Wildwood might be a solo business, but it is in partnership with—and in service to—authors, readers, other editors, publishers, artists, activists, and our wider communities. Good storytelling takes collaboration. (As my favorite local donut shop says, “Community, not competition.” Thanks, Pip’s!)

In practice, for Wildwood this looks like:

• Offering referrals to other editors if I’m unavailable or not the right fit for you
• A resolute commitment to conscious language, inclusivity, education, and harm reduction 
• Striving to make my work accessible by offering custom quotes and volunteer work when possible
• Investing in the community through mentorship and ongoing donations to aligned causes

Whether we work together once, regularly, or connect in passing to discuss resources and referrals, I’d be honored to take this creative journey with you, and share in the celebration of everyone else who helps to bring your story to life.

Sharing your story with the world takes bravery, whether you’re writing about personal experiences or inviting us into an imagined world that took years to create. Requesting an editor’s feedback on your writing can feel just as vulnerable as publishing it—sometimes even more so! I handle your words with care and meet your brave work with my own.

Courageous editing involves:

• Making all edits with care, with a focus on conscious language
• Recommending a sensitivity reader or referring you to an editor with a different background if needed
• Being transparent—about my process, my lived experiences, my strengths as well as the areas where I’m still growing—and making tangible amends when I make mistakes
• Honoring your unique voice and background, and editing with the awareness that my personal lens is only one viewpoint

Your story is safe with me. I’m here to champion your words and to ensure the message at the heart of your work reaches your audience in the way you intended.

Storytelling can be serious, heavy work. It can also be playful, curious, and fun! Good editing supports your creative voice rather than stifling it, and I aim to make my changes as seamless as possible so your final work feels like the truest version of itself. I felt pressured to rigidly adhere to every grammar rule and stylebook when I first started editing, but I’ve learned that language is a living, evolving thing, and we get to be intentional about how we use it.

While consistency is important for clarity and accessibility, there’s still a lot of flexibility in writing styles, and we’ll co-create a style guide that reflects yours. I do harbor a few punctuation opinions (it comes with the job), but language is fluid and beautiful, and instead of boxing it in, we get to play with it. Let’s have some fun!