Writing & Editing

I serve as a Managing Editor of Christian Children’s Book Review, an award-winning website that welcomes over 8000 visitors each month. In September 2009 TransWorld Radio UK interviewed me for my perspectives on trends in Christian children’s publishing. In June 2011 I was voted most popular blogger on GourmetRecipe.com, a website to which I have contributed dozens of articles and blog posts. Since 2006 FaithWriters Magazine, High Calling Blogs and FaithReaders.com have all featured my writing. My articles have also appeared in AcadianaMoms, The Grapevine and Mothering Matters. My professional memberships include The Writers View 2, Writer Interrupted and ChristianWriters.com.

As a freelance editor, I have helped clients polish and perfect innumerable projects: both fiction and nonfiction works, query letters, articles and book proposals. My clients have had six novels published within the past three years.

Editing Services

Are you seeking help with your writing? Want an honest critique, an editor or a coach? I’d love to help.

As a full service freelance editor I offer more than just proofreading. I work hard with my clients to make them the very best writers they can be. My services include checking spelling, grammar and punctuation; spotlighting the strengths and weakness of your concept or story, writing, formatting and presentation.

I charge a flat fee of $60 for the first five pages. Many of the problems found in the first few pages continue throughout the manuscript. You can decide if you want to apply my notes to the rest of your manuscript independently or continue with detailed one-on-one coaching for the remaining manuscript. I charge $40 per hour for the rest of the project.

A few notes: If your project is less than five pages, the initial fee remains $60. For returning clients, I waive the flat fee on all additional projects.

Email me (via the above button) for more information.

For Writers

There are many, many, many people who know more about this business than I do. I highly recommend you tap into their knowledge and experience. There are thousands of helpful websites available, not to mention books. Here are a few of my favorite everyday reads:

• Wordplay
• Chip MacGregor, literary agent
• Rachelle Gardner, literary agent
• CAN! Marketing blog
• Grammar Girl

Finally, if you can get to a writers conference, do so as quickly and as often as you can. A quick Google search will provide you with plenty of options.