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1 | This is a database of First Nations and People of Colour freelancers working in Australian publishing (e.g. editors, designers, sensitivity readers). Please note that this database does not include freelance writers. Any feedback or enquiries, please email fnpocinpublishing@pm.me | |||||||||||||
2 | Name | Background (e.g. First Nations, Bangladeshi, Vietnamese) | Area(s) of expertise | Please specify your specialisation(s) in your area(s) of expertise (e.g. editor specialising in structural edits of YA books) | Location | Website | Would you like to add any additional information? | |||||||
3 | Adele Aria | words@adelepurrsisted.com | Tie-Chiu, Chinese-Malaysian | Sensitivity reading, Marketing, development, project management, event management, | Non-fiction, business (including board governance) and copywriting, human rights & intersectionality, government submissions, grants. Early-stage experience in cultural criticism. | WA | https://www.adelepurrsisted.com/ | Pronouns: they/them.Disabled. Trained facilitator in multiple individual and team development models. Undertaking PhD in family and domestic violence. | ||||||
4 | Anne-Marie Te Whiu | annemarietewhiu@gmail.com | Māori | Editing, Production, Proofreading, Sensitivity reading | Editor specialising in Poetry & Fiction | NSW | https://www.anne-marietewhiu.com/ | Grateful that this space exists | ||||||
5 | Bridget Caldwell-Bright | bridget.lcb@gmail.com | First Nations | Editing, Production, Proofreading, Sensitivity reading | Structural edits, copyedits and proofreading across trade non-fiction titles, literary journals, local government publications and digital resources. | VIC | ||||||||
6 | Camha Pham | camha.pham@gmail.com | Vietnamese-Australian | Editing, Proofreading | Generalist copyeditor and proofreader working across educational texts, trade fiction and non-fiction (with a penchant for short story anthologies!) | VIC | www.camhapham.com | |||||||
7 | Cher Tan | warrenofsnares@protonmail.com | Chinese-Singaporean | Editing, Proofreading | My experience lies in editing digital writing (fiction and non-fiction, as well as experimental multi-form content) and book reviews. | VIC | http://jerkofalltrades.net | |||||||
8 | Chitra Karunanayake | chitrai.karu@gmail.com | Sri Lankan (Australian citizen) | Indexing books (back of the book- non fiction) | Indexing books: biography, health, politics and current affairs, history, Journals | NSW | nil | Professional Qualification: ICI Certified Indexer (http://www.certifiedindexers.com) awarded on results of an exam. Experience in indexing books on different subjects for several years. In addition indexed publications of different formats such as annual reports of Govt. departments, Minutes of the Council (for City of Sydney Archives), journal volumes. I have a sound knowledge and experience of using indexing software and continue updating skills. Worked with multinational and local publishers and government organizations. Have the ability to commit deadlines set by publishers. My background in librarianship complements indexing work. A qualified librarian (M.Lib Monash), Associate member of Australian Library and Information Ass (AALIA). Worked in a medical library in Sydney as manager for 25 years. | ||||||
9 | Elena Gomez | elenamaria.gomez@gmail.com | South Asian | Editing, Proofreading, Manuscript assessment, project editing | book editor experienced across all genres of trade, with particular interest in literary fiction and narrative non-fiction | VIC | www.elenagomez.net | |||||||
10 | Grace Lucas-Pennington | grace.lucaspennington@outlook.com | First Nations (Bundjalung) | Structural editing, copyediting, sensitivity reading, MS assesments, mentoring | General and literary fiction, YA, poetry, essay. Also chairing panels for various literary festivals | QLD | I work for a variety of Australian publishing organisations as a freelancer. Advance notice for projects always appreciated - not currently taking on work until 2022. | |||||||
11 | Jinghua Qian | jinghua@jinghuaqian.com | Shanghainese, Chinese | Editing, Proofreading, Sensitivity reading, Criticism | I'm open to any project but my experience is in journalism, cultural criticism and literary non-fiction. For sensitivity reading specialisations, see my website. | VIC | www.jinghuaqian.com/services | Pronouns: ey/eir/em or they/their/them | ||||||
