Manuscript assessor and story consultant
Comprehensive and industry-relevant assessments, structural edits and book proposals for over 100 works of fiction and non-fiction—for private clients and publishers. Many of Caroline’s private clients have gone on to be published. Limited availability. By-the-hour Zoom or phone advice also available.
Creative writing teacher
Caroline is available to present live or online courses on many aspects of a writer’s journey including memoir, story structure, book promotion, writing craft and literary citizenship. She has tutored for creative writing programmes, judges regional and international writing competitions, and assesses writing residency and grant applications. She is also an examiner for Master’s-level theses.
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Literature sector contractor
Caroline has a unique 360-degree view of the literary sector through her contracts across the industry, including: project management, funding and grant application writing, and literary event planning and programming. Clients include Auckland Writers Festival | Waituhi o Tāmaki (where she was Acting Marketing and Development Manager), New Zealand Society of Authors, Storylines, Michael King Writers Centre and 1001 Nights Writing Project.
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Presenter and event chair
Caroline is available for festivals (both as a writer and a Chair) as well as corporate training and events. Clients include Auckland Writers Festival | Waituhi o Tāmaki, Auckland City Libraries, Going West, Queenstown Writers Festival, New Zealand Society of Authors and more.
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