ABOUT  WILDE(ST) DREAMS

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Oscar Wilde is said to have declared in a conversation that he had "the simplest tastes." And that he was "always satisfied with the best." As a perfectionist, I've often felt the same way.  

Finding that right editor can be a hurdle in itself--whether you’re a novelist, nonfiction writer, or academic scholar. That’s because not all editors have the preferred experience as published authors, not even those working at 

reputable agencies or services.

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My experience as a revisions editor at a hybrid publisher and freelance editor has exposed me to a wide variety of authors and genres. I've worked with writers from all different walks of life with varying literary skills; some struggled with organization and grammar while others wrote effortlessly.  Their genres were just as diverse, ranging from dystopian fiction to creativity, education, health, leadership, memoir, nutrition, sales, and spirituality. I am proud to add that of the twenty books I edited at the hybrid publisher, eight won awards: and that of those eight, five won multiple awards!

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At the same time, as an academic, I am fully acquainted with the ins and outs of submitting and evaluating journal articles,  book proposals, and book manuscripts.  I know first-hand the sorrows that follow rejection and the joy that accompanies acceptances. I’ve wrestled with incorporating conflicting suggestions from peer reviewers. And I still recall the relief and exhilaration I felt when finally submitted my full manuscript to my editor. 

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I have also been on the other side of the fence making assessments as a peer reviewer, advisory editor, and book reviewer for literature, history, and political science journals in addition to academic monographs.  

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The fact is that if you’re an academic writer, it pays to have an editor with personal book and journal publishing experience--and years of editing practice. ​​

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So regardless of your genre, don't waste untold time revising fruitlessly! Step up your game and hire a developmental editor who’s read and worked with multiple genres—in addition to having taught literature and literary analysis to undergraduates for over two decades. I’ll help you define your focus and your voice. I’ll help you structure your manuscript, whether it's the entire book or an individual chapter. I’ll help you craft a more persuasive argument and tighten your prose.
As a line editor, I’ll also help you write more fluently, correcting errors in grammar, syntax, and words, making your sentences sparkle. Not least, as a proofreader, I can ensure that your manuscript is free of misspellings, punctuation errors, and typos.

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Since time has never been more valuable in our busy professional and personal lives, my guidance will shorten the time you need to complete your article, chapter, book or dissertation and bring you that much closer to fulfilling your wildest dreams of publication!