12 | Jon Tjhia | jon@paperradio.net | Chinese Australian | Design, Editing, Production, Audiobooks, podcasts, digital/video | I have experience as a commissioning editor, digital publisher/producer, multimedia producer and podcast/radio producer. I've worked with artists who identify as marginalised, particularly in the fields of radio, essays, digital writing and creative art. | VIC | https://informationjewellery.com/ | |||||||
13 | Laura La Rosa | contact@lauralarosa.com | First Nations (Aboriginal) | Design, Production, Illustration, art direction, cover design, book layout design. | Graphic designer, illustrator, digital artist, writer. | NSW | lauralarosa.com | |||||||
14 | Marisa Wikramanayake | marisa@marisa.com.au | Sri Lankan | Editing, Proofreading, Sensitivity reading | I work across all genres | VIC | Http://www.marisa.com.au | |||||||
15 | Rashida Murphy | rashidam@iinet.net.au | Indian | Editing, Proofreading, Manuscript assessments | Literary fiction, memoir and poetry. Mentor to POC writers of fiction, poetry and essays. | WA | https://rashidawritenow.com/ | |||||||
16 | Renée Otmar, PhD DE HLM | admin@reneeotmar.com.au | South African | Editing, Proofreading, Sensitivity reading, Coaching and professional supervision for writers and editors | manuscript assessment & developmental editing across narrative fiction and non-fiction genres; academic editing; coaching and professional supervision for writers and editors | VIC | https://reneeotmar.com.au | I provide in-person, live online and online training for novice and experienced editors across a range of topics. | ||||||
17 | Robert Denish Wood | robert@centreforstories.com | Malayali (Indian) | Editing, Production, Project Management | Literary - poetry, essay, interviews, conversations, journal | WA | www.robertdwood.net | My workplace, Centre for Stories, also has mentoring, training, festivals, events, and other aspects of literature. Happy to guide and be guided. | ||||||
18 | Rowena Morais | rowenamorais@gmail.com | Asian | Editing, Proofreading | business and non fiction writing | ACT | rowenamorais.com and digitalconfluence.info | Feel free to email me if you need to clarify anything. | ||||||
19 | Sara Kitaoji, PhD, AE | Sarakitaoji@gmail.com | Japanese Australian | Editing, Proofreading, Translation | I edit academic texts (e.g. books, journal articles, theses), and I edit, fact-check and consult on any texts pertaining to Japanese language, history and culture. My Japanese–English translation work covers a wide range of fields and genres, including government, business and media. My doctoral thesis addressed the problems of translating Japanese literature into English. I’ve taught Japanese and English in Australia and Japan. In working with writers from diverse backgrounds, I draw on both my language-teaching background and my own language-learning experiences. I’ve studied German, Mandarin and French for many years, as well as Ancient Greek, Spanish and currently Russian. | NSW | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarakitaoji | I’ve spent most of my life in Australia, but I’ve also lived, researched and worked in Tokyo (10 years), as well as Kyoto, Hong Kong and Paris. I’m a member of IPEd, CIEP, ATA (American Translators Association), JTA (Japanese Translators Association) and SWET (Society of Writers, Editors and Translators in Japan). | ||||||
20 | Suzy Garcia | Email on request via Twitter @suzygracias | Turkish, Chilean, Spanish | Editing, Proofreading | Literary: fiction, short stories, essay, narrative non-fiction Journalism: features, interviews, reviews, general news media | VIC | ||||||||
21 | Winnie Dunn | winnie.a.dunn@gmail.com | Tongan | Editing, Proofreading | Structural edits | NSW | www.sweatshop.ws | |||||||
22 | Mark Lock | chiefeditor@culturalsafetyeditingservice.com | First Nations Australian (Ngiyampaa) | Editing, Proofreading, Sensitivity reading, academic theses | Editor specialising in academic theses, journal articles, and technical reports. | NSW | https://culturalsafetyeditingservice.com/ | Former academic researcher exclusively in Aboriginal health and cultural safety | ||||||
