Tanya Natalie - editing & proofreading services - EDUCATION

University of Sydney 2004 Bachelor of Arts Majors in English Literature and Gender Studies Minors in Philosophy and Sociology

Macleay College 2014 Diploma of Book Editing and Publishing High Distinctions

EXPERIENCE Sydney, NSW, Australia

Tanya Edits Books 2004 – current [email protected] Editing & proofreading services www.tanyanatalie.com.au

I have over ten years of experience editing all forms of written material. The books I have edited include manuscripts from many different genres; fantasy, biography, fiction, travel, romance and Aspirations more. I have also edited numerous essays, websites, resumes, articles I love editing just as much as I love books and blogs. and reading, and being able to edit while

working in my bookshop is my ideal My services include; manuscript critiques, proofreading, copy editing, situation. line editing, structural editing, developmental editing and Editing isn't just something I know – I ghostwriting. love it! I am one of those rare people that A manuscript critique will help you improve your book with detailed really enjoys the editing process. notes on plot, pacing, tension, settings, points of view, voice, My favourite clients are often first-time characters and dialogue. Proofreading often comes after the editing authors who are interested in self- process and involves a final check for spelling, grammar and publishing their work. punctuation errors. Copy editing checks for these errors, ensures In 2004, I completed a Bachelor’s degree there are no continuation or factual errors, and also includes in English Literature at Sydney University. comprehensive notes and comments on the text. See the attached In 2014, I completed a Diploma of Book sample edit for an example of the way in which I would be editing Editing and Publishing at Macleay College, your work. in which I received high distinctions. As a non-compulsory aspect of that If you are unsure of which level of editing you require, please don’t Diploma, I also completed a three-month hesitate to contact me for a free outline and quote. In this, I will internship position at Harlequin summarise the services I will provide for you as well as provide a Enterprises. whole-project fee, based on the word count. I believe, as in all fields, an editor should never stop learning. There is infinite value If you’d like to keep in touch or contact me for future projects, feel in being able to continuously hone and free to follow the social media profile of my editing business on enhance one’s skills, and there is always Facebook; www.facebook.com/tanyaeditsbooks. something new to be learned from others. My LinkedIn profile is; www.linkedin.com/in/tanyanatalie. As such, I aim to continue my education My website is at www.tanyanatalie.com.au. through short courses, my own research and other means.

Recent Projects

BOOKS Change of Heart A Love That Binds OTHER - Beau Barton-Keegan - Rochelle Chase Inside Phnom Penh: A A classic romance novel. A sweet novel about love and Acuvox Guide to Moving to the friendship through the ages (I For much of 2013, I worked as a 's Capital Jeremy the Singing provided a manuscript critique freelance editor for this US- for this client). - Sonya Duck Potato based company. The project - Paul Taylor with this company involved Travel guide/insider’s Ellie’s Story informative guide to moving to Young children’s novel. editing numerous Ebay articles.

Cambodia. - William McKeith A novel about friendship through Dissention Phoenix Rising for The Mayor of - Jason Pathmanathan adversity and childhood trauma. Children

Young adult dystopian novel (I I am currently the social media Sunnyside The Story of Atlas the - Chaka Paul provided a manuscript critique manager for this company. I Horse Humorous autobiographical for this client). write and edit articles for their - Elaina Winters web-based presence. These can stories from an American musician/MC. Children’s picture book. be viewed at: The Mystical https://www.facebook.com/ph Dimension of The PM who Loved Are These Your oenixrisingforchildren Consciousness http://phoenixrisingforchildren. Sheep Glasses? - Dennis Balson - Gavin McCormack wordpress.com/ - Adam Lean Philosophical dissertation. Witty political satire from an Children’s picture book. The Wishing Well Australian author. I am currently the social media I Lived In 4662 Where’s My Memory? - Maria V. Straaten manager for this company. I Adventures of Captain - Gavin McCormack write and edit articles for their Mission Imaginative historical fiction (I Children’s picture book. provided a manuscript critique web-based presence. These can - Gary Ashton for this client). be viewed at: A fun mix of science-fiction, Do You Mind? https://www.facebook.com/th fantasy, adventurous short - Gavin McCormack ewishingwellinc stories by a local Australian Land of the Dead and Children’s picture book. http://wishingwellorg.wordpres author. Dying s.com/ - Maria V. Straaten King Kenny Sweet Dreams Imaginative historical fiction (I - Gavin McCormack Kirana Training - Mathew Gittany provided a manuscript critique Children’s picture book about From 2014 – 2017, I was a Romantic suspense by an for this client). the life and legacy of Liverpool freelance editor and social media Australian author (I provided legend, Kenny Dalglish, in manager for this company. I editing and ghostwriting services Where Rainbows Meet rhyming quartets (I co-wrote and worked with them, writing and for this client). - Roland Ellis edited this one). editing training applications and A collection of unique poetry, other materials. I also wrote and Only God Can Judge quotes and quips. Behold edited articles for their web- Me - Rikke Dehli based presence. These can be - Mathew Gittany Eden at the Edge of A collection of poetry. viewed at: http://www.kiranacolleges.edu. Crime thriller by an Australian Midnight au/blog/ author (I provided editing and - John Kerry Sidney Opera Mouse http://www.kiranawfd.com.au ghostwriting services for this Young adult fantasy adventure - Graham Hosking /blog/ client). novel. Children’s picture book, in

rhyming quartets. I also write and edit other Baby Tom Can’t Run Back to the Vara content as required, such as - Jennifer Scott Mitchell - John Kerry essays, reports, resumes, my Children’s picture book. Young adult fantasy adventure own social media and website novel. content, etc.

References

Eden at the Edge of Midnight The PM who Loved Sheep - John Kerry - Adam Lean [email protected] [email protected]

Testimonials

“Tanya sent me back a fully annotated manuscript with notes and a key to follow. It was clear she’d put in a lot of work, and after I’d been through her corrections it became apparent that not only had she put in the work but she knows her trade well. She has an excellent eye for errors and after numerous passes of the script was still able to focus on the detail without skimming over anything . So I cannot recommend Tanya Natalie highly enough. She had great dedication, can work to tight deadlines without losing concentration and does a great job. ” – John Kerry

“Tanya has now edited two projects for me this year. Her ability to grasp the concept, edit, restructure and inject life into the projects at such a quick turnover has left me flabbergasted. She is now my go-to editor/proofreader and I couldn’t be happier. ” – Tess Waldron

“Tanya provided me a professional edit of my fictional novel. My novel is in the early stages of writing and getting this edit was the best decision I made. Tanya provided much more than I asked for (including) a very detailed critique that had a voice of a friend giving advice but with a real professional touch. I also appreciated the frequent communication keeping me in the loop of progress, and the very fast turnaround. I'll be using her services again for sure!”

– Jason Pathmanathan

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