Overview
Specializing in copy editing and developmental editing, I've worked in a wide variety of genres but especially love historical/period fiction, where my history interests and fact-checking journalism background particularly shine. I also welcome fantasy, sci-fi, travel, nature books and YA novels. I have more than 30 years' experience in editing, as a book editor and, in a previous life, at newspapers in the US and Canada, as well as degrees in English lit and journalism and university-level credentials in publishing, with an emphasis on line and copy editing. My goal is to be your most honest but encouraging critic; I truly enjoy the collaborative process of helping writers make their work the very best it can be. Known as a "grammar guru" to the young writers I coached in my journalism career, I can ensure perfect copy editing that helps your writing sing. Let's chat about your project!
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Self-employed
Since returning to my first love, books, full time, I've created my own company to provide copy editing, proofing, and developmental editing for selected projects, including a variety of novel and nonfiction genres. I've worked with several small publishers and am a regular nonfiction editor for Hancock House, a Vancouver publisher. I work with novelists almost exclusively via Reedsy.
Toronto Star
Supervised writers from interns to pros, worked with them on developing story ideas and refining their writing, ensured stories were free of mechanical errors and legal issues.
Orange County Register
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