ABOUT

Welcome writers, creatives, and storytellers. I am a professional copyeditor and proofreader dedicated to working collaboratively and transparently with my clients.

I am called to work with writers who want to share unique and impactful stories with readers—whether through a memoir charting a remarkable life, a novel that reaches into the past or into the future to find meaning, or a cookbook that weaves culture and food together.

My wordsmithing expertise is grounded in my editing certificate and linguistics degree from the University of Washington (UW). A decade of experience in storytelling-based marketing and fundraising gave me the added skill of crafting concise, compelling text that preserves the original voice of the brand or individual.

I am an avid reader; I read and edit literary fiction, nonfiction, works in translation, horror, historical fiction, and cookbooks. I also speak French and love reading French literature. I volunteer proofread for Project Gutenberg because I will always appreciate classic literature. When I’m not madly leafing through The Chicago Manual of Style, you can find me gardening, cooking, or lounging with my two cats.

Editorial Qualifications and Skills:

• Board Member for the Northwest Editors Guild

• Member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and ACES: The Society for Editing

• Graduated from the University of Washington Certificate in Editing program

  • Completed coursework in accessibility, inclusive language, web editing, and business communications

• Proficient in The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Drive tools