Editor: Maryanne McKay
The Happy Apostrophe
Tel: 0411 022 657 Email: maryanne(at)thehappyapostrophe.com.au
Website: thehappyapostrophe.com.au
Accredited Editor 2011
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Development Studies) Australian National University
Services
- Editing—Substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, formatting (electronic and hard copy).
- Other services—Research and writing.
- Subject fields—Social sciences, political science, women, Indigenous Australia, regional development, international development, environment, health, creative arts.
- Media—Reports, submissions, books, academic theses, annual reports, articles, brochures, newsletters, résumés, website content. Non-fiction and creative non-fiction.
Specific projects
– Copyediting and proofreading for Cadman Editing Services including clinical practice guidelines (diabetes, depression, blood) and reports of the World Health Organization, 2010–2012
– Federal government reports and publications, 2010–2012
– ACT Greens' Active Transport Plan for the ACT, 2010
– A Work in Progress: A History of the YWCA of Canberra 1929–2009, 2009 (copyedited and indexed)
– Exploring the Needs of Older Women in the Canberra Community – a YWCA of Canberra community study, 2009
– YWCA of Canberra Relationship Things Resource Kit, 2008.
Over 12 years experience in the government, community and university sectors. Australian Public Service security clearance to 'Protected' level. Friendly and reliable.