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Amplify your story.

End-to-end support for everyday Australians with extraordinary stories to tell

Do you have your life story, or perhaps your Grandma’s, sitting in a harddrive with a shoebox of old photos, begging to become a book? Do you need a dry business document like an annual report, turned into a premium print product? I can project-manage all of these things, using my skills and experience in writing, editing and media, and partnering with print and design experts.

Services Clare can help with:

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Ghostwriting

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Manuscript Editing

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Publishing Support

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Distribution

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Promotion & Events

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Freelance Writing

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WHY WORK WITH CLARE

Your story deserves to be told

A collection of books Clare Bruce has written, edited and helped publish

Clare Bruce Books helps ordinary Australians with extraordinary stories turn their memories into legacies. Whether you've got a full manuscript in a drawer or just an idea rattling around in your head — Clare will guide you through the entire journey, from first word to finished book.

With over 25 years of experience across journalism, writing, editing and publishing, Clare brings professional skill and genuine warmth to every project. She doesn't just work for you — she works with you, at your pace, with your voice firmly at the centre.

And just so we're clear: not a single word, edit or idea in Clare's work comes from AI. Every service she offers is entirely human — crafted with attention, integrity and care.

100% HUMAN. NO AI - EVER.

OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

END-TO-END SUPPORT

Services

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Editing

Turn your manuscript from something DIY into something professional! I bring 25 years of writing, sub-editing and journalism experience to my manuscript editing process. (Note – I do not use AI.)

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Ghostwriting

Have you got a story to tell, but you’re not much of a writer? I can work with you as a ghostwriter, either with or without my name on the front, to help you write your story, in your own voice.

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Promotion

Do you want to throw a launch? Need an author video, a press release, a digital excerpt flipbook, or some media training? Want to message 300 friends about your book without blowing up your phone? I can help!

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Distribution

Want to sell your book, but don’t know where to start? I can help you with a selling page on sites like Amazon and a Linktree directing people to your Social pages; or work with trusted web development partners to create your book’s own website. We can also explore Library and Bookstore distribution.

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Publishing

Want to get that book idea out of Word and into people’s hands? I can walk you through all the steps… Editing, proofing, design and formatting, ISBNs and barcodes, printing, e-books, audio books, promotion and even your National Library legal deposit. I work with trusted professional partners.

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General Writing Services

I am also available for freelance writing jobs such as grantwriting, copywriting, and media / business documents such as annual reports and press releases. My current hourly rate is $100.

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