There’s A Whole World Out (In) There
Let’s Put It On Paper
The journey to becoming a published author is a personal one, and trusting others with your work can be daunting. My goal as a developmental and structural editor is not to change your story, but to help it become the tale it was always meant to be. I work with you to discover and craft the details that make your characters and the world(s) they live in real. I ask questions to clarify your narration, world building, and intent, and give you tools and advice to help hone your author voice and fine tune the organization of your story.
I hope to be your biggest cheerleader and support you in all your author dreams. You already have the story in you; my job is to help draw it out and dress it up
But Wait…
There’s (So Much) More
I also work in design, and—you guessed it—even built this website, among others. It’s a work in progress, but as a creative yourself, you probably understand the whole never-actually-finished thing it’s going through.
If you’re looking for an assist when it comes to the visual or marketing side of your work, I’d be glad to help. Together, we can build social media ads, logos, newsletters, radio ads, branding materials, flair and products, and—well, pretty much whatever you’d like. If what you need is outside my area of expertise, never fear; I’m always on the lookout for likeminded creatives and will do my very best to recommend you to someone who can help.
Whether You’re Here To Hire Me
Or Just Want Some Advice…
Grab a seat, get comfy, and let’s chat. If you’d like to take advantage of the resources I’ve gathered for writers, or learn about the free sample edit I offer first-time clients, let me know. I’m currently working on adding a client portal, where you’ll be able to create an account, message me, access resources, connect with other professionals I admire in this industry, and more.
In the meantime, consider checking out The Wall. That’s where I post interesting ideas, book news, inspirations, and research or projects I’ve attempted while trying to recreate feats characters have achieved. You’d be surprised how much you can learn by attempting to recreate a meal someone imagined up and wrote down. It definitely makes editing more interesting.
It’s “Renaissance Woman,”
Not “Jill of All Trades.”
I won’t claim to be the best at everything I do, but I strive to be. I take pride in my work, continually improving my craft, and that’s important when my work impacts your work. In addition to general editing best practices, I will do my best to learn about—or even attempt—the things your characters do, so that when I tell you, “I am pretty sure this action is impossible without the addition of that tool, so make sure you mention it in the narration,” you can be confident I’m giving sound advice. I don’t have all the answers, but a happy mix of research and practice usually get the job done.
Typically, I’ll provide a lot of feedback and suggestions with my edits, but I do not expect you to implement all of them. My job is to ask the right questions, and your job is to decide which questions to answer and which ones don’t apply. If you’re curious about the various things I’ve learned along my journey to becoming a world-class editor, you can find some of them on The Wall.