If you’re here, you may be looking for an editor, or maybe someone who can help guide you through your publishing journey.
Maybe you’re trying to figure out what your work needs, and what you need, and who you can trust to help you think it through.
I’ve spent a long (long, lol) time inside publishing, long enough to know that choosing the right publishing team, whether as an author going the indie or trad route, can be one of the hardest decisions that an author can make (and it’s a decision I’ve had to make for myself, so I get it!)
Because you want someone who loves your work, who’s also knowledgeable and will give you solid advice that fits you, but also won’t shove their opinions, writing “rules”, or “there’s only one way of doing publishing” way of thinking down your throat.
And even more, you want someone who’s actually going to show up, do the work, and do the work well.
Because I know this is a hard decision, and we’re all just looking for someone we can depend on and vibe with, I’m going to share some insight into who I am and how I work, so you can decide if I’m that person for you!
My editorial philosophy has always been simple:
editing should be a partnership.
Your voice is paramount. Your goals for publishing matter. And it’s never the editor’s book (my book)—it’s yours.
My role isn’t to “fix” your work or rewrite it into something that sounds like me. It’s to help you understand what’s on the page, how it’s likely landing with readers, and what options you have for strengthening it—so you can make decisions with confidence.
That same philosophy carries through everything I do, whether we’re talking about a manuscript, a publishing decision, or a longer-term career question.
Whether you’re writing fiction or non-fiction, I want your book to be the best possible reading experience for your reader, so it works as a strong step in building your career.
One of the most important questions I ask in every edit is: How is this landing for the reader?
I’m not interested in applying subjective writing “rules” for the sake of making arbitrary changes, or chasing trends, or imposing my personal likes/dislikes on your book.
I focus on clarity, emotional resonance, pacing, and continuity—so the story you’re trying to tell is the story the reader actually experiences.
My ultimate goal is for you to have a book that becomes a reader’s favorite hello and their hardest goodbye. I want them to not only love your book, I want them to recommend it, and be immediately ready to read your next one.
That means I’ll often talk about things like:
My feedback is designed to help you see your work the way a reader might—without flattening your voice or stripping out what makes the book yours.
There isn’t one definition of success in publishing, and I don’t believe in pushing people toward goals they didn’t actually choose.
Some writers want traditional publication. Some want to build a sustainable indie career. Some want to hit bestseller lists and be a household author name. Some want to write quietly and well, without pressure to scale or optimize. Some want to have a solid base of reader fans who anticipate every book they write. Some want to write one book to support other business pursuits.
All of those goals are valid.
My job is to help you understand the options available to you, the tradeoffs that come with them, and what each path realistically requires—so you can make decisions that align with your priorities, energy, and long‑term vision.
Whether we’re talking about a single book or a bigger career picture, the direction we take is driven by your goals, not mine.
When you work with me, you can expect:
I won’t rush you, talk down to you, or pretend there’s a single formula that works for everyone. I will help you see the landscape clearly so you can choose your next step intentionally.
If you’ve worked with me, you know I’ll say things like:
“Let’s not skip the connection here.”
“Your characters have grown so much, this 3rd act breakup doesn’t fit them.”
“If a character says someone’s name four times in one paragraph, no they don’t.”
“Your reader doesn’t need more drama—they need more romance, more connection, more togetherness.”
“You’re writing a book that’s meant to help people figure out their next step, but you haven’t told them how to get there.”
I’ll push you to make your book sharper, clearer, more emotionally resonant, more romantic, more angsty, whatever it is your book needs—but I’ll work with you every step of the way to get all that on page.
I won’t just hand you vague advice. I’ll tell you what’s working, why it’s working, and what to do next. You’ll walk away with confidence and a plan—not just a redlined manuscript and a headache.
Also?
One of my authors has told me more than once that I’m the most open-minded editor she’s ever worked with (and she’s worked with a few) because I don’t judge.
I don’t judge how you’re publishing.
I don’t judge what you read or write.
I don’t judge why you want to publish.
(Okay, listen, as long as it’s legal and not harming anyone else. This all assumes you’re being an actual decent human!)
I actually mean it when I say there’s room for different authors and different books in publishing.
Write your spicy rom-com. Your monster romance. Your cozy suspense. Your dark thriller. Your motorcycle club romance. Your non-fiction about snakes. Or spiders. (I probably won’t edit your non-fiction about spiders though. But I love snakes!)
Whatever it is you’re writing, whatever your publishing journey, let’s work together to make it great.
Working with me is a good fit if you:
You don’t have to be at a specific stage in your publishing career, I’ve worked with authors from just writing the first chapter to New York Times, multi-published authors with a history of edits and career decisions behind them.
You don’t have to have everything figured out.
You just need to be willing to engage thoughtfully with me, with your work and with your decisions.
I may not be the best match if you’re looking for:
No judgements on any of these things, they’re just not how I work.
If this approach resonates, here are a few ways you can continue:
You don’t have to choose perfectly, and I can help you figure out. You just have to choose what feels like the right next step for you.