I wrote my first poem when I was seven years old. I wrote my first journalism piece at ten. When I was in fifth grade, I knew I wanted to work in storytelling. Every year since, I have dedicated myself to this craft. Now, I want to help make your stories the best they can be.

My experience as an editor spans genres. In academia, I wore multiple hats as the research assistant to Dr. Justin P. McBrayer: copy editor, fact checker, proofreader. I made sure his book, "Beyond Fake News", was clear enough for a popular audience while not sacrificing accuracy or validity. I also copyedited a multi-author paper for Dr. Michael Rendon in order to maintain clarity, as several authors on the paper had English as a second language.

I was a contributing editor for IMAGES Magazine, based from Fort Lewis College. I reviewed submissions such as play excerpts, short stories, creative nonfiction, and poetry. I was the lead poetry copyeditor, and I ensured edits made to accepted submissions would maintain the writer's voice. I am also a two-time juror for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, where I vote on the best submissions by today's young writers.

I interned with the award-winning High Country News as a fact checker, where I confirmed sources for pieces like "Colorado throws wolves to the vote" by Ethan Linck. I spoke with interviewees to confirm their identities, and I utilized newspaper databases to find first hand accounts. With OUT FRONT Magazine, I worked with young interns to help perfect their writing, and I was an intern myself.

But to be an editor, I think you have to be a writer as well. My work can be found in OUT FRONT Magazine, PLEASER Magazine, New Noise Magazine, and Raandoom. My poetry was published in Twenty Bellows' inaugural "We Are the West" anthology. Today, I write short speculative fiction, arts & culture criticism, and poetry. I hope to figure out my niche for Substack soon!

Work Terms

My specialties are in speculative fiction, academic writing, and memoir. My services include: light copy editing, heavy copy editing, line editing, proofreading, and fact checking. I use Microsoft Word and Track Changes per industry standard. I will never introduce a change or revision that you do not approve of.

I will happily provide a consultation if you are unsure what type of service you need. In this consultation, I will review up to four pages of your manuscript to determine what work it requires.

I typically work chapter by chapter or section by section. I still will like the full manuscript at the beginning of the service so I can read it in full prior to editing. We can also discuss if you would like a different work flow and our options. I prefer to stay in touch during the process and make it a collaboration. I am here to help you.

My hours are part-time, up to 20 hours a week, although you can message me at any time between 9 a.m-6 p.m. on weekdays. I do not work weekends.

I typically work chapter by chapter or section by section. I still will like the full manuscript at the beginning of the service so I can read it in full prior to editing. We can also discuss if you would like a different work flow and our options.

I am not a developmental editor, and I will not provide editorial assessments or developmental editing. I do not review or edit AI works or works which used AI assistance.