PROFESSIONAL EDITING AND PROOFREADING
Have you written a book, report, assignment or marketing materials and you need an experienced editor to review and polish your writing? Someone professional who can ensure your message is clear, on point and publishable? Or perhaps you are seeking an editor who is compassionate and sensitive. Maybe you even need help with some ghostwriting or re-writing suggestions. You could be in the right place for any of these scenarios!
My name is Wendy Stuart. (Dip. Prof. Ed & Proofreading). I am a freelance editor, proofreader and non-fiction writer based in Brisbane, Qld, Australia who is a registered Professional Member of the Institute of Professional Editors. I trade as Wendy & Words (est. 2009). My clients appreciate my bespoke editing, proofreading, writing and author mentoring services that are tailored to each client's unique situation. I am appreciated for my professional attention to detail, creativity, intuition and compassion. Don't worry if you haven't finished writing, or even started, we can have a chat to help you get some direction.
Over 60 manuscripts and numerous print and digital documents have passed through my 'words nursery' for various levels of macro- and micro-editing. My clients include non-fiction authors, publishing support companies, government departments and agencies, small-to-medium businesses, non-profits and academics. My client testimonies highlight that I am Professional, Detailed, Caring, Compassionate and Intuitive . I will strive to get to know you, your vision and voice. To really connect. You will communicate with me directly through phone, email, Skype or in person in North Brisbane, Queensland. You will find my support invaluable. Please see a snapshot of my editing services below or click on these links for greater detail:
Writing
With you and for you
My content & structural editing and line editing is creative and will provide you, if agreed, with re-writes and ghostwriting examples that you are free to use or to develop further. I have co-written 2 memoirs with clients (Don't Call Us Carnies and I Could Have Been a Street Kid) as well as provided ad hoc ghostwriting in various editing clients' books when needed. My other writing gigs have included profile writing of government science competition winners, style guide creation for a corporate client, blog writing for business clients using SEO keywords and magazine article writing
Please contact me to discuss how I can help you with your writing needs.
Book Editing
Authors
Manuscript Assessment, Substantive Editing, Line Editing, Copy Editing and Proofreading:
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Self-help / Personal Development
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Motivational / Inspirational
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Crafts, Hobbies & Home
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Families & Relationships
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Business & Money
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Religion & Spirituality
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Education & Teaching
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Cooking
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Life story & memoir
"Wendy. You are officially a genius! I wish I knew you when I wrote my first book!
Most of all, what I like about your work is your care and compassion."
"Thanks for all of your work, you are amazing you and your wise words sparkle."
"Wendy is very passionate about her people and their message, which means she really cares and connects to the content and as a result produces some amazing work."
"I can’t thank you enough for your heart-driven intuition to call me today. After our conversation I felt uplifted and forward focused . "
"Wendy has an incredible ability to understand the author and offer suggestions that enhance the work without ever changing the artist’s vision"
"Wendy's attention to detail, kindness and heart-centred approach is a rare commodity in the editing world. "