Professional Writing Services
manuscript review Services
I provide a comprehensive manuscript review designed to give you clear, actionable insight into the strengths of your draft and the areas that need further development. After reading your full manuscript, I prepare a detailed editorial report that covers structure, pacing, clarity, character or idea development, genre expectations, and overall market readiness.
You’ll receive a multi‑page analysis outlining what’s working, what may be confusing or underdeveloped, and specific recommendations for revision. My goal is to help you understand exactly how to elevate your manuscript before you move on to developmental editing, querying, or publication.
copyediting and proofreading
I offer comprehensive editing and proofreading services to help you improve the quality and accuracy of your writing. I can help you refine your writing and ensure that your content is polished.
RATES
3 cents per word for copy editing
3 cents per word for proofreading
2 cents per word for children’s books
**My rates are based on the median rates posted by EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association)
AI Usage
AI Policy
When we work together on your writing project, you get me, my mind, my experience, my resources, I do not use subcontractors and I do not use generative AI.
I will never load your manuscript into AI tools, either in whole or in part. I will never use AI technology to generate original content within your work.
I respect your original research and the human intelligence you have brought to your writing, and I bring that same respect to my editing process.
more About me
- I’m an editor with a sharp eye for refining the written word and a passion for bringing stories to life.
- I hold an Editing Certificate from Mount Royal University in Calgary, a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Athabasca University, and I completed a two-year Library Studies program at MacEwan University in Edmonton.
- Born in Saskatchewan. I currently live near the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains.
- As a former Library Board Member Trustee, helped with the management and provision of library services, approved an annual budget and the financial oversight of library operations. I also helped with the planning and fundraising for a beautiful new public library in my community.
- As a former volunteer with an international organization, I wrote briefings, coordinated communications, and travelled to NYC and Washington D.C. for meetings.
- For my local Scouts group, I wrote grant proposals and planned events leading up to the World Scout Jamboree in Denmark.
- I am an avid traveler and have visited Peru, Egypt, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Mexico, the Bahamas, Grand Cayman, and have travelled throughout Canada and the U.S.
