Green Door Editing

Proofreading, copy editing, and academic writing advisory with a touch of librarianship

I’m Karen, an editor and academic librarian with over 20 years’ experience supporting students and researchers.

From manuscripts and reports to essays and research outputs, I support a wide range of writing projects.

Whether you’re shaping a narrative journey, refining an argument, communicating scientific information to a non-specialist audience, or preparing work for submission, I offer thoughtful, attentive editing to help your writing feel clear, confident, and effective.

Services

I offer thoughtful, professional editing for a wide range of writing projects, with a focus on helping your work feel clear, well-structured, and ready to share.

Proofreading

A final polish to catch typos, formatting issues, and minor errors.

Copy Editing

Improving clarity, flow, and consistency while preserving your voice and intent.

Academic editing and advisory

Academic copy editing and advisory are provided in line with the expectations of academic integrity and the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research.

This means that while I offer guidance on clarity, structure, and expression, all intellectual content and final wording remain the work of the author. Feedback is provided through suggestions, comments, and examples to support your development as an academic writer, rather than rewriting or altering your work beyond appropriate editorial boundaries.

This support should complement guidance from your supervisor or institution.

Why work with me

With over 20 years’ experience supporting authors, students and researchers, I understand how demanding writing can be, whether you’re preparing something for submission, publication, or a wider audience.

I combine professional editing expertise with a strong understanding of research and structured writing, alongside a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach.

My focus is not only on producing polished work, but on helping you feel more confident and capable in your writing over time.

Who I work with

I support:

• Fiction and non-fiction authors
• Corporate authors
• Undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Researchers and academics
• ESL writers seeking clarity and confidence

How it works

1. Send through your document or enquiry
2. Receive a quote or recommendation
   I’ll review your request and suggest the most suitable approach. That may be a one-off edit or a more in-depth consultation.
3. Editing or consultation support
   • For editing services, I work directly on your document using tracked changes and comments.
   • For more complex or ongoing support, we can arrange one-on-one consultations tailored to your needs.
4. Receive your work or continue with guided support
   You’ll receive a clear, polished document with feedback—or, if working together across multiple sessions, ongoing guidance to help you develop your writing and research approach over time.

A thoughtful approach to academic writing

Good academic writing is more than correct grammar. It’s about communicating complex ideas with clarity and precision.

With a background in librarianship, I bring an added layer of insight into research practices, structure, and academic publishing, offering not just editing, but informed support throughout your writing process.

Ready to feel more confident in your writing?

Get in touch for a quote or to discuss how I can support your work.