Professional Editing for Fiction & Academic Work

Renée Smith

Editor & Proofreader

hello@reneecsmith.com

Sydney, Australia

About Me

Renée Smith

Hello, my name is Renée Smith. I am an Editor and Proofreader based in Sydney, Australia. I work with two kinds of writers: indie authors looking to publish polished, professional fiction and non-fiction books, and researchers and academics who need their work edited and formatted to the highest standard before submission or publication.

I love to edit:

Fantasy, mystery, thriller, action & adventure, historical fiction, gothic and dark academia fiction manuscripts; self-help, business and technology non-fiction manuscripts and theses, journal articles, books, reports and conference papers for academic works.

I'm not a fit for:

Picture books, poetry, satire, illustrated books/comics, cookbooks, religious works and westerns.

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"We’ve loved working with Renee! As an indie publisher, we rely on our editors to embody the same care and enthusiasm for our authors, and Renee has matched us from day one. She always takes a lot of care in her editing, making sure the author feels supported and that she’s doing right by the manuscript, too. If you’re looking for an editor for your project, fiction or non-fiction alike, we couldn’t recommend Renee more!"

Green Hill Publishing

Australian Publisher

Experience

RS Editorial Services (2024 - Current)

Freelance manuscript assessments, editing and book formatting.

Green Hill Publishing (2025 - Current)

Freelance editor assisting GHP clients with expert editing of their manuscripts.

Education

Curtin University (2025)

Short Course unit in Editing.

CIEP (2024-2025)

Completed the following courses:
* Proofreading 1
* Copyediting 1

IPEd (2024-Current)

Associate Member of Australia's Institute of Professional Editors

What I Do

All My Services

Professional Fiction Copyediting

I offer professional copyediting services that refine your manuscript's language, clarity, and accuracy while preserving your unique voice and style. I focus on enhancing readability and ensuring your work meets publishing standards.

Publication-Ready Proofreading

I offer professional proofreading services for your final manuscript, ensuring it's polished and ready for publication or submission. I provide the last critical review before your work meets readers, agents, or publishers.

Professional Interior Layout Formatting

I provide professional book formatting for indie authors publishing fiction and non-fiction works. I deliver print-ready PDFs and ebook files optimised for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and all major platforms. Your book will look as professional as titles from major publishers.

Strategic Manuscript Assessment

I provide professional manuscript assessments that evaluate your work at a structural and conceptual level, offering clear, constructive feedback on story, structure, and overall effectiveness. I focus on identifying what's working, what needs refinement, and how to move your manuscript forward.

Professional Academic Editing

I offer professional academic copyediting and proofreading for researchers, postgraduate students and academics. I am a recommended academic editor with the University of Sydney.