Editorial Services

After twenty years as a freelance editor with mostly corporate clients, I am excited to share that I'm shifting my editorial focus to supporting independent nonfiction writers.

As a creative myself, I understand the need to make work and share it with the world. That is an embodied, emotional, and intellectual act. Because I have a fresh set of eyes and reverence for your creative practice, working with me can help you get clear on your own vision for your work and manifest the most aligned writing.

My offerings to fellow creatives are rooted in:

My passion for effective communication and the power of language
My pattern-seeking brain, which allows me to see throughlines in both content and presentation—what you are saying and how you are saying it
My dedication to supporting independent writers using their voices for connection, expression, and positive change

Offerings include:

developmental editing
clarity coaching sessions
conscious language editing
structural editing, including recommendations for accessibility and inclusion such as graphics and formatting options
editorial assessment and support
copy editing

Recommendations from clients:

Nova did an excellent job editing my 50,000+ word non-fiction book! Her thorough edits and comments really brought my manuscript to a polished, professional level while still letting my voice shine through. ... Her communication throughout the entire project was fast, clear, and responsive. Nova empowered me to make decisions about various grammatical and stylistic choices by educating me, providing advice, and then allowing me to make the best decision for my book. I felt she found the perfect balance of guiding me without pressuring me. I will absolutely be contacting Nova again for future projects!
— Independent author

Nova is a pleasure to work with for copyediting/proofreading; she provides timely responses to requests and can support quick turnarounds when needed. Overall, she is a joy to work with and provides me with peace of mind on my important client-facing projects/print materials.
— Communications professional