I help writers find what makes their ideas, experiences, and stories worth following.
I work with nonfiction authors, experts, and scholars on books, essays, and other substantial writing projects. Whether you're wrestling with the structure of a manuscript, trying to make sense of years of research, or looking for a sharper way to communicate your ideas, I bring an experienced outside perspective to the work.
My approach combines deep structural editing with a journalist's instinct for finding the sharpest angle at the heart of your work.
My process is rigorous, thoughtful, and collaborative: I ask questions, challenge assumptions, and help you make the work stronger while keeping your voice at the center.
Finding Your Place in the Process
Every project reaches different challenges at different points. These three stages help you identify where you are now—and find the kind of editorial support that makes sense for the work.
Stage 1: The Idea Stage
For writers developing a book, essay, or other substantial project.
Conceptual Blueprint
A focused editorial assessment to help you clarify the shape, direction, and priorities of your project.
Editorial Partnership
Ongoing editorial support for writers who want an experienced reader and thinking partner as their work develops.
Stage 2: The Manuscript Stage
For writers with a substantial or complete draft.
Project Critique
A comprehensive editorial assessment to help you understand what’s working, what needs attention, and what to prioritize in revision.
Developmental & Line Editing
Hands-on editing to strengthen structure, argument, pacing, clarity, voice, and sentence-level flow.
Stage 3: The Market Stage
For writers preparing to submit, publish, or build a public presence around their work.
Proposal & Query Package
Editorial support for developing a book proposal, query, pitch, or other submission materials for agents and publishers.
Book to Platform
Editorial strategy and design for authors with completed or forthcoming books who want to clarify their positioning, audience, messaging, and public presence.
Not sure where to start?
Tell me what you're working on, where you are in the process, and what kind of help you're looking for. I'll help you figure out which approach makes the most sense.