With a Bachelor’s of Arts in Classics from the University of Kentucky, my mastery of languages like Latin and Greek and my unique blend of ancient history, folklore, and mythology serves any story.

Every story is, at heart, a mini-lesson, imparting knowledge about characters and plot along with the wisdom of theme. Education and training is my forte, and my Master’s degree in Instructional Systems Design lends me a unique lens from which to edit.

I am currently training to be a Fictionary Certified StoryCoach Editor. I expect to receive my certification before the end of 2025.

I completed the training offered by Jessica Brody, the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.

I completed The Complete Novel Revision course offered by Writing Mastery Academy.

I am certified in Project Management from eCornell. This course equipped me with the tools and skills to manage projects such as editing a manuscript.

Another non-traditional certificate for an editor. Tarot is the ultimate practice of Archetypes, enabling me to understand a variety of character types and their wounds, motivations, wants, and needs.

I received a certificate from Yale for Women’s Leadership. While not a typical certificate to include in an editing profile, I find that it allows me to better connect with female characters on a psychological level.