Overview
Editor, Publishing Manager with global publishing experience: Travel Guides and Culture; Academic Press; Business; Biography and Memoir; Photographic; Fiction; Magazines.Previous positions include Managing Editor (university press), General Manager (books), Director of Product Development (education), Production Editor, and Commissioning Editor (travel and culture).I work on a wide variety of projects, including books and magazines, marketing and PR copy, and digital media content. I provide complete publishing services to authors, managing the entire process from manuscript development, publisher submissions, and editorial consultation, through to delivery of the finished book.For authors interested in self publishing, I can assist throughout the entire process, from the first edit through to page layout and, if required, production and printing.I also help academics and post-graduate writers prepare dissertations and theses for publication, assisting in the production of short print runs, including print on demand and e-book editions. I offer proofreading and editorial support to give students an edge in making their work easy to read and ensuring it delivers maximum impact.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Management
Education & Reference
Political Science & Current Affairs
Travel
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Work experience
WST Content Solutions
Oct, 2015 —
Present
WST Content is a creative content agency offering bespoke media and publishing solutions for our partners around the world.
Our managing partners bring over three decades of global experience in professional journalism, editing, and publishing across print and digital platforms. We take a hands-on, collaborative approach to every project, ensuring faultless results are delivered on time in the most cost-effective way.
University of the South Pacific
Jan, 2012 —
Jan, 2015
(about 3 years)
Developed and launched USP Press for the University of the South Pacific (USP), a regional university with twelve member nations across the Pacific region. Housed within the Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies on the Suva campus, USP Press was officially launched in June 2012.
Motivate Media
Aug, 2006 —
Jul, 2010
(almost 4 years)
Based in Dubai, I managed the book publishing division for Motivate Publishing, one of the region’s leading book and magazine publishers. Motivate’s list of more than 250 titles forms the most comprehensive collection of works published about the Arabian Gulf, in both English and Arabic.
Scholastic Inc., New York
Aug, 2000 —
May, 2004
(over 3 years)
In this role I managed the development of software products, primarily related to literacy testing and strengthening reading skills, including online applications, product extensions and all editorial content. Prior to this, I was the Managing Editor at Scolastic Australia's Education division.
Portfolio
Over the past five decades, Albert Wendt has created a complex and unique fictional world inhabited by one of the richest assortments of characters in our literature. In this, his latest collection of short stories, he continues to explore the nature of love, ... read more
An Illustrated Guide to Dragonflies of Viti Levu, Fiji provides a detailed analysis of these fascinating insects, as well as a wonderful introduction to the techniques of identifying them in their natural state. Including full colour illustrations and maps, th... read more
The author builds a theoretical and analytical framework from literature on accountability and responsiveness, I separate between four dimensions of discourses on climate change: the electoral channel, the state actor interactions, non-electoral citizen partic... read more
There are more than 20,000 islands in the Pacific; fewer than half of them are inhabited. Some are too small or too barren to sustain human life, others are subject to the vagaries of the tides or without fresh water. But many uninhabited Pacific islands have ... read more
Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country ... read more
Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country ... read more
Equator Crossings – Travelogue Extraordinary is set against a backdrop of nineteenth-century Africa, Zanzibar, Europe and Oman. An upstage American press magnate’s single three-letter-word telegram to his British competitor leads Henry Morton Stanley to 999 gr... read more
Describes how the culture of New Zealand is reflected in its many festivals and celebrations, including Waitangi Day, the Aotearoa Festival, and Golden Shears
Describes how the culture of Scotland is reflected in its many festivals, including Up-Helly-Aa, the Highland Games, and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country ... read more
A new Gulf is rising - one that will be radically different to the one we know. This book is about the economic, social and political transformation sweeping the 6 Gulf states of the GCC... Now the fastest growing part of the world economy. This absorbing new ... read more
Well-researched, beautifully written, and illustrated with stunning photography, the book is a fascinating and definitive work on the character, role and legacy of these remarkable monuments. Nowhere is the Sultanate of Oman's rich heritage more evident than i... read more
Dubai 1962 is a unique collection of black and white photographs by Yoshio Kawashima, a Japanese photographer who visited Dubai in 1962. Through these rare and fascinating images, he captures the essence of the emirate in its pre-oil era, providing an insider ... read more
Divided into five sections depicting breakfast , mezze, lunch , dinner and desert dishes, when Suzanne cooks presents recipes for traditional Arabic foods like falafel , Shawarma and stuffed vine leaves all with a modern twist. An entire chapter of the book is... read more
A complete directory and travel guide based around on-the-ground realities, informing the new resident and the business traveller of all aspects of life in Dubai. From the once quiet fishing village known for its pearl trade to the stunning city of today, Duba... read more
The second title in the Living in... series, Living in...Qatar is a must for everybody planning to visit, conduct business or live in this extraordinary city. More than just a travel guide, the book opens windows about the country by outlining its deep-routed ... read more
A work of fiction that takes place in Fiji, Australia and India, Home After Dark is a personal story set against the backdrop of the first Fijian coup of 1987. As relationships crumble and individuals feel trapped and betrayed, more than a paradise is in turmo... read more
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CultureShock! London is the all-essential guide designed to immerse you in the real London. Full of practical information and settling-in tips, this book will help make your stay in this vibrant city as smooth as possible. Find out how to choose the right acco... read more
CultureShock! Germany dispels the stereotypes and explores the realities of unified Germany, giving readers an insight into its varied people and customs. Find out how a makler can help you locate the right accommodation, be aware of the importance of health i... read more
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