Providing Book Editing & Writing Services Australia-Wide

Book Editing

They say everyone has a book inside them, but as the author of two books, and a contributor to several others, I know that getting a story out of your head and onto the page is never easy. So, unsurprisingly, I am passionate about assisting first-time authors in bringing their publishing dreams to fruition. 

Recent advances in technology have made it easier than ever before for people to self-publish a book or present a professional-looking manuscript to a publishing house. 

My involvement is tailored to the author’s needs but may include market analysis, structural editing, copy-editing and proofreading. I also help people overcome writer's block, ensure deadlines are met and administer caffeine as required! 

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Ghostwriting

Many people have a fascinating story to tell but lack time to produce a beautifully crafted manuscript. I ghostwrite books that are true to the subject’s voice; books that capture the relevance and humanity in every story while delivering a rollicking good read.

How does it work?

The process starts with a brainstorming session, so I am clear about the book’s purpose and how the subject intends to use it. It could be to sell when delivering keynote presentations or as a broader marketing product. The book could be as a personal memoir, only to be circulated to family and friends. Some clients want a global bestseller! 

The next step is to produce a chapter outline that becomes our roadmap. This is a vital step and keeps us on course. 

Then we commence the interviewing phase, during which I tape our guided conversations. I write the first draft, and we begin the “back and forth” until the subject approves the manuscript. 

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Freelance Writing

I am the founder of Dynamic Small Business (DSB), a magazine I launched and grew to become the largest small business publication in Australia. I published DSB and other small business publications for over a decade. During that time, I interviewed countless entrepreneurs and developed a fascination with why one business succeeds while another fails.

This perspective of business and my experience running a successful enterprise differentiates me from other freelance writers. Understanding the entrepreneurial mindset allows me to write messages that resonate with business owners. My North Star is profitability. 

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Magazine Consulting

Printers’ ink is in my blood, and despite the time that has elapsed since I ran my publishing business, other publishers still ask me to help them develop their titles. This is usually a strategic review but often results in hands-on implementation of my recommendations. 

I analyse the editorial platform, advertising strategies, circulation and subscription initiatives and marketing of the brand.

With many niche titles moving online, increasingly I provide these services to online publications. Although the environment is different, good writing remains good writing. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do you work with authors?

    My level of involvement differs with each book. Sometimes a manuscript just needs a final polish, and sometimes I am presented with a first draft that needs intensive work. Together, the author and I establish how I will contribute, although the brief often evolves as we work together. I pride myself on having a flexible approach and on always working within the budget.

  • How do you charge for book editing?

    I work on two models: one is an hourly rate, and the other is on a project basis. It is often difficult to estimate how much time will be involved in editing a manuscript, making it hard to estimate a project cost. However, most authors have a limited budget and not knowing how many hours they will be charged for is challenging. As a rule, I suggest I edit the first chapter, keeping track of my hours, and this provides the client with an idea of the work involved and how I will improve the entire manuscript.

  • Does location matter?

    Your location is irrelevant. Isn’t technology a wonderful thing? I have clients – especially those I ghostwrite for – with whom I have spent countless hours. However, there are clients I have never met face-to-face. Sometimes we have regular Zoom meetings, and sometimes the manuscript is developed entirely through an exchange of emails.

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