Suzanne Barton editor

Story and Editorial Strategy. Creative Development.

I help people and organisations find the story, sharpen the idea and make the work stronger.

Writer, editor and creative strategist working across publishing, culture, purpose-led organisations and screen.

What I do

  • Story and creative development

    Find the compelling idea and work out what it needs to become.

  • Editorial and writing

    Shape, edit and write stories for different audiences and formats.

  • The Story Edit

    A sharp outside eye for projects that need clarity, structure or creative direction.

Selected work

Narrative strategy for purpose-led organisations

Editorial leadership for iconic print and digital channels such as Melbourne Magazine and Melbourne News.

Children’s books and publishing

Award-winning, internationally published author, editor and manuscript assessor.

Arts, festivals and cultural engagement projects

Program development and strategic communications for organisations like Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Illustration by Ramona Bruno

Script development for screen and stage

Credits and work-under-development in documentary, cabaret, animation and games.