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Helping authors and publishers craft swoon‑worthy romances, intricately woven mysteries, and historically rich narratives—with precision and heart. I love partnering with authors who are ready to elevate their stories from good to unforgettable. With over a decade of editing experience, I specialize in spotting plot holes, inconsistencies, and narrative gaps that often slip past other eyes, ensuring your manuscript is both compelling and cohesive. As a native US English speaker with extensive experience in editing and proofreading, my goal is to ensure your ideas shine through with clarity and impact. I specialize in refining flow, enhancing readability, and tailoring each project to your unique voice, timeline, and creative vision. I’m fluent in both US and British English conventions, allowing me to tailor your manuscript to the appropriate audience with precision and consistency. Whether you need detailed feedback or discreet technical fixes, I offer flexible support to meet your needs. My passion lies in fiction, and I’ve worked across a wide range of genres—including Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mysteries, Legal Thrillers, and more. I bring a sharp eye for detail and a deep respect for historical accuracy, especially in Regency‑era stories and Scottish Highlander novels. I hold a BA in English Language and Literature with a minor in Creative Writing, and I am a proud member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), upholding industry‑recognized standards of quality and professionalism. My lifelong love of reading naturally evolved into a career in writing and editing. Typos and awkward phrasing make me wince—so let me help you polish your manuscript until it gleams.

I have been a professor of English literature, composition, communication, and humanities at various colleges and universities for 25 years, in addition to my role as a professional editor, proofreader, and writer for over 15 years. My experience includes all types of editing, writing, analysis, and tutoring. I have worked with publishers, marketing firms, technical and educational businesses, and significant independent writers in the science fiction, romance, mystery, literary, and memoir genres. I have a strong and varied background in psychology, education, non-fiction, and all areas of fiction/literature/composition. My base rate per word for editing/proofreading is $0.0035. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology from UCLA and a master's degree in English Literature and Composition from St. Bonaventure University in New York. My goal with both short and long-term clients is to provide expertise, honesty, support, and thorough work.

Indie Editor and Beta Reader | Romance Specialist I am an author and creative who has been working in the indie romance space since 2015. I have ten of my own indie romances published, and have edited more than forty other books in the last three years. -Developmental editing is my jam. I love helping authors bring the story together. -Not ready for a full developmental edit? My beta reading services are cheaper, and still give you great insight on what could bring your book to the nest level -Line editing makes sure your word choice, flow, dialogue, and punctuation are on point. -Proofreading catches those last pesky commas and typos before you publish your book. Message me to work together! Note: AI written books need not apply. I take human work only, and return the courtesy in kind.

Brief Overview: You know those teachers who catch every little mistake in student papers, and offer extensive and substantial comments on how to improve the work? Students might not be fans of this…but wouldn't that be exactly who you want in your corner, to help you perfect your work before submission/publication? That’s me! I am a professional academic with decades of experience writing, editing, peer-reviewing, and formatting academic and non-fiction content, with a lifelong passion for fiction. My editing experience includes co-editing The Heritage of Western Greece book series, assisting numerous (often ESL) peers publish in academic journals such as Physiologia & Archai, as well as assisting independent authors improve the philosophical content of their books. The Full Details: About Me: I’m a native English speaker with a Ph.D. in Philosophy, an M.A. in Classics, a B.A. in History. I have 17 years’ experience as a professional academic: professor, editor, reviewer, and published author. I have provided editing, copy editing, proofreading, and ESL assistance, for hundreds of academic and professional documents — including research papers, manuscripts, dissertations, journal articles, and technical reports. How I can help you: Developmental Editing ("The Big Picture"): You have a great idea, but are having difficulty developing it into a cohesive thesis/story, with good flow, logical consistency, and no plot holes. *I will provide a systematic review that identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the core elements and themes, with actionable advice on how to proceed towards completion. Line Editing ("Content & Style"): You have the big ideas and a rough draft, but need assistance with improving the writing in order to clearly and effectively communicate the information to the reader. *I will provide an in-depth and detailed line-by-line analysis, to help you effectively deliver your thesis/story to your audience. Copyediting ("The Technical Details"): Your manuscript is essentially complete, but it could use some help with grammar, syntax, clarity, and consistency. Perhaps it also needs to be properly cited according to a style guide. *I will help ensure your manuscript is consistent and technically correct, to ensure a professional-level polish. Proofreading ("The Final Check"): Your manuscript is basically finished. But it needs a final check, to ensure it is entirely error-free, prior to being submitted/published. *I will provide a careful systematic check, to ensure the copy is truly error free, so you can be confident your readers will not find any unprofessional and embarrassing mistakes. Style Guide Compliance: Your manuscript needs to ensure proper credit is given to your sources, according to a particular style guide. *I will provide complete and accurate compliance with whatever style guide is needed for your manuscript. I am proficient working with multiple common citation styles (APA Style, MLA Style, Chicago Manual of Style), and can also follow alternative style guides for particular publishers. Fact-Checking/Research Support: You need to make sure that no sources were lacking in or inappropriately attributed, and/or you need to ensure your claims are supported by your sources. *I will thoroughly check the information in your manuscript, and ensure consistency and accuracy with your cited sources. ESL Assistance: You want to publish in English, but it is not your native-language, and you could use the assistance of a native-speaker. *I have extensive experience helping non-native English writers achieve native -level clarity and fluency, without losing their style, and successfully publishing. Why work with me: Academic Credibility: Internationally recognized scholar with extensive publications and conference presentations. Detail-Oriented Editing: Experienced in generating polished, error-free, and professional-level publications--all while tracking and documenting each change. Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: Broadly trained in the Humanities. Capable of working effectively in many areas: academic, non-fiction, fiction, gaming content. Multilingual skills: Native English speaker. Reading knowledge of various Romance languages (Spanish, French, Italian, etc.). Chinese (HSK 4). Transparent Process: Collaborative editing using tools like Track Changes, with clear communication at every stage. Whether you need help developing a work, refining your prose for clarity, citations, or polishing a final copy for publication, I deliver work that meets the highest professional standards. Let’s work together, to ensure your project is clear, credible, and ready for its audience!