23 | Chitra Karunanayake | chitrai.karu@gmail.com | Sri Lankan | Indexing (back of the book) | Compiling back of the book indexes | NSW | http://ckindexing.com.au/ | Professionally qualified indexer: ICI Certified indexer: Certification was awarded based on the results of an examination. (HTTP://WWW.CERTIFIEDINDEXERS.COM). Member Australian and New Zealand society of Indexers, Associate Member Australian Library and information Association (ALIA) | ||||||
24 | Carmen-Sibha Keiso | Carmen.s.keiso@gmail.com | Indigenous Assyrian, Lebanese | Editing, Proofreading, Art Consultance, Videography, Video Editing | Practicing artist, DJ and experimental documentarian. Writing workshop director, specialising in poetry and essays. Can handle anything that draws itself from experimentation. | VIC | cskeiso.com | |||||||
25 | Nadia Johansen | nadia.johansen@outlook.com.au | First Nations - Gunggari | Editing, Sensitivity reading, Copywriting, Judging and short/longlisting for prizes, MS assessments | Structural editing and copyediting literary and general fiction. Also editing poetry and short non-fiction: essay, memoir and personal essay. | QLD | I am queer and disabled/neurodivergent. | |||||||
26 | Bianca Valentino | conversationswithbianca@gmail.com | First Nations | Editing, Proofreading, Sensitivity reading, Writing | Structural edits, copyediting, sensitivity reading, manuscript assessment, judging and long-lasting and shortlisting prizes, commissioning First Nations writers, copywriting. | QLD | General and literary fiction, YA, poetry and essay editor. Publisher and editor of a music magazine. Music editor for art, design, culture publication. 20+ years experience in music, arts and culture feature writing, criticism and interviewing. Independent publication workshop mentor. | |||||||
27 | Casey Mulder | csymldr@gmail.com | First Nations (Ballardong Noongar) | Editing, Proofreading, Sensitivity reading | Structural edits, copyediting and sensitivity reads. Specialising in First Nations work, and all children's, junior and YA texts. Open to discussing any project outside of this also. | WA | In development. Will update asap. | Qualified high school English teacher, with experience teaching Creative Writing at a tertiary level. Currently First Nations editor for Westerly Magazine. | ||||||
28 | Marina Sano | marinasano.lit@gmail.com | mixed Japanese x white Australian | Editing, Proofreading, Sensitivity reading | Copyeditor and proofreader with experience across adult and MG books (both fiction & non). Structural and copyeditor of short fiction, essays, poetry, and online content. Can also sensitivity read for the representation of mental ill-health (please inquire for specifics). | VIC | n/a (or amplifybookstore.com ?) | |||||||
29 | Masako Fukui | masako@masakofukui.com | Japanese Australian | Editing, Proofreading, Sensitivity reading, Audio production | I'm an experienced writer, editor, proofreader and audio/radio producer. Previously a bilingual journalist in radio and print. | NSW | https://masakofukui.com/ | |||||||
30 | Thirangie Jayatilake | thirangiejayatilake@gmail.com | Sri Lankan | Editing, Proofreading | Proofreading and Copyediting for fiction and poetry | VIC | ||||||||
31 | Lucia Tường Vy Nguyễn | lucia.v.nguyen@gmail.com | Vietnamese | Editing, Production, Proofreading, Sensitivity reading | Editor specialising in structural edits/copyediting/proofreading of nonfiction texts and poetry | NSW | https://msha.ke/luciavyn | |||||||
32 | Isabelle Webb | isabellewebb99@gmail.com | First Nations | Editing, Proofreading, Sensitivity reading | Copy editor and copywriter, willing to proof/edit/write on any topics | VIC | Currently interning through the Open Book Internship program, so any and all projects are welcome as I value the experience! | |||||||
33 | Mariam Ella Arcilla | mariam.ella.arcilla@gmail.com | Filipino-Singaporean | Editing, Copywriting | I specialise in editing digital publications (experimental, fiction, non-fiction, multimedia and other hybrid forms) | NSW | www.mariamarcilla.com / www.magentahouse.com.au | I run Magenta House ~ a gathering space and library in Redfern that hosts talks, feeding sessions and workshops. I have previously edited for Runway Journal, fine print, 4A Papers and am co-editing for Debris Magazine (Issue 05 out May 2025) I'm presently studying at the School for Poetic Computation (NY) and Food & Art Alternative Masters at The Gramounce (UK). | ||||||
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