Specialists in the written word

Write.Edit.Review is an editing and communications consultancy based in Melbourne/Naarm, Australia, and established by Dr Sandra McLaren in 2024. Sandra is an Institute of Professional Editors Accredited Editor and Professional member and has over 25 years of experience of writing, editing and publishing for a range of audiences across print and online platforms. Write.Edit.Review provides writing, editing, training and review services for clients in academia, government and small business, and for individuals. We are based in Melbourne/Naarm, Australia, but work with clients from any location.

What we do

  • structural editing, copyediting and/or proofreading for academic and technical writers, including writers with English as an additional language

  • focused review of technical reports, academic papers (including grant applications) and other non-fiction texts

  • writing coach services for individuals or groups

  • training courses in written communication for groups or individuals

  • proofreading of academic theses, in all disciplines, at Masters and PhD level

  • editing and proofreading for small business, service groups and the not-for-profit sector (e.g., promotional material, web sites)

  • Specialist services for geologists and earth scientists through Geo.Write.Edit.Review

Academic clients

  • Do you need to edit and/or proofread a manuscript or grant application before submission?

  • Do you need help to organise your ideas in your written work?

  • Do you need your completed Masters or PhD thesis proofread prior to submission?

  • Are you, your students or a member of your team finding writing a challenge?

Government clients

  • Do you need technical reports or policy documents edited or proofread?

  • Is the use of plain language an issue? Do you need executive summaries or briefing documents reviewed and improved?

  • Are members of your team finding writing a challenge?

Small business and NFP clients

  • Do you need editing services for reports and/or other documents you share with clients?

  • Do you want to make a good first impression with high-quality professional written communications and/or an error-free website?

  • Small jobs welcome

Individuals

  • Have you written a memoir or work of non-fiction that you hope to publish?

  • Do you need advice on the organisation of your text?

  • Do you need your manuscript proofread prior to submitting to a publisher/agent or prior to self-publishing?

  • Do you need technical reports for government or share-holders written, edited and/or proofread?

  • Do you need help organising material for reports or communicating your message to stakeholders, including community groups?

  • Do you need help to produce professional figures and maps?

  • Do you need help to develop and manage style sheets for your projects and publications?

With specialist tectonics, structural geology and geochemistry knowledge as well as a broad general knowledge of Earth science, Geo.Write.Edit.Review can assist with all aspects of communications in a broad range of Earth science disciplines. Clients include government geological surveys and small and large resources and environmental companies.

More information is available here

Testimonials

  • “Sandra is an exceptional science communicator and I have benefited immensely from her edits and writing advice throughout my education and professional career. I would highly recommend Sandra to anyone looking for top-notch editing and/or looking to improve their scientific writing effectiveness”

    Former PhD student

  • "Sandra's input, recommendations and support were exactly what I needed to strengthen my manuscript ... her fantastic editorial support helped spur me on to reach the publication finish line!"

    Researcher and book author

  • "Sandra's work proof-reading my business website showed great attention to detail. I've also benefited from her editorial suggestions and copy-edits on important reports for clients"

    Small business holder