Michelle Madden
About Michelle Madden
Michelle Madden is a Commissioning Editor at Penguin Random House and a freelance editor and copywriter based in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience in editing and publishing.
Title at Penguin Random House
Michelle Madden currently holds the position of Commissioning Editor at Penguin Random House. In this capacity, she is responsible for evaluating and acquiring manuscripts, working closely with authors, and managing the editorial process to ensure high-quality publications.
Freelance Editor and Copywriter
Michelle Madden also practices as a Freelance Editor and Copywriter in Melbourne, Australia. Her freelance work includes editing and copywriting for media, magazines, and corporate documents. She specializes in structural editing, manuscript assessment/development, copyediting, and proofreading.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Madden has a comprehensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Sydney (1995-1998). Following this, she obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor (TESOL) from Macquarie University in 1999. Additionally, she achieved a Graduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing from RMIT University (2003-2004).
Workshops and Teaching
Michelle Madden runs workshops in schools and teaches at TAFE, making use of her extensive experience in education and publishing. She has also spoken at various events, including sessions at the Wheeler Centre.
Previous Roles in Education and Publishing
Before her current roles, Michelle Madden worked at Box Hill Institute as a Teacher from 2013 to 2016 in the CAE campus, Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Her early career includes a tenure at Walker Books Australia as a Sales Representative and Publicist in Sydney, Australia. She began her professional journey in sales and marketing, which later transitioned into the sphere of editing.