AJ is a trusted and experienced editor of fiction and creative non-fiction (memoir and biography). Approachable and understanding of writers’ sensitivities, AJ enjoys helping authors lift their writing to the next level by providing gentle but firm guidance on reaching a book’s full potential.

AJ is also passionate about continually expanding her skills and knowledge, and participates in regular editing and writing masterclasses. As a recipient of a placement in the 2016 Hardcopy ACT Fiction professional development program, AJ was able to develop her own YA novel to a publishable standard. In her spare time, AJ is a professional vocalist, MC and voice over artist.

Angela loves exploring language, in all its glorious forms. She’s happiest when reading and surrounded by books, pages and paper, and gets excited by masterfully crafted narratives. Angela likes to carefully consider the integrity and credibility of a manuscript, then offer respectful and constructive feedback to help an author meet their goals. 

Angela’s interests in genres are: Literary fiction, history, biography, classics young adult, travel, fantasy, reference, cookery.

Connie has a background in YA editing and reviewing. Connie was also recipient of a placement in the 2016 Hardcopy ACT Fiction professional development program, which included access to masterclasses in writing and the publishing industry.

Connie is a member of the Institute of Professional Editors, Writers Victoria and the Australian Society of Authors. She regularly attends professional development seminars on editing and writing and is passionate about ongoing education. Connie also has many years’ experience as a social worker.

Florence is a true word nerd. After graduating from her studies, she developed a passion for editing, discovering that she loves helping people develop their writing to really speak to people.

She’s been happily working as a writer, editor and translator since, with a particular passion for developmental editing and manuscript assessments. She is especially fond of YA fiction.

Heather is passionate about helping people tell their stories, particularly in the areas of memoir, biography and self-help. 

She was managing editor at Hardie Grant Publishing in Melbourne, and John Brown Publishing in London, prior to going freelance in 2003.  

Heather is on the board of Life Stories Australia and is a member of the Institute of Professional Editors and Writers SA.

Passionate about story, Jo enjoys helping fellow writing enthusiasts develop their writing craft to make their stories shine.

Jo was a recipient of a place in the 2015 Hardcopy ACT Non-Fiction professional development program, allowing her to develop her own memoir to a publishable standard.

In her spare time, Jo is a long-time reviewer on Kids Book Review, writes middle grade books and is a qualified speech pathologist.

Kelsey spends the majority of her time reading fantasy novels and studying fitness. As former Managing Editor of Cosmopolitan magazine – and lifelong girl power advocate – Kelsey’s primary interest is in stories with female lead characters, with the odd bit of erotica, including  fantasy, science fiction, paranormal erotica, YA, plus romance, chick lit and literary fiction.

Lainie is curious, creative and loves reading, researching and learning. She has attended a multitude of writing and editing courses.

Holding a Certificate III in both Horticulture and Parks & Gardens, Lainie freelances in bushcare, commercial nursery, environmental education, water quality and laboratory settings, as well as providing systems testing, webpage administration.

Lainie also produces numerous government technical documents, a local Catchment Association’s newsletter, plus writes and edits reviews and web content.

Lauren works with non-fiction and fiction writers and has experience writing for blogs and social media. Her love of a good story led her to start a book club, which helps her read a wide variety of genres. Lauren is constantly developing her writing and editing skills, and is also a Member of Writers SA.

Nicole is an award winning author and podcaster with a background in editing and journalism. Her novels for Young Adults have received wide acclaim, including literary prizes and shortlistings.

In 2016, she co-edited an anthology of non-fiction for adults and has collaborated on children’s fiction and non-fiction books. She’s written opinion and features for The Saturday Paper, The Guardian, and The Griffith Review, among others, and previously taught Creative Writing at University of Melbourne.

Nikki has published a number of short stories in magazines and anthologies, is currently working on a YA fantasy trilogy and was recently short-listed for a Wheeler Centre Hot Desk. She reads widely and loves historical non-fiction. In her spare time, Nikki does improv, art, and occasional extra work in film and TV.

She is a member of SCBWI, Writers Vic, and ASA.

Terence believes there’s no value to either cruelty or dishonesty in providing assessments. He understands that writers inject a lot of emotional well-being into their work, but also that readers look for quality above all else. He sees his role as closing this gap between writer and reader expectations in a supportive but honest environment.

Terence is currently working towards novel-length releases and prefers to work with science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural, urban fantasy and wider speculative fiction.