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Kym D.

@whiteshepherd

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Writer & Editor | Unleashing the Power of Words

$45 USD / Hour

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Joined on June 8, 2008

107 Recommendations

$45 USD / Hour

From newsroom deadlines to global freelancing gigs, I’ve spent 15+ years turning messy copy and ideas into clean, compelling communication. My career began in print journalism, but I quickly saw the growing need for sharp, digital-friendly writing and editing in the technical, defence, and education sectors. After building a strong writing and editorial foundation in newspaper and technical roles, I transitioned into freelancing full-time—serving clients around the world via platforms like freelancer.com. What sets me apart? An eye for clarity, a journalist’s ear for tone, and deep experience writing and editing everything from product copy to government reports. I work across almost any nonfiction genre or topic, offering services including: 👉 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Proofreading, copy editing, full manuscript & website editing, and magazine subediting. 👉 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: User & maintenance manuals, staff manuals, ebook ghostwriting, technical specifications, processes & procedures, ISO documentation, fact sheets, training materials, and corporate publications. Whether you need crisp copy, meticulous editing, or clear technical documentation written, I bring two decades of expertise to every project. I would love to hear about what you are working on and explore how I can help bring your words or ideas to life. If your business deserves polished, professional writing—let’s connect.

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On budget

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99%

Repeat hire rate

13%

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Final book check $450 AUD

Kym is absolutely brilliant. A seasoned professional and an expert in her field. I cannot sing her praises enough. As a first time author, Kym guided me through the process, provided invaluable advice, and saved me thousands of dollars (if not tens of thousands) in premature printing costs, as she identified errors that other editors had overlooked. Her meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness are second to none. I highly recommend Kym for any editing work you require.

Daniel P.

@danielpavia

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3 months ago

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To revise and refine the Learner Guides $5,524.62 AUD

Absolutely loved working with Kym. She has completely transformed the learner guides—what was once dense and difficult is now clear, engaging, and easy to follow. Her ability to take complex content and make it accessible is outstanding. Top job, Kym. Your work has made a real difference.

Catherine D.

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Townsville, Australia

8 months ago

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Content Writer for training material - with Australian VET System experience $1,200 AUD

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Kym. Her work is of an exceptionally high standard, demonstrating both professionalism and attention to detail. She consistently delivers quality results and approaches every task with dedication and expertise. Beyond her skills, Kym is a pleasure to work with—she is collaborative, reliable, and brings a positive energy to every project. I truly appreciate her contributions and look forward to working with her in the future.

Catherine D.

@CathyDaltonETTA

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Townsville, Australia

11 months ago

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ISO 9001 Compliance Documentation for Construction Company $1,000 AUD

Great work, I would highly recommend Kym.

Ian M.

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Hawthorn, Australia

2 years ago

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MarchApril 2024 Blogs x 8 $800 AUD

Great work. Thanks again

Steve M.

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Experience

Technical Editor/Author

Oct, 2010 - Jan, 2014

3 years, 3 months

Raytheon Australia

Oct, 2010 - Jan, 2014

3 years, 3 months

Senior author/editor on the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Project for Raytheon Australia as part of the AWD Alliance. Responsible for assessing publications from original equipment manufacturers as fit-for-purpose for the Navy, tracking metadata, raising problems along with risks, impacts and solutions, and for managing the Aviation Support and Communication and Information Systems technical publication development.

Oct, 2010 - Jan, 2014

3 years, 3 months

Technical Editor

Apr, 2006 - Jan, 2010

3 years, 9 months

BAE Systems

Apr, 2006 - Jan, 2010

3 years, 9 months

Senior member of the technical publications team with the BAE Systems ILS Department and worked primarily on documentation for the M113 project. Responsible for editing all technical manuals, Repair Parts Illustrated Lists, graphics, Commonwealth of Australia comments, tender bids for continuity, style, terminology use, graphics and layout. I also proposed solutions for strategies to meet customer requirements on time and for updating the status on the progress of the work.

Apr, 2006 - Jan, 2010

3 years, 9 months

Technical Editor

Jan, 2004 - Mar, 2006

2 years, 2 months

Julia Ross Recruitment

Jan, 2004 - Mar, 2006

2 years, 2 months

Responsible for editing Army training publications for style and grammar; ensure graphics add value; tables and technical data are correct and relevant; liaise with authors and project managers; some liaison with desktop publishers and graphic artists. Check subcontractor’s work before the Defence Force accepts the work. This position was contract and based at the Land Warfare Development Centre, Puckapunyal Army Base, Victoria.

Jan, 2004 - Mar, 2006

2 years, 2 months

Education

Griffith University

2015 - 2016

1 year

Bachelor of Communications

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Australia

2015 - 2016

1 year

Certifications

UK English - Level 1

UK English

US English - Level 2

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Preferred Freelancer Program SLA

Academic Writing - Level 1

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Foundation vWorker Member

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