Editorial services

I provide a wide range of basic and advanced editorial services for creative writers and small businesses.

Your writing needs to shine, it needs to perfectly embody the vision you have and connect with your reader. That may be an emotional piece, a short story or a sales and social media copy for your business.

Since 1995 I have worked in marketing and communications. That has been in corporates, governments and small business for educational, promotional and cultural work.

That’s thousands of hours spent honing my eye, learning the ropes (and tricks!) and getting it done on deadline. I also had a few tree-change years in there where I worked in bookstores (Dymocks – George st, Sydney and Books Kinokuniya, Sydney) oh happy days! It was then that I self published my book of poetry and learnt about both sides of the publishing industry. So let’s get back to how my editorial skills can help you.

Business-specific editorial services

That experience gives me a lot of tools to use for your benefit. What that includes:

  • copywriting
  • copy editing
  • structural editing
  • proof reading
  • style-guide compliance
  • resume spring-cleaning (or refurbishment!).

Extra editorial services for creatives

For creative writers there is a bit more available. I’ve studied a range of writing techniques and processes so I can work with your drafts as they really are and in a way that suits you. I can work with a rough first or second draft to help build the foundation you want,  or come in towards the end of your process if you’re just after polish.

What that includes:

  • Clear notes with suggestions aimed at developing and strengthening your prose.
  • Audience and genre context for suggestions on pacing, action or tone.
  • Thematic analysis for literary works.

The fine print

“No job too small.” No really, the little things deserve attention too, don’t they?

For a discussion of your needs and a free quote, please email me your work or a brief with an outline of your goals.

I’ll give you a price and a timeframe which we can discuss. Once we have an agreement, I’ll meet my side of it. Once you’re happy, payment is easy via PayPal or direct deposit (details on the invoice).

I can’t wait to help you.