“Jo gives such constructive and considered feedback in her assessments, helping authors realise the potential of their manuscripts through her strong grasp of both the big picture and the finer details. I am so grateful for her thoughtful and professional assessment service, which helped me rework my manuscript into a state that was ready for submission. It has since been accepted for publication!”

– Penny Harrison, writer, book reviewer,

“Jo’s assessments of Unpublished Picture Book Manuscripts were thoughtful, insightful and detailed, encouraging each creator to think outside the square and push themselves higher.”

– Tania McCartney, writer, illustrator, founder of www.kids-bookreview.com,

“Jo's services are first class. An experienced and astute editor, she has a deep understanding of her clients' needs and provides guidance with care and respect”

– AJ Collins, professional writer and editor,

“Jo is an experienced editor with an excellent eye for identifying what’s working and what isn’t. Whether your work is fiction or non-fiction, genre or corporate, Jo has a knack for elucidating big picture issues, and an ability to suggest structural modifications that will help you to make your work shine. I thoroughly recommend her. ”

– Melissa Catherine Manning,

“Jo is the go-to copy editor and proofreader for Writers Victoria’s bi-monthly magazine, ‘The Victorian Writer’. I have worked with Jo for two years and found her to be a skilled, versatile and discerning editorial specialist who is accustomed to dealing with nuanced work. ”

– Emma Cayley,