Overview
Content editor by day, book editor by night. My 10+ years of editing experience range from traditional to commercial to indie/self-publishing to small-press literary journals. I am dedicated to supportive critique, empathetic editing, and the creative exchange of ideas.
I'm an enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional editor and writer with a MFA degree in creative writing. My career work has included running book signing events for an independent bookstore, guiding indie authors through the self-publishing process with CreateSpace/KDP, and serving as the Managing Editor at Prairie Schooner, one of the oldest and most celebrated literary journals in the US, and the African Poetry Book Fund. Currently, I collaborate as part of the team at The Book Incubator, led by Mary Adkins, working alongside talented writers and mentors including Rufi Thorpe and others. I bring to each project a unique range of experience, expertise in multiple editorial styles, creative problem-solving skills, clear communication, and an eye for clean, concise copy.
From substantive developmental editing to a nitty-gritty proofread, I’ve helped writers with a range of work across multiple genres. I'm always particularly interested in working with new writers in fun genres like cozy mysteries, romance, and the genre commonly called "women's fiction." I have a deep love of literary novels and short stories as well as substantial experience in business, leadership, memoir, and light medical texts, as well. Whether you’re looking for a short story critique, feedback on submission packets for traditional querying, a full-on line edit of a manuscript draft, or something in between, I’d love to take a look.
Please note, I typically book projects a month or two in advance. Rates and turnaround times vary based on manuscript length and level of service. I aim to work as quickly as my schedule allows while upholding quality standards; typically, the timeline will be between three to six weeks. My rates are aligned with the Editorial Freelancers Association rates. Reedsy's own rate calculator is a good starting point, too!
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Master of Fine Arts, University of South Carolina
Work experience
Self-employed
The Book Incubator
Compose.ly
Turner Publishing
Prairie Schooner, University of Nebraska
History Press
Publishers Weekly
CreateSpace, an Amazon.com Company
Milkweed Editions
Yemassee Journal
Portfolio
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