You've got a story to tell.
Let's make it epic.

Whether your an indie author, a researcher, or you're representing a business, you need to get your story across in the clearest, most engaging way possible. I can help!

About

My passions in life come in three flavors: gaming, knitting, and the written word. (Coffee probably comes in at number four…)I discovered my love of books and creative writing in high school. We read excerpts from Homer’s Odyssey, and a friend introduced me to The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien, and I’ve been obsessed with publishing and writing ever since.I graduated from Colgate University with a degree in English (with an emphasis in creative writing) and Classical Studies. After graduation, I knew I wanted to work in publishing.I stumbled into scholarly publishing and found a job as an editorial assistant in the publications department of a nonprofit medical society. The society had two medical journals at the time, and I dove in, eager to learn everything I could about publishing. Fifteen years later, I was their senior director of publications, and was responsible for a staff of ten and a portfolio of five journals.My experiences in scholarly publishing have covered a wide range of topics, including manuscript formatting; writing and editing procedures, presentations, proposals, and reports; production management; and project management.I’m enrolled in the Copyediting Certificate program at UC San Diego Extended Studies, and I’m a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), the American Copy Editors Society (ACES), and the International Society for Managing and Technical Editors (ISMTE).

Business or Nonprofit

With 15 years of experience in the scholarly publishing industry, Two Griffins Publishing and Editorial Services can elevate the copy for your business or nonprofit. A bird’s-eye view can make sure your message hits the mark. But at Two Griffins, I’ll take an aggressive look at your communications, whether it’s a report, how-to guide, or marketing copy, and ensure that your writing is crisp, concise, and consistent. You have important things to say! Let me help you make the right impact on your target audience!

Services

CopyeditingWhen you’ve already written what you need, a professional copyeditor can help provide consistency and clarity, ensuring that your message is the strongest it can be. Copyediting includes checking spelling, grammar, diction, style, and cross-references and other correlating parts, such as tables of contents, indexes, and figures and tables. I’m skilled in copyediting reports, procedures, instructions, how-to guides, FAQs, presentations, marketing materials, newsletters, website copy, and more. I have experience with Chicago, APA, and AP styles, or I can work with your own house style.

FormattingHow your communications look can be just as important as what you say. I can help format reports, presentations, and articles to ensure that critical information is front-and-center, tables and graphs are elegant and consistent, and related items such as images, footnotes, endnotes, and references are properly formatted and linked. Let your information shine!

ProofreadingProofreading is the final step before publication for any work, whether it’s a report, an internal newsletter, or a book. I can review your work at this last stage to ensure everything is error free before you publish (or post).

Transcribing and word processingMaybe you have interviews or seminars that need transcripts, or maybe you have hand-written forms that need to be keyed into your system quickly and accurately. I’ve got the typing speed and attention to detail to get your project typed and ready to go.

Project development and managementYou’ve got the experts, but you need someone to set timelines and ensure all steps are laid out. (There’s nothing worse than realizing at the eleventh hour that a critical step was left off the project plan!) Or maybe you need someone to monitor metrics and keep the deliverables on-schedule. I have 15 years of experience running multiple publications on tight, overlapping schedules, as well as organizing large-scale projects, including things like staff onboarding, editor transitions, and journal and program launches.

Project types

  • Reports

  • Presentations

  • Newsletters

  • Proposals

  • Procedures

  • How-To’s

  • FAQs

  • Brochures

  • Pamphlets

  • Articles

  • Educational materials

  • Blogs

  • Websites

  • Letters

  • Marketing copy

  • B2B communications

  • Customer-facing communications

Academic or Nonfiction

Whether you’re an academic researcher or a nonfiction author, Two Griffins can help you with your project. You have important information to convey, and issues with spelling, grammar, and style can detract from your message. Whether you’re working on a research article, blog post, or a full-length manuscript, I can help ensure your writing is crisp, concise, and consistent.

Services

CopyeditingA professional copyeditor corrects errors and can help provide consistency and clarity, ensuring that your message is the strongest it can be. Copyediting includes checking spelling, grammar, diction, style, and cross-references and other correlating parts, such as tables of contents, indexes, and figures and tables. I have experience with Chicago, APA, and AP styles, or I can work with your preferred style.

