Editing & Manuscript Assessment
Irina Dunn offers her services as a manuscript assessor and editor as well as an agent to promote writers’ manuscripts to publishers. Have you completed a manuscript? Wondering what to do now? Email the manuscript to Irina Dunn to get a quote for a detailed assessment report. If Irina thinks your manuscript has “legs”, she will approach the relevant Australian publishers on your behalf and get your manuscript past the injunction on many publishers’ websites: “No unsolicited manuscripts except from an agent”.
Looking to take your manuscript to the next level? As a qualified editor, I can provide practical, professional advice about how to develop your work to a publishable standard. My aim is to support you in achieving your vision for your book through encouragement and constructive feedback. I have experience editing both fiction and nonfiction, though I specialise in genre fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, crime, romance etc), children’s/YA fiction, and nonfiction books. My services include structural editing, copy editing and proofreading. Budget options are avai…
AJC Publishing specialises in editing fiction and creative non-fiction manuscripts. They particularly work with indie authors, guiding them through the steps required to reach their book’s full potential. The editing team is managed by AJ Collins – author, IPEd accredited editor, Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing, RMIT. AJ also manages a team over 30 professional beta readers. Both teams cover most genres, including: memoir, sci-fi, spec-fic, romance, historical, crime, thriller, mystery, paranormal, fantasy and literary fiction (adult…
Kathryn is a dual national British/Australian citizen living in Melbourne. She is a qualified professional writer and editor who has been freelance fiction editing since 2014. She works across all genres with new and experienced writers and on a freelance basis for several small publishers. She’s passionate about story and teaching authors the craft of good storytelling.
Manuscript assessments give writers access to the objective opinions and analytical skills of literary professionals. We’ll pair your work with the best fit from our broad-ranging list of assessors to ensure you receive constructive, expert criticism from someone with expertise in your area. They’ll look at the overall structure, content and style of your work to give you a ‘big picture’ overview of its strengths and weaknesses, potential for improvements, and further suggestions. You may request an assessment focusing on a few specific areas, or simply…
Mentorships are all about you and what you need to realise your project. Get one-on-one advice from a professional writer on writing goals, industry advice, craft, development, critique, or ongoing motivation in this longer form, in-depth review of your project.
Need clear, concrete suggestions for your project to take it to the next level? Have an experienced writer provide you with honest and supportive feedback on a sample of your work. Twenty pages and ninety minutes later, you’ll have gained personalised and professional advice to get you moving in the right direction. The Writer’s Surgery program connects you with experienced industry professionals for advice and feedback on your project.
Whether you are a published author or you have just embarked on your first project, all writing can be improved by being closely examined and given constructive feedback from a professional editor. Mistakes can make the difference between a piece looking amateur or polished and professional. Queensland Writers Centre works with several editors at various career stages and will pair you to the best fit for your work. Your editor will assist in ensuring your writing is consistent and correct, and that its content, language, style and layout are both fit-fo…
Gail is a senior professionally Accredited Editor (AE), book writing coach, and published author. She also has an MA in Linguistics and is a qualified journalist. Gail is a highly qualified and experienced book editor who ensures a quality outcome for your work. Gail’s book coaching programs include The Book Writing Academy – a 1:1 start-to-finish book writing program, and Writing to Heal: Metamorphosis – a holistic writing program designed to help participants process trauma, grief, or challenges through writing.
Accredited Editor (Institute of Professional Editors) with more than 30 years’ experience. Developmental, substantive and structural editing, copyediting (onscreen), proofreading, project management. All genres, fiction and non-fiction, all publication types. Honorary Life Member, Society of Editors (Qld). Dedicated, professional, reliable.
This is an editing service for those who wish to make their writing shine. Ariel Editing offers manuscript appraisal, copy editing and proofreading across genre. With fifteen years’ experience, Katia has nurtured countless beginner writers to publication, as well as helping established writers polish their work. From large-structural editing to the tweaking of syntax and punctuation, Katia helps individuals and organisations to meet their writing goals.
Since 1998, “Between Us” has served hundreds of writers, including some award-winning ones. We handle all categories of fiction except fantasy and porn, and most non-fiction subjects.
Inky Editing is a freelance editorial service, specialising in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Young Adult genre fiction. We offer all kinds of editing, from copyediting and proofreading to structural editing.
Need a manuscript assessment, a copy edit, or a proofread? Leviathan Editing ensures constructive, sensitive treatment of your manuscript. Petra is an accredited editor with the Institute of Professional Editors and a manuscript assessor with Writers Victoria, covering all genres, including fiction, non-fiction and educational.
Every good writer needs a good editor, someone who can tell the author what works and what doesn’t, what material to develop and what material to cut, someone to help with grammar and spelling, and to ensure that you are reaching the intended audience. Wordplay’s goal is to make your manuscript the best it can possibly be, offering substantial editing, copy editing, proofreading or assessment.
The Manuscript Agency offers authors, publishers and agents professional manuscript development services, including: • Manuscript appraisal • Mentorships • Editorial services • Cover letter/Synopsis editing We use senior, experienced publishing-industry personnel to provide considered, objective feedback from a publishing perspective. In the highly competitive world of publishing, getting your manuscript read, assessed and developed by professionals is the first step to success. Kit Carstairs I +61 422 783 313 I kit@manuscriptagency.com.au I www.manuscri…