Tina Morganella

Tina Morganella – Editor

Academic copy editor and proofreader, specialising in business and humanities. Pro Oxford comma. Don't get me started on em dashes.

Overview

I always appreciate the trust and nerve required of a complete stranger to hand over their writing project, knowing that my job is to search out and signpost errors, inconsistencies and awkward narrative fumblings.

I specialise in academic and nonfiction projects (single-author textbooks, multi-author edited compilations, self-published) and have been editing as either a freelancer or as part of my 'day job' since 2005. My clientele spans the globe, from the US to the UK, from Singapore to Kosovo. I've edited for two journals (International Journal for Educational Integrity, Springer Nature; and Journal of International Education in Business, Emerald), and edited and/or proofread several books in business and humanities.

I have excellent skills in comprehending and applying standard industry and publisher-specific style and reference guides, such as the American Psychological Association and the Australian Government Style Manual.

In fiction, I have enjoyed copy editing traditional and self-published novels in several genres, including memoir, literary, speculative, and young adult.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Education & Reference Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Languages
English (AUS)
Certifications
  • MPhil (Creative Writing)
  • Honours (Professional Writing and Communication)
  • Accredited: Institute of Professional Editors

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2005 — Present
I have copy edited and proofread academic and nonfiction books and book chapters, both traditionally and self-published. I have also worked with established and new writers on short stories and debut novels, both in Australia and overseas.

University of South Australia

Mar, 2005 — Oct, 2014 (over 9 years)
I was responsible for proofing, formatting and editing all course materials, and ensuring that they complied with standards. I also edited journal articles, conference papers, books and book chapters for academic staff.

Tina has 9 reviews

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Dmitriy B.

Dmitriy B.

Nov, 2025

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Working with Tina was an exceptional experience. Her editing was precise, thoughtful, and incredibly efficient — she delivered the project much earlier than expected and with outstanding quality. She understood my writing instantly, improved clarity without changing my voice, and formatted the e...
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Tina M.
Thank you, Dmitriy! So kind! It was a pleasure working with you too. Professional, authentic and timely with communication - you're the ideal client! All the best with your project. I'd be more tha...
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Dee B.

Dee B.

Sep, 2025

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Tina was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Friendly and communicative throughout, she brought not only efficiency and timeliness but also an outstanding attention to detail. She demonstrated a deep understanding of our sector and was able to apply that knowledge seamlessly t...
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Tina M.
Thank you, Dee! I really enjoyed working with you too and so appreciate your detailed and positive feedback. I look forward to many more collaborations!
Tom W.

Tom W.

Sep, 2025

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I recently collaborated with Tina to edit my new fiction manuscript, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Her attention to detail, insightful feedback, and professional approach elevated my work to a new level. She was communicative, met deadlines, and tailored her edits to preserve my ...
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Tina M.
Thank you, Tom! It was a pleasure working with you. I really appreciate you trusting me with your novel. All the best!
Jamie P.

Jamie P.

Dec, 2025

Brilliant! Really appreciated Tina's professionalism!
Tina M.
It was a pleasure working with you! Love your project.
Uche O.

Uche O.

Nov, 2025

Very quick turnaround and was accommodating on changes to the brief. would work with her again!
Tina M.
Thanks, Uche. I'd be more than happy to work with you too. All the best!

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