FREELANCE EDITING

My Editorial Philosophy

In true poet fashion, let me begin with a metaphor; editing is like being hired to clean the windows of a skyscraper so that the owner can see the world anew. Unobstructed. The two foundational elements of my editorial philosophy are collaboration and possibility. As an editor, it is my job to help the author see and remove barriers between the current draft and their ultimate vision for their project, to help them uncover different potential routes to get there. I never want to participate in anything that moves a writer away from their goal, and I believe that the editorial process should be a dialogue instead of a one-sided “corrective” process. It is in conversation that we better understand the work of others, and it is in conversation that I believe we are most open to things outside of our typical tastes and biases. Editing, to me, is an invitation for connection and intimacy. It is a call to learn about what we don’t understand. It is an opportunity to transform our literary landscape into something that mirrors our own diversity of experiences. It is opening the gates to those who have been knocking, unheard.

Poetry

For poetry, I am currently open for individual poem edits, small poem packets up to 5 pages, poetry chapbooks up to 40 pages, and poetry full-lengths over 40 pages!

Fiction

For fiction, I am open to flash fiction pieces up to 1,500 words, short stories up to 5,000 words, novel chapters, and full-length novels and short story collections.

Nonfiction

For nonfiction, I am open to flash nonfiction pieces up to 1,500 words, and longer pieces, memoir excerpts/chapters, essays up to 5,000 words, and full length memoirs and essay collections.

Please note that I am more than willing to work with BIPOC clients on affordability. There is a place in my Google Form to indicate if you would like to discuss alternative rates!

If you would like to request edits from me, please fill out my google form! I will get back to you as soon as possible.