Welcome!
I want to wrangle your words, clean up your copy, and ensure your reader takes your ideas to heart. If you have a story to tell, a stakeholder to convince, or research to share, I’m here to help you deliver impactful work. Let’s get down to business!
Values
Respectful, honest, and open communication
Independence and accountability
Continuous learning, whether for professional development or pleasure
Diversity. As a queer, feminist woman (she/her), I am committed to being a safer space for those in marginalized communities. I’m particularly eager to work with writers of any genre who are exploring themes related to mental health, pregnancy and birth, parenthood, and marginalization.
Education
Editing Certificate, Simon Fraser University
Included courses in structural and stylistic editing, copy editing, proofreading, grammar, document design and production, writing for the web, professional writing, and ethics and legal issues in writing and publishing, among others.
Bachelor of Arts with Distinction (History)
Other highlights:
Mental Health First Aid
DONA-approved Birth Doula Training, Mothering Touch
Childbirth Educator Certificate, Douglas College
Experience
15+ years of writing and editing for diverse young adult and adult audiences
Projects have ranged from institutional reports and website content to memoirs and novellas
Aligning work with prescribed styles (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago, or house styles) or creating style sheets as needed
Working with programs like Microsoft Word, Adobe, and Google Docs, as well as platforms like Blogger, WordPress, Squarespace, and Sitecore
Operating with respect for Editors Canada’s Professional Editorial Standards