Proofreaders and editors list
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Name and contact | Service provided |
Rose Hunter Editing Brisbane roseh400@yahoo.ca rosehunterediting.wordpress.com 0466 690 520 $80 an hour. | Stressed about your essay, article, or thesis/dissertation? I offer expert academic proofreading and editing. Rather than just fixing your errors (if you wish), I can also explain my corrections, so you can improve your future writing. I’m available for follow-up online consultations or tutoring. I have fifteen years of editing experience, hold a PhD from Griffith University in Creative Writing, and am a published author. Email me your word count and manuscript, and I will provide an obligation-free quote. |
Ellen O'Brien Sydney ellenmobrien@protonmail.com ellenmobrien.com Please email me for a quote. | I am an IPEd-accredited editor who would be thrilled to help make the final part of your thesis journey as stress-free as possible. With 15 years of experience in the legal sector, including a number of years assisting with research and editing in the Law faculty at UTS, I have a particular interest in editing legal theses, but I also have experience editing theses across a number of disciplines within the arts and political sciences. |
Pam Firth, The Detail Devil Melbourne pam@detaildevil.net.au www.detaildevil.net.au Contact me for a free sample edit and obligation-free quote. | Professionally trained (Uni of Melbourne), highly experienced thesis copyeditor and IPEd Professional Member, recommended by academic supervisors at universities across Australia. Since 2015, I’ve been working with doctoral and master's students in Education and the Social Sciences to really make their theses shine. Students describe me as friendly, supportive and, of course, detailed. I offer in-depth feedback and resources to improve and inform your future writing. Check out my glowing testimonials to be assured of my high-quality service. |
Lee (Leone) Lockyer/3E Editing Burra, South Australia leonelockyer@gmail.com www.3eediting.com.au 0427 796 683 Theses $40/1000 words. Journal articles $50/hour. Please email me for a free sample edit and no obligation quote. | I bring my worldview into the relationships I build with clients. I recognise your writing is not just a product, it’s a culmination of determined effort and grit which needs to be presented in the best possible light. This is where I offer my expertise in academic editing, founded in a double degree in (Digital & Social Media) and (Professional Writing & Publishing), and honed in my experiences of editing theses; journal articles and research reports. I serve the profession as a member of the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd). |
Eleanor Whitworth, Lateral Words Sydney eleanor@lateralwords.com www.lateralwords.com $50 per 1,000 words, quote confirmed following sample chapter. | I specialise in copy editing to help you improve the logic and clarity of your work. I have extensive experience working with the University of Sydney (including two cover stories for the alumni magazine SAM, grant review text and PhD copy editing). I work across disciplines including the arts, humanities, engineering and science. I look forward to supporting you to make your work the best it can be! |
Ted McFadyen Brisbane tedmcfad@gmail.com 0429 909 588 Depends on quality of text ($10-$20 per 1000). | I am a retired civil engineer who has been proofreading theses, reports and other documents for over nine years. My specialty is scientific work but I have experience in numerous fields including medicine, finance, IT and humanities. I have an excellent command of English, having studied Latin for five years. I provide tracked changes and comments to word documents. |
Empowering Editing Toowoomba, Queensland empoweringediting@gmail.com www.empoweringediting.com/ 0435 948 797 Please email your word count, time frame required for completion and sample of your text for a free quotation. | Empowering Editing provides high quality editing for research students, academics and researchers in all scholarly areas. We deliver accurate and experienced advice about confirmation of candidature, ethics applications, and thesis and dissertation writing. Our services are tailored to our clients’ distinctive aspirations and needs, and we thrive in working with our clients to succeed and thrive in turn. The editing is conducted by Professor Emeritus Patrick Danaher, PhD, who has co-supervised 56 doctoral students to graduation. |
Dr Gillian Begg Academic Editing Sydney gbacademicediting@outlook.com gbacademicediting.com.au 0421 437 685 $50 per hour. Thesis editing from $26 per 1000 words. Fixed quotes are given when I see your document. Sample edit available on request. | I have extensive experience in writing and editing scientific research manuscripts, having spent 16 years in protein chemistry research in Australia and the US before becoming an editor in 2009. I specialise in research papers and theses from any scientific discipline, including biochemistry, engineering, social sciences, medicine and finance. Many of my clients are ESL; as well as proofreading, I will improve clarity, expression and the flow of argument, make suggestions on structure and help with references and formatting if required. |
Floriana Badalotti - Artelingua Melbourne floriana.badalotti@gmail.com www.artelingua.com.au 0432 511 286 $0.03-0.04/word. | Areas of expertise: translation and interpreting, multilingualism, psychology, sociolinguistics, ESL, Education, Italian, French, Languages and Literatures. Familiar with APA, MLA, Chicago and AGPS styles of referencing. |
