Overview
My profile shows part of the wide-range of genres I work in. I would say that I have the most experience editing in the political and current events genre, closely followed by contemporary fiction, leadership books, suspense, mystery, thriller and science fiction novels. (Since I have ghost-written several books in romance and history genres, I would also say that I would be a great editor on your project.)
I am a professional developmental editor, line editor, proofreader, creative writer, analyst, ghostwriter,
copywriter, and marketing writer. I think outside of the box (when necessary), offer a flexible, quality-based turnaround time, and love to surpass your expectations. I take pride in my self-initiative. Your final product will be effective, compelling, and provocative. I love trying new ideas and unique results. I especially like to imagine scenarios and outcomes based on the right amount of research so that together we strategize to essentially choose the best wording for your needs and your area of specialty.
I've highlighted a few genres to demonstrate my skills and dedication to upskilling:
Fiction:
- political thriller
- contemporary fiction
- suspense
- crime
- mystery
- historical fiction
- memoirs and autobiographies
- science fiction
- techno thriller by a praised sci-fi author
- YA
- organized crime mob adventure
- international suspense
- coming-of-age redemption suspense
- sea adventure
- fantasy
Non-Fiction:
- current event book that focuses on media consciousness and how stories are told in the news
- leadership book that teaches the 24 elements of superior leadership
- leadership book by an internationally recognized leader in the field of international conflict resolution
- relationship book that sheds light on lessons from the movies about love by a well-regarded highly-acclaimed marriage and family therapist
- several religiously-themed books by highly-acclaimed religious leaders
- satire
I look forward to working with you on your project to offer my growing experience as an editor (developmental, stylistic, copy editing, proofreading, fact-checking and structural) and my attention to detail to every single page, chapter, and book you are passionate about publishing!
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- BA English Literature
- MA International Policy Studies and Conflict Resolution
Work experience
Self-employed
I’ve worked with a number of publishers and with authors directly. Scroll to see all of the Berrett-Koehler political/current events titles in my portfolio as well as independently published books and other publishing houses in both fiction and non-fiction. Overall, I have worked on over 50 book listed below with links, except:
Non-Fiction:
X, Z or Y - Which One Am I? - a Personal Development and Self-Empowerment Program designed for teenagers and adults in their lives
Praxis, Praxis, and yeah more Praxis by Allan Heskin
Fiction:
Though the Mountains May Fall
So Long Earth
A Conspiracy of Good Will
Ghetto Boys
The Lost Treasure
and more.
I have also ghostwritten nearly a dozen history books that focus on various empires, different cultures, and several romance novellas.
I became a published author in 2014 when Mango Media asked me to write Putin’s Putches: Ukraine and the Near-Abroad Crisis.
Portfolio
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