Writing and editing services by Andrew Macrae

Magic Typewriter is run by Andrew Macrae as a sole trader.

Andrew is passionate about clear written communication that meets the needs of its audience.

He has more than 12 years experience producing content for print and web for a diverse range of clients from the community, private and government sectors.

His qualifications include a BA with first-class honours in English, an MA in English (both from the University of Queensland) and a PhD in professional writing (from Victoria University). He is a full member of Editors Victoria and an Accredited Editor, having passed the Institute of Professional Editors accreditation exam in 2012.

Before going freelance, he worked in government corporate communications.

Some of his many clients include:

  • Amnesty International Australia
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Department of Health
  • Department of Human Services
  • Department of Premier and Cabinet
  • Department of Sustainability and Environment
  • Department of Treasury and Finance
  • Health Workforce Australia
  • Mendleson Communication
  • Metro magazine
  • Monash University
  • Overland magazine
  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Opthalmologists
  • State Trustees
  • Victorian Coastal Council
  • Webplace
  • World Vision Australia.