Dr John Cokley / EduPreneur Services International Brisbane edupreneurservices@gmail.com www.edupreneurservicesinternational.com 0413 004 138 4 cents per word (no GST) 7 business day turnaround. | PhD and MPhil thesis editing and proofreading (also peer-reviewed journal and conference submissions). I have been a PhD qualified academic examiner, supervisor and editor since 2005 and have been an adjunct Associate Professor at Griffith University (2015-2015). Specialist academic areas: business, management, marketing, education, digital communication, arts, journalism, media studies, communication, theology, science and engineering. LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-john-cokley-phd-mba-88264a2/. |
Janelle Cruickshank/The Proof Leader Brisbane jcruickshank@theproofleader.com.au www.theproofleader.com.au 0439 679 370 $30 per 1,000 words. | I am a freelance proofreader and copy editor and hold a BA in Professional Writing and Publishing from Curtin University. I have edited many assessment pieces and postgraduate theses and dissertations covering a wide range of subjects and fields; my clients are mainly ESL students. I will copyedit or proofread your assessment piece or thesis using Track Changes in Microsoft Word. Email me for a free no-obligation quote and a discussion of your requirements or go to my website to use the contact form. |
Dr Nathan Mifsud Melbourne mail@nathanmifsud.com natanmifsud.com Contact me for a quote and sample edit. | I help researchers from all disciplines create work that is clear, precise, and compelling. I hold a Master of Creative Writing, Publishing & Editing (University of Melbourne) and a PhD in cognitive neuroscience (UNSW Sydney). As an experienced academic and member of the Institute of Professional Editors, I can help you elevate your thesis or manuscript. Get in touch today! |
Nicolee Dixon Brisbane nikkidix65@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ nicolee-dixon-a9b3261b2 0401 209 786 $20 per 1000 words. | > Extensive background in editing, legal research, legal analysis and writing for diverse audiences. > High level proficiency and expertise in structural and copy editing and proofreading, most recently as Editor on the Disability Royal Commission’s Final Report, drawing on my policy and legal background where required. > Former legal academic specialising in teaching Administrative Law and Constitutional Law. > I have a LLM, LLB(Hons) and a BA in English and Political Science. > Supervised post-graduate students, including a PhD candidate. |
Renee Smith - RS Editorial Services Sydney hello@reneecsmith.com www.reeecsmith.com Contact via email for a quote. | I am a certified editor and proofreader with a professional background in law and technology. I specialise in academic editing, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guides such as AGLC, APA, Chicago, and MLA. With a keen eye for detail, I help students, researchers, and academics refine their work for publication (nationally and internationally). My expertise spans legal, technology and project management disciplines, offering precise and polished edits to enhance academic writing. |
Dr Penelope Hayes AE, Doctor Pen Policy Analysis & Editing Services Melbourne penelopejmhayes@gmail.com www.doctorpen.com.au 0468 817 380 Thesis rate is usually 0.045c per word + GST, but I offer a 10% student discount and am open to negotiation. I offer a free, no obligation sample edit so you can see what you are getting for your money. | I am a PhD-qualified, IPEd-accredited, experienced academic editor with a background in arts and business subjects. I understand the pressures of the PhD process, especially in the final stages. I have worked for 30 years as a university teacher and researcher, a library assistant and a writer. I am comfortable editing for students with ESL and operate in accordance with the IPEd Guidelines for Editing Theses, endorsed in July 2025. I also offer a "help desk" service for my clients up until submission for last-minute queries and technical help. |
Erin ODwyer Sydney odwyerem@yahoo.com www.goodprosestudios.com Rate from $500 per 10,000 words. | Dr Erin O’Dwyer is an award-winning writer, editor and narrative strategist with 30 years’ experience in journalism, publishing and higher education. A former Sydney Morning Herald journalist and long-time University of Sydney lecturer, she specialises in academic editing, structural editing, memoir, business books, research translation and strategic storytelling. Erin is Director of Good Prose Studios and Good Prose Studios Press, where she works with leaders, academics and authors to shape clear, compelling and beautifully crafted writing. |
Kylie Moreland Melbourne kylie.moreland@bigpond.com 0411 237 209 Please email me for a quote. I provide a discount rate for students. A free sample edit is available on request. | I have been an academic editor for over 20 years. I’m comfortable editing essays, theses and dissertations on any subject. I can edit your document to correct grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes; make your meaning clear; and ensure consistency. I can edit your references so they adhere to your chosen style. I can also format your document so it is polished and ready for submission or publication. |
Dr Cherry Russell Sydney cherryrussell920@gmail.com 0410 247 290 $35 per 1,000 words. | A retired professor with 30 years’ experience in research, publication and supervision, I am thoroughly familiar with all aspects of thesis writing and presentation. My editing service includes attention to structure and citation/referencing to ensure your text meets the highest academic standards. My particular expertise is in social sciences, health sciences and qualitative research, but I have edited numerous theses in other disciplines, including education, architecture, engineering, medical science, linguistics, economics and law. |
Writewell Australia Australia writewellaustralia@gmail.com www.writewellaustralia.com.au 0417 002 017 No more than $2,000 for a PhD. No more than $1,200 for a Masters. | A successful thesis = A submitted thesis!
