My Editing Philosophy

I offer the unique perspective of being an author as well as an editor. As such, I know that your manuscript is your creative baby, and I promise to treat it that way. My goal is to do more than just provide a file full of corrections in red—I will encourage you to put forth your very best work.

My editing style is a mix of copy editing, proofreading, line editing, and coaching. On the first read-through, I’ll include questions and comments from a reader’s perspective, but also offer suggestions from the point of view of a fellow writer. I will never override your writing style or author voice.

The author-editor relationship is a partnership, and I always support an open dialogue. Feel free to ask questions or brainstorm your ideas with me. Don’t be surprised if I push you a little at times—my job is to leave you more than "just satisfied" with the story you’ve produced. I want you to be ecstatic about sharing it with readers. Your hard work will pay off by making you a better writer in the end. I’ll be happy to provide a sample edit so that you can get a feel for how well we’ll work together as a team. This will also help me assess what kind of editing your manuscript needs.