I am passionate about supporting writers and publishers of scholarly writing, helping prepare authors to inspire others with their research, knowledge, and ideas. I'm also passionate about editing nonfiction and fiction that helps us understand our society—and the world—and effect positive change, and about helping fiction authors craft more compelling stories.
If you’re looking for a seasoned and highly recommended academic editor—specializing in books and articles in the social sciences—I might be just the person you’re looking for.
I'm also a highly recommended and experienced editor of fiction and creative nonfiction, such as memoirs.
I’ve been coaching and editing professionally since 2005, and I’ve been an independent editor since 2015. If you're an academic writer, I can polish your work for a scholarly journal or book publisher, ensuring that your ideas—and your voice—will shine.
If you are a managing editor for a university press or trade publisher, I will provide excellent editing and proofreading, and I am rigorous about meeting deadlines.
If you're an independent fiction or nonfiction author, I can help you create and polish books readers will love, strengthen your writing skills, and navigate the road to publishing and marketing your work.
Background & Training: I have a BA from the University of North Carolina; my undergraduate majors were political science and English. I also have a master’s degree in rehabilitation and addictions counseling. As a graduate assistant, I was chosen to edit professors’ articles for publication in professional journals.
I’m continually expanding my education and editorial training, and I’m involved with various professional organizations. I’m a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and ACES: The Society for Editing. I also participate in activities sponsored by the Northwest Editors Guild.
In addition to networking with mentors and peers and attending professional conferences and workshops, I have taken—and continue to pursue—courses in editing and writing, including:
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Proofreading
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Keys to Effective Editing
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Copyediting I
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Copyediting II
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Copyediting III
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Introduction to Professional Academic Editing
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Developmental Editing: Fiction Theory
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Developmental Editing of Fiction I
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Developmental Editing of Fiction II
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Developmental Editing of Fiction III
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Book Mapping for Developmental Editing
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The Business of Developmental Editing
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Issues in Developmental Editing
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Seminar in Developmental Editing: Problems in Perspective
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Evaluating Your Effectiveness as an Editor
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Editing Queries, Synopses, and Blurbs
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Fiction Writing
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Writing for Publication
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Mystery Writing
For more information about my professional experience and the services I offer, please see Scholarly Writing and Fiction & Memoirs.