Hire the Best Developmental Editors in Indiana

Are you looking for positive and constructive feedback from a beta reader? Line editing to enhance and refine your voice? Proofreading to catch those last, elusive typos, missing quotation marks, and spelling errors? I love helping writers polish their prose and making sure their unique writing voice shines through. I have a passion for adult and YA fantasy, science fiction, thriller/horror, and romance of any kind. I have experience as an author in both Indie and traditional publishing and am happy to guide others through the process of writing and publishing. In my editing, I give feedback from a reader’s perspective as well as editorial suggestions. Currently, I provide the following services: • Line Editing • Copy editing • Proofreading • Beta Reading • Ghost Writing (if you have a solid outline) While new to freelancing, I have 10 years of experience as a professional editor and proofreader, with a diverse background in fiction as well as non-fiction. I hold a BA in Studio Art, a minor in English, with additional study in the fields of photography, theater, and art education. I’m a lifetime learner, adding to my knowledge every year. To keep my skills sharp, I am currently working toward a certification in writing and editing from the University of Michigan. ABOUT ME: I’m a bit book crazy; you’ll find overflowing bookcases in all the rooms of my house except the bathroom. I’ve worked a wide variety of jobs: retail manager, display manager, library circulation and technical services clerk, rhythm guitar player, graphic designer, and assistant tai-chi instructor to name a few. Gardening is one of my hobbies, another is jewelry making. I have one cat named Pippin, who often gets into more mischief than the hobbit from Lord of the Rings.

Have you written a novel or short story and are unsure if the story is complete? What about your characters--are they fully developed? Will your conflicts keep the tension high and keep your readers turning pages? If you're not sure, let's talk about a developmental edit. Have you written a nonfiction book or article but are unsure if the whole thing makes sense from start to finish? Are your ideas fully fleshed out, or are there gaps that your readers may fall into? Let's talk about your content and your organization. Have you written something--book-length or not, fiction or nonfiction--and you're confident about the big-picture elements but you're not sure if your writing style is strong enough for publication yet? Do you think your work could use some help at the sentence and paragraph level? Let's talk about a line edit. Are you "this close" to publication but you want another set of eyes on your work, just to ensure there are no typos, grammar mistakes, or missing words? Let's talk about proofreading. Since 2011, I've been helping my clients polish their writing, and I'd love to talk to you about yours. Prior to freelancing, I taught high school and middle school English and spent many years as a newspaper reporter and editor. I've got the experience and the education to help you. I know grammar rules backwards and forwards, as well as both the Chicago Manual of Style and AP style, and I have no problem meeting deadlines. Your manuscript, paper, article, or email will shine when I'm finished with it. I welcome your questions and am looking forward to learning more about your project!

I’m an indie fantasy author who has edited my own novel from draft to publication, handling line edits, proofreading, and final polish alongside the writing process. I understand how much clarity, consistency, and tone matter — especially in stories where voice and immersion are everything. I specialize in fiction editing and proofreading, with a focus on clean prose, strong narrative flow, and preserving the author’s voice. I’m detail-oriented, communicative, and thoughtful in my feedback, whether you’re preparing a manuscript for submission or publication. If you’re looking for an editor who treats your story with care and precision, I’d love to work together.

I am a professionally trained editor who has performed content/substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, and marketing for multiple publishing houses. I am also a freelance writer with published work in national and international publications. My specialty is substantive (content) editing, I am well-versed in both fiction and non-fiction, though genre certainly affects my fit for the job (no erotica, please). I have special expertise in Christian fiction and nonfiction, and have worked for publishers such as Tyndale House, Mountain Brook Ink, and Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. I'm also a vetted member of the Christian Editor Connection (CEC). My copyediting experience includes The Chicago Manual of Style, The Associated Press Stylebook, and house style guides. I enjoy working with aspiring authors, and I'm a patient and clear communicator with my clients. I won't just make your writing better—I'll help you become a better writer.