An award-winning editor helping writers craft stories of faith (and doubt!) that move readers toward hope and action.
After nearly thirty years in the publishing industry as both an editor and a writer, I'm in the perfect position to approach projects with the mind of a developmental editor and the heart of an author. I know how vulnerable it feels to share your work with others—but I also know how to structure and sharpen your book to make it the best it can be. As I edit your work, I never edit simply for edits’ sake. I encourage as much as I point to ways to improve the work. As author and editor, we share the same goal: to create a project that audiences want to gobble up!
Though I have written and edited for both adults (fiction and non-) and children (Picture Books, Chapter Books, and Middle Grade) and am able to offer feedback and guidance in any number of genres, my editorial "sweet spot" is helping authors craft books that inspire or spur action through story. Much of my professional has been in the faith-based realm so I'm also able to speak into what various religious publishers are looking for--and what might trip them up.
For over twenty years, I've provided select clients with expert editorial guidance ranging from idea development to editorial guidance to full collaborative writing.
During my tenure at Christianity Today, I edited several of the company's national magazines and websites developed products in the Resources Department.
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A seasoned book editor bridging the gap between arts and sciences, nature and technology; experienced with memoir and creative nonfiction.
San Antonio, TX, USA
Former publisher and experienced editor of Poetry, Literary Fiction, and CNF, who has worked with Matthew Francis, Erin Soros, and others.
Toronto, ON, Canada