Writing Samples
Occasionally I’m asked as an editor, do I write? Well, not as confidently as I edit, but I do know my way around a sentence. I rarely have the need to contribute to the student newspaper that I advise at […]
Bridging Borders
About three years ago, I casually mentioned to Professor Emeritus Don Alper at his retirement gathering that he should write a book about his role in helping create the Center for Canadian American Studies at Western Washington University—for which I […]
Online Writing Tutor
Hello Reluctant Homeschooling Parents! With nearly all classes online during COVID-19, I am available to help your student with their writing assignments via Zoom or Google Meet. I teach newswriting (journalism) at Whatcom Community College as an adjunct instructor and […]
College Essays
The college application process is stressful! As a parent, I know how hard it is to work with your own kiddos on their applications, so I don’t do it! This is why I can help you. I can ease the […]
CASCADIA Women’s Film Festival
Copyediting the program for the second annual CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival (CIWFF) was a unique pleasure because I got a sneak peek at the films and directors who would be coming to this wonderful event in Bellingham, Wash. When […]
KCP Japanese Language School
Now and then I’ll get a really interesting client out of the blue. This is one of those times. I was contacted by the KCP International Japanese Language School director to review and edit their beautiful glossy brochure for the […]
“Walk with Me”– A memoir
Sometimes I get a call from a frustrated writer about how to get their creative musings to the printed page. These are not usually career authors, but people who have had much more interesting backgrounds and life experiences. Such was […]
Samson Rope
Samson Rope in Ferndale, Washington, was actually my first client when I hung out my shingle as a freelance editor. Our relationship started with copyediting every single brochure, manual, and catalog following content updates and a redesign. This was no […]
Pet care: 202 tips
Through my relationship with Samson Rope, I was introduced to Preventative Vet in Seattle. They hired me to copyedit these two terrific books: 101 Essential Tips for Your Puppy or New Dog, and 101 Essential Tips for Your Kitten or […]
Celebrate the fair!
Commemorative books are a unique and satisfying project because I know they will be treasured. For that reason, my work as a copyeditor and proofreader is so important. 100 Years of the Northwest Washington Fair celebrates the beginnings of a tradition that […]