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EDITORIAL SERVICES FOR WRITERS, ARTISTS & SCHOLARS

Are you working on a piece that’s almost there—but not quite? Whether you're stuck at the idea stage or fine-tuning a final draft, I'm here to help you move the needle on your writing project.

As a seasoned writer, educator, editor and traveler with a global perspective, I love working with authors on memoirs, personal essay collections, longform reported stories, and creative nonfiction pieces. I value direct and clear communication, realistic timelines and receptiveness to feedback. I approach editing as a creative, collaborative and iterative process with deep respect for mutuality and momentum as the double-engine to fuel an editorial project.

I offer a unique blend of developmental editing and line-editing. This usually means we'll work together to carefully consider big-picture questions around structure & organization, content development, audience & purpose, argument & evidence, voice & tone. This goes hand-in-hand with line editing at the sentence level, helping you forge your own voice, style, and rhythm. 


Over the years, I’ve worked with a wide range of clients--authors, academics, journalists, and artists—across genres including creative nonfiction, poetry, scholarly work, and experimental forms. My clients have gone on to publish in major outlets, win grants, and complete ambitious projects—from book-length manuscripts and artist statements to doctoral dissertations and college admissions essays. 

I offer tailored editorial support at every stage of the process:

  • Ideation, Mapping, Brainstorming
  • Developmental Editing & Structural Support 
  • Line Editing & Sentence-Level Craft

As a former educator, my thoughtful, collaborative approach sets me apart. I don’t just critique—I help you clarify your vision, deepen your ideas, and get to the next stage of the process with confidence. 

Interested in working together? Get in touch via email to discuss your project! I offer a free 20-minute discovery call to get a better sense of your editorial dreams and goals. 

I'll then determine a flat flee determined by scope, timeline, and project complexity. 

A flat fee typically includes: 
  • 30-minute conversation (phone or Zoom)
  • two rounds of edits (big-picture; line edits)
  • an editor's letter with extensive summary notes

At the rate of $50 an hour, I offer: 
  • quick, one-time reads on works in progress (essays, chapters, statements, etc.) with editorial feedback

At the rate of $125 an hour, I also offer:
  • editorial consulting
  • one-on-one coaching support
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