Skilled, versatile, diligent editor and researcher with 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. I've edited books on a freelance basis for publishing houses of all sizes, as substantive editor, line editor, and copy editor. I also work with editors and authors directly to develop ideas/story lines that entice readers, and to overhaul manuscripts for traditional publishers and self-publication. My experience and insight enhance the writer's authentic voice while supporting appropriate grammar, consistent usage, and compelling style. Timely collaboration with in-house editorial teams to polish manuscripts and apply preferred style is a particular strength. I specialize in adult fiction and nonfiction, children's/young adult, B2B, biographies, inspirational/self-help, and travel guides. Clients have included Alloy Entertainment, Avalon, Barnes & Noble Classics, Billboard, Bright & Happy Books, Brown Books, Carroll & Graf, Disruption Books, Emerald Book Group, Entelligent, Frommer’s, Greenleaf Press, HarperCollins, Kids Discover, Mediander, MJF Books, Savas Beattie, Sideshow Press, The New School, Watson-Guptil, and West Wing Writers.Likes: cobblestone streets, Bjork, airports, white noise, A Song of Ice and FireDislikes: cloudy nights, dangling modifiers, black licorice, low standards, Hemingway