While it’s completely natural to want to skip the editing process — it’s time-consuming! expensive! annoying! — any writer worth their salt knows that editing is the most important thing they can do to improve their work. Whether you’ve got a manuscript, a sales letter, or a screenplay, editing has the power to make your work go from good to great.

Of course! In fact, if you already have, that’s great. AI can be a powerful tool when used properly, like to look out for typos or identify redundancies. But I have a secret for you: good writing is about connecting to the person. It’s emotional. It’s human. Which is why you need a — duh, duh, duh — human reader. Unless you’re writing to robots, of course.

Fair question. And I’m glad you asked it. I’ll tell you this: I’m known for being a rigorous editor, but also a caring one. My years as a teacher and then as Copy Chief at Agora France taught me to work WITH people. I don’t just point a finger and yell, “That’s bad!” When we collaborate, my goal is not only to provide you a squeaky-clean edit, but also to provide insightful and encouraging feedback that helps you improve as a writer.

I earned my editing stripes at Agora’s Paris office, where I worked for five years and served as Copy Chief. I had a whole team of writers under my leadership, and I was solely responsible for overseeing the copy they wrote from beginning to end.

I also work as Reviews Editor for Souvenir, a literary magazine based in Paris, which has led me to collaborate with many writers, both in fiction and non-fiction.

I’m a teacher at heart, which means that my edits — while sharp and detail-oriented — are also meant to provide you with valuable insight and a better understanding of what to do. I prioritize clarity and communication, and will always work to ensure that you feel your effort and your time are being respected. I’ll ask the same of you. Lastly, though I may be a tough critic, I also take care to be an encouraging one—I believe all writing can become excellent with a little editing!

I understand that editing can be expensive, especially for young writers with limited means. I was you once! At the time, the prospect of paying for a professional edit felt terrifying: would it really be worth it? The short answer is, yes — I’ve never regretted getting my work edited. But the truth is that you may be able to find a workaround. Maybe you’re lucky enough to have an in with someone. Or maybe we can find a solution that suits the two of us. I’m always happy to talk and see how we might make collaboration feel good for BOTH of us. So don’t hesitate to shoot me a message!