“Writing is the process by which you explain to yourself what happened to you.” —Arlene Croce
In my editorial practice there is one cardinal rule, “Do no harm.” My mission is to offer the kind of guidance that instructs and inspires, offering suggestions that send the writer to the page excited and with renewed energy. When a client suddenly sees what his story is really about, or how exceptional it becomes with the simple cutting of a chapter, it is gratifying for both of us. Writers come to me all the time asking for discipline when what they need is inspiration. Expert guidance strikes that match, lights that fire.
Working together to polish your short stories and essays, your novel and memoir, is like getting an MFA in creative writing. You will learn to not only elevate the work at hand but all your future stories. In the end, however, the most successful editing is a collaborative process.