I work across two tracks: fiction and short stories (developmental editing through proofreading), and newsletters and content (content editing through proofreading)—plus a content strategy and editorial consulting option for teams. 

Take a look at my Editing Services page for the full breakdown of each service.

• MA in Modern English Literature, University College London

• BA in English Literary Studies, UNC Wilmington
• Six years of professional editing experience
• Editorial Freelancers Association member
• 250+ published pieces edited across Bankrate, Fifth Third Bank, FinanceBuzz, and Fox Money
• CRLA International Tutor Training Program Certification, Levels I & II
• Background in teaching and writing tutoring, including as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Writing Center Consultant at UNC Wilmington

You can see a selection of my published, edited work here.

My style comes out of two disciplines that don’t often come together: financial publishing and literary study. That combination means I treat accuracy and readability as inseparable—a sentence isn’t finished until both the facts and the rhythm are right. 

I start with structure, meaning whether the piece is doing what it sets out to do, then move to voice and line-level clarity. I always aim to sharpen what’s already on the page rather than impose my own style over it. 

As a writer myself, I know how exposing it feels to hand over a draft, so my feedback is constructive, specific, and actionable (not just a list of what isn’t working).

No. A good editor shouldn’t alter your voice or your point. Their purpose is simply to help you communicate them more effectively, and that’s always what I’m striving for in my feedback. 

My edits are aimed at clarity and impact, not at making your writing sound like mine. I’ll provide context about changes I recommend, and you decide what actually fits the piece.  

To begin, we’ll schedule a brief introductory call to discuss your project, expectations, and timeline. From there:

1. You send over your project (or a sample, for longer manuscripts) along with your goals and timeline.
2. I’ll review and send back a scope and quote, based on the type of edit and length of the piece.
   
3. Once you approve, I’ll send a simple contract for you to review and sign, along with an invoice for a 50% deposit to secure your spot on my calendar.
   
4. I’ll edit your work, delivering feedback as an editorial letter, in-line comments, tracked changes, or a mix, depending on the service.
   
5. You receive the completed edit and an invoice by our agreed date, along with a style sheet for anything that requires consistency (names, terminology, formatting, etc.).
   
6. Book-length projects include a 45-minute wrap-up call after you’ve reviewed the feedback. For all other services, if you have any questions, I’m more than happy to follow up via email.

Not sure if I’m the right fit? I offer a free sample edit for almost all of my services before you commit to anything (more on that below). 

Yes. I offer a free sample edit of the first 3–5 manuscript pages, one short story, or one article or newsletter, so you can see how I work before committing to a full project.

The only exception is developmental editing. A developmental edit looks at how the whole book works: structure, pacing, character arcs, whether the ending pays off what the opening promises. A few pages won’t show me any of that, so a sample wouldn’t tell either of us much. Instead, I’m happy to set up a call to talk through your manuscript and what you’re hoping to get out of an edit.

Reach out with a bit about your project to get started.

Typical ranges by service:

Fiction and short stories

• Developmental editing: 3–6 weeks for a full manuscript; 1–2 weeks for a short story or essay

• Comprehensive copy + line editing: 4–6 weeks for a full manuscript; 1–2 weeks for a short story or essay
• Proofreading: 1–2 weeks for a full manuscript; 3–5 business days for a short story or essay 
  

Newsletters and content

• Content editing: 3–5 business days per piece

• Copyediting: 2–3 business days per piece
  
• Proofreading: 24–48 hours per piece
  

Content strategy and editorial consulting

• Initial audit and roadmap: 2–3 weeks, with execution timelines set from there based on the plan

Note that these are estimates, not guarantees. Actual turnaround depends on my availability, your timeline expectations, and the specific scope of your project. I’ll always confirm a delivery date with you before we begin.

Pricing depends on the length of your project, the genre, and the type of edit you need. Once I’ve reviewed your project (or a sample, for longer manuscripts), I’ll send a custom quote so you know exactly what’s included before you commit to anything.

For a general sense of what to expect, my rates are benchmarked against the Editorial Freelancers Association’s rate chart, which lists current industry-standard ranges by service type.

Yes, by request. My standard arrangement is 50% upfront and 50% upon delivery, but I’m happy to work out a more flexible plan as needed!

All work is kept private. I don’t share your writing, your data, or any details about your project with anyone else.

No, never. Every edit is done by hand, from the first read-through to the final proofread.

I’m not anti-technology; I just don’t believe AI belongs in the editing of your work.

Yes, both. If you aren’t sure which category you fall into, don’t worry about it—just tell me a bit about your project and we can determine if I’m the right fit.