Editing, Writing, Teaching Services
I am an experienced editor, writer and teacher.
Editing: I can edit with flair (structural or copy edit) and proof read efficiently at reasonable hourly rates (contact me for rates).
Writing: I can write for you if you have gathered the background material.
Teaching: I run writing workshops for children – join the Book Council to get these at cheaper rates; or BookTalks, an online workshop. I also talk to groups about books, bees, and science writing.
My Experience
Editing: Gecko Press: Editing novels, science, picture books: My Friend Percy; All About Ecology / Recycling; The Adventure of Life/ All About Food; My Village.
Longacre Press: Editing novels, non-fiction: Missing Toby; Let Fly; Snow Business; Walking Guides.
Academic: books, papers, PhD (English, Sociology, Economics, Science).
My publications: a novel, Sting (Walker Books) plus 2 more in 2011; 12 readers for US; NZ School Journal articles; 13 textbooks (ESA Publications); short stories (Random NZ); winner, McGonagall poetry prize 2005.
Teaching: Primary School Teacher: 1992-2009; Dunedin College of Education: part-time lecturer 2005/2006; Creative Writing Workshops (Dunedin Art Gallery) 2000–2008; Part-time writing tutor Aoraki Polytechnic 2010.
Links
Science Activity textbooks by Raymond Huber : experiments and puzzles for ages 6 to 12. My English grammar/writing textbooks also available from this site.
Hugh Todd – cartoonist and web designer
Penelope Todd – cool writer’s blog
