Overview
I've been immersed in the literary and publishing world for 7 years. I began in 2017 as an editorial intern for The Georgia Review, then worked as senior editorial assistant for swamp pink (formerly Crazyhorse) from 2018 to 2020. I'm now an editor, designer, and operations/distribution coordinator for Atmosphere Press. While I am our sole children's book editor, my clientele includes writers of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction as well. I've spent almost four years editing, proofreading, and designing dozens of books published and distributed by Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Target, and Amazon.
I hold an MFA in Creative Writing with a concentration in poetry from the College of Charleston, where I was a Woodfin Fellow. I received my Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Georgia. My work has been published or is forthcoming in the North American Review, Ghost City Review, Hayden's Ferry Review, The Shore, Blood Orange Review, and NELLE. It has received awards and accolades from The Poetry Society of South Carolina, the College of Charleston, and AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs).
I love helping writers edit and revise manuscripts to their most polished, refined version, while also ensuring the autonomy and voice of the author remain fully intact. My services range from proofreading to copyediting to extensive developmental editing and assessment. I'm happy to operate on any level of involvement and guidance to best help you hone your book into a beautiful and publishable piece of work.
Reach out if you're looking for an experienced editor to work with you!
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
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Awards
- Poetry Society of South Carolina: Nancy Walton Pringle Memorial Prize
- College of Charleston: Creative Writing Prize
- AWP Intro Journals Prize: Honorable Mention
- Recipient of the Woodfin Fellowship
Certifications
- University of Georgia: BA in English
- College of Charleston: MFA in Creative Writing
Work experience
Atmosphere Press
I exclusively edit all of our children's books at Atmosphere Press and work directly with illustrators to design them. I put each children's book together in InDesign and work with authors until they're 100% happy with the final product. My clientele also includes writers of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.
University of Bahrain
Crazyhorse Magazine
The Georgia Review
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