You write. I buff and burnish.

As an editor, I ensure your writing lands effectively, reads clearly, and shows your work in its best form—whether it’s for a book, journal, or magazine. I provide developmental and line editing work in both fiction and nonfiction, with specialty areas in the arts and humanities (especially dance and the performing arts, literature and literary analysis, and visual arts), biography and memoir, and novels and short stories (specifically character-driven works, literary fiction, and magical realism). I'm available for freelance work on a contractual basis.

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A bit about me:

I'm a word nerd and reading enthusiast with a strong affinity for the arts. For my full-time work, I'm on the editorial team for Dance Magazine, Pointe, and The Dance Edit, published by Dance Media. After college, I danced with Eugene Ballet in Eugene, OR, where I loved living surrounded by buttes and gorgeous, gorgeous trees. I graduated summa cum laude from Butler University in 2020 with a BFA in Dance Performance and a BA in English Literature. In 2024, I earned my certification in Manuscript Editing through the University of Chicago. I'm also a proud member of the Honors Society of Phi Beta Kappa and the Editorial Freelancers Association. 

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In my spare time, I love a good read—especially with a furry friend curled up next to me. Toni Morrison, Salman Rushdie, Zadie Smith, and R. F. Kuang are some of my favorite authors at the moment. You'll also find me frequenting dance performances (especially ballet) as often as I can, and I've been known to dance around the kitchen when the mood strikes.

 

Want to work together? Let’s get in touch! Send me an email at kelaubach@gmail.com.