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

I provide copy editing & proofreading services for doctoral theses and journal articles to improve:

Clarity, consistency & style
Word choice, sentence structure & flow
Spelling, grammar & punctuation
Citations & references
Language conventions

Corporate & Government Offices

I can refine your communication to improve readability and functionality. I assess and enhance:

Language and style consistency
Visual content consistency
Grammar & punctuation
Referencing and links
Plain English
House Style

Publishers & Publishing Houses

Other publishers frequently contract fiction & nonfiction editing out to me due to my high editing standards for:

Developmental editing
Developmental reports
Structural/Substantive Editing
Copy editing
Proofreading
Manuscript Assessment
Writer mentoring

Editing & Publishing Services

Copy Editing

Corrects and improves written work using language guidelines, conventions and style manuals. Improves document clarity, brevity, readability and consistency.

Structural Editing

Assesses and reports on whether manuscript content will be comprehensible to its intended audience and if its structure is suitable for publication.

Manuscript Assessment

Identifies the initial strengths and weaknesses of your book for rewriting. Useful in the early stages of the book production process, before structural editing.

Proofreading

Corrects final document mistakes before printing or submission. Performs the last quality-control check after structural andcopyediting have been completed.

Thesis Editing

Ensures arguments are logical and consistent. Checks that language use and formatting complies with university style and referencing guidelines.

Indie Publishing

Manages all stages of book production from editing and interior book design to organising covers and creating author publishing accounts with IngramSpark.

Copy Editing

Corrects and improves written work using language guidelines, conventions and style manuals. Improves document clarity, brevity,

readability and consistency.

Structural Editing

Assesses and reports on whether manuscript content will be comprehensible to its intended

audience and if its structure is suitable for publication.

Manuscript Assessment

Identifies the initial strengths and weaknesses of your book for rewriting. Useful in the early stages of the book production process, before structural editing.

Proofreading

Corrects final document mistakes before printing or submission. Performs the last quality-control check after structural and

copyediting have been completed.

Thesis Editing

Ensures arguments are logical and consistent. Checks that language use and formatting complies with university style and referencing

guidelines.

Independent Publishing

Manages all stages of book production from editing and interior book design to organising covers and creating author publishing accounts with IngramSpark.

Helping Authors to Independently Publish

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First-time author?

No problem! Many of my clients are debut authors.

I take the time to explain the book production process and help you to navigate the editing and publishing industry.

Before you know it, you’ll be well on your way to publishing your first book.

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PhD student or academic writer?

You’ve come to the right place. I have edited numerous doctoral theses and academic papers for native and non-native English speakers.

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Meet the Managing Editor & Director

Juliette Lachemeier, PhD

I provide a friendly and approachable yet professional service.

I have recognised editing and publishing qualifications, developed against the codified Australian Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) standards.

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.