Overview
I am a Pushcart-nominated writer myself, with publications in both fiction and non-fiction, including work used in university-level creative writing classes. In my spare time, I volunteer for Future Engineers as an early-stage judge for educational space- and science-related contests sponsored by NASA as well as for Project Gutenberg as a proofreader and formatter. I am always excited to learn new things. I recently took a class on Old English and am currently working on a certificate for Literary Braille Transcription through the Library of Congress and the National Federation of the Blind.
When editing, I am dedicated to understanding your unique objectives and voice, and I treat all projects with the care and respect they deserve. I want to partner with you so that your ideas and expertise are presented in the best possible way without changing the inherent meaning. I am careful not to impose “rules” on your words without thought or understanding. Every change I make is backed by a reason, and it is always a suggestion for you to accept or reject. My job is to focus on the little details so you can focus on the big picture. I am always trying to stay up-to-date on the latest techniques, technologies, and best practices in editing. This allows me to provide the highest quality services that fit your needs and goals.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing
- TESOL/TEFL Certificate
- Personal Financial Planning
- Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) membership
- ACES: The Society for Editing membership
Work experience
Apex CoVantage
Project-based copyediting for academic book-length manuscripts using the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), the American Psychological Association (APA), and other project-specific style sheets in a variety of fields including history, sociology, economics, political science, philosophy, education, gender studies, queer studies, and various artistic disciplines.
USC/IEEE
Assist the Editor-in-Chief of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Antennas and Propagation Magazine (APM) at all different levels from big-picture overview planning for the publication to day-to-day details. I manage the workflow of academic manuscripts from submittal to publication, including editing of columns and editorials as needed.
Previously also worked for the IEEE Transactions on Molecular, Biological, and Multi-Scale Communications (T-MBMC) from 2015 through 2021 and created a Wordpress-powered website for the journal with custom HTML.