I am an editor and writing coach with over fifteen years of experience writing and editing multiple genres. I have an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology and an MFA in Creative Writing. During my graduate career at Florida International University, I studied with writers such as Les Standiford, Julie Marie Wade, Richard Blanco, and Campbell McGrath. I served as Poetry Editor of Gulf Stream Magazine. While at the Writers in Paradise conference at Eckerd College, I studied with Laura Lippman, Greg Pardlo, Luis Urrea, Andre Dubus III, and Ann Hood. I am a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association.

I am also an award-winning author of Overdue in Paradise: The Library History of Palm Beach County, a collaborative effort to raise awareness of local history in Palm Beach County, Florida. My published works include Village of North Palm Beach: A History (Arcadia Publishing) and Many Miles, a poetry chapbook (Small Harbor Publishing). I have an extensive background in small-press and magazine publishing. Currently, I am the managing editor of Mobile Electronics magazine, the 12-Volt Industry’s #1 Resource.

Services

I offer proofreading, copyediting, developmental editing, manuscript evaluations, and customized coaching.

Rates

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