Need someone with an eye to detail to edit your beloved words?

Get the careful work of an experienced writer in the Christian world.

You Are Not Meant to Write Alone

I started writing publicly about seven years ago, and when I did, I had no connections and the only person who read my work beforehand was my husband. I created some pretty terrible articles. A few years later, I grew in friendships with other writers and editors, and I credit them with the growth in my skill as a writer as they ruthlessly edited every piece of writing I crafted. Now I want to offer the same to you.

Why Should You Entrust Your Writing to Me?

Here’s a little glimpse at my previous work and my qualifications:

↓

I’ve written for several well-known publications, working with their editors.

I’m an editor-at-large for Beautiful Christian Life, a staff writer for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and a regular contributor to Well-Watered Women. I’ve also written for Modern Reformation, Common Good Magazine, Risen Motherhood, the Rabbit Room, and more.

I have experience in various types of writing and editing.

I’ve edited articles for friends and other writers for a few years, varying from personal essays, think pieces, and longer essays. I’ve edited both non-fiction and fiction manuscripts as well, both developmental and line.

I’m a copy editor for Calla Press, a Christian literary journal.

Each week, I edit and review essays, poetry, and articles that are submitted to the journal and return them in a prompt manner.

Here’s what other people are saying:

  • Lara’s writing is always memorable, but it is also precise, grammatically correct, and well-organized. She has a gift for discerning how a piece of writing can be clearer and better. I’d highly recommend her editing services to bring both correctness and clarity to your writing.

    Maggie Combs, Content Director of Well-Watered Women

  • Lara's edits are always helpful and my writing career wouldn't be where it is today without them! They are clear and easy to understand, making my job so much easier!

    Abbi Langille, staff writer for The Rebelution

  • Lara's editing transformed my writing. With flawless attention to detail coupled with grace, she improves my work every time. I've learned far more from her than she'll ever know, and I largely credit her with where I am today as a writer.

    Jana Carlson, freelance marketing writer & devotional writer

  • When I am in need of a reliable editor, I ask Lara for help. She is thorough, gentle, and generous with her feedback and expertise. Her perspective is invaluable, and she has helped me become a better writer. When I share my writing with her, I know that it’s in good hands!

    Ashley Anthony, Associate Instructor of English

  • Lara's detailed line by line edits coupled with her encouraging feedback provide writers with all the tools they need for a polished piece.

    Brianna Lambert, staff writer for Gospel-Centered Discipleship

What I Offer:

  • Correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.

  • A look at style, word choice, clarity, flow, and creativity at the sentence-level.

  • Trimming and cutting down your piece to meet a word count or to reduce repetition.

  • Checking for stylistic requirements such as citations, quotations, and alignment of text.

I charge $0.02 / word (CAD), with a minimum $60.

Let’s Connect

Reach out via the form on the right, and we can chat about your piece—whether a novel, a memoir, a nonfiction manuscript, or a shorter piece you want help preparing for publication. Simply fill out the form and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.