FormattingHow your project looks can be just as important as what you say. Proper formatting puts critical information front-and-center and allows data to shine with elegant and consistent tables and graphs. I can also help with formatting related items such as images, footnotes, endnotes, and references. If you have a research article ready for publication, you know that journal submission requirements can vary widely. With more than 15 years of experience in scholarly publishing, I can format your article for submission and ensure that it conforms to the journal’s guidelines.

ProofreadingProofreading is the final step before publication for any work, whether it’s an article, a report, or a book. After the text has been copyedited and formatted, proofreading catches any errors that may have slipped through other rounds of editing or that may have been introduced during typesetting. I can review your work at this last stage to ensure everything is error free before you publish.

Project development and managementYou’re an expert in your area, but you may want help navigating all the steps to get your project from concept to publication. I can help you set goals and timelines for your project so you can stay on track. I have over a decade of experience running multiple publications on tight, overlapping schedules, as well as organizing large-scale projects like staff onboarding, program launches, journal launches, and editor-in-chief transitions.

Areas and project types

Academic areas

  • Literature

  • Greek & Roman Classics

  • Mythology & Folklore

  • Humanities

  • Social Sciences

  • Patient or layperson materials

Nonfiction areas

  • Gaming

  • Crafting & Hobbies

  • Humor & Entertainment

  • Self-help & Instructional

  • Scholarly publishing

  • Cookbooks

  • Literary journalism

Project types

  • Books

  • Articles

  • Essays

  • Reports

  • Poster presentations

  • Textbooks

  • Journals

  • Blogs

Fiction

Whether you’ve got a drafted novel, an outline and a dream, or just chaos vibes, Two Griffins can help you complete your project and reach your publication goals. You’ve got a story to tell, and I’ve got news for you: The world needs your story! And I want to help you make it legendary!

Services

CopyeditingA professional copyeditor corrects errors in spelling, grammar, diction, and style, and can also bring consistency and clarity to your story. Sometimes you just need a fresh set of eyes! You’ve worked hard on your story, and it deserves to shine. I can help!

FormattingHow your project looks can be just as important as what you say. I can help format your novel to get it ready for publication.

ProofreadingProofreading is the final step before publication for any work. After the text has been copyedited and formatted, proofreading catches any errors that may have slipped through other rounds of editing. I can review your work at this last stage to ensure everything is error free before you publish (or post).

Coaching and project developmentMaybe you’ve got an outline and a dream. Or maybe you’ve just got vibes and one hell of a Spotify playlist. I can help you outline and navigate all the steps to get your project from concept to publication. I can also work with you to set goals and timelines for your project so you can stay on track.

Genres and project types

Genres

  • Fantasy

  • Epic fantasy

  • High/low fantasy

  • Dark fantasy

  • Urban fantasy

  • Cozy fantasy

  • Romantic fantasy/fantasy romance

  • Magical realism

  • Romance

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Supernatural & paranormal

  • Paranormal romance

  • GamerLit / LitRPG

  • Urban legends & myths

  • Gothic

  • Historical

  • Dystopian

  • Cyberpunk

  • Sci-fi

I am not a good fit for horror, thrillers, Christian fiction, or literary fiction.

Project types

  • Novels

  • Novellas

  • Short stories

  • Flash fiction

  • Serials

Age range

  • Adult

  • New adult / NA

  • Young adult / YA

I am not a good fit for middle grade, children's literature, or picture books.

Services at a glance

Available to all clients:

  • Copyediting

  • Proofreading

  • Formatting

  • Coaching and project development

  • Project management

Available to business and
nonprofit clients only:

  • Transcribing

  • Word processing

  • Copy writing

  • Data entry

Rate information

Rates are dependent on several factors, including the type of work needed, the type of project, and the subject area. Once we’ve had a chance to talk about your project through a free consultation, I’ll provide you with a sample edit and a custom quote. I also offer convenient payment plans and discounts for bundled services.For a rough idea of what you can expect, I generally follow the per word rates outlined by the Editorial Freelancers Association.

Get in touch

For more information about services or to request a custom quote, reach out! I’ll send you a brief form to complete so we can set up a free consultation. We’ll discuss your project and your goals, and create a custom plan just for you.