Overview
No challenge is too big or too small. I mostly edit nonfiction but because I write fiction myself, I understand the author's side of the process. I've published over a dozen short stories, which you can read at, and am pitching a novel.
In a long career as a journalist and writer-editor, I’ve aced every assignment from a 20-second radio news script to a 900-page report to Congress. One of my specialties is putting complicated subject matter into lively, engaging English. Plain language is always best, but "plain" doesn’t mean boring!
I can produce a document from scratch and see it through every stage of production, or proofread your draft and give you a thorough, thoughtful critique. My rates are reasonable and negotiable. No deadline is too short.
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Certifications
- B.A., Speech, University of Michigan
- M.A., Broadcast Journalism, American University
Work experience
Self-employed
I've handled wide-ranging assignments for many satisfied clients. These include:
• Editing medical book for patients and doctors.
• Editing and proofreading reports on civil rights issues in public schools.
• Rewriting and downsizing 500-page employee manual.
• Reviewing, strengthening, and boosting impact of client blog.
• Drafting statements of purpose for successful higher education applications.
Taxpayer Advocate Service, Internal Revenue Service
Served as senior editorial voice for “the taxpayer's voice at the IRS.” Edited reports and testimony to Congress, newsletters, web articles, video scripts. Created internal writing and editing style guides. Taught writing at CPE and training events. Worked with everyone from interns to senior execs and managers.
Voice of America
Reported on Washington for international news organization, covering Congress, White House, political campaigns, defense, foreign policy, economics, and justice. Supervised national news desk. Wrote for one of the first political blogs. Traveled to two dozen countries and over 40 states.
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