Memberships and Certifications
Certificate in Editing
The Certificate in Editing Program provided me a comprehensive foundation in developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and collaborative work with authors. Throughout the three-course program, I developed the technical skills and editorial judgment needed to bolster manuscripts while preserving each writer's voice and style. Beyond editing techniques, the program also strengthened my editorial judgment—knowing not only how to make a manuscript stronger, but when to step back and allow an author's voice to lead. Those principles continue to guide every project I take on, from developmental feedback to final line edits.
Building on my editing foundation, the Developmental Editing Course focused on the science and art of shaping manuscripts at the structural level. Through the evaluation of an unpublished manuscript, I gained hands-on experience conducting manuscript consultations, writing editorial letters, and guiding authors through meaningful revision. The specialization challenged me to think beyond identifying problems and instead develop practical, actionable revision strategies. It reinforced that my best editing comes from asking thoughtful questions and helping authors discover solutions as it is about offering my own recommendations.
Specialization in Developmental Editing
To better understand the memoir-writing process from the author's perspective, as well as begin my own journey as a memoirist, I completed the Memoir Writing Course. Through workshops, revisions, and the study of diverse memoirs, I explored how personal experiences can be transformed into compelling narratives that resonate for wide audiences while remaining authentic to the writer's voice. Writing memoir myself gave me a deeper appreciation for the vulnerability and skill required to tell personal stories. That perspective helps me approach memoir with empathy, respecting both the emotional weight of the material and the author's ownership of their story.
Memoir Writing: Finding Your Story
LGBTQ+ Editors Association
As a member of the LGBTQ+ Editors Association, I am a part of a community dedicated to fostering inclusive publishing and supporting LGBTQ+ voices—authors, editors, and the like. The association provides opportunities for continuing education, professional networking, and thoughtful discussions about representation and editorial best practices. Participating in this community strengthens my commitment to creating an editorial process that is welcoming to writers from all walks of life.
Through the Northwest Editors Guild, I have grown both professionally and personally as an editor. As a mentee, conference volunteer, facilitator of a book coaching group, and member of an ongoing peer study group, I continue to learn from and contribute to a community dedicated to strengthening the craft of editing. Serving in both learner and leadership roles has deepened my confidence as an editor while reminding me that our profession thrives through generosity, curiosity, and collaboration. The relationships I have built through the Guild continue to push me to grow and ultimately benefit every writer I work with.
Northwest Editors Guild
Editorial Freelancers Association
In the Editorial Freelancers Association, I stay connected to a broad network of professional editors and publishing specialists committed to excellence in the editorial profession. The association provides continuing education, industry resources, and opportunities to learn from editors working across a wide range of genres and specialties. Being part of the EFA helps me stay current with evolving editorial standards and practices while refining the skills I bring to every manuscript.