Manuscript Editing Sevices

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Books are such a joy in life--the feel of them, the smell, the new worlds they open for me. I believe in the magic of storytelling. No matter my circumstances, I can open a book and find love, laughter, and a light to guide my way.

I'm a novelist, short story writer, and I also write features and restaurant reviews for my Southern California newspaper. I teach novel writing and edit manuscripts on a freelance basis. I've completed the novel classes at The University of Iowa's summer writing festival, and am Brainbench certified in Written English. I belonged to an international critiquing group and have edited for a small publisher.

 Please feel free to explore the Books & Articles  I've written, and if you need help with your manuscript, check out the Different Types of Editing I offer. Maybe you'd like to listen to my Interview with Don McCauley of The Authors Show.  

Even with all the knowledge I have tried to absorb about writing, I still found it difficult to write a successful novel. The time and effort involved was astronomical. But I, as well as other writers I know, work because we're a determined people. We have to write. And we should, because when one has the burning desire to create, it's for a reason. Who knows. Perhaps something we have to say will touch someone else. Even in our bizarre stories-suspense, ghost, or even our serial killer stories-perhaps something we write will touch someone in a positive way. And that's a good thing.

        
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