where every word counts

Who we areWho we are

Heather MillarHeather Millar
Director, Writer, Editor 


About Heather

Heather worked in customer publishing in both the UK and Australia for 10 years, and has worked as a freelance writer and editor for another 10. She has also worked in government and non-profit organisations.

Employers

  • Hardie Grant Magazines, Melbourne – managing editor
  • John Brown Publishing, London – managing editor
  • Community Services Victoria – editor
  • Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, Adelaide – editor and communications officer
  • Australian Society of CPAs, Melbourne – promotions and communications officer

Clients

Some of the clients Heather has worked with either in customer publishing or in her freelance career include:

  • National Pharmacies
  • Vic Tourism
  • Coles
  • VICFIT
  • WorkCoverSA
  • Motor Accident Commission SA
  • Cancer Council SA
  • Alzheimer's Australia SA
  • Virgin Atlantic (UK)
  • InterCity Trains (UK)
  • Spice Girls and 19 Management (UK)

Freelance journalism

Heather has written for a range of magazines and newspapers including: Country Style, Interiors, Period Home Renovator, Nature and Health, Just Health + Beauty, Healthy (UK), Sydney Morning Herald, Clubmag and more.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and English), University of Tasmania
  • Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
  • Diploma of Transpersonal Counselling, Ikon Institute

Professional

Heather is a member of the South Australian Society of Editors.

Voluntary

Driven by a desire to help the community, Heather is on the Board at the Cancer Care Centre Inc, where she has volunteered for the last few years. She has also been on the Board of Australians Against Racism, for whom she co-edited Dark Dreams: Australian Refugee Stories and There’s No Place Like Home (with Eva Sallis and Sonia Dechian) published by Wakefield Press.