About Me

Since becoming a Developmental Editor, I’ve dedicated myself to helping first-time speculative fiction authors transform their drafts into polished, publishable works.

I hold a deep passion for storytelling. My day is not complete until a story has been told and felt. I find myself, more often than not, thinking through a narrative lens. I can’t help but find the motifs, ironies, and symbols in my everyday life. (If nothing else, as an attempt to draw the blood of meaning out of this arbitrarily orbiting stone — we all have our preferred ways!).Through this lens from which I view the world, I see life and art as inseparable; life imitates art just as much as art imitates life. 

That is why I dedicated the time to learning how compelling narratives are crafted. To learn the theory, yes, but to also become a part of the process of bringing stories to life, as an editor.

As a developmental editor, I am your constructive collaborator. Someone who can offer outside perspective, and lend a professional eye. I see your story as a weave of threads — from larger aspects like character and scene structure, to the individual components of a scene like tone and tension — all shaping and developing in chorus. It is my job to identify the tangled threads, the ones buried underneath others, and not only alert the author to these areas, but also provide solutions and suggestions. Together, we work to create the space for each thread to develop individually while fitting harmoniously into the bigger picture.

I’m most effective when working with a complete draft (whether it’s your first, second, or seventh draft), but I also assist writers in the earlier stages of the writing process. I specialize in the speculative fiction genres (namely science fiction), and have experience with general fiction as well. I continue to invest in my professional development through advanced courses and industry engagement, ensuring my clients benefit from current best practices in both craft and market expectations.

Available for both one-time projects and ongoing collaborations, I pride myself on clear communication, meeting deadlines, and delivering thorough, actionable feedback that moves your project forward.

My Credentials

EDITORIAL FREELANCERS ASSOCIATION

Developmental Editing of Fiction

I have certifications from the Editorial Freelancer’s Association (EFA) for Developmental Editing of Fiction I, II, and III.

EDITORIAL FREELANCERS ASSOCIATION

Developmental Editing of Short Fiction

I have certifications from the Editorial Freelancer’s Association (EFA) for Developmental Editing of Short Fiction, from flash fiction to the novelette.

CONTINUED EDUCATION

Creative Writing Certification

Mastered the techniques that writers use to compose a bracing story, populated with memorable characters in an interesting setting, written in a fresh descriptive style.

I am constantly seeking new certifications, expanding my knowledge, and staying up-to-date on the latest trends in fiction writing.

CLIENT PROJECT

Threadable Contributor

Threadable is building the ultimate social reading platform. They tapped into my skillset and knowledge of sci-fi and fantasy fiction. I was given early access to their app to review book previews and provide commentary so that other users can discover, discuss, and dissect preview chapters of tomorrow’s best reads.