Overview
I have twenty years of editorial experience and a creative writing background that includes published fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. In addition to subcontracting for Revell (Baker), I offer services to individual authors pursuing traditional and independent publishing. Many of my clients write for the Christian market, but I also work with general-market authors. My reading preferences and fiction-writing background have led me to specialize in contemporary, women's, 18th- and 19th-century historical, suspense, Christian/inspirational, and clean romantic fiction. I also have plenty of experience with Christian living and devotionals.
In 2015, I co-authored 5 Editors Tackle the 12 Fatal Flaws of Fiction Writing with four other editors. My first novel released in 2020, and was a 2021 American Fiction Awards winner, a 2021 International Book Awards finalist, and a 2022 Historical Fiction Company Book of the Year semi-finalist. My second novel released in 2021 and was a 2021 Best Book Awards winner. I have judged ACFW's First Impressions and Genesis contests; taught at Greater Philly Christian Writers Conference; and am a member of Christian Editor Connection, The Christian PEN: Proofreaders and Editors Network, and ACFW.
I love working with my clients, and being an author myself (published both traditionally and independently) has given me an even deeper understanding of what authors need on their path to publication. My goal is to provide stellar editorial services and publishing advice at affordable prices.
Services
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Marjorie Baer Scholarship for Editorial Excellence (UC Berkeley/Peachpit Press)
- Top 19 Christian Freelance Book Editors (Writing Tips Oasis)
- 2021 American Fiction Awards winner (A Cord of Three Strands)
- 2021 International Books Awards finalist (A Cord of Three Strands)
- 2021 American Fiction Awards winner (The Heart Knows the Way Home)
- 2022 Historical Fiction Company Book of the Year semi-finalist (A Cord of Three Strands)
Work experience
Self-employed
I offer content editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading, and manuscript critique for fiction and nonfiction. My clients include CBA publishing houses and individual authors pursuing traditional and indie publishing.
Revell (Baker Publishing Group)
* Nonfiction: Copyediting, proofreading, and galley proofreading
* Fiction: Pre-editing content review, copyediting, proofreading, and galley proofreading
BroadStreet Publishing Group
* Nonfiction: Content editing, copyediting, proofreading, and galley proofreading
* Fiction: Proofreading and galley proofreading
Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
* Provided managing editor with manuscript evaluations to assist in acquisitions
* Wrote acceptance and rejection letters to be included with manuscript evaluations
Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
Nonfiction and fiction: Proofreading and galley proofreading
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