About Me
I am a substantive editor, copyeditor, and proofreader working in Canadian and US English.
While much of my experience is with theoretical journals and independent newspapers, I have also edited book-length general nonfiction manuscripts, artist biographies, and websites.
My Story
Encouraged by my ninth-grade English teacher, I decided to pursue writing at an early age. I have since published poetry, journalism, and theoretical writing in numerous newspapers and journals.
I first experienced the satisfaction of editing while attending the University of British Columbia, where I helped facilitate a student-directed philosophy course. As a co-facilitator, part of my responsibility was marking final assignments. Many students chose to write academic papers on the course material. I was responsible for supporting these students through every step of the writing and revision process.
After leaving University in 2016, I became involved in the activist community in Vancouver, British Columbia (unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations). Eventually, I joined The Volcano, a social movement newspaper. More recently, I have edited articles for the online journal, With Sober Senses.
I am now a freelance editor, based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba (Treaty One Territory and the homeland of the Red River Metis). I became a freelance editor to focus on supporting writers who face economic and social barriers to publishing, especially those who are working-class, low-income, and/or queer.
My clients have praised me for demonstrating a clear understanding of their intentions, considering multiple audiences, and providing thoughtful feedback. I have been referred to as a brilliant and professional editor.
The Editor’s Role
“The self-determination in which alone the Idea is, is to hear itself speak”
—G.W.F. Hegel, The Science of Logic.
I believe the role of the editor is to help the author reach the most profound articulation and clear presentation of their ideas.
To this end, I do not use my knowledge of rules and conventions to stifle the author or their ideas. Instead, I use my knowledge and experience to help the author develop their ideas further and present them more effectively.
I also believe an encouraging editor understands that writing is as punishing as it is rewarding. I treat the editor-client relationship as a collaboration, aiming to make this collaboration inspiring and generative for the author.
Ultimately, I want to encourage the writer to continue thinking and writing.