About
I established Novel Solutions after completing a Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing in 2015. By the time I'd finished my diploma, I'd been working with a small press editing speculative fiction for almost a year. I have edited novels, non-fiction books, diaries and tarot and oracle card sets at a copy edit, structural and/or proofreading level.
Fiction editing projects have included novels and short stories in the genres of general fiction, sci fi, fantasy, paranormal and horror for adult, middle-grade and young adult readers. Non-fiction editing projects have included advertisements, self-help books and cards, autobiographies, marketing materials and student essays. I can also help you create a knock-out blurb that will grab a reader’s interest.
Fiction editing projects have included novels and short stories in the genres of general fiction, sci fi, fantasy, paranormal and horror for adult, middle-grade and young adult readers. Non-fiction editing projects have included advertisements, self-help books and cards, autobiographies, marketing materials and student essays. I can also help you create a knock-out blurb that will grab a reader’s interest.
Qualifications, training and participation at industry-specific events
Staying aware of industry trends is important in any industry and I maintain my professional development by attending short courses, conferences and either writing- or editing-related events in Victoria or interstate.
Tertiary
2015 Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing, Melbourne Polytechnic
Other
2020 AHWA Mentorship with Kaaron Warren
2019 Continuum & Natcon (Melbourne)
2018 Genrecon (Brisbane)
2018 Continuum (Melbourne)
2018 Fiction editing workshop with Louise Thurtell, Editors South Australia
2017 Writing a non-boring family history, Hazel Edwards
2017 Structural editing for fiction, Nicola O’Shea
2017 Self-publishing: all you need to know, Euan Mitchell
2017 English Grammar and Style, edX, Write 101x, University of Queensland
2016 Mentors' workshop, IPEd
2016 IPEd Mentorship Program with accredited editor, Wendy Monaghan, IPEd
2016 Introduction to structural editing, Susan Keogh, Editors Victoria
2015 Writers' retreat Beechworth, workshop with Geoff Brown, Cohesion Press
2014 Writers' retreat Aradale, workshops with Kaaron Warren, Cohesion Press
2015 Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing, Melbourne Polytechnic
Other
2020 AHWA Mentorship with Kaaron Warren
2019 Continuum & Natcon (Melbourne)
2018 Genrecon (Brisbane)
2018 Continuum (Melbourne)
2018 Fiction editing workshop with Louise Thurtell, Editors South Australia
2017 Writing a non-boring family history, Hazel Edwards
2017 Structural editing for fiction, Nicola O’Shea
2017 Self-publishing: all you need to know, Euan Mitchell
2017 English Grammar and Style, edX, Write 101x, University of Queensland
2016 Mentors' workshop, IPEd
2016 IPEd Mentorship Program with accredited editor, Wendy Monaghan, IPEd
2016 Introduction to structural editing, Susan Keogh, Editors Victoria
2015 Writers' retreat Beechworth, workshop with Geoff Brown, Cohesion Press
2014 Writers' retreat Aradale, workshops with Kaaron Warren, Cohesion Press