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I am the award-winning author of the young adult novels SAY NO TO THE BRO and GENA/FINN. I am also a professional copywriter and editor with more than ten years' experience. An eye for detail and a wealth of experience are just the beginning of what I will bring to your project. I work with your schedule and deadlines and ensure a prompt turnaround. You will find me agreeable and easy to work with.

Your manuscript deserves more than a quick polish. It deserves an expert in ghostwriting, copy editing, and proofreading who understands story, structure, and reader experience from beginning to end. I help authors turn rough ideas into compelling books through professional ghostwriting, copy editing, and proofreading, ensuring every manuscript is clear, engaging, and ready for publication. Whether you're working on a novel, ebook, romance story, or nonfiction book, I bring strong creative writing and fiction writing expertise to every project. From big-picture improvements to final polish, I provide developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading tailored to your goals. My process ensures your writing flows naturally, your message is clear, and your manuscript connects with readers. For authors who need full support, my ghostwriting services cover ebook writing, book writing, short story writing, and storytelling across fiction and nonfiction. I focus on delivering high-quality writing that feels authentic, structured, and market-ready. 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻: - 𝘍𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 (𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘴) - 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 - 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 My expertise in ghostwriting, copy editing, and proofreading ensures your manuscript is not only well-written but professionally refined and ready for readers. If you're preparing for Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or any self-publishing platform, I help position your book or ebook for success through precise copy editing and proofreading and engaging ghostwriting where needed. 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇: • Ghostwriting • Fiction Writing & Creative Writing • Ebook Writing & Book Writing • Developmental Editing • Line Editing • Copy Editing • Proofreading • Content Writing • Beta Reading Clients value my work for clarity, consistency, and a collaborative process that makes ghostwriting, copy editing, and proofreading smooth and stress-free. I take time to understand your goals, audience, and vision before working on your writing. If you need a professional who can handle ghostwriting, copy editing, and proofreading with precision while elevating your creative writing, fiction writing, novel, or ebook, I’m ready to help. 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖, 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙤𝙖𝙡, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙘𝙠, 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝-𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠. Ghostwriting | Creative Writing | Fiction Writing | Writing | Content Writing | Copywriting | Storytelling | Fiction | Novel | Book Writing | Short Story Writing | Romance | Drama | Ebook | Ebook Writing | Ebook Design | Kindle Direct Publishing | Book | Editing & Proofreading | Proofreading | Developmental Editing | Line Editing | Copy Editing | Beta Reading | Manuscript Editing | Nonfiction | Financial Writing | Legal Writing | Science Writing | Education | English | Marketing Strategy | Market Research

I've been at this writing game for a long, long time--over 40 years, to be exact. I've won national writing contests, published books with small presses, been the "go-to" editor for fast-turnaround "quick books" at a major publisher, and, of course, helped dozens of individual writers to become better authors. I'm the pickiest of the picky, a crackerjack speller, and The Grammarian About Whom Your Mother Warned You. I also wear a second hat: I've been a performing musician for most of my life--singing, primarily. I have a Bachelor of Music degree, have played the piano since I was 8, and am still involved in musicmaking today. My major was theory, but my first love Is voice, and I am continually fascinated by music history. What a combo, huh? 😁 So...if you want the best TLC your book can get--especially if music is also a part of your life as well--you truly can't do any better. The (Singing) Book Magician is here!

Over the last ten years, I've utilized my writing skills in newspapers and magazines, freelance clients, fiction writing, and pursuits within the AI industry. I also have experience in brand development, advertising, public relations, and social media content creation and management. With my versatile background, I'm confident that I can deliver outstanding results across various creative and strategic projects.

💡 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲 I’m a UI/UX and website designer with a passion for building sleek, high-converting digital experiences. I’ve designed and managed platforms that have scaled 6x in profit and sold for millions, partnering with both Fortune 500 companies and agile startups to help them craft beautiful, intuitive web and mobile products. I specialize in supporting tech companies that are ready to refresh their branding, modernize their platforms, or create standout SaaS products that users love. 🎯 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 • UI/UX Design for SaaS and Web Apps • Website Redesigns & Landing Page Design • Webflow Site Design & Collaboration • Dashboard and Admin UI Design • Product Management & Iteration Support • Graphic Design for Web, Social & Decks • UX Audits, Research & MVP Planning • Brand-First Visual Identity Execution 📌 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 With a background that spans early-stage startups and corporate giants, I’ve helped clients across the tech industry transform underperforming websites and products into polished, scalable platforms. I bring hands-on experience managing design systems, collaborating across dev and product teams, and supporting long-term product success through strategic design thinking. Past projects include: • Leading UI/UX for SaaS apps that scaled revenue 6x • Designing Webflow sites for VC-backed startups • Rebranding and redesigning B2B platforms to improve conversions • Ongoing product design support as a fractional in-house team ✅ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 • I merge creative design with business insight to support growth • I adapt quickly and collaborate closely with teams of any size • You get agency-level polish with the flexibility of a solo expert • I offer a full-service experience: UI/UX, websites, graphics, and product support • I focus on clarity, usability, and clean design that converts

I am a native English speaker and have a Bachelors degree in English with a specialization in literature. I have a keen eye for grammar, spelling and punctuation. I would love to help you with your proofreading or beta reading needs!