Overview
When I work with writers, I first want to understand their purpose for publication so I can make sure that my contribution reflects the spirit of the writer involved. With the author's goals in mind, I can then provide whatever feedback the writer has requested — whether that be help developing the book and its arguments or just checking for grammar and usage at the sentence level.I believe in giving lots of feedback and having a dialogue between editor and author. I even include an optional third pass of substantive editing at no extra charge to make sure we've addressed anything that an author might have concerns about.My areas of experience and interest include religion, history, creative nonfiction and memoir, biography and autobiography, YA fiction, politics, and current affairs.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Religion & Spirituality
Languages
English (AUS)
English (CAN)
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- Minor in editing from Brigham Young University
- BA in English from Brigham Young University
Work experience
Boostability
Aug, 2019 —
Present
Support freelance writers and editors by answering questions, troubleshooting technical issues, and explaining processes and standards.
Enforce community standards and contractual agreements.
Boostability
Sep, 2017 —
Aug, 2019
(almost 2 years)
Write and edit marketing copy for customer sites and blogs
Assess performance of onsite and freelance writers and editors
Train and mentor team members
Create and administer style guides and tracking sheets
Boostability
Feb, 2017 —
Sep, 2019
(over 2 years)
Write marketing copy for customer sites
Edit blogs and web pages for SEO, tone, grammar, and style
Grade and give feedback on writer performance
Boostability
Jun, 2016 —
Feb, 2017
(8 months)
Edit blogs for web publication, including SEO concerns.
Write blog posts for company blog.
Ensign magazine
Sep, 2014 —
Dec, 2014
(3 months)
Write magazine articles, recruit interviewers for profiles of young adults, and provide substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading for magazine articles.
Religious Studies Center
Apr, 2013 —
Aug, 2013
(4 months)
Copyediting, source-checking, and proofreading books and academic journals for publication.
Portfolio
The answer to “What is a temple?” is partially the answer to “What was the temple?” Here a distinguished array of scholars trests this theme. This collection of essays—which grew out of a BYU symposium of experts—presents recent findings on the temple in antiq... read more
Saturday Morning SessionWelcome to Conference By President Thomas S. MonsonThe Reason for Our Hope By President Boyd K. PackerWhich Way Do You Face? By Elder Lynn G. RobbinsThe Sacrament—a Renewal for the Soul By Cheryl A. EsplinRescue in Unity By Elder Chi Ho... read more
The fifty-three issues of Udgorn Seion (Zion's Trumpet) published during 1853 served to keep Latter-day Saints all over Wales abreast of the latest direction and information from their leaders in Merthyr Tydfil and the newly announced practice of polygamy in t... read more
While negative meanings are often attached to the words rite and ritual, these terms simply mean ''with correct religious procedure; in the manner required, properly, duly, correctly, rightly, fittingly.'' Thus, the term perfectly describes an array of practic... read more
Much has been written about the rich history of Nauvoo and Hancock County, Illinois, and the Mormon experience there from 1839 to 1846. This comprehensive family history reference book describes hundreds of genealogical and historical resources for Nauvoo, Han... read more
Described as "the most traveled man in the Church," Andrew Jenson was a lifelong globetrotter since his emigration as a young boy from Denmark to Utah in 1866. Jenson's mounting interest in the whereabouts of ancient Nephite and Lamanite ruins peaked in 1923 w... read more
The letters included in this volume are a treasure trove of personal insights into the lives of early Church leader Joseph F. Smith and his sister, Martha Ann Smith Harris during a unique era of Latter-day Saint history. Seven decades of correspondence help de... read more
The prophets of God continually raise their warning voices and lovingly give counsel to strengthen our families and heighten the spirituality of our children. This is a gospel-centered "best practices" book for husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, that is ... read more
This book, based on a BYU Church History Symposium held March 2012, features more than twenty messages, including keynote addresses by Elder M. Russell Ballard and Joseph Fielding McConkie. Elder Ballard, great-grandson of Joseph F. Smith, describes how the Lo... read more
