At Sage’s Pages, I specialize in editing fiction for all ages—children’s, young adult, and adult—as well as select nonfiction. I also provide editorial support to arts and culture organizations and nonprofits. You can browse a list of my past projects on the Portfolio page and find out more about my ideal projects to work on on the Manuscript Wish List page.
✨ Please note: I do not offer book coaching or project shepherding. I require a fully completed draft for any editing service.
🖋 Editorial Services
I base my pricing on the Editorial Freelancers Association’s recommended rates but work with clients to find a plan that fits their budget. I also offer a permanent 10% discount to authors and businesses located in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana). For those interested, I am always happy to conduct a sample edit.
✅ Proofreading & Copyediting (for Authors & Businesses)
These are the final stages of the editorial process, focusing on polishing your work before publication.
- Proofreading catches surface-level issues like typos, grammar, and punctuation errors.
- Copyediting goes a step further, often using an in-house style guide as the basis for edits.
I ensure that your writing is clean, professional, and consistent with your brand or voice.
📚 Developmental Editing (for Authors)
Developmental editing tackles your story at the structural level—character arcs, plot, pacing, voice, and overall cohesion.
This service is ideal for authors who’ve completed a draft and want detailed feedback before moving on to line or copyediting. You’ll receive:
- An Editor’s Note with a comprehensive breakdown of strengths, opportunities for growth, and next steps
- A complimentary review of a revised draft after initial edits
✏️ Line Editing (for Authors)
Line editing hones the craft of your writing on a sentence-by-sentence level, enhancing flow, rhythm, clarity, and tone. This goes beyond surface-level fixes and into style and meaning.
You’ll receive:
- A fully marked-up manuscript with in-line suggestions
- A summary report outlining major stylistic notes and thematic observations
❤️ Sensitivity Reading (for Authors)
If your work includes topics or identities that fall outside your personal experience, a sensitivity read can help ensure respectful, authentic, and nuanced representation.
I offer sensitivity reads for themes including:
- LGBTQ+ identities
- Mental health
- Divorce and family restructuring
- Women’s/feminist issues
- Rural communities and dialects (especially Appalachian and Pacific Northwest)
- Horseback riding and equestrian competition
This service includes:
- A read-through of your manuscript
- A written report identifying areas of concern and offering actionable suggestions
All feedback is grounded in my own lived experiences and scholarly research.
✍️ Looking for a Writer?
I’m have a background in long-form feature writing and narrative storytelling. I earned my Master’s in Journalism from the University of Oregon, where I specialized in reporting on gender, language, and the intersection of the arts and social issues.
Some of my areas of interest include:
- Book banning and censorship
- Gender and sexuality
- Media literacy and representation
- Arts and humanities in the Pacific Northwest
- Women's representation in media
- Contextualizing popular culture
- Species conservation, especially in the Pacific Northwest
- Food and travel (you guessed it, primarily in the Pacific Northwest)
My work blends history, nuance, and a literary voice. If you’re seeking a writer for a meaningful, research-driven story—particularly one with heart and regional character—I’d love to hear from you.
📬 Ready to collaborate? Reach out to me at sagespageseditorial@gmail.com.