Overview
Dedicated, punctual, and meticulous copyeditor and proofreader. Genres of expertise include psychological thrillers, YA, crime and mysteries, and mainstream fiction. I'm especially eager to bulk up my experience in women's fiction and romance, but I'd love to apply my editorial prowess to any project in any category.My professional background includes technical, academic, and literary editing, and because my word-nerd soul has always been drawn to fiction and memoir, I pursued my master's degree in creative writing. I'm able to combine my keen eye for mechanical and grammatical intricacies with a dedication to the creative spark and nuanced voice writers bring to their pages.Objective reader? Check. Grammar guru? Check. Reliable sounding board on everything from accurate colloquial dialogue to the latest binge-worthy Netflix release? Check. As your editor, I will not only ensure your work's integrity but will also act as your ultimate advocate. I work hard to craft insightful, straightforward critique that can elicit effective revisions. Let's collaborate and get your best work published.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Religion & Spirituality
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Dystopian
Mystery & Crime
Romance
Thriller & Suspense
Women's Fiction
Languages
English (CAN)
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- B.A. in English from University of Richmond
- M.A. in Creative Writing from University of London
Work experience
Elite Editing
Jul, 2017 —
Mar, 2019
(over 1 year)
Editorial duties include copy and line editing manuscripts for clients including Amazon Publishing, Mascot Books, independent authors, International Greetings, and various academic and business publishers; manuscript material includes crime and thriller, self-help and spirituality, YA and science fiction, poetry chapbooks and collections, and historical and mainstream fiction.
Every project involves a compilation of detailed editorial comments and queries as well as a summation letter to the author that highlights central areas for further focus; comments must clearly communicate the grammatical principle behind revisions and effectively use style guide support to strengthen consistency within the text.
Scribendi Inc.
Sep, 2016 —
Sep, 2017
(about 1 year)
Performed developmental editing, copyediting, and academic editing services for an array of scholarly and technical content and for authors from various industries and backgrounds; authors included native and non-native English speakers from international universities and scientific research foundations.
Projects for review included scientific and medical journal submissions, academic manuscripts (STEM-focused articles as well as material covering specific topics within the humanities and social sciences), and postgraduate theses and dissertations.
Was responsible for returning each project within an established timeline and for crafting feedback that was appropriate for and tailored to the material and author; evaluated and revised/rewrote text and citations to conform to various style guides and journal formatting specifications.
CEB
May, 2012 —
Sep, 2016
(over 4 years)
Worked within the creative department of an international consulting company to publish compelling, accurate, and finely tuned research material and reports, compilation and interpretation of survey results and data, marketing collateral, and informative summaries for C-level executives.
Coached researchers and writers on maintaining company style and voice, upholding grammatically sound text, and instilling simplicity and clarity in their writing.
Exercised different levels of editorial services, including basic but rigorous copyediting, line-level editing, proofreading, and in-depth substantive revisions; was relied upon to produce error-free content through multiple reviews and editing cycles.
Met with researchers, both in person and via telephone for international authors, to discuss edits made to manuscript-length publications that received the highest level of review.
Managed project timelines and deadlines (for both the daily work queue as well as larger, more time-intensive projects) with internal clients and the design team to ensure a punctual turnaround.
Took initiative with many team-level and individual projects, such as one-on-one sessions with business writers and training new designers on Editorial’s role and responsibilities within the department; worked independently and closely with the team manager on specific high-profile projects, such as the investors’ Annual Report and the yearly/quarterly Executive Guidance.
Portfolio
Reality is a coin, and you've only seen one side.Trapped by an act of betrayal and sabotage, the mind of neuroscientist Aida Doxiphus is locked in an alternate view of reality where the future can be easily predicted—a view that the profiteering saboteurs beli... read more
A holiday drive to Florida ends tragically for Izzy and Maria when their car breaks down outside a rural North Carolina bar. Kidnapped by two brutally sadistic men, the sisters are held captive in a remote fishing cabin. As the men become increasingly unhinged... read more
Money. Politics. Big Pharma. What could go wrong?As PTSD therapist Claire Wilheit is about to learn, a whole helluva lot. A chance after-hours encounter with a fellow therapist reveals falsified patient files and thrusts Claire into a conspiracy poised to revo... read more
A young attorney who’s star is on the rise, a veteran Chicago Police Detective, and a mercenary taking out drug dealers are all on a collision course.Naomi Archer, a young partner at a prestigious Chicago Law firm has just uncovered a major embezzlement scheme... read more
A murdered source. A board room power play. Reporting this story may prove fatal.Investigative reporter Andrea Kellner is under fire. After she inherits a media company from her husband, a hostile board member hires an efficiency consultant to force her out. T... read more
After thirty years as a West Virginia conservation officer, David R. Long has some incredible stories to tell. Entrusted with the conservation of a wild land and the protection of those who enjoy it, Long is well aware of the highs and lows of his profession. ... read more
When he was twenty-three, John R. Henderson left his small hometown in Missouri for big city life, where he found a sharp disconnect between his rural upbringing and urban expectations. He would spend years adjusting to his new life, adapting his expectations ... read more
No one has ever been born into a family of his or her choice; some of us were born into love, wealth, abuse, or poverty. Most of us have experienced dysfunction in our households or extended families, and ultimately, it has made us who are today. This drama fi... read more
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment…?” Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind…And…Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Matthew 22:36-39 (NIV) Much has changed since that conversation took pl... read more
Alexa Person’s earliest earthly memories are fraught with conflict. Whether she was not fitting in at school or asserting her vegetarianism amid a family of Texas ranchers, she longed for something more. And she got it. At a young age, she began communicating ... read more
Author, endurance athlete, wellness advocate, and recovering alcoholic/addict Spencer Newell calls being drunk a “comfortable place.” Drinking was once an essential part of his day even though he knew that it was killing him and that his lifestyle—wild parties... read more
From the bestselling author of Wish Me Home comes a heart-racing tale of resilience and hope.When Sadie Harlan visits her daughter, Lauren, at her summer internship in Yosemite National Park, it seems like the perfect way to forget about her empty nest and fai... read more
In the former United States, sixteen-year-old Noam Álvaro wakes up in a hospital bed, the sole survivor of the viral magic that killed his family and made him a technopath. His ability to control technology attracts the attention of the minister of defense and... read more
What would you do if you found out your husband was a serial killer?Olivia Campbell has the life most women want. A respected husband, beautiful home, and the freedom that only financial security can provide.But not all is as it appears...Olivia has secrets, a... read more
ALL GONE IS ALL ACTION, ALL ADVENTURE AND ALL ROMANCE FROM ACCLAIMED AUTHORS JOEL GOLDMAN & LISA KLINK, THRILLER MASTERS AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME”You’d better read this with oven-mitts because this caper is a scorcher!” Lee Goldberg, New York Times bestselling... read more
The dark world he's been fighting against has caught up with him. Will his daughter pay the price?As a former Army Ranger, DEA Special Agent Pierce Hunt is no stranger to violence. Fresh off a six-month suspension, he's itching to hit a notorious Mexican drug ... read more
In this gripping second novella in the Widow’s Island series, bestselling author Melinda Leigh delivers a chilling tale of murder in the Pacific Northwest.Deputy Tessa Black gave up her career as a detective with the Seattle PD and returned to the Pacific Nort... read more
An Amazon Charts bestseller.From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Kendra Elliot comes the first novella in the thrilling Widow’s Island series.FBI Special Agent Cate Wilde is back home on a remote Pacific Northwest island when she gets the call: a teenag... read more
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