Assessors and Editors

Disclaimer: This list of assessors and editors contains names, contact info and links. However, the NZSA can take no responsibility for the quality of work that is offered.

NZSA Members


Assessors

Rosetta Allan – Fiction (historical, contemporary), memoir, some poetry

Fleur Beale – Fiction

Alie Benge – I edit fiction, creative nonfiction, and academic writing. I provide manuscript assessments for fiction (all genres) and creative nonfiction. This includes written feedback and a meeting to discuss the work. Email for a quote.

Diane Brown – poetry; fiction; short story (contact via NZSA office@nzauthors.org.nz)

Shirley Corlett – fiction for children, YA and adults; short stories

Caroline Barron– Genre: non-fiction (including creative non-fiction, memoir, self-improvement), adult fiction (including historical)
Website: www.carolinebarronauthor.com
Caroline Barron is an award-winning writer, avid reader, manuscript consultant, book reviewer, and was on the board of the Michael King Writers Centre from 2016-2021—giving her a 360-degree view of both the literature industry and current publishing trends. Her debut book Ripiro Beach: A Memoir of LIfe After Near Death (Bateman, June 2020) won the 2020 New Zealand Heritage LIterary Award for Best Non-fiction Book. She has a Masters in Creative Writing (University of Auckland) and a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism (AUT).

Christine Dale (NZAMA member) – fiction and non-fiction for children and YA.

Barbara Else – Non-fiction/fiction – short story, novel

Chris Else – Non-fiction/fiction – short story, novel

Bronwyn Elsmore – Fiction (adult, short story, novels), non-fiction, plays (contact via NZSA office@nzauthors.org.nz)

Michelle Elvy – fiction (novel, short story, flash fiction); creative nonfiction and travel; memoir; YA. Member of NZAMA

Mandy Hager – YA fiction

Majella Cullinane – poetry, short stories, historical fiction and essays

Anna Mackenzie – Fiction

Janice Marriott – life writing; children’s novels; short stories

Lesley Marshall – fiction (incl romance); non-fiction (inc theses); family history

Sue McCauley – fiction

Janine McVeagh – children’s fiction’ adult non-fiction

Diana Menefy – fiction/ non-fiction

Kyle Mewburn – Fiction children/YA

Dan Myers – Adult fiction: general, historical, sci-fi/fantasy, crime/mystery, literary. Nonfiction.

Judy L Mohr – fiction (novel, short story), YA and adult

Lee Murray – Fiction, adult/YA, short story

Vivienne Plumb – Poetry

Jo Randerson – Theatre

Sue Reidy – fiction (adult general fiction, crime, YA, children’s) and memoir

Paddy Richardson – short story, novel

Joan Rosier-Jones – fiction; memoir; family history

Tina Shaw – Taupo; fiction

Deborah Shepard – fiction, memoir/biography

Vanda Symon – Fiction (crime)

Geoff Walker – fiction; general non fiction

Philippa Werry – Fiction (adult general fiction, children’s, YA) and non-fiction

Sue Wootton – poetry

Jenny Haworth – historical fiction, non-fiction history

Brandi Dixon (Charcoal and Brass) – Manuscript assessment and structural / developmental editor specialising in fantasy and science fiction. See my website for more details, indicative pricing and sample options.

Editors

Patricia Bell (Bellbird Words Proofreading, Editing, and Writing Services). Professional, highly qualified, and competitively priced. 15% discount for NZSA members.

Alie Benge – I edit fiction, creative nonfiction, and academic writing. I provide manuscript assessments for fiction (all genres) and creative nonfiction. This includes written feedback and a meeting to discuss the work. Email for a quote.

Jessica Thomas: fiction for children, YA, adult fiction, non-fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir

Adrienne Morris (AM Publishing New Zealand)  – Professional editing and proofreading services.  Auckland.

Clearlingo – Professional proofreading and copy-editing service for fiction and non-fiction.

Donna Blaber – an experienced editor providing an affordable editing and proofreading service.

Sue Copsey – development and copy editor

Marlene Ditchfield – editing services

Editline (NZAMA member) – fiction (incl romance); non-fiction (incl theses); family history. Northland

Judy L Mohr – structural and substantive editing of fiction (YA and adult); writing coaching also offered

Penelope Todd – structural and copy-editing of fiction, YA and creative non-fiction

Total Fiction Services (NZAMA members) – fiction & non-fiction; children; poetry.

Brandi Dixon (Charcoal and Brass) – Manuscript assessment and structural / developmental editor specialising in fantasy and science fiction. See my website for more details, indicative pricing and sample options.

Madison Hamill – offers a full range of editing from developmental to technical copy-editing and proofreading. She works with fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Further information can be found on her website: madisonhamill.co.nz

Writing Allsorts – developmental and copy/line editing, proofreading; fiction and non-fiction.

Non NZSA Members


Assessors

Kathryn Burnett – scripts.  Auckland

Dr Susanna Lyle – non fiction

Coles & Lopez – Manuscript assessment, editing (fiction and non-fiction) and proofreading.

First Words Writing Service – manuscript assessors and editors, all genres considered

Editors:

Cushion Editing Services – Expert copy editing and proofreading.

Crucial Corrections – proofreading and copy editing services for fiction and non-fiction manuscripts. Cambridge NZ.

Intelligent Ink – ‘Specialists in thought leadership and ghostwriting; available for professional editing.

Meerkat Editing Services – editing; proofreading.  New Plymouth

Language Matters – professional editing and proofreading

Scribendi – proofreading and editing – based in Canada