17+ Best Developmental Editors for Hire in Australia

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.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Puncher and Wattmann
Murdoch Books

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Callum

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

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Sherryl

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Writer, teacher, editor- my job is to help writers create terrific, publishable stories.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Poetry, Short Story, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Victoria University

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Darren

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

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Nicola

Sydney NSW, Australia

A seasoned developmental editor of narrative. I help shape your novel, be it crime, historical, or high-end literary.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Indigenous Literacy Foundation
HQ / HarperCollins Australia
HarperCollins Australia
Walker Books Australia

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Brendan

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, Business & Management, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

Self Employed
Time To Roam
National Roads & Motorists Association
Driving Around Australia
Express Media Group

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Sam

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

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Daniel

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

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Claire

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

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Rebecca

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

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Nat

Sydney NSW, Australia

Author and professional editor helping memoir, fiction and nonfiction writers develop agent-ready manuscripts.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Penny

Coffs Harbour NSW, Australia

Sensitive and supportive editor for writers of romance and women's fiction. Developmental edits, copyedits and proofreading. I love love!

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Health & Wellbeing, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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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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Kelly

Sydney NSW, Australia

I love working with authors on their manuscripts, helping them tease out their ideas and realise their publishing dreams.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and True Crime.

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