Emma Hearnes is a word whisperer and comma connoisseur with an Associate Degree of Professional Writing and Editing from RMIT University.

Her hobbies include mending broken lists, catching dangling modifiers and unravelling the mysteries of the semicolon. You will find her advocating for the en dash; you will not find her interrupting conversations to correct grammar.

So your words need polishing

SERVICES

  • A big-picture edit addressing your work's content, structure, voice, tone and purpose.

  • A line-by-line edit correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, style and consistency to enhance the overall clarity and readability.

  • A final check for errors in text and design before your work is published.

  • A custom-made set of guidelines so that your brand/business is consistent in its use of language, format and voice.

Shelley Banders, @shelleybanders

“I found Emma's approach to editing to be thorough, mindful and highly valuable. It was an educational undertaking on my behalf as Emma took the time to explain the necessary edits. Both my writing and the reader experience are better having had Emma's professional input. Thank you!”

Lauren Murphy, @laurenmurphyphotography

“Emma's skilled and respectful approach to editing elevated my feature pieces to a higher level. She managed to navigate a dramatic word count reduction while maintaining the integrity of people's voices and themes. She is also a delight to work with!”

Isabelle Zhu-Maguire, Network Coordinator (AusNZPac), UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth

“Emma was incredibly hardworking and went above and beyond to contribute meaningfully to this project. [With] a very short turnaround Emma was fundamental to ensuring that the project was ready in time. She worked well with the other editors, ensuring that everyone was contributing and respected. If you are looking for a passionate and hardworking team member, I highly recommend Emma.”

GET IN TOUCH

Tell me a bit about what you are looking for so we can get started!

ejhearnes[at]gmail.com