What's my niche?
Developmental editing, copyediting, line editing, & proofreading services for speculative fiction—
science fiction, fantasy, & horror.
sci-fi
alternate history | apocalyptic & post-apocalyptic | biopunk | cyberpunk | dieselpunk | dystopian & near-dystopian | space opera | space western | steampunk
fantasy
cozy | dark & gothic | grimdark | epic & high | historical | low | magical realism | mythological | new weird | romantasy
horror
apocalyptic & post-apocalyptic | cosmic | eco | erotic | folk | gothic | lovecraftian | monster | occult | paranormal | psychological | supernatural
Consultations
Editing is a partnership—you're choosing me just as much as I'm choosing you. How can we tell we're a good match if we haven't seen each other's work in action?
To give a glimpse into how we might work together, I offer potential clients a complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss their needs and then provide an editing sample (~1 page / 500 words) for your manuscript. If the vibes aren't vibing for one or both of us, there are no hard feelings. What's most important to me is that you find the best editor for you!
Education & Certifications
Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)
Editing Science Fiction & Fantasy
The Poynter Institute
Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing
California State University, Chico
B.S. Civil Engineering
The Extras
Judge for the 2025-2026 Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Competition
Completed Projects
Short horror story by author Alder Strange
(Developmental, Copy, Line, & Proofreading)
Fantasy novella by author Niamh Rose
(Proofreading)
Cave of Sybil: A Chthonic Oracle
Oracle deck and guidebook by artist Tiera May
(Developmental, Copy, Line, & Proofreading)
Tarot deck and guidebook by artist Tiera May
(Developmental, Copy, Line, & Proofreading)
Projects In Progress
Confidential
Confidential fantasy novels by author Niamh Rose
Tarot deck by artist Tiera May
Reimagined tarot deck guidebook by artist Tiera May
Save the Good Ones
Cosmic horror flash fiction by author Alder Strange
Important Disclaimers
Your work must be your own.
I deeply value artists—real human artists—the people who hone their craft to elicit our basest emotions, who expose both the beauty and the ugliness of this world, who pour their souls into what really is the epitome of the human experience.
Technology has a place, but not when the only way it can exist is by stealing artists' ideas, robbing them of revenue and recognition, and putting their livelihoods at stake.
I do not condone the use of generat*ve AI and cannot in good conscience work with those who do.
Inclusivity is non-negotiable.
This is an absolute no-brainer: Wyrd Wit supports global human rights, the LGBTQIA2+ community, racial and gender equality, disability rights, and environmental justice.
