If you need an editor, you might be in the correct place! While I am mostly known for my writing and art, I am also a very good editor. I often find issues that others miss and I’ve been told I’m incredibly “thorough” and “detail oriented.” So if you’re looking for an editor, I might be your person. So what are my qualifications?

• I’ve spent three decades editing & critiquing the works of my colleagues, other artists, and friends, including books later published by Big 5 publishers.
• My B.S. is in Education with a focus on English.
• I’ve taught several writing workshops to both adults and kids, including to groups of several hundred attendees.
• I taught several writing workshops to teenagers for Barnes & Noble as part of their Teen Book Festival.
• I spent 13 years as a public school teacher, 7 of it teaching teenagers how to write both essays and fiction, and trust me, if you can teach teenagers to write, you can do anything.
• I’ve been a panelist (and often moderated) over 100 panels regarding writing and editing topics at a variety of conferences and conventions.

If you’re looking for editing or even writing coaching, my rates are comparable to the average rates listed on the Editorial Freelancers Association website.

EDITING

Because there are different types of editing, my rates vary depending upon the type.

LINE EDITS	$0.02/word; Minimum $150
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITS	$0.04+/word; Minimum $750

While I can do copyediting, I don’t like to so I don’t offer this service. If a work needs extensive edits, the rates will go up accordingly. If you’re unsure whether or not to hire me, I typically can do a sample edit so we can figure out whether we’re a good fit.

COACHING

Having trouble with your manuscript? Not sure where to begin? Let’s chat. Writing coaching rates are as follows:

$65/hour; Minimum $90