Meet Tia
Welcome! My name is Tia, and I am a freelance editor with specialties in literature, business, information science, and information technology. Originally from Los Angeles, California, with French Creole ancestry, I have spent the past several years touring the world and embracing balance of life and work as a digital nomad.
With a seasoned career interwoven with the rich tapestries of historical narratives and the exploratory essence of travel nonfiction, my editorial journey is marked by prestigious collaborations with major publishers and an early commendation as one of Writer’s Digest‘s top book doctors. My forté lies in refining dialogue in fiction, with a commitment that has seen clients return for my editorial insight for decades. Editing isn’t just my profession; it’s my gateway to being part of literary artistry, to contributing to the realization of publishing dreams—and this blessing is one I cherish deeply. Your narrative is a personal venture, and your triumph in the literary world is a testament to our shared dedication.
Embarking on an editorial venture with me is to experience a dual-phase immersion into the soul of your manuscript. The initial reading constructs a personalized style guide, weaving consistency into your narrative’s fabric. My second reading is where the finesse of line and copy-editing takes center stage—hone your syntax, elevate clarity, and polish each sentence until it gleams with your unique voice, all while keeping you engaged and informed. I believe in mentoring as much as editing, providing you with insights and rationales behind each tweak, turning our collaboration into an enriching writing masterclass. Post-edit, you’ll find me just a message away, ready to illuminate any lingering queries and to unfurl my network of resources to guide your journey. As a token of our partnership, I extend complimentary editorial services for your book’s ancillary content—because your story’s presentation should be as compelling as its contents. Let’s not just edit; let’s enlighten and inspire together, one word at a time.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I also completed an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science with Honors with emphasis in software, web, and database programming from Dallas Colleges and an Associate of Arts in General Studies with emphasis in professional and technical writing from University of Phoenix.
Affiliations
- Founder, Black Editors & Proofreaders Directory
- Director, Black Editors Network
- Board Member, Professional Editors Network
- Publications Committee, Editorial Freelancers Association
- Conference Planning Consultant, EFACON (2018-2023), Editorial Freelancers Association
- Co-Chairperson, EFACON Chicago (2019)
- Board Member, Editorial Freelancers Association (2018-2019)
- Mentor, Professional Editors Network
- Mentor, The Young Writers Initiative
- Accountability Coach, Black Writers Collective
- Member, Independent Book Publishers Association
- Member, Women’s National Book Association
- Founder, Black Writers Collective
Tia in the Media
Vision
Provide the highest quality editorial services while helping to improve clients’ writing and communication skills through insightful editorial feedback
Mission
To enrich the written works crafted by professionals whose brilliance is merely amplified by the application of editorial style