Welcome to Pam’s world of Professional Writing, Copy Editing and Proofreading!

Pam has been working in writing, copy editing, proofreading and publishing for several years and now manages her own successful business ‘Teddybear Books’. Through the years, Pam has delivered writing workshops; taught proofreading and copy editing; produced a range of educational courses; had several stories, poems and articles published, and even published several children’s books. In addition, Pam has won several short story and poetry competitions. She is also the author of the Copy Editing & Proofreading Course for the College.

Pam’s experience includes extensive proofreading and editing of educational curriculum manuscripts, writing and editing anthologies, educational readers, fiction manuscripts, business publications and newsletters. She has undertaken work for a number of publishing houses, writer’s groups, writing schools and Broadford Secondary College in Victoria.

As well, Pam produced, typeset and edited the publication Words for the Wallan Writers Group, edited the publication Minds on the Move and managed and edited the NMIT Poetry Anthology Night Lights. In 2005 Pam was admitted to the World Vision Proofreading and Editing Register.
Over the years Pam has developed a reputation for her student-focused workshop style.

“I pride myself on good communication with students,” says Pam. “I believe positive and constructive feedback is the most effective way to help my students achieve their best results.”

Pam remains at the forefront of the industry through her extensive network of contacts. She is a member of the Society of Editors (Victoria) Inc, the Fellowship of Australian Writers in Victoria, the Melbourne Poets Union, the Victorian Writer’s Centre and a number of other smaller writing organisations. Pam also holds a Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing and Editing).

This is a terrific opportunity to have an experienced and well-regarded professional as your personal tutor. With Pam’s caring and supportive feedback, we know you will find your course a positive and rewarding learning experience!

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