Hi, I’m Nats.
A lifelong night owl with a love of words and the Oxford comma, I’m a New Zealand-born freelance editor and proofreader working with authors and clients worldwide. My sweet spot is memoir and nonfiction, where preserving a writer’s individual voice matters just as much as getting the grammar, consistency and flow right.
Your words, just sharper. From a final proofread to an in-depth copy or line edit, I’ll help make your writing clearer, sharper and stronger—without editing you out of it.
“While the world sleeps, I make copy shine.”
After qualifying with my Bachelor of Arts and training in sub-editing during my journalism diploma, I spent my career navigating the fast-paced worlds of deadline-driven journalism and high-stakes corporate communications.
As the owner/chief editor behind Nocturnal Editorial, I bring that exact mix of sharp news sense, strategic precision, and relentless attention to detail to make your words work for you.
My background isn’t just in editing; it’s rooted in the real-world trenches of media and corporate storytelling:
- The Journalism Trenches As a digital and print reporter for Stuff.co.nz and the Franklin County News, I mastered the art of human-centric storytelling. I learned how to hook a reader instantly, untangle complex issues, and write copy that commands attention under tight deadlines.
- “Publish Ready” Precision Early in my reporting career, I successfully completed the intense “Right First Time” training programme. Being certified as “Publish Ready” meant my editors trusted my copy to go straight to print without a safety net. It ingrained in me a rigorous, flawless approach to proofreading and sub-editing that I bring to every manuscript, article, and document I touch today.
- High-Stakes Strategic Communications Transitioning to corporate communications, I stepped into the high-pressure role of Senior Media Specialist for Auckland Transport. There, I shaped the public narrative for New Zealand’s largest city. I acted as a crisis navigator and the strategic voice behind massive, multi-million-dollar infrastructure milestones—like the $69 million Puhinui Station Interchange launch. Whether managing complex, data-heavy safety campaigns or defusing high-volume media storms with poise and wit, I ensured our messaging was always airtight.
Why Work With Me?
In both newsrooms and corporate boardrooms, I’ve learned that a single out-of-place word can change an entire narrative. I know what it takes to elevate writing from good to impeccable.
At Nocturnal Editorial, I apply that same “Publish Ready,” meticulous standard to your content. Whether you need a final, flawless proofread, deep copy editing, or a complete structural refinement, I am here to ensure your voice resonates perfectly and your copy stands up to the highest professional scrutiny.
I’m now based in Dubai, working worldwide, and frequently editing while sensible people are asleep.
So whether you’re waking up in New Zealand, wrapping up your day in London, or working far too late in New York, I’m probably online—armed with a red pen and an eye on your next deadline.