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 | horromance | 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
Volunteer (Scribe, Anthology Committee, & Ordering Committee)
Completed Projects
Whimsical YA fantasy novel
(Copy)
The Caveman Cook Book: The Quest for the Golden Spatula
Fantasy cookbook & short stories
(Copy)
If The Dead Could Be Loved
Alder Strange
Paranormal horror short story
(Copy & Line)
A Proper Descent
Alder Strange
Psychological horror short story
(Developmental, Copy, Line, & Proofreading)
Save the Good Ones
Alder Strange
Cosmic horror flash fiction
(Copy)
Fantasy novella
(Proofreading)
As Is, Husk of the Unseen, In the Ink, Sour Soil, & The Floating House
Psychological horror & thriller short stories
(Developmental)
Cave of Sybil: A Chthonic Oracle
Oracle deck guidebook
(Developmental, Copy, Line, & Proofreading)
Ritual Tarot | Ritual Tarot (Reimagined)
Tarot deck guidebook | Reimagined poetry guidebook
(Developmental, Copy, Line, & Proofreading)
Projects In Progress
Confidential
Cozy fantasy novels
(Copy)
(Toroth-Gol #5)
Fantasy/LitRPG novel
(Line & Proofreading)
Confidential
High fantasy novels
(Copy)
WAKE UP
Sci-fi thriller novel
(Developmental, copy, line, & proofreading)
Hedge Rider Tarot
Tarot deck
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.
