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Tony
Auckland, New Zealand
MASTER OF THE STORY CRAFT. 30 years, 45 books. I have space for only a final few clients with a genuine story and a realistic budget.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Children’s Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, True Crime, and Writing & Publishing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Caroline
Auckland, New Zealand
Stylish writing is my passion, and I aim to make your writing shine. Specialist subjects include religion, gender, literature, and crime.
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- University of Auckland
- Wollaston Theological College, University of Divinity, Australia
- Self-employed
Toby
Auckland, New Zealand
Editor for five years at Dorling Kindersley, I have experience in illustrated publishing, particularly on gardening, and food and drink.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Home & Garden, Health & Wellbeing, and DIY & Crafts.
Work experience:
- Dorling Kindersley
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Joanna
Napier, New Zealand
Proofreader and copyeditor: post-apoc, dystopian, action/adv, urban fantasy, PhDs/MAs, earth/space/env. science, medical/business reports
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wegelin & Co. Private Bankers, St. Gallen, Switzerland (CH)
- Ernst and Young, Zurich, CH
Kalee
Auckland, New Zealand
A professional book designer and typographer who creates compelling and visually stunning book covers and interiors to elevate your content.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Sociology, Education & Reference, and Psychology.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Art News New Zealand
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
- New Zealand News UK, London, England
- APN Educational Media
- Bennetts Bookshop Wellington
Andrew
Auckland, New Zealand
Innovative publishing professional with extensive experience in book editing, publishing, and digital content solutions.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Home & Garden, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wolters Kluwer CCH NZ
Stacey
Queenstown, New Zealand
Former Hachette editor with over a decade in publishing and experience in contemporary + literary fic, narrative nonfic and picture books.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Hachette Australia
- Self-employed
- Escape Publishing
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Elissa
Christchurch, New Zealand
Award-winning middle grade and picture book author who taught creative writing at Johns Hopkins. American living in New Zealand.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Middle Grade, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs
- The University of Baltimore
- Harcourt Children's Books
- Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
Lily
Wellington, New Zealand
Creative Illustrator and cover designer. Published with Penguin and Scholastic. Specialised in picture books, middle-grade, YA, fantasy
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Cozy Mysteries, Historical Romance, Romance, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Claudia
Auckland, New Zealand
I'm an illustrator who loves children's books. I love working in collaboration with the person who hire me.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Cat
Auckland, New Zealand
Award-winning, highly experienced book designer available for book cover and interior design/typesetting. Ex Senior designer at Penguin.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Home & Garden, Architecture, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House NZ
- Self-employed
Jasmine
Tauranga, New Zealand
I'm an illustrator/ artist with a feminine and organic illustration style. I have 14 years experience in illustration and graphic design.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Fashion & Textiles, Nature, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Themes & Motifs, and Home & Garden.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Rod
Wellington, New Zealand
Transforming creative visions into stunning digital experiences with 10+ years of expertise in design and web development.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Psychology, Photography, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Numeral Studio
- Vanishing Point Studio
- E2Language
- Saurio Labs
Sarah-Jane
Christchurch, New Zealand
I'm a website designer from New Zealand with 10 years of experience. I aim to make your website design journey smooth and enjoyable.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Design, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Parenting & Families, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Social Project Agency
Arjan
Auckland, New Zealand
Easy-going and highly experienced designer / art director with many professional accolades and experience under his belt.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, Historical Romance, Romance, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Doom & Dickson
Felix
Christchurch, New Zealand
Illustrator specializing in poster and book cover art with a distinct graphic visual style. clients: Netflix, PenguinRH, Simon and Schuster.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Military Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Laura
Queenstown, New Zealand
I am an award winning illustrator and author specialising in detail focused artworks with multiple visual narratives.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Classics, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed





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