​I am an experienced editor with a BA in English from the University of Michigan. I have an editing certificate from the University of Chicago, where I was taught by instructors with decades of editing experience. Some of my instructors have worked on the Chicago Manual of Style itself, which is the primary style guide used in the book publishing industry. I also have a publishing certificate from the University of Denver. In that program, I was taught by seasoned experts in book editing, marketing, and sales. I’m also a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association. Check out some of my previous work on my portfolio page. 

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I offer line editing, copyediting, and proofreading services to publishing companies and independent authors. All of these stages of editing make the manuscript look more professional. This allows you as the author to be taken more seriously. After all, you want readers focused on your message, not a typo. Many authors are hesitant to work with editors because they don’t want their hard work torn to shreds or disrespected. I won’t do that. My job is to support you as the author, not to take over and insist on my own preferences. I will always treat clients with respect, which includes giving feedback in a polite and professional way. Think of me as a friendly classmate helping you with your homework, not as the mean English teacher.

 

I really enjoy helping authors through a portion of the publishing process. I know editing can be painful, but I will strive to make it as stress-free as possible so that you can get to the fun part: getting your work out into the world!