Contact me if you want:; 1. A 10 day turnaround. 2. A fixed fee with no surprises. 3. A scope of work that suits you. 4. To stay in control of all changes. 5. Access to post-edit support. 6. Empathy and flexibility. Eleven universities use my services. I’ve edited more
than 65 PhDs in many disciplines. I edited my own
PhD, so I know how to get one finished. |
Amanda Webster Brisbane amanda.webster.editor@outlook.com www.amandawebstereditor.com Email me for free quote. Fixed-price quote after seeing file. I do not charge GST. | |
Jenny Ward Blue Mountains, NSW wardwords03@gmail.com 0416 141 146 For quote please email with word count, required completion date and 1000 word sampleAvailable on request. Please email with word count, required completion date and sample chapter. | Very experienced journalist/editor, I provide professional editing services on time and within budget for PhDs, books, short stories, assignments, theses, and essays. I specialise in refining grammar, punctuation, spelling and readability to ensure your writing is polished, clear and engaging. Highly experienced editing work where English is not your first language, helping present your ideas with clarity and professionalism. Every document is edited to a high standard to help you achieve the results you’re aiming for. |
Kerri Hibberd Brisbane kerrihibberd@yahoo.com.au 0447 384 226 $35.00 per 1000 words. | I have proofread/copyedited a range of academic topics, although my background is in education with students from non-English speaking backgrounds. I have always been reliable and return work by agreed deadlines, and I do my best for others. I also take opportunities to learn and improve skills. I would enjoy the chance to work with you. |
Rob Ashton Sydney rob_ashton@yahoo.com 0411 827 323 $55 per hour. Quote provided. | I am an experienced editor of theses and books. I have a Diploma of Book Editing and Publishing from Macleay College, a BA (Psychology) from Edith Cowan University, and a Master of International Studies from the University of Sydney. My main areas of expertise are international relations, politics, history, psychology, and English. |
Margie Tubbs Editing Services Blue Mountains, NSW mo.tubbs@bigpond.com www.margietubbs.com.au 0414 695 893 For a fixed quote, please email total word count and submission date, attaching a sample chapter as a Word file. | Professional, high-quality editing service providing copy editing (grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, readability), formatting and reference checking. Very experienced in Education, Social Sciences and Humanities. Member of Institute of Professional Editors. To learn more, please visit Margie Tubbs Editing Services website. |
Elite Editing Melbourne info@eliteediting.com.au www.eliteediting.com.au 1800 246 558 | One of Australia’s leading academic editing services |
Dr Arlene Harvey Blue Mountains, NSW arleneharvey@protonmail.com arleneharvey.com 0402 619 822 Contact me for quote based on writing sample. | PhD (Linguistics) (USYD), 15 years' experience teaching academic research writing to HDR and Masters students (Learning Centre, USYD), 30 years working as an academic in Australian and SE Asian universities, 5 years full-time as academic editor. Expert in all aspects of academic communication: grammar, technicality, style, logic, coherence, organisation, argumentation and referencing. I edit theses, journal articles and book chapters in many disciplinary areas, with preference for social sciences and humanities. Website: arleneharvey.com |
Word by Word Proofreaders Cairns jemima@wordbywordproofreaders.com www.wordbywordproofreaders.com 0425 224 886 80,000 words - $1350 / 60,000 words - $1050 / 40,000 words $850. | Exceptional editing at exceptional prices. I edit in the modern academic voice and specialise in proofreading for people who don't speak English as a first language. |
Ellipsis Editing Sydney and Canberra chris@ellipsis-editing.com www.ellipsis-editing.com 0410 802 391 Varies depending on service and word length. 50,000 words is $1085 for proofreading, $1285 for copy editing. | A 15% discount is offered for full-time students. |
Meredith Anderson Brisbane manders9x@gmail.com meredithanderson.com.au/ 0430 804 499 Please email me for a quote. | Over 12 years of editing and writing experience, including for university staff and students, government, small businesses, newspapers, publishers, and authors. Grad Cert in Writing, Editing, and Publishing; Grad Cert in Screen Production; Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Creative Industries (Interdisciplinary); Cert III in Micro Business Operations; Cert III in Business Admin; associate member of IPEd. Interests: arts, digital media, IT, film & TV (incl. script formatting), religion, health, psychology, marketing, finance, housing. |
