I offer editing expertise on any level or coaching with your writing. Whether you are new to writing or have published before, I can help you raise your writing to a higher level in preparation for publication.
AI offers writers amazing and powerful tools for creating books. I won't deny that AI is taking jobs from editors by the tens of thousands. But, I offer something that AI is not yet capable of: providing a link through the human connection. Characters aren't just names, backgrounds, and actions that move a book forward. They must have that ineffable quality that one human recognizes in another. It's a quality that cannot be programmed; we respond to people on a visceral level in life, and that same inexpressible quality that attracts us as flesh and blood must also be rendered in your story. Otherwise, your characters will be cutouts, simply frameworks on which to hang a story.
Use AI for the mechanics of writing. Save yourself money by cleaning up your manuscript before you engage an editor, but do not expect AI to be capable of identifying what is missing from your story or your characters. That is where a flesh-and-blood editor is required. That is where ANN replaces AI. As an editor, I help polish books, memoirs, children's books, and short stories. I work with writers of all levels, from new to published authors. Whether you are new to writing or already a successful author, you need an editor who can ensure your writing reaches its highest potential. As a writing coach, I specialize in helping authors tell their stories and preserve their legacy. I understand each writer is unique, and I tailor my coaching to your needs.
Fiction: I am especially adept at creating memorable characters, gripping plots, and keeping your reader interested in the human aspects of your story. If your readers don't care about your characters, you run the risk of them not caring about their stories. Grip your reader with real characters, and you will have them for life.
Nonfiction: Nonfiction is as challenging as fiction, even though you aren't creating a world from your imagination. You can either recite facts and hope your readers accept what you write, or you can embrace them with your knowledge and make them want to learn more. I can help you to build your book with momentum and insights.
Spirituality writing: No matter your focus, I can help you write logical, engaging, and coherent observations, insights, and guidance in your book about faith, spirituality, and energy. I am Catholic, but I embrace learning about various spiritual pursuits. My solid faith is an excellent platform for understanding other belief systems and insights.
My specialty is Catholic writers because there are so few Catholic editors who know the Faith inside and out as I do. I help as a writing coach and wordsmith and can verify the theology. I am among the few who can do that for you.
Memoir writing: My forte is helping you identify your story' structure and then building on that with story vignettes that highlight your life. Your life story is a powerful legacy to leave for family, friends, and others who are interested in a snapshot of life at a specific time and place. Only YOU can tell your story. I will help you to do it.
