Overview
When I was attending grad school for comics in a tiny Vermont town, I somehow also found an amazing nonfiction publisher just a few blocks away. And with this stroke of luck, I began an extensive career working in nonfiction and comics. I love nature- and food-focused books, be it a how-to about raising chickens or narrative fiction about overcoming addiction through birding. I always want to work on books focused on showcasing the amazing animals, processes, and places of the world. I have worked with many cartoonists to hone their nonfiction comics via Awesome 'Possum, a comic anthology with 4 volumes.
When we work together, I want you to fall in love with your book again. I am a very straight-forward editor. In a copy edit of the manuscript or proofread of pages, I will maintain and update a style guide to ensure consistency. I have styled many (oh, so many) end notes, mostly based on Chicago Manual of Style but also AP or even the author's own concoction. While editing, I will sometimes respond with little tales that your book reminded me of, which I think is one of the most wonderful experiences in writing. That connection is pure magic. And maybe most important, we will discuss how heavy an edit you are looking for: merely corrections, or indicating where more clarity is needed, or even helping you with the final word edits to get the most power you can from your prose. I will work as hard as you did to knock your book into the best possible shape we can.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- MFA from The Center for Cartoon Studies
- BS in Technical Communication
Work experience
Self-employed
I work with multiple clients, both individuals and companies, to copy edit and proofread books. I work to ensure a consistent style guide, usually starting from Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster. But every book has its own particulars and those should be accounted for.
Chelsea Green Publishing
Ensure projects are produced on schedule by working with the other teams, the author, and the freelancers. Copy edit and proofread books as assigned, focusing on nature-centric books.
Tyler Technologies
Write help, including procedures and conceptual topics. Aid in user interface design. Design visual elements, such as button icons and flow charts. Write and create videos and interactive training for end users and internal users. As a small team of four, we edited and proofread each other's work.
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