Editing:
"Why did you come here, to this place, if not in the hope of being understood...?"
- Mary Ruefle
writing that sings as clear as the birds of dawn:
You write because you have something essential to say. You've poured your heart, mind, body, energy, and time into your words the way a musician practices before a performance. But before a musician performs, they tune their instrument so its notes will ring in the audience's ears like bells on a clear day. Similarly, with a little fine tuning, the music of your words will resonate louder and clearer in the hearts and minds of your readers.
My Approach:
I am a collaborator by nature, which means I aim to support the overall system of any relationship and project I am involved in. Authors write best when they feel relaxed, safe, understood, and inspired, so I approach both you and your work in ways that put you at ease and kindle your creativity. My aim is to enhance the clarity, cohesion, and impact of your language, message, and story while staying true to your unique voice. Depending on the nature and needs of your project, I'm happy to adjust the level of input I offer. The best way to find out if we're a good match is to contact me, have an initial chat, and if we want to proceed, I'll then do a free sample edit of a small portion of your work.
My Specialties:
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experimental poetry
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poetry
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memoir
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CNF
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writings about Chinese medicine, Qigong, martial and internal arts, Yin-Yang, Wu Xing, etc.
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fairy tales and magical realism
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hybrid forms
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writing that benefits from an artist's eye
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writing that benefits from a musician's ear
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Feel like we're a match? Do reach out.
Training:
I received a Professional Sequence in Editing certificate from UC Berkeley Extension.
Uplifting under-represented voices:
Sliding scale rates available for low income BIPOC and/or trans writers.
"Great art... is thought that has been... honed and shaped
by a silky attention brought to bear on the recalcitrant matter of earth and of life."
- Jane Hirschfield