About

I hold a Master of Arts in Professional Writing (University of Technology, Sydney), and have many years of experience in writing and editing.

Most recent contracts include:

• The substantive line-by-line edit of 116 000 word memoir “Driving Straight On Crooked Lines” by Jack Keogh  – Published by Iveagh Lodge Press (http://www.drivingstraight.com)
• Proofreading documents for StanCert (Australian Standards Company)
• 25 Australian Wine Articles  – Web Content.
• 87, 000 word Fiction Manuscript – “Sky of Red Poppies” Editor – medium copy-edit and proofread.
• Children’s Beginner Reader Book – “Penny” Editor – appraisal, advice and copy editing.
• 3 x 1000 word articles on Victorian Arts and Culture  – Web Content
• 60, 000 word Novella – Editor – Substantive edit, advice and mentoring of author.
• Persuasive Letter Writing.
• 103,000 word Creative Non-Fiction Biography – “The Accidental Anarchist” by Bryna Kranzler – Editor – in depth Manuscript Appraisal, Proofread, and Editorial Advice.
• flower child – Retail and Online Store and Fashion Designer – Two press releases

Awards include:

The Short Screenplay Award at the Moondance International Film Festival, USA in 2003, amongst being shortlisted for many other prestigious prizes.

Publications include;

Numerous articles, reviews, travel writing, short stories, academic work, study guides (Macmillan Education Australia), poetry, blogs and web-content.

Please contact me for a full CV, when enquiring about a quote.