On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading - writing, editing, graphic design, typing, transcripts, self-publishing services - Australia

We do: typing, writing, editing, proofreading, typesetting, design, ISBNs, printing, ebooks, self-publishing. We type manuscripts. Scribe as you speak – life stories, memoir, meetings. Write minutes and reports. Write memoirs. Produce accurate transcripts.

We are Australian owned and operated by Sally-Anne Watson Kane. All our typing, writing and editing is done by humans – not AI. We only edit human-written manuscripts. Our transcripts are transcribed by humans. Our typists, writers, editors, proofreaders and designers all live in Australia – VIC, ACT, QLD, SA, NSW and NT. See details of our whole team here.

On Time Typing Books and Life Stories (OTTBLS) is our self-publishing services business. Sally-Anne and her team edits and produces professionally designed self-published books: memoirs, life stories, family histories, stories, poetry and fiction (various genres). See the books we have produced here.

Companion Writing Coaching and Support (Companion) is Sally-Anne’s writing coaching business. Read about or contact Companion here.

Contact us for a free consultation, quote and/or signed Guarantee of Confidentiality.

Transcripts, typing manuscripts, minutes, reports, data capture

We type accurate transcripts of interviews, focus groups, oral histories. Type handwritten/PDF manuscripts, or data/spreadsheets. Type minutes of meetings or dictation via Zoom F2F or in-person.

On Time Typing Books and Life Stories - producing self-published books

We type your life story while you speak. Edit, design and produce beautiful self-published books: life stories, family histories, poetry, visual art, novels (many genres).

Manuscripts: editing, proofreading, MS assessment

We edit life stories, memoir, poetry, novels (many genres), reports. Developmental editing, sensitivity editing, copy editing, proofreading, MS assessment.

All the editors on our team are members of Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) – Australia

Protecting Your Privacy

We are experienced in dealing with sensitive and explicit material. Our typists and editors all live in Australia and have signed our Confidentiality Agreement. We are bound to comply with the Privacy Act (1988) of Australia. We maintain strict confidentiality, and offer all clients a Signed Guarantee of Confidentiality.

Latest News

29 Jul 2026

Companion – supporting all sorts of writers and storytellers

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28 Jun 2026

Sal in Bendigo and Central Vic next week

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23 Jun 2026

Welcome to the Companion coaching team, Eloise!

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Testimonials

Your high quality transcripts are greatly appreciated, thank you On Time Typing.

- Professor Julian A. Smith, Dept of Surgery, Monash Medical Centre

Your professionalism and positive approach when transcribing our interview reports have been much appreciated.

- Fiona Bell

I have been entirely satisfied with your transcription services and cannot recommend your business enough.

- Michael Owen, Country Fire Authority (CFA) – Gippsland Region

Great advice, fantastic and prompt service and great reports! On Time Typing went above and beyond expectations.

- Tania Manning

I am always impressed by her professional and approachable attitude and the excellent standard of work.

- Penny Baird, Bluegum Bookkeeping

We offer a signed Guarantee of Confidentiality and Compliance with our Code of Ethics.

Owner/operator Sally-Anne Watson Kane is a professional member of Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd), member and Secretary of the Board of Life Stories Australia, and member of Oral History Australia (Victoria).