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​Editing Services
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I value my role as an editor because it gives me the opportunity to partner with people whose work I admire. I often find myself among my clients' biggest fans; our connection doesn't end when the piece is edited and published.

Why Work With Me?

You have a story to tell, and you want to put it in writing. Maybe you've written a book, or you want polished articles, web content, or educational material to use in your practice. You know that crisp writing, whether it's a few paragraphs or a few hundred pages, is critical to branding yourself well. By "branding yourself," I simply mean telling your story with engaging authenticity.

As an editor, I work to make sure your writing reflects the best of you and your work. I edit not only as an expert on grammar, punctuation, and structure, but also as a reader, student, and perspective client. 

I have an in-depth knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style, and I have taken many workshops and certification courses in copyediting since earning an undergraduate degree in writing many years ago. I am also a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association. ​

My services include editing at every level, from developmental editing to line editing to proofreading. For more information, download my Editing Services Overview.

​In addition to full-length book manuscripts, I edit web content, articles, white papers, research papers, and K-12 educational materials. 
Here are some of the books I've edited and enjoyed reading!

Yin, Yang, Yogini
​by Kathryn E. Livingston

An inspiring memoir, this is a story of transformation through yoga. Kathryn Livingston was 50 years old when her therapist suggested she try yoga to deal with crippling anxiety. Skeptical at first, she decided to give it a try.  The book details Kathryn's life-changing experience and affirms you're never too old to change your life. Though yoga is the backdrop for the story, readers also meet the author's family and friends, learn about her career, travel with her through a health crisis, and share intense emotions.
Your Holistic Career Path
​by Lucy Appadoo
​If you need some help deciding what your next career move should be, this book could change your life and help you formulate a plan for reaching your goals. Lucy Appadoo shares tools and resources for discovering your strengths, overcoming barriers to success, and managing stress while finding your way along the career path. This is not a typical job search book. It is a holistic approach to finding your purpose and becoming comfortable with yourself, whether you want to make the best of your current job or find an entirely new vocation. 
​Simple Meals for School
by Deborah Fox
The title says it all. Nutritionist and mom Debbie Fox gives readers recipes and tips for sending kids to school with healthy meals that are easy to prepare.

The Yoga Lifestyle
​by Doron Hanoch

An information-packed and engaging book on yoga, Zen, Ayurveda, and nutrition, The Yoga Lifestyle is a guide for modern yogis who want practical tools for cultivating a blissful life. To paraphrase Doron, you can find bliss without giving up your smart phone! Doron's work is based on the Flexitarian lifestyle, taking into account that there is no "one size fits all" path to a health or enlightenment. This book is for modern yogis who value tradition and a practice not "watered down" for the masses.
Holistic Spiritual and Mental Health
​by Lucy Appadoo
Health is not just physical. The mind, body, and spirit are intimately connected. Lucy Appadoo shows readers how to overcome challenges to mental and spiritual health in this practical guide based on her clinical experiences with clients. The book is grounded in theory but written in plain language that gives direct and encourage tips for building resilience, dealing with stress, and managing anxiety. 
Miss Rainbow's Dream
​by Valerie Layne
Miss Rainbow has a dream, and in that dream the parts of speech come alive. This is a charming story featuring animals, words that can speak, and other unlikely characters. It's an entertaining way to help kids learn about grammar in a way they won't forget! 

The Fabulous Body
​by Akash Sehrawat

If you think getting fit is difficult, time-consuming, or maybe even impossible, this book will change your mind. "A Fabulous Body," says Akash, "is a physique that is not only pleasing to look at but also functional and optimally healthy." Frustrated from years of following conventional wisdom without results, Akash embarked on his own journey of research, trial, and error. The payoff: a unique training system (FBX) that takes only three to six hours per week to do. You'll enjoy his story and benefit from his knowledge.
An Everday Approach to Health: 52 Weeks to a ​Healthier, Happier You
​by Charla Chavers
​If you're on a quest to become happier and healthier (and who isn't?) this book is for you! The book is written in a clear and encouraging style that will motivate you to actually make these changes. Charla Chavers, a health coach, gives readers tips and advice she used first to improve her own health and then to help many grateful clients. By the time you're done reading this book and following her advice, you will feel better  physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually!