Overview
I am a developmental editor working with both traditional and self-published authors. My specialties include nonfiction, memoir, and young adult. Previously, I worked for Oxford University Press in New York and as an editor at a Silicon Valley think tank.
My goal is to help you create the best version of your work. Working with me, you will receive detailed feedback and suggestions that honor your unique voice. For fiction and memoir, you can expect guidance on overall organization and characterization as well as scene- and paragraph-level refining. For nonfiction, whether you are writing for an audience of experts or translating your expertise to a wider audience, I can help you create your best work with notes on organization, clarity, and more.
My goal is to help you create the best version of your work. Working with me, you will receive detailed feedback and suggestions that honor your unique voice. For fiction and memoir, you can expect guidance on overall organization and characterization as well as scene- and paragraph-level refining. For nonfiction, whether you are writing for an audience of experts or translating your expertise to a wider audience, I can help you create your best work with notes on organization, clarity, and more.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Education & Reference
Fiction
Short Story
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- Rice University: BA in English, Hispanic Studies (focus in Creative Nonfiction)
- Editorial Freelancers Association: Academic Developmental Editing
- Editorial Freelancers Association: Developmental Editing of Fiction
Work experience
Self-employed
Jan, 2014 —
Present
Provide editorial services to authors and institutions across several genres.
Specialties include nonfiction, memoir, and young adult.
Book Industry Guild of New York (BIGNY)
Apr, 2018 —
Present
Coordinate monthly panels that discuss timely and relevant topics in the publishing industry.
Notable programs: "LGBTQ+ Voices in Publishing," "STM and STEM Publishing," and "Publishing Romance: Redefining What Love Looks Like."
Oxford University Press
Aug, 2016 —
Jun, 2018
(almost 2 years)
Copyedited, proofread, and cold read academic manuscripts.
Assisted in the production of audiobooks.
Clayton Christensen Institute
Oct, 2014 —
Sep, 2015
(11 months)
Edited manuscripts on topics including business, education, healthcare, and technology.
Edited blog posts and other web content, collaborating with staff writers and Harvard Business School researchers.
Portfolio
Before Stonewall became a shared site synonymous with the gay liberation movement, individuals in exploration of their sexuality had to carve out shelter in their own personal places. For Ted Bloecher, this haven was Provincetown, Massachusetts. Having spent m... read more
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Each Multi-Pack provides six topical units from the Student Book and Workbook, with five lessons in each unit. Vibrant photos from world-renowned photographers in the Student Book bring unit topics to life, and video interviews with the photographers provide u... read more
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The Step Forward Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA.The one-page 'At work' sections in every unit build the essential skills students need in the workplace. The course also features 'E... read more
The Step Forward Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA.The one-page 'At work' sections in every unit build the essential skills students need in the workplace. The course also features 'E... read more
The Step Forward Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA.The one-page 'At work' sections in every unit build the essential skills students need in the workplace. The course also features 'E... read more
The third edition of the best-selling Oxford Picture Dictionary provides unparalleled support for vocabulary teaching to meet the needs of today's English language learners.-4,000 English words and phrases with meaningful, real-life contexts presented within 1... read more
The third edition of the best-selling Oxford Picture Dictionary provides unparalleled support for vocabulary teaching to meet the needs of today's English language learners.-4,000 English words and phrases with meaningful, real-life contexts presented within 1... read more
The third edition of the best-selling Oxford Picture Dictionary provides unparalleled support for vocabulary teaching to meet the needs of today's English language learners.-4,000 English words and phrases with meaningful, real-life contexts presented within 1... read more
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