What I do
Comprehensive Expertise Across Genres and Audiences
My editing work encompasses memoir, fiction and non-fiction books, and academic papers. I work with artists, writers and professionals to help you get your best writing out into the world.
I have written many successful grants in my theatre life and I can help your proposal be clear, accurate and on point.
Check out the list below to see the services I offer, or send me a note and let’s talk about your project.
Professional Editorial Standards
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Services
What if you don’t know what kind of editing you need?
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Editing has many parts and it can feel daunting to accurately name where you are in the revision process. It’s okay to ask. Do you need help just getting started or organized on your memoir? A manuscript review of your fiction to see if you’re on the right track? Coaching help with characters or dialogue? Or a copyedit for grammar and punctuation before turning in your thesis, or sending your manuscript to agents or publishers?
Memoir
I can help you get started and organized, working with you to build a foundation for your own story.
Romance and Cozy Mystery
Your characters need to be believable, loveable and memorable—or despicable! I’ve delved into them all with actors and playwrights in my work as a theatre director, and I can help you do the same. Or does your dialogue need to be more authentic? I have dissected the dialogue of countless plays with many actors and new playwrights and can help you find your characters' voices. I'm also trained in stage combat, so let's look at that action scene together.
Grant Proposals
I have written many successful grants in my theatre life and I can help your proposal be clear, accurate and on point.
Academic Papers
I adhere to Editors Canada’s guidelines to ensure your work retains its focus and integrity. You can find those guidelines under Ethical Editing for Students on this page.
Manuscript Review
My most popular service. Are you completely confused by the feedback from your beta readers or AI program? To get a second set of eyes on your manuscript, why not choose a professional who can be supportive but objective about where to focus your revisions, before sending it off to agents or self publishing?
Exploring Your Editing Needs and Ensuring Academic Excellence
If you’re not familiar with the kind of editing you might need, I can review a few pages of your manuscript and give you a free quote, outlining the scope and price of an edit.
For student theses and other academic works, I adhere to Editors Canada’s guidelines to ensure your work retains its focus and integrity. You can find those guidelines under Ethical Editing for Students on this page.
