What makes a Happy Ending?
When you come to me with your work, what you’ll receive in return is something much more meaningful than a marked-up manuscript. I truly believe sharing one’s own story, whatever shape it’s in, is a sacred thing – and I honor my clients’ stories as such.
My philosophy is that success stories always begin as welcoming and supportive collaborations. With the right touch of balanced, honest feedback and encouragement, your creativity has what it needs to blossom, and your work can naturally unfold as you evolve through the writing process.

Hatching a Graphic Novel: From Heart to Page with Marcy Bursac

Setting Course to Soar: Historical Fiction Editing with Bradley Harper

Focus and Fly: Story Development with Robin Get-Ready

Perennial Progress: Story Structure with Memoir Meadowlark
“Maria is well suited to be a developmental editor, not only because she is a fellow writer/author who intimately understands the journey, but because she has the heart of a teacher.”
Got something in the Works?
Meaningful stories and new ideas are just what this world needs right now. Let’s take what’s floating around in your head and get it singing from the page.
Let’s create spaces where ideas flow, truth is spoken, stories shared, and next steps taken. Working with me, you can rekindle your vision, craft your message, and get your work un-stuck.
Test out to see if working with me is the right fit for you and your work by scheduling a free 20 minute consultation.


