What Makes Ballard Editorial Different?

Specialized Expertise

My background in law enforcement allows me to support authors from a uniquely experienced position, bringing insider insights and expertise to my editing.

Author-to-Author

As a published author, I understand the ups and downs, struggles, and joys that come with writing and publishing. I’m here to guide you through it all.

Client Care

I invest in each client experience with exceptional care and take steps to ensure a fully tailored and successful editing process.

What’s Most Important Here?

Authenticity

I will always treat authors with respect and honesty. My feedback will be rooted in my expertise with the goal of enhancing the author’s authentic voice, not promoting my own.

Conscious
Language

I am committed to intentionally utilizing words and phrases that create an inclusive, empathetic, and non-stigmatizing environment for all.

Empowerment

I am dedicated to empowering my authors to pursue their publishing goals and supporting them through that process. Publishing is intimidating. I strive to help authors feel more comfortable.

The History of Ballard Editorial

I was a certified police officer for over a decade. In addition to regular patrol duties, I was a member of the state’s SWAT team, which provided me with advanced training in police tactics and procedures. I also have training in Crisis Intervention, Active Shooter Response, Interviewing/Interrogation, Emergency Tactical Care, and Officer Safety and Survival. Additionally, I taught a Women’s Self-Defense class and a Community Suicide Prevention Program.

While working the night shift on patrol, I was actively studying the art of writing a story. I was able to earn an MFA in creative writing, a Master’s in English, and graduate certificates in editing and teaching writing. I also published two YA fiction novels.

Unfortunately, I developed an illness that left me physically disabled, and I was forced to leave police work. I had amassed so much on-the-job knowledge over the years that I was determined to find a way to continue utilizing it.

I decided to combine my unique expertise with my passion for writing and literature, and Ballard Editorial was born. Utilizing my training and experience, I’m able to support authors through the editing process and ensure their manuscripts are authentic and believable.

Through Ballard Editorial, I’ve found a new way to give back to my community!

Training

As a police officer, I was always pursuing training opportunities to advance my skills and develop my abilities. As an editor, I take the same approach. There is always more to learn and I am always pushing to make myself better. Here are some of the courses and programs I’ve taken to help me work with you.

SNHU - MFA: Creative Writing

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SNHU - MA: English

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FSU - BA: English

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EFA - Developmental Editing

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UW - Certificate in Editing

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SNHU - Certificate: Teaching Online Writing

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ACES Poynter Certificate in Editing

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SNHU - MFA: Creative Writing | SNHU - MA: English | FSU - BA: English | EFA - Developmental Editing | UW - Certificate in Editing | SNHU - Certificate: Teaching Online Writing | ACES Poynter Certificate in Editing |

Ballard Editorial is committed to empowering authors of all levels through every stage of the publishing process.

Whether you consider yourself a seasoned vet or an aspiring newbie, you have a home at Ballard Editorial. I focus on customizing my services to meet authors where they are. If you need more education in specific areas, we can work on that. If you don’t, we can move forward.

It’s that simple, my friends!

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