Rosemary Mulray Sydney inquiries@rosemarymulray.com rosemarymulray.com 0407 945 310 Somewhere between $35 to $55 per 1000 words, depending on your thesis. | I am a highly qualified and experienced academic and technical specialist who can make your thesis shine. I come highly recommended by my clients for my expertise and outstanding service (rosemarymulray.com/testimonials), and I have yet to come across an academic discipline that I couldn’t edit within. My service includes: • a professional format • a reference edit • a language edit in line with IPEd’s national guidelines. Contact me to transform your current draft into a professional, polished manuscript ready for submission. |
Tina Morganella Adelaide editor@tinamorganella.com www.tinamorganella.com 0408 732 468 $120 per hour. | A freelance editor for over 20 years, I have extensive experience editing in the fields of management, leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing, operations and supply chain logistics, human resources, and tourism and leisure. I have also edited theses in the creative industries, including creative writing and music. I am fully accredited by the Institute of Professional Editors and I have an MPhil in creative writing, so I'm an empathetic editor with firsthand experience of "the journey". |
Dr Nelson Mok AE, Nevermore Editing Melbourne nevermore.editing.au@gmail.com www.nevermoreediting.au Contact me with details of your manuscript for a free quote. Generally $55–60 per 1000 words (all-inclusive service; see my website for details). | I have more than a decade of experience in academic editing and have worked on theses, articles and books for a diverse range of authors and publishers. My academic background and interests are in applied linguistics (MA; BA Hons) and education (PhD), though I edit manuscripts from any discipline. If you'd like your work polished for submission or publication, please contact me to discuss your requirements. |
All Academic Editing Sydney jmahony@mail.com reedsy.com/mhony-john 0437 032 178 Rate negotiable. | I’ve edited for university publishers, general publishers, and government, and proofread over 200 theses since 1999. This involved humanities, science, engineering, economics, law, etc., for clients from many countries. Regular clients have included Sydney University Press, Monash Uni Publishing, Melbourne Uni Publishing, and LexisNexis law publishers. I have a BA (Hons) from Monash and did PhD study in Politics and Literature at UNSW and Cambridge. I’m also a screenwriter. I give student discounts.
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Dr Bronwyn Lacken Brisbane bronwynlacken@gmail.com bronwynlackenediting.com.au 0466 271 533 Varies. Please contact for quote. | I completed a PhD in literature in 2008 at the University of Sydney and have worked as an academic editor for nearly 15 years. Much of my editing work has been in the field of Education, but I also edit across the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. I also have extensive experience editing fiction. |
Dr Rhonda Daniels, Right with Rhonda Sydney rhdaniels@bigpond.com www.rightwithrhonda.com.au 0491 629 760 Fixed price quote based on editing work required. | Right with Rhonda can edit your thesis, article or application to impress the right people. As an Accredited Editor and Professional member of the Institute of Professional Editors, I provide high quality professional editing to students and academics. With a PhD in management (University of Sydney), Master of Policy Studies and BSc (Hons) in economic geography, I use my academic and research experience to edit material in a wide range of disciplines and advise on writing and publication. Editing in Overleaf possible. See my website for more. |
Matthew Sidebotham | workwisewords Canberra editor@workwisewords.com.au www.workwisewords.com.au 0414 580 825 Please contact for quote. | —Expert support from an IPEd Accredited, BELS Certified editor and and ex-academic —Professional editing for theses, articles, books + chapters in Word, PDF or LaTex —20+ years experience with clients from 150+ publishers, universities + journals worldwide —400+ theses and 100+ scholarly books, chapters and articles edited —Up-front quotes & student rates across legal, medical, social sciences, education, economics + engineering research & more —Professional member IPEd, BELS, Council Science Editors, Aust. Medical Writers Assoc. |
