Memoir Writing & Editing Services

I want to help you tell your story.

I am a freelance writing coach and certified editor. I specialize in memoir, and I work with writers at any stage, whether you have a first draft, a completed manuscript, or just an idea. My editing services include editorial reviews, proofreading, light or heavy copyediting, and developmental editing.

My approach is artistic, story-focused, and collaborative. I help writers stay true to their vision and clarify their voice, while strengthening structure, character, pacing, and prose to make a compelling narrative. We will use various methods to write, rewrite, and/or edit together; stream-of-consciousness sprints, word exploration & poetic verse, visual & invisible elements (colors and senses), one-line self-portraits, symbolism, and oral tradition.

I also offer interior book design to writers interested in self-publishing. I consider the manuscript’s aesthetic, including formatting, typesetting, and content organization to enhance the reading experience.

To get started, Schedule a Consultation.

  • "High artistic merit + authentic creative voice."

    Michelle Price, Chatham Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship // PA

  • "Every time I read something from you, I am inspired by your depth. You know how to go to the end of a thought or feeling, and then plunge just a little further. It's incredible. I'm sure it may feel exhausting for you sometimes, but to read it and to see it is beautiful. You know yourself, your depth, your dimension better than most, I would imagine. So many seem to be asleep to who they are, and you're friends with your shadow."

    Kimber, survivor // TX

  • “Being able to freely share is liberating. As I began to write, and work with Elizabeth, I started to peel back layers of myself, like an onion. I discovered some not so great feelings and kept censoring myself. I panicked and told Elizabeth I couldn’t continue but she is a great cheerleader. I wrote about my warts and all, and she didn’t flinch.”

    Sarah, writer // TX

  • "That WAVE RIFF!!!!! Omg!!!! I mean no shit no surprise but your voice is MASSIVE ... *iridescent* <3 Magnificent. & i fuckin LOVE that jacket

    Maddy, poet // PA
    in response to this performance

  • "Thank you so much. What you've written, it is so thoughtful and captures what I do in a way I've never read before, in a way I've never seen before. I appreciate you and all the hard work you put into [the art commentary]!"

    WONGFACE, artist // OH
    BEcomING the Ultimate Self

  • "I'm so incredibly grateful of how rewarding your presence is. Not only for creativity that can always fuel me and others, but a spirit that seems to always find a winning side of things. Those both have been key to so much for me. Thank you, for being you!"

    Loghan, poet // PA

  • "I'm sitting in a coffee shop reading [I Left a Stranger: A Coming Out & Into Estrangement] and welling up like every five minutes. Such an incredible writer!"

    ON, book club member // WA

  • “Are you some kind of writing wizard? Your insights are nothing short of magical!”

    Erin MacCoy, creative coach // WA

  • “Your suggestions are excellent and so nicely presented. My mind is churning with ideas you’ve inspired for my manuscript. Thank you; I think that’s your primary job: get in my head and stir things up a bit.”

    Jeremy, writer // PA

  • “Thank you for helping me craft the content, develop the flow, edit and proofread my book Permission to Leap. Working with you was a dream—not only did you have valuable insights about creating the most impact with my words, but your technical knowledge is unparalleled. I felt so lucky to have you on my team for this project. I could not have done it without you and my manuscript wouldn't be nearly as powerful without your assistance. You are an invaluable asset as a writer and editor.”

    Bri Seeley, author // MN

  • “You are one of the most fearless and inspiring women I know. Your encouragement reminds me of my own strength and resilience as a writer.”

    Meghan, artist // WA

  • “Your thoughtful communication makes the editing process feel safe and inviting. I’ve never felt judged for the experiences I share, which is refreshing.”

    Kitty, performer // MN

  • “This was my first feature [The Bloodmire Empire of Chiina], and everyone who reads the art commentary notices how you captured me so well! I truly appreciate you.”

    Chiina Bloodmire, poet // PA
    The Bloodmire Empire of Chiina

  • “Working with you has profoundly impacted my writing journey. I am eternally grateful for your sophisticated and thoughtful insights. My words are elevated. Your artistic consulting supported me as I wrote and self-published my first book of poetry.”

    Rasaja Wolfe, poet // WA

  • “Thank you for sharing your authentic experiences. Your honesty and vulnerability have provided me with practical tools for my own writing journey.”

    T.H. Kainaros, artist // PA
    Exploring Gnosis & Randonautica with T.H. Kainaros

  • “I’m still trying to grasp how you bring clarity to my thoughts, but I’m incredibly grateful that you do! You show me what I mean!”

    Nicole, art collector // WA

  • “For much of my life, I’ve grappled with the desire to be seen while hiding my true self. It’s been challenging to believe in my authenticity, but your honest reflections on my work offered me reassurance. It’s comforting to know there are genuine people like you who truly see me, even without having met in person.”

    Nick, author // WA

  • [Your writing] reads beautifully. Smooth, engaging. Thank you again for your invaluable contributions to our mission of capturing thousands of priceless life stories."

    Michele, editor // StoryTerrace

  • "Thank you so much for capturing this aspect [via art commentary] behind my work and me, it’s very meaningful to me."

    Leslie Benigni, artist // PA
    Rewriting Family in Embroidered Vintage Fashion

  • "Wow, [the art commentary] is incredible! Extremely well written. I am beyond touched, thank you!"

    CARO, artist // PA
    The Artist’s Battle

  • "I just finished I Was a Good Wife: A Self-Portrait. I love your voice in the writing. At times I was taken by the words, and at others (fewer than I thought) I heard your speaking voice. Your writing voice is different than your speaking voice. I like how you choose words and the story just flows. It was easy to read."

    Quincy Schmidt, mental health & relationship coach // NV
    cohost of COMPLEX