Expert editing, engaging critique, and fearless consulting for authors of novels and nonfiction manuscripts.

I launched My Two Cents Editing in 2009 as a full-time freelance copyeditor and have steadily evolved to help authors progress from first drafts to faithful readerships. Now my small crew of literary specialists provides comprehensive manuscript critique and a full range of editing services.

I lead writing and editing workshops at conferences and for small groups and collaborate with Sunny Cooper at Outrider Literary to guide authors through publication along indie, traditional, and hybrid paths.

Member of the Editorial Freelancers Association, the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society, the Missouri Writers Guild, the St. Louis Publishers Association, and Reedsy (where you can see my portfolio).

Founded: 2009

Work Terms

What’s the point of editing, if not to remove every possible barrier between the author and the reader? What’s the point of writing, if not to send a message from the writer’s head to the reader’s heart?

SELECTED SERVICES:
+ editorial assessment and comprehensive critique for works in progress
+ developmental editing and one-on-one coaching for developing writers
+ expert copyediting and eagle-eyed proofreading for publication prep
+ beta readers (both feral and domesticated) for market research

Current favorite genres: Literary fiction, historical fiction, mystery/crime/suspense, middle grade, YA, ghost stories.

Current favorite characters: Anyone who'd find themselves in 45's crosshairs if push came to shove.

AUTUMN 2017 SPECIALS:
1. Pro bono help for hurricane victims. Please pass the word to authors & editors!
2. Pre-contest consultation: Do a dry run with our pro scoresheet & critique notes to find out how you might fare in a writing competition.
3. Story concept consultation: Thinking about doing NaNoWriMo this year? It's not too early to start outlining plot and character arcs. We can help you prep so you'll have a better shot at hitting 50,000 words.

My life’s work is to help writers connect with readers. Everything I do is to that aim. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you think we might be a good match.