Overview
I am an editor who is passionate about writing and helping others with their own writing, making it as perfect as the author wants it to be. I specialize in editing (and writing) historical fiction, young adult fiction, and mythology-based projects. I can edit, proofread, and help with research. I am the owner of an online editing company. With an Associates and Bachelors of Arts in English degrees (which focused on editing and publishing), I designed, edited, and published three arts journals through my university, as well as having an internship with the University Press of Mississippi.
I am currently finishing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing through Southern New Hampshire University. As of August 2022, I will have my degree.
As a writer myself, I understand the importance of keeping the author’s writing style and spirit throughout editing—which is why I will work with you to the best of my ability to achieve that. In my own writing, I like to write about mythology, history, and fantasy, as well as Young Adult Fiction that handles real-life problems. When working with an author on their project, I want to keep your own voice and style--in a way that is concise, clear, informative, entertaining--and however you want your writing to come across. I like to communicate often, eagerly, and clearly when working with an author. I hope you want the same experience.
(Books in the Portfolio section are books I helped edit and format as part of a team of editors, which are currently published. There are many projects that I helped edit or solely edited that were personal projects for people and never published.)
Services
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Languages
Awards
- 3rd in Fiction for the Delta Arts
- 1st in Fiction for the Delta Arts
- Honorable Mention in Fiction for Delta Arts
Certifications
- Associates of Arts in English
- Bachelors of Arts in English, History minor
- Online Teaching
- Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Work experience
Nashville State Community College
Teaching students composition, literature, poetry, and drama; grading and providing feedback on writing.
Murray State University
This position provides support within the Dean's Office by serving the College of Education and Human Services, frequently interacting with faculty, staff, and other Murray State units. Communication originated from this position also reaches students, alumni, prospective students and their families, K-12 schools within Murray State’s 18-county region, and the community at large. Collaboration with the University’s Office of Branding, Marketing, and Communication as well as promotional vendors and local media representatives should be expected. Knowledge of University forms and procedures is preferred but not required.
Typical responsibilities include writing press releases, preparing regular electronic newsletters, managing social media accounts, updating college web pages, designing advertisements and other marketing graphics, ordering promotional items, overseeing the annual inventory process, monitoring the Dean’s Office email account, moderating college-wide faculty and staff email listserv, posting announcements to the college-wide student Canvas course, and assisting with event planning and execution. Daily clerical matters can also be expected, such as processing paperwork, submitting work orders, answering phones, recording meeting minutes, maintaining the COEHS Intranet with current meeting minutes as submitted by faculty and staff, and delegating tasks to student workers when appropriate.
Self-employed
University Press of Mississippi
As an intern, I assisted in editing and indexing various books and anthologies for the UPM.
Editing included line edits, proofreading, developmental edits, formatting, and indexing for the manuscripts.
Portfolio
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