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 27 reviews

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Michael D.

Michael D.

Feb, 2024

Ian did a very good job & gave excellent advice which I found very helpful.
Ross L.

Ross L.

Dec, 2023

I want to express my gratitude to Ian Smith for giving me an opportunity as a writer. His feedback on my book was crystal clear, offering insightful analysis and giving me hope for improvement. Ian not only left constructive comments and suggestions, but he also explained his thought process and taught me in his edits. I am extremely pleased with the job he has done; he far exceeded my expectat...
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Nicoletta G.

Nicoletta G.

Nov, 2023

All good the advice was clear and professional
Christopher T.

Christopher T.

Oct, 2023

Ian was good at picking out grammatical errors, and his suggestions to make my explanations and insights clearer have really helped transform my manuscript. When I had any questions for him, he always provided me with knowledgeable and quick responses. I thoroughly recommend his services.
Ian S.
Thank you, Christopher. The work was a pleasure and I think your project is well worth going the extra yards for.
Spyros S.

Spyros S.

Oct, 2023

I worked with Ian over the last few months and can definitely recommend him.
Ian S.
Many thanks, Spyro. The work was a pleasure and I enjoyed my interaction with you and your father.

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