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Services
From First Draft to Published Author: Expert Editing for Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Academic Writers.
I don’t just fix sentences; I empower writers. With over two decades spent at the intersection of creative and academic writing, I bring a veteran teacher’s patience and an expert editor’s precision to every project.
My background as a colllege professor and writing coach has given me a deep understanding of how to bridge the gap between a rough draft and a polished masterpiece. Whether you are navigating the rigorous standards of a dissertation or the delicate nuances of a novel, my goal is to refine your work while amplifying your unique voice.
Fiction Editing Services
I provide editing services from rough draft to polished and submission-ready documents through developmental insights and line-by-line polish.
Style Guide:
Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition
Non-Fiction Editing Services
I provide specialized structural editing to build your argument logically and line-by-line polishing to ensure your message is concise and active.
Style Guide Based on Project:
Chicago Manual of Style 17th ed.
MLA Handbook 9th ed.
APA Publication Manual 7th ed.
Academic Editing Services
Protect your research legacy. Get the meticulous, ethical editing you need to move from 'Final Draft' to 'Approved Dissertation.'
Style Guide Based on Project:
APA 7th ed.
AMA 11th ed.
MLA 9th ed.
Institution or Journal Guidelines
Podcasts
Are you a writer living in Appalachia?
Are you a writer from Appalachia?
Do you write books about Appalachia?
I'd be happy to have you as a guest on
The Appalachian Writer's Podcast
If you are an author, bookish business, service provider, non-profit, etc. and you want to talk about what inspires and motivates you, I would be happy to have you as a guest on
Muses & Sirens Podcast
