HI! I’M DANA.

I’m an editor, writer, and dedicated storyteller — but you can think of me as your own personal word wizard. Whether I’m generating original ideas or editing your prized creation, I’m in love with the process of bringing writing to life. I also believe in the profound power of language as a tool for cultivating value, connection, and good in the world.

As your freelance writing companion, I specialize in working with authors, academics, creatives, and businesses to produce tight, powerful written content that helps you accomplish your goals. Whether you’re drawing visitors to your website or building readership for a series of fiction novels, the goal is the same — to captivate your unique audience. And that’s exactly what I help you do.

With a robust background in both the academic and creative worlds, I bring a rare and finely tuned set of skills to my work. If you’re looking for someone who’s not only fun and easy to work with but who can produce and refine writing people actually want to read, you’re in the right place.

After spending 10+ years volunteering my time to a long list of creative and literary projects, I transitioned into full-time work as a freelance editor and writer in 2021.

Since then, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients from all over the world to create top-tier, meaningful, and relevant written work and storytelling (hop over to my portfolio page for more on that!). For a full look at my education, qualifications, and other relevant experiences, check out my resumé.

What sets me apart from the crowd?

  • I have a keen and up-to-date understanding of SEO (search engine optimization) and how it affects your work and projects.

  • I’m a member of the Northwest Editor’s Guild.

  • Immersed from a young age in the literary world, I have a deep understanding of and passion for the function and connective power of language.

  • With a degree in interdisciplinary sociology and direct experience providing social services to people experiencing gender-based violence, I provide specialized editing services to academics in related subject areas (gender studies, sociology, social work studies, queer studies, masculinities, etc.).

  • I have extensive experience working with non-native English speakers and wield a keen sensitivity to the needs of projects that have undergone translation.

  • I’m a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and can provide sensitive, audience-specific editing and writing services.