Brendan Brown founded The Expert Editor in Melbourne in 2012, after completing a Bachelor of Laws at Deakin University and working as a writer. He built it into a professional editing service used by academics, authors, and businesses across Australia and beyond, and later founded its international sister company, Global English Editing. Brendan is a co-founder of Brown Brothers Media, the company behind The Expert Editor, where he oversees both editing brands. He sets the editorial standards that apply to the company's client work and this blog, and reviews articles before they are published.
Editor's note: This article was reviewed and updated in July 2026 to meet Expert Editor's latest editorial standards. "Use short words, short sentences and short paragraphs" – David Ogilvy In 1962, Time Magazine declared advertising guru David Ogilvy as "the most sought-after wizard in today's advertising industry". During his years as ...Read More
Editor’s note: This article was reviewed and updated in July 2026 to meet Expert Editor’s latest editorial standards. You might have heard the phrase: "Writing and editing is art. Proofreading is science." And isn't that the truth? It's incredibly exciting to create an original piece of writing, but when it comes ...Read More
Editor's note: This guide was originally published on the popular Thesis Whisperer website under the title "Should I get an editor for my thesis?". It was reviewed and updated in 2026 by the Expert Editor's editorial team to meet our latest editorial standards. Professional thesis or dissertation editing can ...Read More
Editor’s note: This article was reviewed and updated in July 2026 to meet Expert Editor’s latest editorial standards. The Expert Editor has created a guide to professional editing and proofreading to help you navigate the editing world in Australia. You may have spent weeks, months, or even years on ...Read More
Editor's note: This article was reviewed and edited in 2026 by the Expert Editor's editorial team to meet our latest editorial standards. "What do you do for a living?" is a question we get asked when awkwardly socialising with strangers. "I own an editing company" is my answer. "Really", ...Read More
Editor's note: This article was reviewed and updated in July 2026 to meet Expert Editor's latest editorial standards. A key consideration for many book authors when it comes to professional editing is affordability. Book authors may have big dreams, but most aren't yet as wealthy as JK Rowling. Professional book ...Read More