About
Boston-born, Sacramento-based, with my heart forever in Brooklyn. Stints in San Francisco, Jakarta, and Saigon along the way.
My creative approach draws upon my traditional publishing background, digital brand experience, and creative personal pursuits (which may or may not include writing a racy romance novel under a pen name). I seek to find the compelling story in every project, but I'm most excited by mental and physical health, food and drink, literature, and the forces that drive human relationships.
I'm flexible but deadline-focused, research-driven but playful, confident but eager for feedback, fun to work with but serious about quality. I'm open to any and all projects that could use content or copy help, and would love to sit down over some third-wave coffee or a not-overly-hopped IPA to chat with you about your needs.
To round out this bio, let me just say that I’ve won a crossword puzzle competition, I don't understand why there's even a debate about the Oxford comma, and I once ate a whole muffin in one bite (well sort of; that's a story for a different time).
Writing
Selected Published Pieces
Eating disorders rise at puberty, menopause. Is there a hormonal link? - The Washington Post
How to Stop a ‘Bad’ Photo From Crushing Your Self-Esteem - SELF
Hard Kombucha: What to Know and 8 to Try - Liquor.com
Expensive Elopements Are the New Dream Wedding - New York Magazine
How Much Would You Pay For a Baby? The Arbitrary, Life-Changing Finances of Fertility Treatment - Elle
My Husband and I Don’t Want to Raise a Complainer - Shondaland
How to Draw Fitness Boundaries When Your Home Is Your Gym - SELF
I Wasn’t Prepared For How Much I Hate Toddler Tantrums - Scary Mommy
Texting Is the Only Way My Husband and I Can Argue Without Destroying Each Other - New York Magazine
Sharing Your Eating Disorder Recovery Online? Follow This Advice. - The Washington Post
The Crib to Big Kid Bed Transition Nearly Killed Me - Scary Mommy
Even One Bad Sunburn Can Cause Skin Cancer - The Paper Gown
A Body of Work: On Identity and the Changing Physical Form - Majuscule Lit
Making the Doctor’s Office Safer for Eating Disorder Survivors - The Paper Gown
Why Millennials Need to Care About Heart Health - The Paper Gown
Negative Body Talk Could Be Hurting Your Friendships — The Washington Post
What Is An Eating Disorder Therapist? - The Paper Gown
How Urgent Care Can Best Help LGBTQ+ Folks - The Paper Gown
Can My Baby Inherit My Eating Disorder? — The Washington Post
The Right Way to Bring a Baby to a Bar — Eater
Why Men Care So Much About Space (And Why That Sucks for Women) - Inverse
This Is Why Some People Faint When They See Blood - VICE
Your Comments About My Pregnant Belly Seem Innocent — Glamour
Coronasomnia Is Wrecking Our Sleep — But It Doesn’t Have to — The Paper Gown
Being Attacked Changed How My Brain Works — VICE
What It’s Like to Deal with Anorexia While Pregnant - SELF
Stop Asking If I “Saved Room” For Dessert - Eater
This Is Why Some People Pee Way More Often Than Others - VICE
How to Get Your Doctor to Take You Seriously - Elemental
When Two Partners Have Very Different Feelings About Tech - GEN
Preparing for a Potentially Severe Flu Season — The Paper Gown
Actually, Candy Corn Is Great - Eater
Swapping Scotch Into a Negroni Makes for Great Riffs - Liquor.com
Forget Ginger Ale, This Is the Perfect Bourbon Mixer - Liquor.com
Services
Selected Clients
Editing
Having worked in the editorial departments of both San Francisco magazine and Chronicle Books, I bring the rigorous language standards of traditional publishing to every piece I edit. I have extensive experience editing the work of individuals, publications, and brands, both in-house and in a freelance capacity, including as regular copy editor for the Halifax International Security Forum, an international event attended by world leaders.
I am available for the following types of editing:
Line editing
Copy editing
Proofreading
Substantive and structural editing
Copywriting
I have a wide range of copywriting experience, from brand identity to thought leadership to white papers to ghost-written books and beyond (I also published a romance novel under a pen name). I excel at using language precisely to capture a specific voice and engage a particular audience, and believe that a one-sentence tagline deserves no less attention than a 5,000-word article.
I am available for the following types of writing:
Blog posts
Thought leadership pieces
Brand identity language
Researched articles & white papers
Marketing & email copy
Social media
Product descriptions & user guides
Technical writing
Creative writing
Translation
I'm fluent in French and adore translation. I believe in the complexity and nuance of transforming one language into another, and give each sentence the attention it deserves to retain its original essence. I've previously translated two books from French to English: The Memory of an Elephant (nominated for an ALA translation award) and What's the Difference.
I'm available for French to English translation of any type.
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