Dr Becca Hazleden Brisbane australian.editors@gmail.com www.editmythesis.com.au Varies by word count. Viewable at: www.editmythesis.com.au/prices | Dr Becca Hazleden is a highly respected and experienced academic editor with two PhDs. She was a prominent academic and supervised and examined numerous PhDs before turning to academic editing. Over the last twenty years, she has edited countless successful academic books, journal articles, PhD theses, graduate projects and undergraduate assignments. She’s a professional member of IPEd and follows their Guidelines for Editing Research Theses. |
Georgia O'Neill Sydney goneillediting@gmail.com www.oneillediting.com.au 0425 357 441 $80 per hour / 1000 words = $40. | Sydney-based Senior Academic Editor with 25 years' experience, offering proofreading, copy-editing and formatting services. Specialising in all areas of academic research, I ensure your thesis meets academic standards and referencing requirements, with attention to university style requirements. I am a Professional Member of IPEd, Member no. M05171. |
Monique Hohnberg Sydney info@moniquehohnberg.com moniquehohnberg.com 0402 308 752 $55 per hour (2,500 to 3,500 words per hour). | I have worked as an Academic English Teacher and Lecturer at UNSW, UTS and QUT and have proofread PhD theses, journal publications, resumes, books for 16 years. Subjects edited by me include: - IT, engineering, science, robotics; - medicine, law, nursing, commerce; and - fine arts, photography, humanities, social science. |
SugarApple Communications Brisbane sharon@sugarapple.net.au www.suarapple.net.au 0431 167 357 Rates vary according to the level of editing. Please contact me via email for a quote. | I have over 30 years' experience in academic research in molecular genetics, epidemiology, and biostatistics, and have published extensively in peer reviewed journals. I comply with IPEd guidelines for academic thesis editing and provide suggestions for improving readability and flow of ideas. Please email me details of what you need help with and any relevant deadlines, and I will get in touch. Your documents will be kept strictly confidential. |
Jess Logan / Editing Jess Brisbane editingjess@outlook.com iped.memnet.com.au/ MemberSelfService/ FindAMember. aspx?MemberCode=M04446 0407 113 763 Please contact me with your word count and time frame for an obligation-free estimate! Or compelte my online form: https://forms.office.com/r/7DrjMRsnSJ | I have been an academic editor for over 10 years working directly with researchers and students across different fields, including those with ESL backgrounds. I can fix typos, spelling, grammar, punctuation and can improve your writing by enhancing clarity, understanding, sense and fluency. I work on theses, journals, grants, reports and more! I offer competitive fees and confidentiality, and I uphold the highest standards as a Professional Member of IPEd. I’d love to work with you in achieving your academic and professional goals! |
Sophia Walker / Swallowtail Editorial Services Wollongong, NSW sophia@swallowtaileditorial.com swallowtaileditorial.com 0459 614 991 Rate starting at 3 cents per word. | I am a professional editor and writing coach who works on journal articles, book manuscripts, and dissertations. I hold a PhD from the University of Chicago’s departments of East Asian Languages and Civilizations and Cinema and Media Studies, and offer editing for grammar, usage, and flow, as well as formatting and stylization for dissertations and articles. Due to my own area of study, I have particular expertise in supporting ESL writers and writers working on multilingual projects. |
Jemima - Word by Word Proofreaders Cairns jemima@wordbywordproofreaders.com www.wordbywordproofreaders.com 0425 224 886 Thesis 80K word - $1550 / 60K - $1350 / 40K $1050. Papers - $75 ph. | I offer careful attention to detail, ensuring your work is clear, professional, and free from grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. I can improve sentence structure, consistency, and academic tone while preserving your original ideas and voice. My proofreading helps strengthen the overall quality of your thesis, making it more polished, credible, and easier for examiners and readers to understand and appreciate. |
Karin Hosking, Accredited Editor Canberra chezkaz@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/karin-hosking-298a269 Please email me your word count, time frame and a sample chapter to receive a no-obligation quote. | Since 2012 I've copyedited over 200 theses from a wide range of disciplines and universities. I've passed national and international editing exams and have a varied academic background, including a master's degree by research. I particularly enjoy working with academics and students from diverse language backgrounds. Thinking of having a thesis edited? It's a good idea to make contact well in advance as I'm often fully booked several months ahead. Thank you. |
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