Congratulations!

You’ve worked hard to complete your book manuscript, write your industry report or project plan, prepare your marketing content or map out your website. You’re on your way to reaching your readers!

Now, let’s make sure your writing is the best it can possibly be, so that it does its job well. No matter the message format, what you want to say matters. And I can help you say it successfully.

Are you looking for a skilled, experienced and friendly editor? Someone who’ll handle your work sensitively, with your goals and purpose as their top priority? You’ve found the right person.

–Lee Ellwood, accredited editor

Why engage an editor?

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To ensure your writing is clear, consistent, correct and cohesive, so your project (and you!) is professional, engaging and meaningful.

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To help you craft your message effectively, so it hooks and engages the readers you want.

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To think like a reader, so your writing speaks to your readers’ needs, experiences and circumstances and connects with them.

Why choose me?

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I have tertiary qualifications in editing and writing (Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Certificate in Editing and Electronic Publishing) and undertake ongoing industry training.

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I am an accredited editor and Professional member of both the Institute of Professional Editors and the UK’s Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.

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I have diverse experience in print and web publishing, from proofreading, copyediting and image management to rights clearances, feature writing and book editing.

What do my clients say?

Thank you so much for all your hard work on Same time next year? You have done so much more than edit the draft that I sent to you, and as a first novel, I now appreciate the value that your thorough and professional approach has added to the finished product. Your diligence and attention to detail, coupled with your uncanny ability to put yourself in the minds of my characters, has resulted in a polished manuscript, of which I am now very proud … You have kept me aware of milestones and timeframes, have ensured that I am engaged throughout, and have made the entire process fun and rewarding. Thank you, and I look forward to working with you on my next project.

JM Hampshire, emerging novelist

‘Oh wow!! Stoked with it, you have managed to say what I was attempting to, but so much more professional and far less wordy. So much thanks!!!’

Rachel J, CV client

‘My experience working with you is of fondness, friendliness, complete professionalism and skills of the highest standard … Our little friendly comments along the way made for a fun time. But most importantly your skillset as an editor is above anything I have witnessed. A few people looked at my chapters but you took it to another professional level.’

Darryl Ruprecht, author, ‘King of the Ferns’

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