I’m a developmental editor and story coach with a PhD in health psychology and an MFA in creative writing. I understand how daunting it feels to share your precious words, especially in their early stages. My mission? To make the editing process smooth and positive with my gentle, empathic approach.

My love for storytelling took root when I was eight, alongside my dad’s old, clunky laptop—imagine writing on a green text screen just a few inches wide and saving files to a floppy disk. (I know, I’m dating myself!) I’d vanish for hours, weaving tales in my room or embarking on a grand adventure to the library to fill up my little red wagon.

As a ghostwriter, I saw firsthand how authors struggled with overwhelm, self-doubt, and the elusive search for their unique voices. When it came time for editing, their stress levels skyrocketed, and I worked to put them at ease. Witnessing those “aha” moments when my guidance propelled them over obstacles was pure motivational magic.

Realizing that my true joy lay in those transformative moments, I shifted focus to developmental editing, specializing in fiction. But I didn’t want to be the stereotypical red pen-wielding editor who leaves writers feeling deflated. So if you want a direct, no-nonsense editor, I’m not your gal.