Meet Peter
Editor
With a rich background in academia and primary healthcare, I bring a keen eye for detail to every project. As an editor for an international publishing company, I blend my professional expertise with personal passions, including science fiction, fantasy fiction, graphic novels, gaming, history, and social sciences. As a writing coach, I can help find your hidden talents and gifts waiting to emerge.
I am proud to identify as neurodivergent, from a migrant family background, and as a queer ally, which gives me insights into diversity, inclusion, and representation in works. My dedication to health, spirituality, social justice, and the arts and sciences fuels my commitment to helping all writers succeed. Whether you're refining your manuscript or seeking guidance on your writing journey, my diverse experience and passion for language and storytelling ensure your work will shine.
What I specialise in
Academic:
Papers
Student Thesis
Textbooks
Fiction:
Novels
Short stories
Poetry
Business:
Brochures
Pamphlets
Web content
Info sheets
Spiritual:
Books
Oracle cards
Articles
Services
1
Developmental/ Structural Editing
Manuscript appraisal that concentrates on the organisation and flow of information in the document. The final report will include suggested restructuring changes for improved readability.
Includes sensitivity reading for inclusion and representation.
$75 per 1,000 words
2
Line and Copy Editing
Line Editing focuses on the mechanics of language and ensures the content, themes, and tone are broadly consistent and audience-appropriate.
Copy Editing focuses on grammar, spelling, punctuation, repetition, and conformity and consistency to the chosen style.
$40 per 1,000 words
3
Proofreading
The final pre-press check after layout and design to correct any errors in the text and visual elements, such as appropriate page numbering and page headings. Usually involves marking up a PDF.
$50 per 1,000 words
4
Writing Coach
Working closely with you to help develop your writing skills, ideas, and confidence to complete your writing project. Advice and guidance on publishing.
NDIS funding accepted.
$99 per hr session
"You don't write for success. That takes part of your attention away from the writing. If you're really doing it, that's all you're doing: writing."
—Frank Herbert
Peter helped me fine tune exactly how I wanted to develop and structure my professional development toolbox series for other mental health providers. He was patient, clear in his approach and timely in completing the work. Highly recommend when you have some fabulous ideas but need help shaping them into a workable product.
- Natalie Rinehart,
Youth Lifecoach
Peter was instrumental in the Norse Goddess Rune Oracle winning 2nd place in the International CARTA Awards for 'Aspiring Debut Author'. His ability to provide clear editorial guidance whilst remaining true to my intentions and soul as an author made working with him a dream. He has a vast knowledge of audience demographics and can create magick from your words to ensure what your heart speaks is what your Seekers hear. I am so grateful for Peter's knowledge, talent, humour and efficiency as an editor (especially working with complicated Old Norse words!) & hope to work with him again soon.
- Rebecca Joy Stark,
Author
I had what seemed like a lifetime of writing that I just didn't know how to bring together. Peter helped me determine themes, a structure and processes to take my work through. His coaching has helped me create a final piece I'm excited to take to publishers.
- Will Jackson
NDIS participant
WOMINJEKA
I acknowledge the Woi wurrung Wurundjeri-willam as the traditional custodians of the land upon which I work. I pay my respect to their Elders past, present, and future and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.
Queer ally: Queer-friendly editing and sensitivity review available