Meet Our Editors
Dr. Lisa Lines
Director and Head Editor
Bachelor of Arts and Honours Creative Writing, (University of Adelaide). Graduate Certificate in Language (Spanish), Honours History and PhD Social Sciences, (Flinders University), Currently completing a second PhD in Humanities (Creative Writing).
Dr. Lisa Lines is a qualified academic and writer, and has been an editor for over ten years. She has edited thousands of essays, assignments and theses for students and helped them to improve their grades significantly. These documents have been written by students in a wide variety of fields. Dr. Lines is a published author of refereed journal articles and one monograph, and has worked as a writer and editor for an independent Australian newspaper.
She has many years of experience working as an academic, tutor and lecturer at three Australian universities. She has taught History at both an undergraduate and Honours level. She has also coordinated a Foundation Studies program and worked as an Academic Learning Adviser, teaching students general academic skills (including research methods and organisation, essay planning, writing, referencing, formatting and editing). Dr. Lines also has extensive private tutoring experience at both a secondary and tertiary level. She has tutored for over ten years in English as a Second Language and various Humanities and Social Sciences subjects.
Her qualifications include: Bachelor of Arts (majors in History and English), Honours in History, Honours in Creative Writing, Graduate Certificate in Language (Spanish), and PhD Social Sciences (History). The title of her PhD thesis is 'Milicianas: Women in Combat in the Spanish Civil War, (1936-1937)'. Dr. Lines is constantly updating and improving her teaching and editing skills.
Dr. Linda Westphalen
Bachelor of Arts and Graduate Diploma of Education, (University of Adelaide), Honours English, PhD Social Science.
Dr. Linda Westphalen completed her teaching qualification in 1985, her Honours in English in 1993 and her PhD in Indigenous Women’s Life Histories in 2002. She has taught in Women’s Studies and Australian Studies at Flinders University, as well as worked as a secondary school teacher. Her current teaching and research focuses on Cultural Studies issues to do with education, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and higher degree supervision. Her interests also include gifted education, life-writing and gender debates. In addition, she is an eclectic reader of history, archaeology, anthropology and politics. Dr. Westphalen is a highly experienced and talented editor.
Ms. Sigrid Christiansen
Bachelor of Arts and Honours History, (University of Adelaide). PhD Social Sciences to be completed in 2011.
Ms. Sigrid Christiansen is a qualified academic, writer and editor. As an undergraduate at the University of Adelaide, she completed a double major in English (Media and Communications) and History, followed by an Honours degree in History. Ms. Christiansen currently holds a scholarship to write a PhD in Social Sciences, investigating how work and life fit together for young adults in Adelaide, South Australia.
Her most recent publication discusses how young women's experiences in the workforce could affect their fertility patterns in the future. Ms. Christiansen is also writing a research publication and website for the University's Ethics Committee. Throughout her career, Ms. Christiansen has edited a substantial number of essays, fellowship applications, scholarship applications, resumes and academic research publications for students and colleagues at highly ranked Australian universities.
Dr. Renfrey Clarke
Bachelor of Arts (Australian National University), Diploma of Education (Latrobe), PhD Social Sciences (University of New South Wales).
Dr Renfrey Clarke is a qualified and highly experienced editor, a journalist and a specialist in international studies. For many years a newspaper correspondent reporting from Latin America and Russia, he has also lectured at the University of New South Wales and the University of South Australia. As well as having experience as a book editor and secondary English teacher, he is a noted translator with dozens of titles to his credit in the areas of history, politics, philosophy and economics.
Mr. Warren Veljanovski
Business Editor and Copywriter
Bachelor of Arts - Communications (University of South Australia) Graduate Certificate of International Studies (University of Adelaide) Graduate Diploma of Art History (University of Adelaide)
Mr. Warren Veljanovski is an experienced professional and business editor and copywriter. He works for a national media arts organisation in a role that involves the professional editing and writing of marketing materials for websites and publications. A member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, he has also received academic writing awards, and was an Emerging Critical Writer for the 2008 Adelaide Festival of Arts. He has taught English as a Second Language internationally and currently tutors various secondary school subjects. Having helmed UniSA’s Students in Free Enterprise Australia program for several years, he continues to have a keen interest in emerging business practices. He enjoys staying abreast of issues and developments in the arts, politics and contemporary culture.
Ms. Naomi Cox
Business Editor and Copywriter
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (University of Waikato, New Zealand) Post-graduate Diploma in Communication (Level 7) (Open Polytechnic of New Zealand) Post-graduate Diploma in Business and Administration (Communication Management) (Massey University, New Zealand)
Ms. Naomi Cox is a professional editor and copywriter. A passion for writing, grammar and language spurred a change in career from law to communication for Ms. Cox. She is a qualified lawyer and a highly experienced communication, media and public relations professional.
Ms. Cox is a skilled creative and corporate writer, with a zest for establishing a rapport with audiences through the written word. She is experienced in writing a wide range of genre including websites, advertisements, corporate collateral and formal letters. As a qualified speech and drama teacher, Ms. Cox has also written her own course materials, including poetry and prose.
Ms Cox matches copywriting with astute editing and proofreading. She is experienced in editing all forms of written work, including but not limited to university essays, websites, and business and marketing material. As an avid writer and reader, Ms Cox is passionate about the written word and making this work to its fullest potential.
