About Me
A journey in language and story.
Having studied six foreign languages, I’ve always been drawn to the science behind them. The structure beneath the sentences, the patterns that govern meaning, the small shifts that transform clarity. That fascination led me to earn a BA in Chinese from UW–Madison and eventually to move to China. Living and working in another language sharpened my awareness of my own. As a TEFL-certified English instructor, I developed a deeper appreciation for English: its flexibility, its nuance, its quiet beauty. Teaching it daily only strengthened my respect for how it works.
After relocating to Germany, I continued my professional development with a clear focus on writing and editing fiction. I’ve completed certificates and advanced courses through the Editorial Freelancers Association, Poynter/ACES, Writer’s Digest University, Udemy, and Club Ed. I genuinely love the craft of editing. Language evolves. Storytelling evolves. And I’m committed to evolving alongside them.
I’ve been teaching ESL since 2009, an experience that sharpened my ability to explain complex ideas clearly and meet writers where they are. Since 2018, I’ve worked closely with my own authors, many of whom return with new projects (the highest compliment an editor can receive). Some have gone on to traditional publishing (a, b); others have successfully self-published (c, d). I also provide corporate line and copyediting through a Germany-based agency, where I’ve built lasting professional relationships since 2019. And since 2023, I’ve worked as a full-service editor with Inkitt/Galatea, helping shape stories that have reached millions of readers (e, f, g, h, i [of twenty-some]).
I value long-term collaboration. When writers come back and trust me with their next manuscript, I see that as the clearest measure of the care and rigor I bring to every project.
How I found my Why:
In early 2018, I was nearing ten years of teaching English in China, and my husband and I were preparing to move to Germany that December. While I was ready for a new start, I was also nervous because I didn’t know what I wanted to do for work there. All I knew was that I wanted to move on from ESL.
The Fateful Day
In February, I was sent to a different campus. There, I met a new coworker, who happened to be a writer. I’d always been an avid reader, so I offered to look at his stories. That was when the stars shifted, and my life trajectory changed.
The Spark
I read his stories and gave feedback, and we had countless brainstorming sessions. We talked plot, prose, and characters for hours on end. I offered suggestions, and he ran with them. These creative collaborations left me feeling more alive than I had in years. I was hooked.
The Fire
One day, he told me he planned to submit a story and said, “I’ll need to hire an editor, of course.” I asked, “What exactly does an editor do?” After he explained it, I thought, I could do that. And so I did.
The Aftermath
Since then, I’ve devoted myself to storytelling. I’ve studied editing, creative writing, and story craft. I’ve taken courses, earned certificates, and read everything I could from editors and authors alike. I continue to self-study all aspects of fiction editing and writing.
This education has allowed me to help writers realize their publishing dreams. And now that I’m working with Inkitt / Galatea, the world’s first reader-powered publisher and the world’s fastest-growing reading app respectively, I’m able to help even more authors publish and grow their audience.
What This Means for You
You’re not just hiring an editor. You’re gaining a partner, one who’s as invested in your story as you are. You’ll get access to someone with a sharp eye for language, a deep love of story, and a commitment to your vision.
Whether polishing a final draft or untangling a messy middle, you’ll get help in shaping your story into its strongest form. With honest, constructive feedback, clear suggestions, and support that respects your voice.
You, your readers, and I all want the same thing: characters to fall in love with, worlds to get lost in, and stories that pull us in and don’t let go.
Ready to get started?
Then let’s chat.
