Services
I collaborate with authors at every stage of their journey, whether they're preparing to submit a manuscript to their in-house editor, seeking a literary agent, or exploring self-publishing options.
General Critique
Are your characters fully developed? Is their behavior believable? Does the story maintain a well-paced rhythm, with enough tension to keep readers hooked until the very last page? I’ll provide an in-depth analysis of your manuscript, highlighting its strengths while pinpointing areas for improvement. My feedback offers clear insights into what's working and what might need revision, along with the rationale behind those suggestions.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDIT
For writers seeking more in-depth feedback, I offer detailed margin comments throughout your manuscript, highlighting specific issues, asking questions, noting standout lines, and offering prompts to enhance characterization and storytelling. Additionally, you’ll receive a comprehensive editorial letter that provides deeper context to my margin notes.
LINE EDIT
After a manuscript has been through a developmental edit and is structurally sound, I will refine and enhance your prose to ensure it flows smoothly and reads effortlessly.
QUERY LETTER REVIEW
A compelling query letter is about more than just spelling an agent’s name correctly. I’ll help make sure yours captures attention and stands out for all the right reasons.
READING GROUP GUIDES
For publishers: Tailored reading group guides designed to fit your specific needs. Samples are available upon request.
About Me
I’ve had the pleasure of working with a diverse range of authors, including #1 NYT-bestselling author Jennifer Weiner; Alka Joshi, whose book THE HENNA ARTIST was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick; renowned cartoonist and playwright Jules Feiffer; and the late U.S. Senator Carl Levin. My previous role at the Nan A. Talese imprint of Doubleday, a division of Penguin Random House, involved working on books that were finalists for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the National Jewish Book Award, the NAACP Image Award, the Thurber Prize for American Humor, the PEN Award for Biography, and the Minnesota Book Award.
Before beginning my publishing career, I earned a BFA in Musical Theater from Syracuse University, where I developed a strong foundation in storytelling and dramatic theory. I then spent eleven years in the editorial department at Doubleday, a division of Penguin Random House, working alongside the legendary publisher Nan A. Talese.
I’ve participated as a panelist at the Writers’ Conference at Hunter College, the Jewish Book Council, and the Sarah Lawrence Writing Program, and I have an essay featured in The Business of Writing (Allworth Press, 2012). Since 2015, I've been based in Detroit, offering independent editorial services.