Introduction: I think what makes me special is that I really care about my clients. Everyone seeks out an editor for different reasons; some want to learn to be better writers, others are tired of looking at their own words and need a new set of eyes, and some won't feel that their document is finished until a professional has edited it for them. And I work with my clients to make sure they get what they need from me, whether it's in-depth communication about the kinds of things I'm changing, or whether it's quick turnaround of the highest possible quality, or something else entirely. I'm not working with people because I like to write; I'm doing it because I like helping people with their writing, in the ways they need me.
No matter how great your ideas are, if you can't explain them well, no one will care. And I love helping people to explain themselves in the best possible way. Novels can be more intriguing, academic papers can be clearer, and marketing materials can be more compelling--if they're well written. My favorite thing about editing work is knowing that someone looks and sounds better--like the best possible version of themselves--because I was able to help them.
