My Keen Eye for Your
Words Bring your most authentic story to the page.
If you have a manuscript that you want to share with the world—or even a small part of it—you can trust me to respect your voice and bring out strengths in your writing that you didn’t even suspect were there.
Nice to Meet You!
Hello! I’m Barbie, an editor with more than two decades of training and experience.
I help both first-time and experienced authors improve their writing so their unique ideas or personal story have a chance to reach an audience saturated with information.
Perhaps you have a budding memoir that you know can help someone else, if only it actually told your story in a way that’s authentic and clear. Or you might want to ensure your fiction gets straight to the hearts of readers without your worldbuilding and compelling characters being overshadowed by errors, poor organization, stereotypes, or awkward dialogue.
I can offer you the support, encouragement, and guidance to trust yourself and find your best words so you write your story as only you can.
A Note from the Author:
“Barbie was a joy to work with, detail-oriented, organized, and a true expert in the art of proofreading. Her keen eye caught numerous issues in my book proofs. She was a generous interlocutor and was always on time!”
Your Best Words
Are you self-publishing or hoping to submit a manuscript to a publisher or agent? Do you write fiction or memoir? No matter what type of story you are writing, if you plan to share it with readers, it will benefit from working with an editorial professional. As a bonus, you’ll learn skills as a writer that will stay with you for future writing.
These days, having a friend or family member read your book and catch some typos doesn’t help you reach your goals if you want to be successful (or even just want to be noticed) in publishing. The landscape is even more unstable with the advent of generative AI encroaching on the creative work best done by humans, where a distinct, authentic, and trustworthy voice really stands out.
Depending on where your manuscript is in the process, I offer manuscript evaluations, developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading. When you need a keen eye for your best words, I’m here to help.
The Next Step
Are you ready to take the next step with your manuscript? Do you have questions about how I can help improve your work? Get in touch and I’d be happy to answer your questions!