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Page, Catherine

Parbury, Anne AE

Partridge, Isabel

Patricia Potts Editorial Services

Pearson Publication Services

Perini, Jessica

Persimmon Press

Pickard, Claire

Pirie, Chris DE

Pope, Sally

Potter, Meryl DE

Potts, Patricia

Page, Catherine

Freelance editor, proofreader & registered indexer
28 Elizabeth Street, Wyoming NSW 2250
Ph/fax: (02) 4328 3102
Email: c.j.page@bigpond.net.au

Experience: Freelance editor/proofreader/indexer since 2001; developmental editor and product developer/editor, LBC Information Services/ATP (Thomson Legal and Regulatory Group), 1999–2001; associate editor/editorial assistant, McGraw-Hill Book Co. Aust Pty Ltd, 1995–1998; English language instructor in Japan, 1998–1999. Co-author Focus on Australian Issues: Genetics, Watts Publishing, 2004.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (majors Psychology and Linguistics), Diploma in Book Editing and Publishing with Distinction (Macleay College), Registered Indexer (ANZSI), Diploma in Freelance Journalism (Aust. College of Freelance Journalism), Certificate in Business French (Paris Chamber of Commerce/Sorbonne), Diploma of Professional Counselling (AIPC), Certificate II in Horticulture (OTEN).

Computer capability: PC: Microsoft Office 2010, Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional, HTML editor.

Services offered: Copy editing, proofreading, indexing, Plain English rewriting, manuscript development, writing.

Type of material: Non-fiction, educational books and teaching materials, electronic publications and websites.

Subject specialities: Biology, biography, Buddhism, environment, finance, French language, gardening, health, Japanese culture, law, linguistics, management, marketing, New Age, nutrition, parenting, psychology, self help and social sciences.

Special skills/interests: Rewriting in Plain English and working with writers from non-English-speaking backgrounds. Comprehensive service including editing, proofreading, indexing and some project management can be provided. Experienced in proofreading for the US market and reworking US manuscripts for the Australian market.