Overview
I've been working with words for nearly a decade... but I've been a reader much longer than that. I have a BA in English, French, and Italian and an MFA in poetry, and I cut my teeth at Pelican Publishing (Gretna, LA), one of the largest trade publishers in the South. I've since edited both freelance and professionally across diverse genres. A bit about my editorial approach: My goal as an editor—no matter where in the process—is to ensure that the reading experience is the best it can be. By making sure the language is consistent and understandable, I can help you hone in on the best way to communicate your meaning and connect with your readers. That means supporting and sharpening your voice—not advocating for my own. I stay positive, productive, and professional across the working experience.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Children’s Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
History
Photography
Travel
Fiction
Picture Books
Poetry
Languages
English (US)
Awards
- SCWBI Crystal Kite Award
- Louisiana Literary Award, Louisiana Library Association
- Silver in general nonfiction, Florida Book Awards
Work experience
Poetry Northwest Editions
Mar, 2019 —
Present
Self
Jun, 2016 —
Present
Pelican Publishing
May, 2012 —
Jun, 2014
(about 2 years)
Portfolio
Peek into some of New York City's other museums. Travel to museums and experience exhibits through the authors' eyes with this informative vignettes. Readers will enjoy having a profile of the city's art community in the palms of their hands. Eighty-one museum... read more
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