Professional Services
The South Coast Writers Centre is proud to have a membership filled with writers who are not only creative, but also have their own professional writing-related services. If you are a writer looking for assistance in the development of your manuscript, the people below may be able to help you.
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Creative Services
Kari Hill is an editor, proofreader, emerging filmmaker, word artist, photographer and feature writer.
Among Kari’s qualifications are a Master in Journalism, as well as a Bachelor Of Arts, majoring in English Literature and Communication Media studies.
She has edited academic papers, fictional works, and autobiographies, and has been published in UOW’s Tertangala, the Kiama Independent and the Illawarra Mercury, among others.
Kari provides editorial, creative writing, voiceover, transcribing, proofreading, and creative consulting services, which can be arranged by contacting her at ConsciousWrites@gmail.com or 0421 721 404.
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Proofreader
Susan McCreery is an award-winning writer and the author of three collections: poetry, microfiction and short stories. Her novella, All the Unloved, was released in February 2023 and was Fiction Pick of the Week in The Sydney Morning Herald.
For almost 30 years she has worked as a proofreader/copy editor for trade publishers such as UQP, HarperCollins/ABC Books, Reader’s Digest and NLA Publishing, and for Australian Geographic magazine.
Susan’s expertise is invaluable to any writer looking to have their work proofread and copy-edited. To take advantage of this, contact Susan at sumcc@ozemail.com.au.
Visit her website to learn more about Susan and her extensive list of credits
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Audiobook Narrator
Katherine Littrell is an audiobook narrator and producer. As an audiobook producer, she guides authors (previous clients include Keri Arthur and Kaaron Warren) through the process of independently producing their work into an audiobook, from casting through to distribution and promotion.
As a narrator, she works regularly with major American and Australian publishers, including HarperCollins, Macmillan and Simon and Schuster. Recent narration highlights include The Girls by local Wollongong author Chloe Higgins, The Year of the Orphan by Daniel Findlay and It Sounded Better In My Head by Nina Kenwood.
Contact Katherine for a quote or enquiry.
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Proofreading & Copywriting
Adara Enthaler is an editor with a decade of experience in proofreading, editing and copywriting for clients including authors, commercial businesses and universities. Projects have included academic texts, autobiographical manuscripts and marketing copy.
Adara is also a social media manager and can give you professional advice on generating and maintaining your social media presence on all platforms, as well as run content management for you.
As an event producer and spoken word poet, Adara is also available for hire for events as an MC or interviewer for your book launch or similar.
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Editing Plus
Peter Vaughan-Reid is an editor, writer and educator. He has worked with major publishers such as Booktopia, Broadcast Books and Rockpool Books, in addition to working with indie authors.
Among his qualifications are a Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing, Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing, and a Master Of Arts in Creative Writing.
Peter runs the website editingplus.com.au, where his aim is simple– perfection.
For a quote regarding all your proofreading, structural editing and copy editing needs, contact Peter directly at peter@editingplus.com.au, as well as to access further services, such as author mentoring.
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Copywriting & Editing
Lore White is an experienced copywriter and editor with intermediate design skills. They can work with you on: refreshing your website and providing copy that’s engaging and easy to understand, writing professional artist bios, creating content and copy for social media with a voice tailored for your target audience, proof reading, writing articles and blog posts, creating marketing materials, creating slogans and brand concepts, transcribing and subtitles, creating accessible image descriptions, as well as editing and proof reading creative work.
They can also provide remote administrational/assistant services if you need help getting through your inbox. Their rate is currently $65p/h but can work with a sliding scale for folks with smaller budgets or discuss project rates rather than an hourly payment!
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Proofreading & Copyediting
Rachel Flannery is a proof and copy editor. With fifteen years experience and a Bachelor of Creative Arts in Creative Writing to her name, Rachel offers her expertise in proof-reading and copy editing.
Email Rachel to get started today!
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Editing & Proofreading
Dell Brand is an author and award-winning teacher who has three Education degrees and a PhD. She has published twelve books in total, and has had her work shortlisted for the West Australian Young Reader Awards.
Dell is putting her professional experience to good use by offering editing, proofreading and manuscript assessment. She also runs the Fiction Writers Group on the 1st Wednesday of every month, 1pm, in Wollongong Library.
Please email Dell at authordellbrand@yahoo.com.au for inquiries, and be sure to visit her delightful website to discover more about Dell and her work.
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Developmental Editing
Kelsey Garlick is a freelance editor and writer with a Bachelor Of Arts in English and Linguistics (Honours) and numerous editing courses under her belt. With ten years experience in the industry, Kelsey offers her skills in proofreading, copy-editing and developmental editing to help you with anything from punctuation to the big picture.
Contact Kelsey at info@kelseyedits.com to ensure that your draft becomes the book it deserves to be.
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From Raw Manuscript to Printed Book
Do you need help getting your work ready to submit to a publisher or to self-publish?
Marie-Louise Taylor would love to assist you. She has been in the book publishing industry for more than 25 years, both in-house as a senior commissioning editor and now as a freelancer. Commercial clients include Random House, Pearson Education, Sydney University Press, NewSouth Books and University of Queensland Press.
A significant part of Marie-Louise’s freelance business is working with private clients. Services cover every step of the process, from advising on structure and overall content as well as copy-editing text, to organising the design and printing of the book.
Areas of focus include novels for adults and young adults, memoir and works of historical fiction. For more info and a free quote, please contact marielouisetaylor29@gmail.com