Ian Smith

Ian Smith – Editor

I'm an Australian writer and editor living in Greece. Apart from books, my passions are walking, swimming, wine, and photography.

Overview

From 2006 until 2013 I lived on a small Greek island and wrote travel stories which appeared in the travel section of The Weekend Australian. I also kept a blog, When the Wine is Bitter, detailing my adventures. In early 2014 I returned to Australia to care for my mother who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. I remained four years in Australia, during which time I co-wrote several books for a UK publisher and also began to work as a structural and copy editor for publishers and independent authors.
In early 2018 I returned to Europe and am currently living in Greece, writing a book about my years in Australia and editing the manuscripts of other writers.
Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Travel
Languages
English (AUS) English (UK)

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2006 — Present

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Wog in a Fish Shop

Leondiou, Ross

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At the age of 23, Ash Dykes became the first person to walk, solo and unsupported, across Mongolia.His journey took 78 days and saw him trek over the Altai Mountains, the Gobi Desert and the M... read more
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“John X. Cooper has created a character, the detective Panos Akritas, who will go straight into the annals of crime fiction” -- Jack Todd, author of Sun Going DownAthens is without doubt an an... read more
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Saving Lucy: A girl, a bike, a street dog

Ishbel Rose Holmes (World Bike Girl)

Ishbel Rose Holmes was adrift and alone when she set out to bicycle across the world. She was pedalling across Turkey when a street dog, Lucy, crossed her path and changed her life forever. Is... read more
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The discovery of a Victorian map in a London antiques shop takes Simon Wilcox on a journey down the Thames: his mission like that of those Victorian river scavengers, the mudlarks, to forage a... read more
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A unique title from Bradt, showcasing a brand new collection of remarkable travellers' tales with a different slant, following on the heels of To Oldly Go!, one of the UK's best-selling travel... read more
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A brand new collection of remarkable travel tales from 'Silver Travellers'. Dervla Murphy travelling in Cuba at the age of 74, Matthew Parris swimming the Thames at 60, and Colin Thubron climb... read more
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David Attenborough, Dion Leonard (Finding Gobi), Dervla Murphy and Brian Jackman are just four of the authors whose work features in this new anthology from Bradt focusing on true stories abou... read more
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At the age of 22, Geordie Stewart became the youngest Briton to climb the Seven Summits – the highest mountain on every continent. Aged 17, he read a book about Everest and, despite no climbin... read more
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Thom Wheeler is not a man to be put off by the prospect of an uncharted, impractical or downright dangerous journey. Having accidentally introduced his old school friend Vicky to Dmitry, the R... read more
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At the age of twenty-six, Chantal Simons, born and raised in the Netherlands, can no longer contain her adventurous spirit. Having seen enough of everyday life, she makes the bold decision to ... read more
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Ian has 35 reviews

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Robin M.

Robin M.

Dec, 2024

Very pleased with Ian's work. He was thorough and gave valuable feedback, and my manuscript is so much stronger now.
Nancy M.

Nancy M.

Dec, 2024

Ian was a great collaborator. He reviewed my novel and his comments and edits were professional, literary and comprehensive. He went above and beyond! He was also fun to chat with, so friendly. I highly recommend him!
Barry R.

Barry R.

Oct, 2024

I only have the most positive thoughts on working with Ian. I'm a first time author and the process of writing a book can be daunting, but working with Ian has made it much easier. I engaged Ian for editing and he has done an excellent job. In addition, knowing this is my first time through this process, he has provided advice and tips that has helped me greatly.
Dan M.

Dan M.

Aug, 2024

Ian has made a huge difference to my writing. I told him his editing and guidance have been like having a personal master class. He has gone the extra mile for me. Not only has my manuscript been improved greatly, but my writing has, too. Thank you, Ian.
Ross L.

Ross L.

Jul, 2024

Working with Ian Smith was not just a professional collaboration but a transformative experience for my manuscript. His expertise and unwavering commitment to quality turned my ideas into a polished, publishable work that I am happy to publish. He went beyond mere editing. Helping me refine my thoughts and articulate them with clarity and impact. I would highly recommend Ian to any author looki...
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