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I am a writer / copy-editor / proofreader with a background in professional engineering, a talent for written communication, and a desire to help others write well. The versatility of my editing skills is demonstrated by the fact that I have edited over 120 academic documents, 28 book manuscripts (art and cultural history books, biographies, memoirs, a book on economics, and two novels) for Unicorn Publishing Group (UK), 90+ essays for Quillette, and I provide ongoing editing services to industry newsletters in both the UK and USA. If you need a whitepaper or case study written, I am an avid researcher, an inveterate fact-checker, and an accomplished report writer. If you need blog articles, I can do those, too. If you know what you want to say, but not quite how to say it, let me show you.

I am a qualified proofreader and copy editor and I have a creative writing degree. I am a published author of a children’s adventure novel. My work experience includes more than 6 years of editing, proofreading and ghostwriting projects, including contemporary adult fiction, crime thrillers, historical fiction, biographies and various non-fiction manuscripts. I also have experience proofreading for those who have English as a second language and self-publishing experience. I am a former librarian, so I have a vast knowledge of all types of writing including all genres of fiction, non-fiction, biography and children's literature. As a qualified proofreader and copy editor, you can be sure my work is well-structured, engaging and error-free.

I'm a French native speaker based in New Zealand. I offer services in editing French texts—translation editing, copy editing, and proofreading—as well as English-to-French translation. With a background in literature, I work on a variety of projects, from books and novels to other types of documents.

***Available to hire in 2026 or manuscript proofreading and copyediting.*** Associate member Australian Institute of Professional Editors and EdANZ. Member of CIEP. I'm a highly experienced proofreader and copyeditor with integrity, a great work ethic, and fast turnaround times. My clients find me to be thorough, meticulous, friendly, and approachable. MY EXPERIENCE Through Upwork and my own business, Dots and Crosses NZ, I've worked with poets, short story writers, and authors in a range of genres (historical, crime thriller, memoir). Some of the published works I have proofread: - Ruled by Fate, Sam Withrow, Amelia Pinkis (fantasy) - High-Rise Blood, G.D Gaherty (crime, mystery) - Malspite: The Witch of the Black Forrest, Kevin Walsh (epic fantasy) - Thomas McMahon's Search for Fame, Max Quanchi (biography) - Max Arena, Jamie Doyle (science fiction) - The Rock Renaissance, Jef Cummings (non-fiction, musical history) - A Certain Time, A Certain Place, Teresa Francis (science fiction, romance, historical fiction) - Dyed & Gone to Heaven, Liz Constable (non-fiction, art) - Holding on by Letting Go, Heather Hutchison (non-fiction, memoir) - The Stars Aren't Ready, Georgia Peterson (fiction, young adult) MY SERVICES Proofreading – this service is for manuscripts at their final stage. I will check for spelling, typos, grammar, and punctuation. Copy editing – includes comments on the use of tenses, sentence structure, the flow of the copy, and repetitive or redundant language. Fact checking by arrangement. Or, perhaps a combination of both. Let's discuss your individual requirements so that my service is tailored to your needs. I offer a per-word rate for manuscripts. ABOUT ME I'm a native English speaker and have a degree in English literature. I evolved my lifelong love of the written word into a successful proofreading and copy editing agency, Dots and Crosses. I'm based out of Auckland, New Zealand, but I work with clients from London to Melbourne. I'm an expert in operating remotely and pride myself on my fast turnaround times and high level of customer service. I'm adept in UK, Canadian, and US English, (I spent a year living and studying in the US).

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We all have a story to tell—I help people tell theirs. As editor and proofreader, I happily dive into the details, carefully picking through paragraphs—leaving no term unturned—to create polished, compelling content that reflects the author's unique voice and vision. Writing should be accessible and easy to read. With over 20 years of experience spanning proofreading, copy editing, journalism, graphic design, web design, and desktop publishing, I bring a creative and versatile approach to every project. From big-picture developmental editing to meticulous proofreading, my goal is always the same: to ensure top-notch quality while respecting the author’s creativity throughout the process. Strong client relationships are at the heart of my work. I listen closely, communicate clearly, and collaborate thoughtfully to deliver content that meets my clients’ needs and exceeds their expectations. Your content deserves to shine in a competitive market. Let's talk!