Overview
As a longtime publishing industry professional, I have helped dozens of authors perfect their manuscripts and present the most polished and compelling versions of their work to the world. While I typically follow the Chicago Manual of Style, I am also fluent in AP and APA styles, and proficient in AMA. I graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in English and hold an editing certification from the University of Chicago Graham School. I'm most proud of my work on David Goggins's best-selling memoir, Can't Hurt Me (Spanish version). Though I'm not a native Spanish speaker, I flexed my proofreading muscles in a cold read to eliminate all errors from the final copy and photo captions. I know the profound effort and care it takes for authors to bring their stories to life; I invest the same level of care to ensure that no errors will distract from the impact of those stories.
I'm an aggressive grammarian but a gentle handler; I'll earn your trust through consistent excellence, kindness, and whatever level of explanation you desire. My process and rates include two full passes through your manuscript and citations; I'll send the tracked changes back to you after my first pass, allow you to accept or reject my corrections, and have a final pass-through to ensure no new errors have been introduced. My style will be best suited to proof your memoirs, nonfiction business, self-help, and wellness books, but I am always eager to expand my expertise and experience. Please note that I am a fierce ally to underrepresented writers; your content is welcome, sacred, and safe with me.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Editing
Work experience
The Urban Writers
Copy edit and proofread books across many genres including fiction, non-fiction, medical, self-help, pop culture, romance, and children’s titles in both physical and e-book formats. Practice meticulous adherence to house style and tight deadlines with eagle-eyed attention to detail.
Scribe Media
Partook in every QA phase of the publishing process, from copy editing and proofreading to placing graphics and preparing manuscripts for layout. Worked with authors and their agents to finalize all aspects of their manuscripts in granular detail. Worked through multiple phases of the publishing process on dozens of books while being an engaged and enthusiastic team player.
Freelance
Work with authors on a diverse portfolio of editing projects, including fiction and non-fiction books and articles, corporate marketing materials, museum exhibits, scholarly journals, and dissertations. Provide appropriate level of editing, from substantive editing to proofreading, as required by the client and the project to ensure clarity, continuity, and impeccable grammar and language usage. I've earned a reputation for outstanding client service and fostering fruitful working partnerships with authors.
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