“I have hated words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right.” – Markus Zusak, The Book Thief
I am a freelance editor living in the Pacific Northwest specializing in literary non-fiction such as
memoirs, personal essays, and self-help books. My goal as your editor is to affirm
your voice and bring focus to your message.
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Hello all! If you are interested in working with me—since you are reading this, I will assume that you are—I want to give you a peek into how I work as an editor so that you know what to expect and won’t feel overwhelmed or nervous to reach out. Sharing our creative work with anyone … More My Approach to Editing—What to Expect
Copyeditors have a great deal of power when handling a piece of writing. These are just a few ways we can make sure we’re being effective allies to writers and readers who have been historically excluded. … More A Copyeditor’s Responsibility to Marginalized Communities
Hello and welcome to Scribe & Sunshine! My name is Lauren; I am a freelance editor with a focus on literary nonfiction such as memoirs, personal essays, and self-improvement books. I’ve been in the business of marketing and proofreading for five years now and have since stepped out of corporate editing to focus on more … More Introduction
