Resume
Work
Experience
2022-Present
Freelance Editor - Ideapress
Responsible for setting my own schedule, often on a tight deadline. I communicate effectively with the lead editor to ensure quick and satisfactory results on the project.
2018-Present
Staff Editor & Contributor - The Fem Word
Responsible for general edits, proofreading, and fact checking on original pieces and interview transcripts covering a wide variety of topics. Regular communication with all team members regarding their projects. In addition, I have authored several original pieces, most recently regarding queerness in the United States. See Projects for info.
2017-Present
Editor - E.M. Sinclair
I have the honor of being the primary editor and sounding board for fantasy and romance author E.M. Sinclair. Duties include reading multiple drafts, discussing storyline and continuity, suggesting plot changes, and proofreading at multiple stages. See Projects for the latest publications.
Education
2020-Present
Virginia Commonwealth University | Master’s Degree
M.A. program, thesis track, History Department. Thesis forthcoming - The Forgotten Lowcountry: The Material Culture of Death in South Carolina, 2023.
2014-2018
University of South Carolina | Bachelor's Degree
English major and History minor. Exchange student at Warwick University 2017-2018.
Skills
& Expertise
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Comfortable with all editing tiers from line edits to in depth story analysis, narrative flow, and continuity.
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Situated to edit a vast range of material of any length for general or academic audiences
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Quick and efficient work pace
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Understanding the necessity of an author's voice remaining intact whilst polishing a piece to it's full potential