Why did I become an editor?

During my last year of school, I worked at Curtis Brown Ltd. under a senior literary agent that taught me the secrets of the publishing world. It was my job to sift through the query slush pile, read promising manuscripts, and write reports for all of the rejects entailing the necessary revisions to be done prior to publication or representation. I loved it! But I didn’t love the rejection part. These authors needed to receive the feedback I was writing in my reports before actually submitting their queries.

So I ditched the New York City nine-to-five and launched an independent book editorial to help writers fully work out the kinks and bring through the best in their manuscripts prior to querying and/or publishing.

What are my favorite genres?

When editing, I absolutely love fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and contemporary fiction, but I’m not picky. I’m quite proud of the fact that I’m able to put my editor’s eye on any manuscript that comes my way.

As far as my own writing goes, I’m partial to contemporary fiction and novels set in the real world. Slice-of-life stories are my go-to and I take lots of inspiration from iconic “characters” I’ve met over the course of my digital nomad years.

What is my goal as an editor?

Above all else, it’s my goal to point writers in the right direction. I want you to feel comfortable and confident with your book’s path. The revision process can be just as fun as drafting, especially if you have someone to guide you through it. 

Every story is different, and that’s the magic of fiction. I aim to provide thorough feedback that’s carefully tailored to your book. I will never put your draft on an assembly line.