We are a dynamic team of multi-skilled professionals dedicated to helping authors and businesses achieve their publishing goals. Our project management office in Cape Town provides hands-on, personal service, ensuring meticulous attention to detail for every project.

Recognising the specialised nature of each aspect of production and printing, we collaborate with a network of editorial freelancers, designers, and print suppliers both locally and internationally. This approach allows us to handle a diverse range of projects while maintaining an exceptionally high level of craftsmanship and expertise, tailored to the specific needs of each client and project.

Our comprehensive range of services includes:

  • Custom Publishing Solutions – From initial consultation and manuscript assessment to the delivery of a final product, we ensure your book aligns with your vision and brand.
  • Package-Based Publishing – Simplify the publishing process with our streamlined packages, offering global distribution to major retailers such as Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, and Rakuten Kobo.
  • Standalone Production Services – Access professional editorial, design, typesetting/DTP, ebook, and printing services as needed, ensuring your project meets industry standards.

Whether you’re an author publishing your life’s work, an academic sharing your research, or a business enhancing your brand through authoritative publishing, we are committed to making your publishing vision a reality.

Explore our services to find the perfect fit for your project, and let us guide you through a successful publishing journey.

Our core team

About us - Vanessa Wilson Quickfox Publishing Owner and Director

Our Publishing Director

VANESSA WILSON, founder and owner of Quickfox Publishing, brings over 32 years of experience in graphic design and book production. She began her career in magazine and publication design before specialising in book production for South Africa’s largest traditional publishers.

Since establishing Quickfox in 2007, Vanessa has gained extensive expertise in independent publishing, taking a hands-on approach to every project. With the support of her team, she has helped hundreds of authors and businesses achieve their publishing and production goals.

Dedicated to producing professional, trade-quality books and publications, Vanessa has built Quickfox Publishing into a respected name in the industry. She has collaborated on two bestselling books—one self-published and the other published by Struik Publishers (now Penguin Random House South Africa). She is also the co-author of Publish Like A Pro: The Complete Guide to Successful and Profitable Self-Publishing and A Spiritual Toolkit for Dealing with Change.

Vanessa continues to manage the Quickfox imprint, ensuring excellence in every project.

Our Customer Services and Production Manager

ADELE WILSON began her career in signage design and promotions before expanding her expertise across multiple industries. With a wealth of experience in business operations, she is likely to be the first person you speak to when reaching out to us.

Beyond delivering exceptional customer service, Adele plays a vital role in keeping our daily operations running smoothly. She manages the office and production schedules, oversees billing and accounts, handles international distribution setup, coordinates printing and delivery, and much more.

As the manager of the Yes!Press imprint, Adele ensures that every project runs seamlessly from start to finish.

Our editors and editorial managers

Gill Gordon

GILL brings over 40 years of editorial and commercial publishing experience, having worked across multiple industries, from corporate communications to book publishing. She spent 24 years at Penguin Random House (formerly Struik Publishers), where she played a key role in editing and shaping a diverse range of titles across lifestyle, nature, children’s, and illustrated books.

Gill has worked on more than 160 books, collaborating with both debut and established authors to refine manuscripts, enhance clarity, and ensure a polished final product. Her expertise spans from copy editing and proofreading to substantive manuscript development, indexing, editorial management, working with design teams and photographers, and marketing copywriting. Many of the books she has worked on have gone into reprints, new editions, or become bestsellers.

With a deep understanding of language, structure, and readability, Gill ensures that every book is clear, engaging, and produced to the highest standard. Now transitioning into a freelance career, she continues to apply her wealth of knowledge to Quickfox publishing projects, ensuring that every book she works on is the best it can be.

Louise Rapley

LOUISE is a publishing professional with over 18 years of industry experience with some of South Africa’s largest publishers. Having worked in various roles – including publisher, managing editor, writer, and proofreader – she has an in-depth understanding of the book-making process and a deep appreciation for the author’s journey.

As both an author and an editor, Louise understands the challenges writers face, from self-doubt to the complexities of refining a manuscript. She specialises in manuscript evaluation, developmental editing, overwriting, copy-editing, and proofreading, offering tailored guidance to help authors strengthen their work while preserving their unique voice.

With a particular passion for non-fiction, memoir, and biography, Louise brings a thoughtful, respectful approach to every project. Whether an author needs big-picture structural input or fine-tuned editing, she provides expert support to help bring their vision to life.

Louise is a full member of the Professional Editors’ Guild (PEG).

Tracy Buenk

Tracy is a skilled editor and proofreader with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling. With nearly a decade of experience in manuscript assessments, structural editing, copy editing, and proofreading, she specialises in fiction, memoirs, creative writing, and young adult fiction.

A member of the Professional Editors’ Guild (PEG) in South Africa and the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders (CIEP) in the UK, Tracy has undergone extensive training in editorial best practices. She has completed courses in copy editing, developmental editing, and proofreading with industry experts such as John Linnegar, Elana Bregin, and Linda Pretorius. Her expertise extends to both traditional and self-published authors, ensuring their manuscripts are polished and publication-ready.

Tracy’s meticulous approach to editing, combined with her deep understanding of narrative structure and language, makes her a valuable member of the Quickfox team. Whether refining fiction manuscripts or shaping compelling memoirs, she is dedicated to helping writers bring their stories to life with clarity and precision.

Rachel Bey-Miller

Rachel Bey-Miller is a long-standing member of the Quickfox team and holds the honour of being our very first editorial manager, having shared the Quickfox vision of empowering authors since the company’s inception.

Originally qualifying as a Psych Nurse, Rachel went on to complete her BA (English). She has more than 32 years’ experience as a writer, editor and editorial project manager. She works for various clients, including South Africa’s largest educational/academic publishing houses, and an international online courseware developer. She is the author of numerous computer and health-related textbooks for major publishing brands, a novel and a self-help book.

Her enquiring mind draws her to a variety of subjects, however, she particularly enjoys working on computer, IT, self-help, empowerment, spiritual and health-related books.

Ilana Sachar

Ilana is a seasoned editor, writer, and communication specialist with over 25 years of experience in publishing, corporate communications, and public relations. With a background in industrial psychology and communication, Ilana has worked extensively in corporate and freelance capacities, serving clients such as Macmillan Education, NB Publishers, Chevron South Africa, and the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business. She has a sharp editorial eye, a passion for simplifying complex concepts, and a commitment to delivering high-quality content on time.

Ilana’s expertise includes developmental editing, proofreading, layout design, and corporate publications. A full member of the Professional Editors’ Guild (PEG), she is highly skilled at producing internal and external communications, company reports, and promotional materials that align with brand identity and strategic messaging.

Ilana handles our corporate and magazine publishing, and non-fiction books in her subject areas.

Barbara Wood

Barbara is an accomplished editor, writer, and publishing consultant with a career spanning over four decades in media, research, and business leadership. With a background in market research, journal publishing, and corporate strategy, Barbara has held leadership roles in various organisations, including PMR.africa and MarketProbe, where she played a pivotal role in business turnarounds and editorial direction. She has also worked extensively in higher education, lecturing on business strategy, entrepreneurship, and communication at institutions such as Wits Business School and Gibs.

Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Afrikaans, German, and French, Barbara specialises in translation, editing, and content consulting. She is an Honorary Life Member of the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and has served on numerous professional councils, including the Institute of Directors and the South African Market Research Association.

Barbara is a full member of the Professional Editors’ Guild (PEG) and handles our academic and journal editing.