✮ the Editor-in-Residence for the Faber Writing Academy at Allen & Unwin,
✮ a junior editor at the Sydney Review of Books, and
✮ an editor at The Writing Zone program at Western Sydney University.
as a freelance editor, i have worked on projects for places like Allen & Unwin, Ultimo Press, UQP, Copyright Agency, Fremantle Biennale and Powerhouse Parramatta.
i have also edited judgments, journals, articles, book chapters and submissions to Parliament in my previous work in the legal world and within academia.
as i’m also a writer, i am highly sensitive to how confronting and emotional the editing process can be, particularly for projects that are deeply meaningful and touch on personal topics. as such, i always treat my editing work as a conversation first and foremost, treating it as a collaborative process between writer and editor with the aim to make the project the very best it can be.
how can i help you?
✮ short work of fiction, nonfiction or poetry,
✮ full-length work of fiction or nonfiction,
✮ academic thesis,
✮ business report, or
✮ grant proposal?
if so, there are a few ways i might be able to help.
structural editing
after many hours of effort, you've finally completed a first draft. now what?
it might be time to get a fresh set of eyes on your writing - someone who can help you analyse your writing to determine who the audience is and ensure that your project will meet its intended purpose.
this service includes:
- thorough and detailed feedback on big-picture elements of your work, such as character development, pacing, plot, tone and the order and overall structure of your project
- feedback on whether any additional material or rewriting is required
interested? please fill out my contact form and i’ll be in touch with a quote.
copyediting
you've been drafting and re-drafting, and your project is starting to feel more complete. now is the perfect time for a copyeditor to provide feedback on the parts of your project that could be clarified, enhanced or otherwise improved.
this is a more detailed and time-intensive service that involves:
- clarifying expression and flow of text e.g. removing ambiguity, wordiness and needless repetition, and ensuring clear and logical connections between phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections
- ensuring correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuation
- ensuring appropriate use of style and tone
interested? please fill out my contact form and i’ll be in touch with a quote.
proofreading
the finish line is in sight! you're at the final stage of your project, and now you want to make sure you've dotted every i and crossed every t.
this is a quick but precise service that includes checking for:
- completeness and consistency of all elements of the manuscript
- correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuation
- consistency in use of language, style elements and layout.
interested? please fill out my contact form and i’ll be in touch with a quote.
academic editing
hard at work finishing your PhD or Masters' thesis? i'd be thrilled to help make the final part of your journey as stress-free as possible by copyediting or proofreading your work.
given my professional history, i have a particular interest in editing legal theses, but i have experience editing theses across a number of disciplines within the arts and political sciences.
this is an efficient and precise service that will ensure your thesis meets the standards of your institution and field. for more information about what this particular service entails, please consult the IPEd guidelines for editing theses.
interested? please fill out my contact form and i’ll be in touch with a quote.