Overview
My philosophy with authors is to be a partner to them in perfecting the story they want to tell. We discuss what they feel their promise to the reader is, and I edit with an eye toward always keeping that promise in mind, and making sure that every scene and choice fulfills that promise. I love brainstorming with authors, and feel my strength is seeing the heart of a story and bringing it out so the author feels they've put their best work into the world.
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- RWA RITA-nominated editor
Work experience
Samhain Publishing
Acquired and edited three to four titles per month for Samhain’s main romance line (digital/print). Partnered in developing cover art, jacket copy, promotional efforts for over 30 authors. Worked with agents and authors in building author brands and developing new material.
Self-employed
Freelance development and copy editor whose clients include St. Martin’s Press, Sourcebooks Publishing, Macmillan Children’s Publishing, and various self-published indie authors. Worked on NYT and USA Today bestselling novels, and was nominated for a RITA for development editing in 2018.
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