Publishing professional with nearly twenty years' experience in various forms of nonfiction and educational publishing. Previous projects have included Vacation Bible school curriculum materials, narrative nonfiction, memoirs, self-help and practical living books, and complex four-color books, such as cookbooks, instructional texts, and design books. My passion is for stories that inspire others to learn new skills, achieve their dreams, make a difference in their families and communities, and become kinder, more empathetic people.I help authors make their works the best they can be, focusing on the four Cs of editing (clarity, consistency, coherency, and correctness). My editorial skills include developmental/substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, fact checking, copy writing, and typecoding, as well as managing freelancers and ensuring projects hit milestone production dates. Technical skills include the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, and various content management systems; I also have experience with Adobe InDesign.