Assistance from Independent Book Consultants
Editors, proof readers, typesetters, and book designers from various regions in New Zealand are listed here. These people are independent from us and so if you require their services please contact them directly. In return for maintaining these listings we would like an opportunity to quote on the printing of any books that may be created.
We are looking for more people to add to this directory so if you are competent, professional, able to provide a service and would like to be listed on this page please contact Nelson Hubber. nelson@digitalprint.co.nz
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Jo Dickson - Catchword
• Typesetting
• Book layout and design
• Proof reading
Jo is a very experienced typesetter who specialises in compiling and formatting the final layout of books. She has compiled many books with a high standard of professionalism.
If you have most of your manuscript ready and would like someone to provide the final touch of professionalism or if you have a bare material such as a group of photos and a computer disk of text then Jo is a good person to see.
She has worked in Industry for over 20 years and taken and passed "Government Printer's" typesetting exams while working at the Dept. of Statistics.
Services offered - typesetting (desk-top publishing), formatting of material, book design, indexing and proof reading. |
Christchurch
Phone 03 386 1127
Fax 03 385 1227
email jo.dickson@clear.net.nz
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Bob Stoothoff - Rawhiti Editorial Services
• Editing
• Revising and rewriting
• Book design and composition
Working from manuscripts or from computer files, Rawhiti helps authors, publishers, businesses, clubs, etc. to make writings ready for publication. The services range from the editing of manuscripts to the design and production of press-ready PDF files.
The editorial services include checking manuscripts for grammatical and spelling errors, suggesting revisions to improve organization and style, and generally trying to ensure that ideas are presented in good clear English. Rawhiti can also assist with translations from French, German and Italian texts.
Rawhiti Editorial Services is directed by Robert Stoothoff. For a sample of his work, aim your internet browser at www.cybereditions.com/cyTheBooks. Most of the books listed on this web page were edited and produced by him in 2000–2005, when he was Editorial Director of Cybereditions.
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Christchurch
Phone: (03) 322 7582
email: rawhiti@snap.net.nz |
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Jocelyn Alesana-Rennie - Practical English
Practical English offers high quality writing, editing and proofreading services including simplification and clarity, for:
1. central and local government reports and publications
2. local and international business documents
3. contracts
4. legal documents
5. websites
6. public education material
7. annual reports
8. technical publications and manuals
9. fiction and non fiction.
Workshops can be arranged anywhere in New Zealand and Australia covering:
1. in house style
2. plain English writing skills
3. writing for your readers
4. punctuation and grammar
5. report writing.
About Practical English
Practical English means writing plain English that the reader will understand immediately.
Practical English delivers written material that is concise, accurate, clear and consistent.
Editing and writing services are offered internationally on line.
Face to face client consultation and contracted services are offered within the Auckland region and throughout New Zealand and Australia where required.
Contact Details
Jocelyn Alesana-Rennie MA Hons. English
Visit Jocelyn's web site www.practicalenglish.co.nz
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Auckland - Birkenhead
Phone 09 418 1337
Mob 021 027 18795
email: editor@practicalenglish.co.nz
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Jim Allnatt
• Research
• Layout and composition of books
• Writing
Jim is the archivist for the Auckland Cricket Association and he has written and published two books on the subject. One of these, Auckland Cricket - The Victorian Era, a hard cover edition. was printed through this site. He is currently writing the history of Masport, an iconic New Zealand Company, who are celebrating their Centenary in 2010
Jim's expertise is in finding historical information and editing and compiling books about sporting and other organisations. He will be pleased to be contacted for assistance on projects of this type.
His publications can be seen at www.jimallnatt.co.nz/ |
Auckland - Howick
Phone 09 534 3382
email: jallnatt@ihug.co.nz
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Adrienne Morris - AM Proofreading and Editing
• Proofreading
• Copy Editing
• Checking and Correction
• Layouts
• Photo Restoration
It is not easy for anyone who writes to see their own errors. And it is so easy to make mistakes - and we all make them. Some are fairly unimportant, some are just typos, but some can be disastrous and can adversely affect your whole document. Most people think they have got their work 'perfect' and are quite surprised when a proofreader makes a lot of corrections, but at the same time, are pleased to have the errors picked up by fresh, impartial eyes before going to print.
Adrienne has a love of English and studied Latin to university level, giving her a superb grounding in English grammar, so she decided to study for a Diploma in Book Editing, Proofreading and Publishing, which she gained in 2008.
Her services are offered not only to publishing houses, but also to private and corporate sectors. She is a self-motivated and dedicated worker, with a love of challenging and interesting work; she has a wide general knowledge and good business skills, has great attention to detail, and also typesetting, layout, photographic and photo restoration abilities - to offer her clients.
Adrienne is a member of the New Zealand Society of Authors.
She loves working with writers and authors, helping them to add that final bit of polish to their book, so that their ideas are communicated in the clearest way, and the finished product is as professional as it can be.
More information can be gained from her website http://www.amproofreadingnz.com |
Auckland - Torbay
Phone 09 473 8777
email: a.morris@woosh.co.nz
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Chris and Diane Benge - Kapiti Print Media
• Book and Cover Design
• Proofreading
• Text editing
• Copywriting
• Photo restoration
• Web design
With a Masters degree in English literature and a background in English teaching and editing, Chris Benge has helped many authors and publishers bring their manuscripts up to publishing standard. His text proofing focus is complemented by Diane's experience in writing for and editing a national bimonthly magazine for more than a decade: she focuses on the clarity and readability of text. Together they offer a comprehensive service in manuscript preparation.
In addition to this, Kapiti Print Media has designed covers and text for a number of self-publishers, including prolific NZ social historian and novelist David McGill, local and family historians, children's writers, and various New Zealand organisations. They also create websites to assist publishers to promote and sell their work online.
Publishing a book is a great adventure and labour, almost like giving birth. Chris and Diane love helping writers to create in book form what they have lived with and dreamed about for so long.
For more information on Kapiti Print Media please visit http://www.kapitiprintmedia.co.nz |
Wellington - Kapiti Coast - Paraparaumu Beach
Phone 04 902 5703
or 021 104 1122
email: info@kpm.co.nz
PO Box 1562
Paraparaumu Beach 5252
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