Stu Hatton

Typical budget: $3,000 and under
Located in Campbells Creek, VIC, Australia

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I'm a freelance writer and editor. Whether your work is fiction, non-fiction, poetry or academic writing, I can assist you to improve your writing and prepare it for publication or academic assessment. I have extensive experience in copy editing, structural editing, proofreading and manuscript assessment. I also have an excellent track record working on writing and editing projects in corporate, non-profit and academic settings.

My services are geared towards the following types of clients:

• Writers (whether novice, emerging or established) who are seeking to transition their work from a draft or manuscript to publication.
• Undergraduate and postgraduate students producing written work for assessment (e.g. Honours/Masters/PhD theses).
• Early-career or established academics who require assistance to produce sharp and succinct prose for papers, chapters, books, etc.
• Publishers, academic institutions or businesses seeking to hire a freelancer to work on writing/editing projects.

The Vine Bleeds by J. M. Yates (Brolga Publishing)

Genre: Memoir.

Services provided: developmental editing, structural editing, copy editing.

Blurb: Based on a true story, set in Melbourne, The Vine Bleeds spans fifty years from the 1940s.

The trauma of domestic violence, experienced during Jenny and David’s childhood, impacts the life choices both siblings make. David follows in his father’s footsteps and Jenny enters a dysfunctional marriage.

Inspired by true events, The Vine Bleeds illustrates what happens is not as important as what we do about it. Jenny’s story highlights her strength, spirit, and her inner journey while coming to terms with her past.