“So the writer who breeds more words than he needs,

is making a chore for the reader who reads.”

Dr. Seuss

I am happy to help you with any type of document: fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir, website content, marketing materials, newsletters, blog posts, ebooks, letters, and academic theses

What type of editing do I offer?

• Structural and developmental editing where a holistic approach is taken
• Line edits
• Copy edits
• Editing text prepared by non-native English speakers to ensure flow, cultural pertinence, and compatibility
• Proofreading for grammar and typos 

Editing goes beyond having a keen eye for grammar mistakes, it is about looking at the intention the writer has for the piece and finding the best words and structure to get that message to the reader. It is about tone, style, structure, sentence structure, impact, language, and clarity. These elements are second nature for me. I’ve been a writer for over 20 years and a professional editor for 10. I’ve studied art history and photography, fiction writing and business writing, and of course editing. All of this experience comes into play when I edit -- sometimes subconsciously. My clients frequently seem amazed at how I either transform their piece, or simply make it stronger. I believe that words are powerful, whether you use them to elicit an emotional response, to sell a product, or provide information.