Life. Experience.
What all of us bring to the page
Why Editing?
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As a graduate student, I was immersed in research and writing. I loved the process of brainstorming ideas, writing a draft, and shaping ideas into a logical arc.
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I also enjoyed creating a clear, coherent text with a strong persuasive argument. I learned that every paragraph, every sentence, and every word matter.
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Those, as it turns out, are the skills and passions of an editor. I care about the writing process from beginning to end, from big ideas to small details.
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I've worked as a freelance editor while completing my Editing Certificate from Simon Fraser University.
A few more things about me
Despite my love of research, writing, and editing, my path to editing has been anything but straightforward.
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In my first career, I worked as a physiotherapist in acute and long-term health care.
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I also had an itch for something more, and that something more turned into an interest in history, Canadian studies, and sociology. After receiving my Hons BA (Trent), I graduated with a research MA in sociology (Carleton).
Then life intervened.
I returned to the health care system. Only this time, I was on the receiving end of care as a patient looking for help with repetitive strain injuries. I also spent several years as a caregiver and advocate for an elderly parent.
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Both those experiences have been profound and humbling. Like many of life's mysteries, they've also brought me back full circle, back to my strengths of writing and editing.
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Because of my background, I'm always interested in projects that involve social equity and justice, health, and the environment.
If you'd like to discuss your project, you can contact me