Want your words to make an impact?
Write clear, compelling non-fiction books and content that will engage and inspire your audience.
Non-fiction editing and proofreading that enhances the power of your message without removing your voice
Ready to elevate your writing with thoughtful, conscious editing?
Are you looking for a trained, kind and supportive non-fiction editor and proofreader who will respect your hard work?
I’m here to help.
HI! I’m LIz
I’m a non-fiction editor and proofreader, and I’m here to help you publish clear, effective, professional-quality writing that your people will want to keep reading. I do all of this from my home on the stunning Gold Coast of Australia.
But why am I the right editor for you?
I’m a lifelong learner.
I wholeheartedly believe that learning is a lifelong journey and quality training is integral to being a great editor.
I completed my professional editorial training with The Publishing Training Centre (PTC) and the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).
I believe in integrity.
I’m proud to be a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) and a member of The Digital Marketing Collective.
These memberships let you know I’m dedicated to doing my job ethically and to a high standard.
I love connection.
I love words, grammar, storytelling, and connecting with people.
I’m also an English language teaching specialist and have enjoyed helping writers and professionals from over 25 countries communicate more effectively through their writing.
EDITORIAL SERVICES
Non-fiction writers and self-publishing authors
Are you a specialist in your field?
I’ll work with you on your book, eBook, article or training course to get your expertise across to your audience the right way.
Services for non-fiction writers and self-publishing authors:
- proofreading
- proof-editing
- copyediting
- line editing
- interior formatting.
Not sure how these services are different? Read about the different levels of editing.
I also have extensive experience in working with multilingual writers, so if you don’t write English as a first language, I have the expertise to help.
If you have the good fortune to have found Liz, do yourself a favour – sign up quick. She takes enormous pride in her work, which is thoroughly professional yet quietly unobtrusive.
Liz heard me and in turn enormously helped me to be heard.
Throughout my book journey, she has been patient, professional, and endlessly kind. Trust me – you will never look back.
Michael Wood
Author, Just One Conscious Breath
I am honoured to know Liz and to have worked with her repeatedly.
More than an editor, she is a thoughtful, skilful, patient and empathetic steward of an author’s work.
Liz can adapt to the author’s voice, giving it refinement with an eye for detail
that allows a writer to focus on their craft.
She inspires me to keep writing.
Claudia de Llano
Author, Becoming a Meditation Guide and The Seven Destinies of Love
Small businesses
Need a hand with your latest business offering?
When you’ve written your copy, you need to make sure it reads well, looks professional, honours your brand voice, and says exactly what you think it does. That’s where I come in.
Services for small businesses:
- proofreading (checking for errors and inconsistencies in your formatted text)
- editing for accuracy, consistency, readability, and flow
- rewriting
- writing.
Testimonials
“The eBook Liz and I created together has been a huge hit and is selling like hotcakes. She is now working on several projects for me and I’ve told her I’m never letting her go.”
Steph Gouin
Founder and leading baby and child sleep expert – Sleep by Steph, Australia
“Liz is meticulous, diligent and a master of her craft. She communicates flawlessly and explains everything very clearly.”
Vanessa Barron
Founder – Mumma Nature, Australia
“We’d like to thank you so very much for your amazing expertise, incredible eye and work with us over the past few weeks. We both really enjoyed working with you and will most definitely be back!”
Ange Greely and Michelle Shearer
Founders – SheBANG! Woman
Want to catch more errors and make the tedious task of proofreading your own writing easier to manage?
Grab your copy of my downloadable proofreading checklist from my resource page, The Learning Library. It’s yours for free!
TRUSTED BY THESE BRILLIANT BUSINESSES
I love small businesses. They’re dedicated, passionate and work extremely hard to serve their people. Here are some of the brilliant businesses I’ve had the pleasure of working with.
HOW MUCH DO EDITING AND PROOFREADING COST?
If you’ve done your homework, you’ll have discovered that editing and proofreading rates vary widely – as do the levels of service available.
For sensible advice on market rates, I recommend you check these resources from the CIEP and IPEd – two reputable industry bodies.
Your investment
My rates start from as little as AU$50. (See this in your local currency)
When you work with me, I calculate a fee for your project after we’ve taken the time to discuss your work and I’ve seen a sample of your writing. You agree to this fee before we begin so you know from the start how much the job will cost to complete.
For indicative pricing, see my pages for non-fiction writers and small businesses.
Payment plans
Need a payment plan? Professional editing and proofreading is an investment in your credibility and cost shouldn’t be prohibitive. I offer payment plans on a case-by-case basis.
Payment options
Payment can be made by direct deposit or by card through a third-party platform (additional fees apply).
Contact
Have a question or think I could be the editor or proofreader for you?
Contact me using the form below.
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I help self-publishing authors and small businesses write clear, compelling non-fiction books and content to educate, inform and engage their audiences. I believe in the power of words and the importance of conscious language choices.
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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