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“Word polisher” aptly describes what I’ve been doing professionally for over 20 years. I started writing for print and online venues, publishing thousands of magazine features and digital content on art/fine crafts, emotional health, business, humor, and popular culture. Starting out in the arts sector, I covered the fine crafts industry and was a senior columnist for The Crafts Report magazine, in addition to stints as a gallery owner and successful fiber artist.

People are often surprised by my insanely diverse background as a corporate advertising/marketing maven/graphic designer, hair salon receptionist (hey – customer service!), and former psychotherapist and addictions counselor. But truly, all of the above inform my writing and editing work.

I feel I found my niche ten years ago when I edited my first clients’ book (three co-authors!). I have since worked with many authors to polish their work, while helping them navigate the solitary, and often scary, process of writing a book. As a result, a good portion of my work now involves coaching authors. 

It’s very rewarding that a large percentage of my clients have gone on to be published!

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The First Car Project is a new nonprofit that provides cars to young adults aging out of foster care. As we developed our communication tools, Nancy stepped in and created the polished and professional words we needed. Her keen focus on our readers and potential donors was beyond helpful. She gave us the image that demonstrated our vision and purpose. First impressions matter in nonprofit startups. Nancy provided exactly what we needed.

Margy Stevens, Board Member, The First Car Project, Kentucky 
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My work relationship with Nancy has been stellar. In 2020, when interviewing her to be my editor, I stressed that I needed someone who was not afraid to be brutally honest with me. I needed a demanding professorial type and that she’s been. But when she comes back to me, she brings great recommendations on how to improve … and she delivers them with a brilliant sense of humor! I am currently writing a piece that requires deep knowledge of the Civil Rights Era. As the editor, she has gone beyond what I’d consider the normal range of her editorial duties – she has researched facts, voice, capitalizations, etc. to make sure my writing is true–yet sensitive–to its time. I wholeheartedly recommend Nancy!

Lisa Weldon, author of Twenty Pieces: A walk through love, loss and midlife reinvention

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I’m a professional book editor specializing in developmental editing – helping you craft your story. But I also work in all editing levels, in addition to author coaching.

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