Editing (structural, substantive, copy) and proofreading of any textual material, both fiction and non-fiction (eg, short and long manuscripts, presentations, videos, Web content).

Ambiguity and consistency!

Helping speakers of other languages to write effectively in English.

Medical and health-related projects. Popular science and mathematics. Web editing. User manuals. Design and logic of forms and flowcharts. Business letters for tricky situations.

A diverse range of print editing projects including: 2-volume how-to manual for caravan tourers, books of lecture notes for undergraduate mathematical statistics course (University of Adelaide), handbook of midwifery practice, food service standards manual, honours psychology thesis, honours environmental science thesis, professional journal articles, abstracts, medical reports, flowcharts, commercial brochures, flyers, forms, stationery, restaurant menus.

Web-focussed projects have included structural and other editing of Web pages (see, for example, BirthRite), editing of Web forum submissions, and editorial assessment and review of Web sites (including interactive learning pages).

Editing projects involving other media include two teaching films (script dialogue, text stills and credits), assessment and review of CD-ROMs, and editing of conference presentations (Keynote/PowerPoint).

Writing experience includes fiction and non-fiction writing, magazine articles, screenplay collaboration, software documentation, Web content authoring and self-publishing.

Literary award adjudication.

MB BS (Syd). Main interest in Psychiatry.

Successful completion of 2 years of Combined Honours degree in Pure Mathematics and Philosophy at ANU.

Logic and technical rigor in all its guises.

Macintosh power user — especially with respect to macOS, Nisus Writer Pro, Numbers.

Frequent contributor to Nisus Writer Pro forum.

Medical background.