What I Do

I wear many hats, and I love them all. No matter what you're looking for in a writer or editor, I've probably had experience with it. I'll work with you until you're satisfied with the final product.

Freelance writing: features, departments, newsy blurbs, trends, book reviews, new product updates ... anything that meets your need for clean, snappy copy. I can submit fresh, timely queries or tackle work from your editorial calendar. I always hit deadlines and I'm a stickler for nailing the assigned word count. (As an editor myself, I know how helpful this is.) I love digging up details on food and culture, I know how to incorporate current research into science-based material, and I enjoy interviewing experts for additional insights and grabby quotes.

Recipe development: original, delicious dishes designed for your target audience: healthy, gourmet, organic, single-ingredient, convenient, family friendly, ethnic, and more. I'm also an expert at modifying existing recipes to suit your needs (less fat, lower sodium, more flavor, seasonal, etc.).

Content editing: Let me turn your rough draft into a strong, flowing piece of writing that clearly communicates your thoughts. As a professional editor, I help tentative writers find their voice in articles, essays, theses, business letters, corporate brochures and reports, and much more. In my food-editor role, I edit food and nutrition stories for content and clarity, working with writers and recipe developers all over the country to produce the articles you'll find in Delicious Living magazine.

Copyediting: You can ask the people I work with: When it comes to copyediting, I'm crazy good. Give me your finished copy, and I'll make sure every detail is consistent and every word makes sense. (I'm also great at proofreading, though that's a little less fun.) I thrive on ensuring correct punctuation and consistent style in any written material.

Recipe testing and editing: Many people don't realize that every recipe in every article or cookbook had to be tested by someone in a real kitchen. This is one of the best parts of my Delicious Living job: I perform monthly food testings for my team, during which I shop for and make all of the recipes scheduled to appear in an upcoming issue. We critique every one, with three possible outcomes: It passes, or I retest it after making modifications, or it fails. It's fun — and filling!

I also perform freelance recipe testing and editing for other clients. I'll make sure your recipes work and make sense, from the ingredient list, amounts, and directions to the finished dish, before it goes into print.