You’ve put in the time. You’re serious about the craft and want to build a career on solid storytelling. You’re ready to:
• Publish a novel readers love and recommend.
• Build a series with narrative consistency and emotional depth.
• Earn strong reviews and industry respect.
• Query with confidence—or self publish to a professional standard.
You value clear, actionable feedback. You’re open to revision. You’re invested in doing the work—and you want a trusted editor who respects both your ambition and your creative journey.
• Decades of proven experience across genres and stages of publication.
• A clear, structured editing plan so you always know what to do next.
• Professional reputation built on reliability, integrity, and results.
• Firm deadlines kept (because your timeline matters).
• A free sample edit so you can see exactly how I work before committing.
Together, we’ll turn your draft into a novel that’s structurally sound, emotionally resonant, and ready for its audience.
Writing a novel isn’t just technical—it’s transformational. Every story you write shapes who you are as an artist. My approach honors that process. I meet you where you are—with empathy, candor, and respect for the creative path you’ve walked.
Editing isn’t about dismantling your story; it’s about uncovering its strongest truths and giving them room to shine.
I help authors move from a strong draft to a clear, confident submission. You get straight talk, specific page notes, and a plan that fits your book and your goals. I protect your voice while pushing the story to land.
I work with authors who have a strong draft and want a clear path to yes. My job is simple. Protect your voice. Strengthen what carries the story. Give you a plan you can follow without guesswork.
I have been editing manuscripts professionally since 2013. Before that, I ran editorial teams and large communications projects, which trained me to spot structure fast, keep timelines honest, and deliver simple notes under pressure. I have guided authors through revise - and-resubmit requests, full developmental edits, and multi-book arcs. The goal is steady progress and pages that earn reader trust.
Writers choose me because I don’t just edit, I coach. I ask sharp questions that unlock better choices. I translate broad feedback into specific changes on the page. I help you set priorities and stick to them. You will know what to fix, why it matters, and how to do it while keeping your style intact.
• Candid diagnostics that show where things are a bit off track
• A step-by-step revision plan
• In‑manuscript notes on load‑bearing scenes especially your opening pages
• Market analysis so your submission lands where it should
• Follow up support so you are never revising in the dark
• Editing and publishing training at Florida State University
• Two graduate degrees focused on leadership and management, which means clear process and consistent delivery
• Fourteen years of experience as a therapist
• Years leading teams, coaching volunteers, and mentoring people through high‑stakes work. Feedback is always kind, positive, supportive and direct
• Communications work with well-known media and publishing brands, which sharpened my eye for clarity and message
• Founded The Soul of a Writer in 2013
• Former managing editor of a print magazine with 200,000 circulation
• Former communications director for a global movement crafting messages to reach an international audience.
• Based in Jacksonville, NC, working with authors everywhere, with flexible evening and weekend availability when needed
• Respect the author’s voice
• Fix what matters most first
• Make every suggestion tie back to reader impact
• Keep the process transparent, steady, and humane, and FUN.
From personalized virtual consultations to flexible editing packages, connect with our team from anywhere. Enjoy seamless access to expert guidance that fits your schedule, allowing your storytelling passion to thrive without boundaries.