Hello everyone, and if you’re seeing this, welcome to my newly revamped website! Many thanks to the amazing web designer Elena Saygo for all her work and suggestions that went into making this a reality. You may be wondering —…
As a freelancer in the 21st century, I spend a lot of time with my eyes on a screen. Not only do I spend 8+ hours a day working on manuscripts while researching, editing, and writing, but a lot of…
Greetings, all! As we close out 2022 and embark on a new year, I look back on the many dozens of projects I’ve worked on as an editor and can’t help but want to put a spotlight on some of…
The aspiring writer stares at the blank page ahead of them. The sheer emptiness which once seemed so full of possibility taunts them, and the words that once rushed forth like water from a seemingly inexhaustible font of inspiration has…
“I remember my first day of school like it was yesterday,” the young woman recounted as she stood at the podium before a sea of her tassel-hatted peers. “Mother!” The young girl cried out as she bounded down the hallway.…
“I know we’ve only just met,” the strange woman said to the traveler. “But I feel as though I need to give you this.” Without knowing why, the traveler held out his hand to accept the strange woman’s even stranger…
“How am I going to tell my story?” Whenever this question comes up, many creators jump straight to ideas such as character building, showing versus telling, and plot. However, an oft-overlooked aspect of the “how” regards a particular story’s presentation…
Regardless of whether you’re a beginner or advanced writer, one of the most essential skills to have is an understanding of the differences between SCENE and EXPOSITION in your storytelling: understanding exactly when to share what information with the reader,…
Greetings, all! A quick rundown for those who may not have noticed, some recent updates to the site include: -Dedicated reviews page -Updated Services and Pricing (existing clients are welcome to contact me regarding legacy rates for ongoing projects) -Interior…
