roads & Motorists Association
- Driving Around Australia
- Express Media Group
Callum
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Melbourne VIC, Australia
Developmental and line editor of multiple #1 Sunday Times bestsellers, with a decade's experience at the world's biggest publishing house.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sports & Outdoors, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House UK
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
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