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Karin
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
Linden
Brisbane QLD, Australia
Experienced copyeditor specialising in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Previous clients include Wiley and Macmillan.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wiley Australia
- Australian Academic Press
Michele
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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Daina
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
John
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 Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Wiley
- Cambridge University Press
- Self-employed
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
Pete
Perth WA, Australia
I'm a professional writer and editor who specialises in speculative fiction (horror, fantasy, sci-fi, paranormal romance) and thrillers.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Comics & Graphic Novels, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction, Travel, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Catherin J Pascal
Sydney NSW, Australia
20+ years editing, proofreading and indexing; some specialities include self-help, biography and history. Contact me for a polished result.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Home & Garden, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Parenting & Families, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- McGraw-Hill Book Company Australia
- Thomson Law Book Company
Kate
Sydney NSW, Australia
Children's fiction editor with over ten years industry experience with Scholastic, Disney and Marvel.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Humor & Comedy, and Picture Books.
Work experience:
- Scholastic Australia
- Allen and Unwin
- Lexis Nexis
Tina
Adelaide SA, Australia
Academic copy editor and proofreader, specialising in business and humanities. Pro Oxford comma. Don't get me started on em dashes.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Writing & Publishing, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- University of South Australia
Will
Melbourne VIC, Australia
I'm a book editor with almost a decade of in-house experience in non-fiction publishing, including business, travel and education.
Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Travel, Finance & Accounting, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Major Street Publishing
- Lonely Planet
- Australian Teachers of Media
Sally
Melbourne VIC, Australia
An award-nominated editor of information books for adults and young people. Major areas include environment, animals, science and education.
Genres: Agriculture, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Nature, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, and Physics & Chemistry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Victorian State Government, Departments of Agriculture, Environment and Water Resources.
- Department of Planning and Environment, Victoria
- Department of Education, Victoria
Alex
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
Claire
Newcastle NSW, Australia
I'm a copyeditor and proofreader specialising in fantasy books. If you write about magic and made-up worlds, I'm the editor for you!
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Writing & Publishing, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Jess
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
Lorae
Sydney NSW, Australia
Editor in a large publishing house with experience in children's and YA books, and adult fiction.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Math & Science, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Scholastic Australia
- Self-employed
- Black Phoenix Publishing Collective
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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