Overview
I am an editor and book coach who has worked with best-selling, award-winning, and brand-new authors. I live for weaving love stories across all genres, from sweet novellas to extra spicy novels, in all steam levels in young adult, new adult, and adult.
I adore nearly all romance subgenres, from contemporary and paranormal to romantasy, romantic comedy, and romantic suspense. I have a soft spot for editing projects that has a romantic subplot even if it’s just minor or secondary thread, like women’s fiction, suspense, and cozy mysteries. My background as an avid sports fanatic and former sports reporter also allows me to dig into projects featuring an athlete such as in sports romances.
As a former editor for Kensington Corporation and an intern for Entangled Publishing, I've been editing romance and romantic fiction for more than a decade. I've supported authors at all stages of their careers with a range of editorial services, from assessments to developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading. I thrive on guiding authors every step of the way, from outlining to writing (and completing) and revising their projects, providing personalized book coaching.
As a passionate wordsmith who still writes, I empathize with the daunting and solitary path of editing. I've experienced criticism so harsh it left me feeling like giving up. I credit my journey to becoming an editor to that firsthand experience, and take pride in fostering a supportive, motivating, and positive environment for authors to learn and thrive.
Through positive language, constructive criticism, and a deep understanding of genre and reader expectations, writing and story mechanics, and the current marketplace, I provide feedback to help make your manuscript the best it can be while maintaining the author’s voice and vision.
Every author has a unique journey, and I'm eager to discover if I'm the ideal match for yours.
*** Please note that I am not currently accepting book coaching clients until February 2025. ***
Services
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Ryerson University, Publishing Certificate
- Simon Fraser University, Editing Certificate
- University of Waterloo, General Arts
- Conestoga College, Broadcasting Diploma
- Ryerson University, Children's Publishing Professional Development Award
- Editorial Freelance Association member
- Editors Association of Canada member
Work experience
Self-employed
I provide editorial services (editorial assessment, developmental editing, line editing, proofreading) to authors in the genres of romance and romantic fiction.
I work through a series of editing passes with each author helping to tighten the story while maintaining the author's voice and vision for their book.
(Previously known as Editing with Love - 2016)
Lyrical Press/Kensington Publishing Corporation
I proofread galley manuscripts to correct typos, formatting errors, grammar errors, and minor discrepancies. Followed Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster Dictionary. I recorded any errors on proofreading recording form.
Kensington Publishing Corporation (Lyrical Press)
I read queries, presented potential acquisitions to managing editor, provided developmental editing to acquired books, formatted manuscripts, reviewed copyedited manuscript with author to explain any recommendations, completed requested copyedits, provided proofread, reviewed proofreading recommendations with author, and reviewed galley copy.
I acted as the liaison between the publisher and author for cover, back cover blurbs, marketing plans, etc.
Entangled Publishing
I read partial, full submissions, and client manuscripts and provided reader report and editorial recommendations. I also provided first and second pass editorial notes and letter to my mentor.
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