EDITING, WRITING, PUBLISHING.
ROLL UP...FOR THE MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR...
ROLL UP...FOR THE MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR...
It's quite a ride up in the sky.
Writing is an adventure. Sometimes simple, sometimes not. You may have audio files, scraps of paper with notes, or people who keep saying, "You should write a book!" Or you may have a quiet thought about a story or an idea you feel is meaningful or that could help someone. These are all clues that you may be ready to start.
Ask yourself.
Do I have a story to tell or an idea to share?
Is it meaningful to me or someone else to share it?
When I work on a story or idea, does time fly by?
Any "yes" warrants a chance to begin. It's good for your soul.
An editor can be your net below.
You've been writing. Your work has been incubating. Or you may have files that you keep adding to or changing. It's all there, but it needs to be gathered and have other eyes on it. The solo part has been done. Now it’s time for an experienced reader: an editor. An editor can listen, read, edit, comment, fix only what needs fixing, and encourage. At any stage, whether you have a completed draft or just an idea, an experienced editor can help.
Or "Picture yourself in a boat on a river..."
Whether in air or on land or sea, everyone's got a dream. It can feel a little heady to do something new or something you've dreamt of. What' s the process for a book anyway? Try finding out. It could lead you to where you're meant to go.
Writer, Editor, “Paperback Writer."
Approach and Background
Every writer is different. Every editor is different. My goal is to help writers remain true to themselves and meet the professional expectations in their genre. The writer may be a physician, therapist, poet, accountant, or musician, The most original and fulfilling work is produced when that writer's voice and creative processes are allowed to fully develop.
I have a BA and MA from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa and have worked with beginning and experienced writers in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction (self-help, memoir, and academic writing.) I was born and raised in Hawai'i, but I've spent equal time in San Diego. I'm a member of Hawai'i Writers Guild (HWG), San Diego Professional Editors Network (SD/PEN), and San Diego Writers and Editors Guild (SDWEG).
The Things I Do
Manuscript Evaluation
You may not be sure about what you have or what you need. I can review your current draft and give comments to guide your work. I can also assess what stage your draft is in and what your options are.
Editing
I specialize in developmental editing. I look at the whole of the manuscript and give detailed comments about organization, tone, development, language, and any other areas that might need attention. Writing involves decision making, and comments can help guide a writer's current and future choices. There are strategies to fix issues or get unstuck.
Online and face-to-face workshops
I teach face-to-face and online writing workshops that include all levels. Writing is contagious. Being around writers and artistic souls inspires more writing.
Clients and Publications
Examples of Clients and Publications
Editing, Becoming Love-able: How a Man Can Grow to be a More Loving Partner by Richard Matzkin; Editing, Ageless Love: The Sexy Science of Falling in Love Forever by Barbara R. Grossman, PhD and Michael J. Grossman, MD; Editing and book trailer for leaves and their tree by Paris Jessie; Editing, typesetting, book trailer for SASS by Erika Verónica Brown; Editing for MANI-festo: A Call for Men to Become Warriors for Kindness by Richard Matzkin.
Partial List of My Publications "In Your Mind Only," "Where to Start," and "Cosmic Andagi," Chiburu: Anthology of Hawai'i Okinawan Literature, edited by Lee A. Tonouchi; "Uchinanachu," "Mother," "Father," Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry, Honorable Mention, Nimrod International Journal; "Haku," with Kumu Hula Kapena and Kumu Hula Lokelani, Adirondack Review; “Air,” “Ethnobotany,” and “The Well We Drink From,” San Diego Reader;“Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres,” "Before,” San Diego Poetry Annual.
Partial listings. CV upon request
To see my self-published work, go to Books & Music & Events.
