About me
- As a Geelong-based literary agent, editor and proofreader, I am passionate about advocating for authors to help them to have long-lasting and rewarding careers.
- My experience includes working with traditional book publishers and independent authors, editing fiction (Commercial Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Romance, Young Adult) and picture books. I have also proofread trade nonfiction/narrative books on the following topics:
- • business
- • communication
- • entrepreneurship
- • health and wellbeing
- • investing
- • leadership
- • personal development/success
- • personal finance
- • productivity
- • property renovation
- • sales
- • women and business
- • women's health I help writers and published authors, at any stage of their career, to uncover the magic in their writing that makes them unique.
My background
I am a professional fiction and nonfiction editor and proofreader with experience working with independent authors and publishers. I hold a BA in Fine Arts (Gold and Silversmithing) with Honours from RMIT, a Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Jewellery Manufacture from NMIT, a Certificate IV in Writing and Editing from Victoria University, as well as copywriting and real estate copywriting certificates through the Australian Writers' Centre.
Organisations I'm a member of
My affiliations are as a current financial member of IPEd (Institute of Professional Editors Limited), ASA (Australian Society of Authors), Writers Victoria, and the Editors Freelance Association.
My personal interests
In my spare time, I enjoy indulging in my TBR pile of books, working on my own creative writing (WIPs include children's picture books and a crime novel), music (classically trained pianist), cooking, horticulture, photography, botanical illustration, wood carving, and renovating properties with my partner.
Let’s get started
Whatever your need, I'm here to help. You can also connect with me on Instagram.