As an Editor, I specialize in Developmental Editing and Editorial Assessments and possess a sensitivity to language and its usage that makes me adept at Line Editing and Copyediting in a variety of genres and styles, ensuring that language is strong and meaningful for a reader regardless of the medium.

 

Those who work with me often note my creative power and eagerness to explore even the most minute details. This unique attention to the finer points of storytelling elevates works to the next level and further ensures that your message reaches your readers.

 

An innate sense of the nuances of linguistics and language, a lifetime of reading, and a passion for storytelling combine to make me the type of editor who thrives in situations requiring both an artist's and logician's touch, melding entertainment with critical thought in a way that creates a truly unforgettable experience for readers. I am someone who excels at pulling out themes and ideas within a story that even you, the story's creator, may not have been fully aware of!

 

I have worked on numerous titles as an on-staff member of a traditional publisher's editorial team and played a part in preparing hundreds of books that were geared toward multinational markets, providing editorial and administrative support both one-on-one with authors and as part of a team.

 

As a freelancer, I have both edited and written for a variety of comic books, visual novels, novels, manga, memoirs, movie scripts, webtoons, webnovels, fanfiction, and short story projects geared for both independent and traditional publication, and have also been head prose editor of a literary magazine.

 

My breadth and depth of experiences in a wide array of formats, styles, and genres arm me with insight to help you route your story toward your goals, be it for personal enrichment, the underground indie scene, or toward pitching to agents and becoming the next bestseller from a top publishing house.

 

I work frequently with stories that don't fit squarely within singular or more traditional genres, and especially appreciate atypical or unique works that push me to use all of my skills.

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When I'm not digging into a manuscript, I love getting my hands dirty gardening or hiking in the sultry summertime. I also love cooking, and love experimenting with new teas when the snow is falling in the cold Central Wisconsin winters. My best ideas often come to me when I'm exploring the beautiful natural world around me with my "pound special" mix, Zoey.