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.

Background & Qualifications

I’ve been a freelance copy editor, ghost writer, rough draft hype man, and professional language fanatic for close to a decade—since I got my start editing by asking restaurants if they wanted a typo check on their menus for cash while traveling. Since, 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 is an excellent employee with strong communication skills. Her work ethic is solid - she is dedicated and thorough, no matter how small or big the task.”

— Kerry Brookes, News Media Freelancer