I work to help artists, students, writers, and organizations realize their most important projects, from book-length memoirs to personal statements to competitive grant applications.
ARTISTS & STUDENTS: As a writer and writing instructor deeply engaged in the visual arts, I’m uniquely qualified to help artists across disciplines develop artist statements, impact statements, cover letters, and other written materials for residency applications, college/graduate school applications, grant proposals, masters’ theses, and exhibitions. Feedback generally includes ideas for elaboration, cuts, or organizational changes, while line-level edits are intended to help you articulate your points in fluid, grammatically correct sentences.
WRITERS: Manuscript coaching and developmental editing tailored to serve your vision across a range of forms. “Coaching” addresses both the process and content of your work in order to help you manage your writing time, set realistic goals, solve structural problems, hone craft techniques, and overcome roadblocks. “Developmental editing” is helpful for those seeking guidance throughout the revision process. Ideal for writers engaged in book proposals, novels, essays, personal narratives, and memoirs.
PROFESSIONALS & NON-PROFITS: Drawing on years of professional copywriting experience, I understand the importance of concision, clarity, and tone in informational and persuasive copy. I’m experienced in composing and editing grant proposals, press releases, mission statements, and newsletters. For copy already in its final stages, I offer flat-rate copyediting and proofreading according to Chicago Manual of Style guidelines or your institution’s particular style guide.
RECENT PROJECTS:
Developmental editing for select artist clients; grants include the Pew Fellowship, Kresge Fellowship, and United States Artists grants
Full-time copywriter for art supply retailer, including technical writing, product description, blog articles/interviews, and other outward communication
Copyeditor for The Uses of Art by Sal Randolph (Dispersed Holdings, New York)
Personal statement editor for select law school applicants
Developmental thesis editor for select MFA student clients, School of Visual Arts Products of Design Program
Coach & developmental editor for MFA: Creative Writing applicants
Developmental thesis editor for select MFA student clients, the Pratt Institute
Year-long manuscript coach and co-writer for book-length memoir
Sliding scale rates for students, prospective students, and low-income artists & writers available.
Get in touch for a (free) consultation!