Overview
I’m an editor in Minneapolis. I joined Lerner Publishing Group in 2019 after graduating from the University of Minnesota Duluth with majors in English and Journalism.
With Lerner, I have edited over 150 children's fiction and nonfiction books ranging from pre-k to 12th grade. I have worked on two books that received starred reviews, and I have worked with award-winning authors. I have worked on countless topics (including biographies, history, animals, and character-driven fiction), and I have helped authors fact-check information, come up with ideas, organize text, and express ideas clearly for the appropriate age level.
Editing books and helping authors shape their stories brings me immense joy. Whether I’m doing a developmental edit, editorial assessment, copy edit, or proofread, my goal as an editor is to help authors make their work the best it can be. I believe editing is a collaboration. My edits are always just suggestions to help improve the writing, but the ultimate decisions are always up to the author.
When I’m not editing, I’m traveling or have my nose in a book. I read across all genres and ages, mainly reading young adult and adult romance, realistic fiction, and historical fiction.
Currently, I am open to working to working on novels in any genre. Interested in working with me? Let’s discuss the best editing option for you!
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Starred review for “Resistance to Slavery: From Escape to Everyday Rebellion”
- Starred review for “We Shall Not Be Denied: a Timeline of Voting Rights and Suppression in America”
- Starred review for “The Forgotten Four: Breaking the Color Barrier in Pro Football”
- Starred review for “Hoops Heroes: The Untold Story of Black Basketball”
- Starred review for “Raising the Bar: Black Women Who Changed Gymnastics”
Certifications
- General Proofreading: Theory & Practice by Proofread Anywhere
Work experience
Lerner Publishing Group
Portfolio
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