Developmental Editing is the biggest Russian doll of the profession of editing: all other aspects of editing nest within. So says Scott Norton as he describes the various aspects of Developmental Editing in his book on the subject. Developmental Editing can be defined as a set of tools which assist authors to overcome obstacles in […]

I just thought I’d share some experiences to any students out there who are writing their theses, proposed theses or assignments and who want to make sure their work is of the highest standard possible. I’ve been pleased to receive a number of inquiries from students at a couple of the local universities in Brisbane […]

I’d like to tell a short story now to help illustrate the role an editor can play in the writing process and how I’d like to help my customers in my business. It is true, it was something I experienced a couple of weeks ago. For those overseas who may not know, the kookaburra is […]