Carol Dawber
Carol Dawber is an established, experienced and versatile writer who enjoys working with clients to realise their dreams. She has been a journalist, a television scriptwriter and an editor, and has twelve books in print.

Local Availability: Available NZ-wide or in Australia by arrangement.

Media Experience
Print; Radio

Biographical Note
I am a professional writer with a passion for readable prose. I earn my living as a freelancer, have no trouble meeting deadlines and am accustomed to working by email and telephone, often for overseas clients. I was a journalist with the Nelson Mail and have written occasional pieces for many other newspapers and magazines including The Press, Education Review, Boating NZ, NZ Deerfarmer and NZ Study Opportunities. Other writing credits include 18 episodes of the TV drama series Shortland Street, a radio documentary and a large number of oral history interviews. 

I have written and published three novels and a series of local histories, and have completed books on contract for private clients and companies including Kiwi Dairy Group and the NZ Marine Farming Association. I have an MA in English Literature and some familiarity with Te Reo Maori. I am a competent and experienced indexer with a particular interest in indexing local history.

My approach is simple and straightforward. I try to understand my clients' needs and meet them, and to work out who my readers will be and write for them. I enjoy history and biography and I am comfortable working as a ghostwriter. I am happy to discuss large or small projects and I am flexible in my approach.

Published Writings

• Lines in the Water, a History of Greenshell Mussel Farming in New Zealand. River Press, 2004, for NZ Marine Farming Association
• Ferntown to Farewell Spit. River Press, 2003, with Cheryl Win
• Inheriting the Dream, Co-operative Dairying in the Tasman Region. River Press, 2002 for Kiwi Dairy Group
• Guides Alive, the Nelson Story. Guides Nelson Archives,2002
• The Jacksons of Te Awaiti. River Press, 2001, for Jackson Family Reunion 2000
• North of Kahurangi, West of Golden Bay. River Press, 2001, with Cheryl Win
• Collingwood To The Heaphy Track, a Journey up the Aorere Valley. River Press, 2000, for Bainham Reunion Committee
• Awaroa Legacy, the story of the Hadfield family. River Press, 1999, with Lynette Wilson, for Abel Tasman Experiences 
• Bainham, a History. River Press, 1997, for Bainham Reunion Committee

Contact Details
Carol Dawber, PO Box 6546, Dunedin North, New Zealand.
Ph/Fax: 03 4712341

Last updated 17 July  2006 NZST

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