Story & Editorial Strategy.
Creative Development.
Suzanne Barton is a writer, editor and creative producer with 20 years of experience in scriptwriting, publishing and purpose-led organisations.
She assesses and develops creative concepts, connects people and ideas, and shapes meaningul storytelling across formats.
Ways to work with me
A deep editorial and strategic assessment for projects that need an experienced outside perspective. For: scripts, creative projects and purpose-led organisational storytelling. Explore The Story Edit.
The Story Edit
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Professional feedback for children’s authors working on picture books and junior fiction for submmission to trader publishers, competitions or high-quality indie release. Browse Manuscript Assessments.
Manuscript Assessments
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A practical resource for writers developing and self-editing picture books. Includes video and audio tutorials, downloadable templates and resources, and practical writing examples. View the Picture Book Writer’s Toolkit.
Picture Book Writer’s Toolkit
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About Suzanne
Suzanne Barton is an award-winning writer, editor and creative producer working across books, screen and purpose-led projects.
Her career has included creative development for screen, stage and digital mediums, children’s publishing, managing industry publications, coordinating major arts festivals, and leading narrative strategy for complex government and community organisations.
Selected work
Editorial leadership for purpose-led organisations and prominent print and digital channels such as Melbourne Magazine and Melbourne News.
Narrative strategy
Program development and strategic communications for organisations like Melbourne International Jazz Festival and Creativity Australia.
Arts and culture
Script and concept development for print, screen, stage, musical and digital works, including for children.
Artwork by Ramona Bruno