About me

Considering that I had a ‘first sentence’ rather than a first word, and my favourite book at the time was a dictionary… it’s fair to say that I’ve been passionate about words from a very early age. 

Since then, and for the past 20 years in particular, my love of language and appreciation for a well-turned phrase has been the driving force of my life as a writer, editor, and author. 

It’s been my absolute pleasure and privilege to have pursued my passion for writing in a wide variety of fields including scientific and medical research, journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing and more. This diverse and extensive experience means I’m able to offer a unique and valuable skill set that delivers incredible results for my clients.

Along the way, I’ve successfully completed an MSc, a Postgraduate Certificate in Editing & Publishing, a Diploma in Digital Marketing, and a Diploma in Journalism. And I’ve had the good fortune to have my work published in newspapers, magazines, and anthologies. For examples of my work, please see my portfolio, and for more information on my formal qualifications and experience, please visit my LinkedIn profile.

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Why choose me?

If you’re after well-crafted copy and/or content that gets results at highly competitive prices, you’ve come to the right place. 

My creative mindset combined with my thorough understanding of the principles of science, journalism, marketing and public relations means I’m especially good at:

  • Using words to evoke the powerful emotions that drive people to take action. 
  • Translating complex medical and scientific concepts into engaging and informative content that can easily be understood by a lay audience.
  • Writing newsworthy stories that obtain maximum exposure for clients.
  • Unearthing the most gripping parts of a story, dusting them off and presenting them in the most alluring way possible.
  • Creating persuasive copy and innovative impactful content that tells a powerful story to attract, engage, and convert prospects into loyal customers.
  • Applying my firsthand knowledge of what it takes to write, edit, and publish a book (and how best to market one) to help you succeed.

Editing with a keen eye for detail to ensure that every piece I produce is polished to within an inch of its life. For more information on my editing services, please visit: www.thebluepencilediting.com

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Testimonials

Here are a few of the lovely things my satisfied clients have said about my editing, ghostwriting and author coaching services.

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I utilized the editing services of Mandy Chandler. I found her to be very professional and proficient!! Mandy edited my 110,000 word manuscript with accuracy and speed. I feel so confident now to share my writings with the world. Thank you Mandy for your gentle approach, patience and enormous effort!
Tammy Jones
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We are preparing a book showcasing selected projects from our architectural practice. Through a UQ professor, we connected with Mandy and utilized her editing service recently. We are extremely pleased with both the experience and the final outcome. She is professional, detail-orientated, and a pleasure to work with. I am sure that we will engage her again for our next book and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of copywriting or proofreading services.
Edward Z
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I worked with Mandy Chandler on producing a number of technical and government reporting documents. Mandy is a top-level editor and proofreader and I highly recommend her services. She was responsive, efficient and easy to work with.
Hannah Ogden
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Mandy worked her magic on my Memoir with a structural edit to bring my story alive. I was so impressed with her respect and encouragement with my story, her professionalism and expertise. I highly recommend Mandy’s service and approach to the structural editing process which can be very daunting. Thank you Mandy, for all your support.
Jan Wood
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Services

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EDITING & PROOFREADING

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GHOSTWRITING

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AUTHOR COACHING

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We’ll talk about your message, your target audience, and the ways I can help you to reach them.

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I’ll help make your manuscript shine

I’ll provide the editing, ghostwriting or caoching you need to create compelling professional content.

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You reap the rewards

Share your experience and expertise with your target audience and achieve your objectives.

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Portfolio

In a career spanning almost twenty years, I’ve provided copywriting, ghostwriting, editing, and coaching to entrepreneurs, businesses, researchers and individuals, helping them achieve their goals including:

  • Obtaining more than $27 million in funding
  • Getting published in high-impact scientific journals
  • Converting prospects into enthusiastic brand ambassadors
  • Successfully writing and publishing books and memoirs.

Take a look at my portfolio to see some of the fantastic projects I’ve worked on.

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