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Margaret M. Status: Offline
Wollongong, Australia
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Writing, Editing & Coaching

With a passion for the written word and a rich tapestry of experience, I am a published author, and an accomplished ghostwriter, editor and writing coach, dedicated to bringing stories to life. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Literature and Creative Writing, along with post-graduate studies in Editing, I masterfully navigate genres from non-fiction and fiction to memoir, biography, business content, poetry, and literature for children and young adults. My versatility spans both British and American grammar styles, ensuring precision and adaptability to meet individual needs. I am highly responsive to messages and feedback, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. Punctuality is my hallmark. As a skilled wordsmith, I take immense pride in crafting narratives that resonate and engage. Having ghost-written more than a dozen books, my work has received glowing reviews. One publisher client remarked: "Margaret is a phenomenal writer who delivers exceptionally fine products of the highest quality." Editing is indeed in my DNA. My greatest joy lies in making manuscripts shine. A novelist client shared: "Margaret was the 3rd Developmental Editor I hired for the same project, so I had high hopes that she would be the one to understand where I was going with my first novel. BINGO. She is amazing and got it perfectly on the first pass." Facilitating others' writing journeys is my profound passion, reflected in this client’s kind remarks: "Margaret is a very talented editor and writing coach. Her feedback is thoughtful, insightful, and always presented in an instructive manner. She is incredibly professional, leading you to an end product that you can feel proud and confident about." My background as a former paralegal and barrister’s secretary has endowed me with above-average research skills. Additionally, I have founded and directed a preeminent writers’ festival and creative writing groups, I have served as a company director, and I am a patron of the arts. Writing, editing, and coaching are not just skills or passions—they are integral to who I am.
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