Ingrid Waltham
The Writing Editor
SO AM I AN EDITOR WHO WRITES… OR A WRITER WHO EDITS?
Yes! Ultimately, my passion is the written word, whether it’s mine or yours or anyone else’s. I’ve been reading and writing all my life, and fortunate enough to make a long career out of doing both. If you’re looking for an experienced writer for advertising or marketing copy, online content, feature writing or editorial; or if you need a manuscript proofread, your memoirs edited or a ghostwriter for your life story – you need The Writing Editor!
Call or email to talk about rates for your project.
Services
writing
Long copy – journalism/feature writing/editorial.
Advertising and marketing – TV, radio, press, print.
Online – website content, social media, direct mail.
Ghostwriting – research, interviews, writing.
proofreading
Final pre-publication manuscript proofreading.
Fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, short stories, historical, biographical, personal memoirs, thesis and exegesis proofreading (non-technical).
copyediting
Initial manuscript assessment.
Comprehensive line editing.
Copyediting and preparation for proofreading and publication.
Assistance with book design and self-publication.
Got a story to tell?
Is it your life story, or someone else’s? A family history? I can help you make it happen, whether it’s proofreading a finished manuscript, or helping with copyediting, book design and self-publishing. If you don’t fancy yourself as a writer, I can work with you as a ‘ghostwriter’ to help turn your book dream into a reality.
“I have worked with Ingrid in her capacity as a freelance proofreader and editor. She is thorough, professional, punctual, responsive and an excellent communicator. Her authors are delighted with her commitment to their shared endeavour: the manuscript. I recommend her highly.”
— Georgia Richter, Publisher, Fremantle Press
Why pick The Writing Editor?
If I had to list my advantages, they’d be: I’m efficient (I work fast, so I’m time and cost effective); I’m flexible (whatever you need written, just ask – I’ll tell you if I can’t!) and I have an obsessive eye for detail – which is exactly what a good proofreader needs! I love words – I’m equally happy reading them, proofing them, editing them and writing them. I’m told I’m a good communicator – to me, that means listening to you and being totally upfront and honest.
If you’re trusting me with your project, I want you to be completely comfortable with the process, and happy with the outcome.
Pricing
Writing, proofreading and editing services at reasonable rates.
Most rates are negotiable, depending on the project and work required.