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Creative Manuscript Services

Chris Andrews runs Creative Manuscript Services providing professional manuscript assessment, mentoring, proofreading and editing services aimed at preparing stories for commercial publication. Chris loves working with writers at all stages of their careers and caters to all genres and sub-genres. He accepts short stories, anthologies, novellas, novels, and non-fiction.

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Dawn Meredith

  • manuscript editing (general edit of structure and character; or thorough edit including grammar and syntax)
  • writing workshops for schools Kinder – year 12
  • writing workshops for adults
  • online support for individual projects
  • advice on how to submit manuscripts (condensing novels to a synopsis, blurb and elevator pitch, what publishers want, how to self-publish for maximum profit)
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Earl Grey Editing

Substantive edits, copy edits, proofreading, manuscript assessment.

“I specialise in editing speculative fiction and academic theses but have experience in fields as diverse as epic poetry, romance and research assessments.”

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Gillian Pollack

Gillian consults with writers on the history behind novels, on world-building, on language, on general editing.

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M.A. Dunham

Copy editing, proofing, line editing, substantive content editing.

“I offer a full service editorial service for fiction and non-fiction work. My background doesn’t include poetry or children’s books, so if that is your need, then I can’t help.”

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Phillip Berrie

“I specialise in continuity checking, science advice and proofreading, but will also copyedit and suggest substantive changes. I also use computer-based tools to assist with my proofreading (which is reflected in my costs) and so prefer to work in the digital format.”

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Rivqa Rafael

Specialties: science, medical ethics, medical history, social justice, music, environment, internet, writing. Full CV available on Linkedin.

“Sub- and copy editor with experience editing magazines, academic journal articles, books and custom publications; and managing web content. Keen eye for detail, passion for good-quality science, critical thinking, and the English language. Efficient, organised and reliable.”

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Starbytes Press

Copyediting and proofreading of books, manuals, reference or guidebooks, newsletters, brochures, short stories, websites, and web pages or social media content. Subject areas include life writing, memoir, essays, short stories, children’s fiction and non fiction, YA fiction, speculative fiction, and how-to books.

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Zena Shapter

Editing, copywriting, creative writing tutorials and mentorship, social media consultations (one-on-one and group), book layout design, self-publishing (EPUBs & print), website design & building, book blurbs, synopsis writing, blogging.

“My private clients refer to me as their personal writing coach, as a one-stop-shop for all their writing needs. I also work with small businesses, corporations, law firms and publishers to get their publications ready for print, then promote them online. People say, I’m proficient and friendly!”

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