Who
are we?
We are all graduates for applied science degrees, who have worked as production/copy-editors
in the field of academic publishing. We have over 15 years of collective experience.
We have worked in-house for one of the biggest publishers of academic journals
in the Australasian region. Collectively, we have worked on over 21 journals
in a range fields including:
Botany and Ecology
Economics
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
and Hepatology
Geology
Nutrition
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Occupational Therapy
Rural Health
Pediatrics
Reproduction
Social Work
and Sociology
Surgery
We have also edited and overseen the production of the handbooks. We also have extensive experience helping non-native speakers of English with their manuscripts. Some of us have even taught English in Japan before becoming editors.
What can we do for you?
We can help your manuscript submission (for review or assessment), by making
sure that your ideas come through clearly and concisely. We know what the common
problems are and how to fix them. We can improve your expression, structure
and referencing. Ever been confused by editors’ comments? Ever wondered
why your manuscripts come back from publishers with lots of questions and demands
just when you thought it was finished? We can help you with these questions
and more by drawing on our intimate knowledge of the editorial and production
processes.
Services offered:
• Copy-editing for academic and professional purposes including assignments,
theses, books and journal articles.
• Assistance with publishers’ proofs and the revision process.
• Assistance with language improvement for speakers of other languages
or those who wish to improve their written expression.
• Assistance with preparation of manuscripts for typesetting.
• Project-management and freelance copy-editing services for the publishing
and other industries.
• Training and consultancy services for the academic, medical and publishing
fields.
Who do we help?
• Academics
• Researchers
• Students
• Professionals
• Editorial Offices for Academic Journals
• Publishers
• Anyone who thinks that they can benefit from our services
How are we different to other copy editors?
Copy-editors come from a range of publishing backgrounds. We have worked specifically
in academic, professional and medical publishing, so we know your field. We
know the editorial standards in these fields and how you can meet them.
Most copy-editors will edit your paper, return it to you and then that is the end of their role. We are prepared to help you and see you through the whole process. We will even help you to improve your English expression and academic writing by providing you with specific feedback and advice relating to your skills and your manuscript.