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I love working with writers and companies, and I have the utmost respect for both the technical and personal aspects of the process. I want to hear all about your project—and you probably want to know who you’re working with.

I’ve been editing and proofreading professionally for over 15 years, but there’s a lifetime of training behind my skills. I’m fascinated by how good writing works, the ways in which themes are developed and carried through, and the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) art of persuasion. I pick apart everything I read, every day, in order to see how and why it succeeds or fails. Novels, articles, ads—nothing escapes examination.

My home base is Salem, Massachusetts, but I work remotely with clients anywhere in the US and abroad. I primarily work in US English but am well versed in UK and Canadian English as well.

I work with editorial agencies, book packagers, independent authors, ad agencies, financial companies, health care companies and so much more.

Fiction and nonfiction books

I’m here to help you tell your story.

Every author can benefit from an objective take on their writing. Whether your book is fiction or nonfiction, I can help enhance your voice and clarify your vision for readers. My specialties include showcasing superb prose, pinpointing weak spots, improving flow, trimming text, organizing ideas, ensuring consistency, and catching the errors that can distract from your work. Whether you’re looking for help rewording things or you just need someone to catch typos, I’m here to make your book the best it can be.

Business writing

I possess first-rate editing and proofreading skills, as well as a knack for recognizing flaws in flow and construction. I love helping my clients’ writing shine, whether I’m proofreading a new website, streamlining chaotic reports, polishing a PowerPoint presentation, untangling jargon, making complex writing sound human, catching errors, ensuring brand consistency, or overhauling collateral so that it captures your target audience.

In skillful hands, the written word can convey the range of human emotions and motivate your readers to think, react and take action. I can help you put your best foot forward with every audience.