I am an editorial consultant with over fifteen years of experience. I have an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology and an MFA in Creative Writing. 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. While at Florida International University, I served as Poetry Editor of Gulf Stream Magazine. Earlier in my career, I worked as an Associate Editor for Wild River Review. I also worked in acquisitions at The Bucks County Writer.

Coaching

As your writing coach, I can provide you with support throughout your journey. I will help you set and achieve goals, develop your project, and create strategies to carry you forward on your path as a writer. Each coaching relationship is tailored to your needs. Please reach out to schedule a discovery call.

Manuscript Evaluations

Have you completed your manuscript, but you’re not sure about the structure or arc of the story? Do you have concerns about plot development or characterization, the order of ideas if you’re writing nonfiction, or the organization of a collection of poems? I work with a variety of genres, including creative nonfiction, memoir, fiction, poetry, and hybrid forms. Much of my expertise comes from years of attending writing workshops at Florida International University and the Eckerd College Writers in Paradise Conference. When you hire me, you can anticipate thorough and precise feedback.

Editorial Consultation

I provide editing services based on your needs. Levels of editing include basic proofreading, copyediting, line editing, and developmental editing. Not sure which service you need? Contact me for a sample edit and assessment.

Rates

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