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With 20 years of professional writing and editing experience and a BA and MA in English, I turn drafts into polished, publication-ready content clients can trust. From in-house overflow to outsourced writing and AI-assisted drafts, I go beyond grammar and punctuation to rewrite awkward sentences, reduce repetition, and strengthen clarity and organization. I edit blog posts, long-form articles, thought leadership pieces, and marketing content for readability and consistent brand voice. I check facts and terminology, sharpen transitions, address missing context, and catch issues that could cost you readers’ trust. I also fix common AI-draft problems, including unsupported claims, repetitive structure, and formulaic word choices and phrasing. My B2B and B2C assignments have sharpened my editorial judgment. My content work includes FinanceBuzz, Gartner, Trailways, Brio Water, and Long & Foster. I proofread every project carefully before I return it to you. I offer: • Copy editing, line editing, and proofreading • Editing for AI-generated and AI-assisted content • Blog post and article editing, including content refreshes • Brand voice alignment and style guide adherence, including AP, Chicago, and in-house guides • Fact-checking and source review • On-page SEO support, including metadata, internal and external linking, heading structure, and content formatting • WordPress publishing and formatting Recent topics include marketing and SEO, health and wellness, mental health and recovery, business leadership, technology, AI, personal development, hospitality, travel, education, retail, and lifestyle content. Credentials: • BA and MA in English, focused on writing, literature, linguistics, and psychology • Copyediting experience at The New York Times • HubSpot Certified in SEO, Content Marketing, and Inbound Marketing • Google Prompting Essentials Certificate • Experience with Clearscope, Surfer SEO, Yoast, and related content tools I offer a 24-hour turnaround for many projects, depending on length and scope. Send me your topic, word count, deadline, and the type of editing you need. I’ll help you strengthen the content and make it ready for readers.

I’m a professional editor with 12+ years of experience helping writers strengthen clarity, flow, and impact without losing their voice. My background spans both professional and creative editing. I spent seven years in Washington, D.C. as a nonprofit proposal editor, where I managed and edited high-stakes strategic documents for board-level review. I’m currently an MFA candidate in creative writing at Temple University and work as a freelance copyeditor and proofreader for a major corporation. I specialize in: -- line editing and copyediting (clarity, rhythm, and readability); -- fiction and voice-driven writing; -- proofreading for grammar, consistency, and polish. Across all projects, my approach is thoughtful and collaborative. I focus on identifying what’s working, where readers may lose engagement, and what specific changes will strengthen the piece. I’m especially attentive to preserving voice—my goal is to refine your writing, not rewrite it. Clients have described my work as thoughtful, thorough, and well-explained, and I pride myself on clear communication and reliable turnaround. If you’re looking for an editor who will improve your writing while respecting your intent, I’d be happy to help!

100% organic. Never plagiarized or AI-written. Professional proofreading and copy editing since 2008. Writing and refining prose to be proud of since 2010. Member, Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. Do you need snappy, clever copy? Do you need technical prose honed to razor-sharp precision? I’m a linguistic knight errant looking for dragons to slay. I have the diligence to take on your most imposing projects. If I may say so myself, I have the talent to draw readers in, no matter the subject. I promise to impress. I offer: Writing. I craft dynamic prose to fit your needs. I love to master new fields of knowledge and I’ll take on any topic—try me! Editing. Great revision makes great writing. Let me bring your words to life. I'm prepared to change as much, or as little, as you need to get the product you want. Proofreading. I bring sharp eyes, and a meticulous, analytical mind to your text. I can go over your writing with a fine-toothed comb (and I’m one of the people who know the right way to punctuate “fine-toothed comb”).

Proofreading is second nature to me; I do it without thinking. No matter what I'm reading, if there's a typo, I will catch it, even if I wasn't looking for it. Words are patterns, and typos are a break in the pattern that I find difficult to overlook. Once, working on a book, I even proofread a quotation in French, a language which I do not speak - but I know the patterns of language, and I knew that the pattern was wrong. I have over 10 years of professional experience working with academic books, academic journals, magazines, poetry, and short fiction. I have a keen eye for detail - no typo escapes my notice! In addition, I specialize in quick turnaround times: If you want something edited fast and edited well, I'm the one for you.