Editing & mentoring services

  • For all things big picture: narrative arc, character development, structure, and your work’s overall gesture—make sure your piece is landing how you’re hoping it lands.

  • For all things nitty gritty: syntax, flow, and the grammatical basics. We all know it takes a poet for the fine-tune.

  • For all final looks and for each sneaky typo.

  • Have a larger project you want to get off the ground, but don’t know how? A creative idea that’s itching, but need a sounding board? I’m here to help support, ideate, brainstorm, and connect you with the resources you need.

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Background & Qualifications

I’ve been a freelance copy editor, ghost writer, rough draft hype man, and professional language fanatic for close to a decade. I’ve edited everything from sci-fi novels, self-help books, legal documents, financial copy, nonprofit communications, and all of my beloveds’ poetry, essays, and novels. I have a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Environment from Iowa State University, an undergraduate degree in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College, and I have worked as an editor for Flyway Journal, The Journal of Pop Culture, and The Texas Poetry Calendar, among others. I would love to work with you on whatever you’re cooking up, too.

"Zoë is a talented editor and a pleasure to work with. She was always attentive to workflow and author needs and made the process smooth and even joyful for everyone involved. I recommend Zoë's services to anyone who wants a careful eye from a kind professional."

— Kelli Fitzpatrick, Freelance Editor

"Zoë ensured our priorities and expectations were fully aligned and delivered exceptional results. I would highly recommend working with her in any editorial capacity, and I’m deeply grateful for the wisdom that guided my manuscript across the finish line after years of edits, rewrites, and hard work."

— Whitney Joy, Seven Blank Pages (Kirkus star)

“Zoë’s work ethic is solid - she is dedicated and thorough, no matter how small or big the task.”

— Kerry Brookes, News Media Freelancer