Hi, I’m Maria!
Welcome!
If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re wondering if I’m the right editor for you. And honestly? That’s a smart move. Choosing an editor is a deeply personal decision. You want someone who gets your story, someone who’ll treat it with the care and respect it deserves. You want an editor who vibes with you and helps your book baby thrive.
That’s where I come in.
A Little About Me
I live and breathe books— I read them, I write them, and I also edit them. For me, stories are magic. They’re where imagination and connection meet—it’s that ethereral plane where minds can see each other free of physical constraints. I can’t imagine a life without them. I can only describe becoming an editor like fate fullfilling itself. No work I’ve done before has felt more fitting and right.
I’ve honed my craft through certifications in proofreading, copyediting, line editing, and developmental editing, with training from Edit Republic and UCLA Extension. This solid foundation allows me to tailor my editing approach to suit your manuscript’s unique needs, whether it’s polishing your prose, enhancing your story’s structure, or offering guidance that helps your voice shine.
Why I Do This
Stories are more than words on a page—they’re pieces of ourselves. They’re the culmination of our precious time, energy, and passion, and I believe every story has the power to connect with someone waiting to hear it. In fact, I believe every story exists because it’s meant to reach someone out in the world.
That’s why I’ve dedicated my career to empowering women authors. Women’s voices have been silenced for too long. Because of my own experiences with being silenced and undervalued, I’ve made it my mission to amplify women’s voices in literature. Whether it’s through romance, women’s fiction, or any other genre, I want to help you bring your vision to life in a way that feels authentic and powerful.
My Editing Philosophy
I believe editing should feel like a partnership. I approach each project with respect and care, offering thoughtful guidance to strengthen your work without altering your unique voice. My role is to support you, not to impose. I’m not just your editor—my job isn’t just to point out errors or discrepancies. My tactic is to help you like a coach would—working through issues together, helping each other to see new perspectives, all on a solid foundation of trust and open communication. Together, we’ll ensure your story is clear, concise, and compelling while staying true to your vision.
The final word always belongs to you. My goal is to help you craft a story that’s distinctly yours—one that resonates with readers while staying true to your creative identity.
Let’s Tell Your Story
Whether you’re writing romance, women’s fiction, thrillers, mysteries, fantasy, or something completely new and innovative, I’m here to help you create something incredible. Your story deserves to shine, and I’d be honored to be part of that journey.
Ready to get started? Let’s connect and talk about how I can help bring your story to life.
A bit more about me
- Until recently, I wrote and edited for Paperback Paris — a fun gig that I had to let go of to focus on my freelance work.
- During my early days freelancing, it was a pleasure and an honor to help USA Today best-selling author Joanne Pence develop her sweet romance series, The Donelly Cabin Inn, currently available for purchase on Amazon.*
*Not a sponsored link.
- Learn more about me in this interview I did for Edit Republic where I talk about finding my passion in books and editing!
- My current vice involves conning my husband into taking me to the bookstore where I can buy books that I’ll add to my evergrowing TBR.
- I am known to become best friends with cats and dogs. They accept me more openly and readily than my real-life friends as they have no speech and therefore no grammatical mistakes for me to compulsively correct.
