EDITING

Wherever you are in the writing process, I can help bring your work to the next level. I accept projects big and small: from book manuscript to blurb draft, from essay to proposal. As an editorial freelancer, I've worked with a variety of clients in both fiction and nonfiction. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned scribe, I'd be happy to edit your work.

Please take a look at the services described below, and read about my editing process. When you're ready to discuss next steps, contact me. I look forward to hearing from you!

Editorial Services

Manuscript Evaluation
You've written a draft of your book and you'd like a pair of objective eyes on it before revision, but you don't want to commit to a full edit. A manuscript evaluation is a great choice: budget-friendly yet insightful.

Developmental Edit

A developmental edit aims to bolster the architecture of your story and sharpen your execution of it. In a dev edit, I deliver thorough big-picture feedback along with manuscript edits filled with actionable suggestions to take your draft to the next level.

Line Edit
Your manuscript is finished and structurally sound, but you'd like to refine its language: dialogue, descriptions, clarity. A line edit clears clutter and confusion with one purpose in mind: that your story shine with voice and vision intact.

Other Services

Editorial management for self-publishing authors and organizations
Book coaching
Copy editing
Proofreading
Proposal & agent query review

Contact me to discuss your project needs. I'd love to work with you!

My Editorial Approach

Favorite Writing Books

I collaborate with you to make your story shine brightly and authentically. My mission is to guide you toward the best possible version of your writing while respecting your unique voice and vision. In editing, I keep the best interest of both writer and reader in mind. My editorial approach is rooted in compassion and honesty.

I'm an alumna of the rigorous editing program at the University of Washington where I was trained in all aspects of editing. As a writer myself, I understand the sensitive nature of letting an editor touch your work. A manuscript is like a baby: your editor should be a thoughtful caregiver.

Favorite Writing Books

Fiction

The Writer's Portable Mentor by Priscilla Long

Plot & Structure by James Scott Bell
Steering the Craft by Ursula LeGuin

On Writing by Stephen King

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass

Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell

Memoir

The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr
Your Life as Story by Tristine Rainer
Still Writing by Dani Shapiro

EDITING

Editorial Services

My Editorial Approach

Favorite Writing Books

Favorite Writing Books

Favorite Writing Books

Favorite Writing Books

Favorite Writing Books

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