I'm an award-winning editor, ghostwriter, and researcher with a strong background in both traditional and independent publishing, fiction and nonfiction. I've ghostwritten multiple New York Times bestsellers and authored a memoir that was a finalist for the BookLife Prize (awarded by a division of Publishers Weekly) and won in the best young adult category.
My services include:
- Developmental editing
- Line and copyediting
- Ghostwriting
- Independent publishing support
- Web content and consulting
Biographies, memoirs, and character-driven fiction with immersive world-building are my specialties. I also have extensive experience with research-heavy projects—including historical narratives, multilingual sources, and archival materials—and am known for my ability to uncover elusive details that bring a manuscript to life. My background in French, Spanish, and German supports a wide range of international and cross-cultural storytelling.
I'm a strong believer in organization and efficiency. I use Basecamp to keep projects on track, create custom solutions with FileMaker (for consistent citations and other repetitive tasks), and maintain detailed style sheets and book bibles throughout every stage of a project. I'm highly proficient in both Chicago Manual and AP styles and have recently begun taking on indexing—an area that aligns naturally with my deep love of structure and order. I'm also a wiz at Microsoft Word and often show clients formatting tips and tricks that save time and streamline collaboration.
Every project is different, and I tailor my editorial approach to match each client's needs, goals, and voice. I'm efficient, tech-savvy, and deadline-driven, with a commitment to clarity, structure, and momentum.
Thanks to a trusted network of collaborators—cover designers, illustrators, book formatters, and more—I also offer a one-stop-shop experience for authors preparing for publication.
If you're looking for a skilled, collaborative editor or ghostwriter to bring your manuscript to the next level, let's talk.