I help with the penultimate draft. You decide when it’s final.
Editing support that meets you where you are.
I offer editorial packages to meet a wide variety of needs, along with three support levels to choose from.
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Articles, Blogs, and Newsletters
Essays and Applications
Books and Short Stories
Academic Writing and Research
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Each editorial package includes one level of project support. Choose the option that best fits your project. We can always adjust later if needed:
The “Quick Look Over” ✏️
Are your eyes glazing over, and do you need a second set of eyes to look over your draft? Are you overthinking the phrasing of a sentence? (Been there.) I’m here to help!
The Head-Scratcher 🤷🏽♀️
Are you five drafts in and stuck on a problem? Is the vibe just…off? I’m here to help!
The Deep Dive 🔍
Are you starting with an idea and need help expanding on it? Or, do you have a solid draft that you would like help thoroughly editing? The "Deep Dive" is a comprehensive editorial experience where we start with the big-picture ideas and work down to the details.
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I draw on my interdisciplinary background in the humanities and social sciences to help you craft an argument or tell a story.
This looks like:
A thoughtful and collaborative environment to explore your ideas.
Guidance on clarity and conciseness without sacrificing style or your voice,
A structured assessment of what's working, what isn't, and what could be stronger.
An editor who empathizes with how delightfully frustrating the writing process can be.
If this sounds like your vibe, let's connect and get started!
What’s in a name?
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There are two ideas behind the name.
In high school, I had a teacher who said every piece of writing is just a draft. The writer decides when it is the final draft.
As an editor, my job is to assist with the perpetual penultimate draft. (After all, who doesn't have a "Final Draft 3" that becomes "Final Draft 20" a few days later?) As the writer, you decide when it's final.
Also, I recently listened to The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott about Season 2, Episode 9, and they began the episode with a short aside about the word penultimate. The word got stuck in my head!
Please fill out the contact form and we can figure out the next steps together!