Yes! I'm currently booking new clients. If you're interested in my services, contact me through my online submission form and we can get started.

My specialties are science fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, speculative fiction, and any combination of these genres. I also love anything that bucks tradition! I read widely - and outside of these genres! - but I'm very familiar with the expectations, conventions, and tropes within those four.

For manuscript evaluations and beta reads, yes! I prefer to read within my genre preferences for developmental edits, since specialized knowledge of the genre helps me make specialized suggestions.

Great question! I need the full manuscript for a sample edit so that I can very lightly skim through the whole document. This lets me see if there are any places where the writing significantly changes, if something is missing (like, whole chapters), or anything out of the ordinary that might change my recommendations. I don't disclose any information about your novel to third parties on principle, especially prior to publication, without your express permission. Doing so would be an ethical violation and deep breach of the trust between a writer and their editor.

I require Word documents (.doc) for my submissions. I will then return your Word file to you with Track Changes turned on and LOTS of little comment bubbles. Editing outside of Word requires more time and energy, which will be reflected in the quoted price if working in Word is not possible. If at all possible, please convert your document from your software of choice (Pages, Google Docs, PDF, etc.) to a Word document before sending. I will not work with any document in software that features live commenting, such as Wattpad or a live copy of a Google Doc.

I refer technical and grammatical work to other editors who've specialized in those skills. My specialty is developmental, big-picture editing work that deals with the foundations of story. If you need copyediting and/or proofreading and don't know how to find an editor who does those services, please contact me anyway! I know many colleagues and can help you get in touch with someone who can help.

I know it's nerve-wracking to let someone - especially a stranger - read your writing analytically. It takes an enormous act of faith on your part to trust me with a story that has been worth your time, imagination, and energy. My first priority as an editor is to honor that act of faith. When it comes to giving feedback, I value encouragement, compassionate honesty, creative problem solving, good-natured humor, and an earnest desire to see your story grow more fully into your vision. I want to make sure that you see these values come through in each interaction we have. ​One writer I've been working with long-term put it this way: ​"It was a highly encouraging and promising experience that gave me a lot to work on and improve, but also left me feeling better about my work rather than feeling destroyed or over-examined. Writing can be a highly personal experience, so putting my work under the microscope like that is extremely intimidating, but as soon as I started reading your feedback, that intimidation washed away and it felt like I was reading insightful comments from a friend." This is how I want every writer to feel after having worked with me. So don't be scared - I'm here to help you and your story.

That's a great question! You don't want to invest in an editor that doesn't understand the first thing about your creative vision. Likewise, if I feel I'm not a good fit for your story, I will say so. You deserve someone who is fully committed and equipped to guiding your manuscript and, if that person isn't me, I can give you recommendations on where to find someone who is. The answer: your vision and publication plans for your story are the basis for the edits and suggestions I provide. I can't edit without knowing your intentions for this story. In addition, it's not my place to write your story for you. You are the only person who can capture the incredible essence, the magic of the ideas in your head. I can intuit, guide, give resources, and encourage, but you are the only one who can write your story. That's not to say I won't suggest changes big and small. But all of those suggestions will be deeply informed by what you want your story to say and how I think you can say it louder, show it more compellingly, and use it to draw readers deeper into the world you've made. For me, anything less would be out of place. ​In short, I'm here to provide expert advice: you tell me where you're headed, then I'll guide you and give you the tools to help you find your way there.

It depends on the service - we will agree on individual dates and scheduling according to your needs. Here is a rough estimate: For developmental editing, turnaround will usually be around a month. For manuscript evaluations, turnaround will be around 2-3 weeks. For beta-reads, turnaround is usually around a week. The longer the book, the longer the turnaround time.

Oho! Your engagement piques my interest - if you've still got questions, please ask me directly! I'll get back to you with answers within 48 hours.