Resume

Cornerstone University, Dec. 1995
Bachelor of Arts—English
Elementary Education certification

In addition, I have earned the following professional development certifications:

  • Copyediting Certificate—Poynter ACES, 2024
  • Book Editing Certificate—IAP Career College, 2024

Self-published Novelist
2010-present
I have written and self-published over twenty novels (edited by Amy Nemecek, senior editor, Baker Publishing Group).

Professional Freelance Copyeditor
2021-present
I contract almost exclusively with authors self-publishing fiction or general nonfiction books. My areas of expertise include:

  • proofreading
  • copyediting
  • developmental editing
  • interior book design
  • digital and paperback formatting
  • self-publishing guidance

Volunteer Copyeditor
2013-2021
Before pursuing professional development courses and certifications, I freely proofread, copyedited, and beta read books for countless indie authors.

Book Blogger
2010-2017
I earned income creating online content about middle grade and young adult books.