Writing is my thing. Editing too. And teaching! I love all kinds of writing—from resume writing, content writing, and promotional copywriting to poetry and literary criticism—and I get a major kick out of helping other people improve and publish their writing.
As well as a long list of publications, including 4 well-received books and an award-winning PhD thesis in Writing, I have extensive training and experience in both professional editing and adult education. I’ve edited numerous books, theses, articles, and other documents, and I’ve been teaching writing, poetry, and related subjects for over 15 years.
How can I help?
I’m committed to empowering individuals and communities through writing, editing, research and teaching. How can I help you?
Writing services
- content writing
- copywriting
- job application and resume writing
- commissioned poems, articles and essays
- book reviews
- ghostwriting, including poems for special occasions
- emails and letters
Other services
- Editing and proofreading
- Document and manuscript formatting
- Sensitivity reading for gender diversity to ensure your wording is up to date
- Manuscript assessments and poetry feedback
- Readings and author talks
- Writing classes and poetry workshops, including group and private online lessons and courses
- Poetry competition judging
Testimonials and reviews
I don’t know of any other Australian poet who is writing with the combined verve and craft of Jackson.
Claire Potter
I cannot recommend Jackson more as a poetry editor.
Tineke Van der Eecken
Thanks to Jackson’s assistance, I was successful in my application!
Christine Della Vedova
Jackson’s honest, respectful feedback has helped me to write with more confidence.
Elizabeth Nicholls
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“A coat of ashes”, poetry book by Jackson, reviewed in Cordite by Pascalle Burton
“[Jackson’s] wager is that poetry, as mediator of spirituality and science, could provide deeper understanding about existing in a world… Read
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“The emptied bridge”, poetry book by Jackson, reviewed in Westerly by Miriam Wei Wei Lo
“Subject matter ranges from the deeply philosophical to the prosaic, written in a manner that continuously calls into question the… Read
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“lemon oil”, poetry book by Jackson, reviewed in Cordite by Ray Briggs
“The narrative voice in Jackson’s ‘lemon oil’ speaks with humour, verve and curiosity, inviting the reader into a conversation about… Read
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“Coracle”, poetry book by Jackson, reviewed in Indigo by Shane McCauley
“From the opening lines of the first poem, the reader is introduced to a powerful, resonant and poignantly moving voice… Read
Latest work
A small selection of my recent work
Latest writing
“That terrrible voice” and 2 more
Poems in Turbine | Kapohau
Story
Poem in Tarot
Review of the seven-eight count of unstoppable sadness by Marcella Polain
Commissioned by Westerly
Latest editing
Poetry book edited
Poetry book edited
Successful application edited
Exhibition catalogue proofread
Poetry book edited
Buy or download
A coat of ashes
Paperback book, 98 pages. “Beautifully composed, coherent and crystalline.” “The…
The emptied bridge
Paperback book, 132 pages. “Jackson’s distinct voice captures the poignancy…
lemon oil
Paperback book, 120 pages. “The pressing, convincing voice of these…
Coracle
E-book, 92 pages, PDF. 94 poems. “Jackson’s poetry is lean…
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Read my writing
My writing that is collected on this site, including lots of creative commons poetry
A portion of earth
Birds give it / to the forest floor / Cows let it fertilise next year’s grass …
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Mini-review: Christine della Vedova’s poetry zine “Your Body”
The ten poems in “Your Body” showcase the potential of poet and storyteller Christine Della Vedova to make a substantial original contribution to Western Australian…
ReadThe past simple
Gillian has died, said my father’s voice in my ear. // That can’t be right. If she’s dead—gone—not here— / there is no Gillian, so…
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