About Me

Hello! I’m Sarah, a professional editor and writer in Portland, Oregon. My background is interdisciplinary, but I’ve been writing and editing for nearly ten years. Trained in editing at the University of Chicago, I specialize in technical communication, translating jargon into engaging and accessible writing. I work on a range of documents, from full environmental impact statements and feasibility studies to five-page case studies and technical proposals.

My editorial interests are varied, but I typically work in the environmental, biological, architectural, and information technology spaces. I focus on copy editing and line editing but provide proofreading and developmental services as well. Ultimately, I love learning and working closely with subject matter experts to produce polished, readable work.

Check out my resume for more detail or request a sample edit.

Core Competencies

Editing

Writing

Science Communication 

Publication Project Management

Version Control Policy Management

Fact Checking

Section 508/WGAC Compliance

Areas of Expertise

Government agencies: FTA, FHWA, USEPA, DOE, BLM, and more.

Style Manuals: Chicago Manual of Style, CSE Scientific Style & Format, GPO Style Manual, USGS Suggestions to Authors, and Microsoft Style.

Subject-Matter: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), climate science, energy, geology, anthropology, paleontology, seismology, architecture, and biology.

Professional Memberships

Northwest Editors Guild

ACES: The Society for Editing

Editorial Freelancers Association