
Professional Editing & Independent Publishing
Turn your writing dreams into a published reality today!
The Erudite Pen provides qualified editing expertise and independent publishing services.
The Erudite Pen works with:
Fiction & Non-Fiction Authors
I edit, design, publish & globally distribute fiction & nonfiction print and ebooks for indie authors. Advantages include:
- Print-on-Demand
- 100% author and book publishing rights
- 100% royalties
- Expertise guaranteed
- Worldwide distribution to all major booksellers.

PhD Students & Academic Writers
- Clarity, consistency & style
- Word choice, sentence structure & flow
- Spelling, grammar & punctuation
- Citations & references
- Language conventions

Corporate & Government Offices
- Language and style consistency
- Visual content consistency
- Grammar & punctuation
- Referencing and links
- Plain English
- House Style

Publishers & Publishing Houses
- Developmental editing
- Developmental reports
- Structural/Substantive Editing
- Copy editing
- Proofreading
- Manuscript Assessment
- Writer mentoring
Editing & Publishing Services
First-time author?
PhD student or academic writer?
Meet the Managing Editor & Director
Juliette Lachemeier, PhD
I am a professional member of IPEd (Australia), the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders (CIEP) and Australian Publishers Association (APA).
What the industry is saying...
Dr Juliette Lachemeier is a renowned professional editor and the visionary managing editor of The Erudite Pen Independent Publishing.
With an exceptional track record of working with #1 bestselling authors and a Publishers Weekly editor’s pick author, Juliette is a trusted expert in elevating manuscripts to the highest publishing industry standards.
Her clients, including PhD scholars, award-winning journalists and industry leaders across Australia, consistently praise her meticulous editing, deep insight and unwavering commitment to excellence. She was also the 2024 Australian Enterprise Awards winner for the best independent publishing company (Cairns).
Known for her ability to transform complex manuscripts into polished, impactful works, Juliette brings over three decades of experience to the publishing world. Her work spans across fiction, non-fiction and academic projects, providing expert developmental editing, structural guidance and interior book design.
Authors often turn to Juliette not only for her unparalleled editing skills but for her ability to nurture creative talent and navigate the intricate journey from manuscript to publication.
At The Erudite Pen, Juliette’s dedication to her authors has earned her a reputation as one of the most sought-after editors in the industry, with testimonials highlighting her invaluable support in achieving literary success.