She has a passion for editing and writing--an ear for the rhythm of words and an eye for words that break the flow. The author of 8 novels, including a New York Times bestseller, for 25 years she has edited others' manuscripts. A creative writing teacher who focuses on works in progress, she has edited for writers who have gone on to publish for major publishers.
Editing Rates
Rate Per Page
US $7.00
Rate Per Word
US $0.03
Rate Per Hour
US $56.00
NOTE: these rates are not set in stone and are only an average for this editor. The actual rate applicable to your document will depend on the depth of the edit, the quality of the writing, the topic matter, the proximity of the deadline, the length of the document and several other factors.
A writer, editor, and copy editor, she has written and published eight novels, including a New York Times bestseller. She has a BA in English/History and an MA in History and she teaches creative writing (works in progress) at a University of California campus . A member of the Authors Guild and Novelists Inc., she has written and edited women's fiction, coming of age, literary fiction, science fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, mysteries, crime fiction, and psychological suspense, in addition to many kinds of nonfiction work.
She has an ear for the rhythm of words and an eye for words that break the flow, as well as a passion for writing and editing and comprehensive technical expertise. Over the past 25 years, she's brought her editorial ability to a wide range of manuscripts, including novels and novellas, theses and dissertations, and university journalism publications. While gaining this experience she has developed strong, incisive general editing and copy editing skills. She also brings strong interpersonal skills. Many of her clients have suggested that the dialogue she creates regarding the problems and strengths in their work teaches them as much as the actual editing she performs. Being able to relate to the client is always as important as the insight she brings to their manuscripts.
Education degree
BA, MA
Major specialization
English, History
Second specialization
History
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: writer
Editing Experience in Years: 25
Scored 92% on editing test.
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