Overview
Hello! I'm Robin.
I started editing in 2016 as a nonfiction assistant editor for the North Texas Review. In 2019, I became a copyeditor and proofreader for Unsolicited Press before diving into freelancing full time in 2021. I have a BA in English with a concentration in creative writing and three editing certificates, including a copyediting certificate from UC San Diego Extension.
Now, I'm a freelance sci-fi and fantasy (SFF) editor of award-winning indie novels. I'm especially interested in stories that feature LGBTQIA+/queer and disabled characters. I’m also a member of three professional organizations, and I constantly attend webinars and conferences to stay current and informed.
I look forward to reading your story!
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“Robin is a smart, insightful, and creative literary editor. I really can’t thank her enough for her work on the manuscript of my latest novel. The text is clean, and the book moves smoothly in a form that I believe readers will find appealing. Robin helped clarify and intensify the emotional impact inherent in my story with editing that improved the way in which this emotional intensity is revealed. She got me out of my own way, in other words. So, I’m in her debt. Her careful and sophisticated editing has brought my little book to its highest level of quality and best form.”
— Robert Crooke
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“Robin is without a doubt one of the best editors I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She not only catches grammatical errors, but she also pays attention to story structure and readability. I know exactly how long a piece of work will take her as she always communicates her ETA and meets that ETA. She is efficient, quick, and helpful, and she is worth every penny!”
— Danielle Harward
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“Robin edits in a way that preserves the author’s vision and style, while enhancing the prose quality and clarity. I couldn’t ask for somebody better!”
— Jesse Tamayo
Services
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Restoration: Shelf Media Group’s 2022 Top Notable Indies
- Seaside Magic: Won first place in YA Fantasy at The BookFest
- Seaside Magic: The World of The Mirror: Won first place in YA Fantasy at The BookFest
- Seaside Magic: And The Binding Curse: Won first place in YA Fantasy at The BookFest
- Puffy Ball: Won second place in Children's Holidays at The BookFest
Certifications
- In-Depth Editing Certificate
- Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing
- University of California San Diego Extension Copyediting Certificate
- Member of ACES: The Society for Editing
- Member of Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)
- Member of LGBTQ+ Editors Association
Work experience
Self-employed
o Provides manuscript evaluation, copyediting, and proofreading services
o Provides query packages
Unsolicited Press
o Had edited over 20 manuscripts independently while following house style
o Met deadlines 100% of the time
University of North Texas Press
o Joined in on many press meetings, including book launches
o Worked one-on-one in the acquisitions, editorial, and marketing departments
North Texas Review
o Collaborated with readers and editors to select journal submissions
o Edited and wrote constructive feedback for over 50 submissions
o Promoted to the nonfiction editor after one year
Portfolio
Robin has 87 reviews
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Aug, 2024
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Nov, 2024
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