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)
Barbara Unkovic – Have your manuscript professionally assessed by an award-winning author. Find out your strengths and weaknesses with detailed constructive criticism. All types of fiction and memoir. Member CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
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
Barbara Unkovic – Specialising in all types of fiction and memoir. She is an author in her own right and holds a MCW (hons). Member of CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading). Barbara can polish your work and bring it up to publication standard with professional proof-editing.
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