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Who are you working with?
Editor: Stephanie, M.Ed, ACC
For over a decade I was a teacher, a curriculum consultant, and a school librarian. Over time the ideas in my head demanded my life shift towards a creative life as a writer, which I did with much trepidation. It's a decision that still reinvigorates my soul to this day. Writing led to editing, which led to a fascination and passion for the systems that constitute great works of art. As a creative writer, certified coach, and book editor, not only do I understand the emotional rollercoaster of bringing a project to completion, but I also bring an eagle eye vision and a nurturing touch to the collaboration table.
I write and edit memoir, self-help, kid lit, and speculative fiction. I coach creatives from a variety of industries. My work is to help shape ideas to fruition, build an environment that supports your goals, and ensures the integrity of your creative message is received. Outside of work, I spend my free time writing, reading, gardening, and drinking tea while my boys wrestle my dogs around me. Feel free to reach out anytime for questions, a consultation, or to make me a part of your creative team.
Credentials:
* Bilingual (English and Spanish)
*. M.Ed Educational Psychology
* ICF certified coach
* Editorial Freelancer's Association member
* UCLA certified in Editing and Publishing
* Experienced with publishers and self-publishing authors
My clients have signed contracts!
"Stephanie's a wonderful copyeditor—responsive, thorough, undaunted by complications, exacting in her work, and a sincere pleasure to collaborate with. I recommend her heartily!"
- Vicraj G. (Publication Manager)
Stephanie, you did not just edit this book, you nurtured it. You handled my words with care and helped bring this story to life in a way I could not have done alone. Thank you for seeing what this was and helping me bring it fully into the world.
- Migdalia R. (Author)
What people are saying...
"I’m a professional writer, but I was referred to Stephanie to help jumpstart a personal book project I’d been fantasizing about for years.
She helped me develop goals and schedules to get me started and hold me accountable. Then our sessions turned into so much more!
Through our conversations and exercises she broke me out of my unconscious rigidity, healed past wounds around feelings of fear and self-worth, and reconnected me with my creative core.
My book project is progressing but even more importantly, I have rediscovered the fundamental joy of creative exploration that, as a mother of young kids and a recovering academic, had lain dormant for too long. Now the wellsprings have opened!
Stephanie is more than a writing coach, she’s an intuitive guide who will help you access what you didn’t even know you needed. She’s magic!!"
- Annie T. (Academic Writer)
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