Overview
I am passionate about storytelling, and have more than 20 years’ experience working as an editor and content writer across print and digital platforms.I am currently a communications and content producer for Lauriston Girls' School, as well as a freelance editor and mentor with the Australian Society of Authors. I was a lecturer at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and Council of Adult Education (CAE) and guest lecturer at Melbourne University - Media and Communications. I am also a facilitator of business writing workshops, teaching the skills of basic grammar and concise, powerful business communications.I am the author of two internationally published picture books and have edited titles for major publishing houses such as Penguin/Random House, Allen and Unwin, Hodder & Stoughton (UK), Thames and Hudson and Lonely Planet. I have also produced content for clients such as NAB, ANZ, Specsavers, Saatchi & Saatchi and ACP Publishing (Real Living, Better Homes & Gardens).
Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Children's
Fantasy
Literary Fiction
Romance
Science Fiction
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Languages
English (AUS)
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts (Melbourne University)
- Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Writing & Editing)
Work experience
Penguin Random House
Apr, 2005 —
Nov, 2018
(over 13 years)
• Structural and developmental editing, assessments, copy-editing, proofreading
• Managing authors, illustrators and designers
• Managing schedules, contracts and budgets
• Creating design briefs and sourcing new authors/illustrators
• Creating digital and print content for website and marketing department
Australian Society of Authors
Jan, 2016 —
Present
20-hour editorial mentorship for new authors, which includes a manuscript assessment, annotated edit, publishing advice and crafting a pitching letter.
Self-employed
Jan, 2010 —
Present
• I am the author of two internationally published picture books and have edited titles for major publishing houses such as Penguin Random House, Allen and Unwin, Murdoch Books, Hodder and Stoughton (UK), Thames and Hudson and Lonely Planet. I have also produced content for clients such as NAB, ANZ, Specsavers, Saatchi and Saatchi and ACP Publishing (Real Living, Better Homes and Gardens).
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