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Accredited Text Editor - 2022 Exam
Copy editing and proofreading course - John Linnegar
Writing course - Elana Bregin
Critical reading workshop - Dr Jacqui Baumgardt
Switching to Fiction course - Louise Harnby
Developmental Editing for Fiction Manuscripts – Sherryl Clark IPEd (Australia)
Jo-Anne Richards and Joanne Hichens – Memoir writing workshop
The Foundations of Line and Copy-editing Fiction - Sophie Playle
PEG webinars
Developmental Editing - Dr Linda Pretorius
MS Word Essentials - Monica Bosman
Plain Language - John Linnegar
Proofreading PDFs - Laetitia Sullivan
Decades of extensive reading and a love of good writing have made my career in editing both natural and enjoyable. My skills have been polished via numerous workshops and webinars presented by globally recognised grammarians and editors, and formally acknowledged by achieving Accredited Text Editor status.
I encourage a friendly, collaborative relationship with my clients, and my goal is to help make their book the best it can be. My study of story craft and memoir writing means I can guide first-time authors looking for assistance with editing and publishing.
When I'm not working with books, I'm reading for pleasure, hiking with friends, or doing yoga.
Get in touch to chat about your editing needs.
I spent 15 years working in the laboratories of a ferrochrome smelter, so I have a background in and general knowledge of chemistry, mining and metallurgy.
Transferable skills from my previous career include meticulous attention to detail, timeous output and teamwork.
I have edited manuscripts for a wide variety of authors, including professors, researchers, an ex-uMkhonto we Sizwe revolutionary, a former SA ambassador, and a team member of the Endurance22 Antarctic expedition.
I have experience editing various genres of adult fiction, including fantasy, science fiction, romance and erotica, as well as Young Adult fiction and children's books.
Testimonials from satisfied clients and a portfolio of some of the books I've worked on are available on my website.