PROFESSIONAL EDITING

I offer a variety of editing services tailored to meet your specific needs, including developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading.

Having worked for a wide range of industries, from nonprofit volunteer organizations to real estate to food & beverage, I have a broad perspective to draw upon.

I work one on one directly with my clients to thoroughly understand your message and approach. Then I read through your rough ideas to first refine them, then hone in on connecting the crucial elements, and finally polish them to perfection!

Effective and professional communication is guaranteed, whether done online, via phone, email, or in person. Our work is not done until you are 100% satisfied.

Services

I call Robin my brick in a velvet glove, and she is probably the most strategic thinker I have ever met. Her insight was invaluable to the development of my business platform and book.

• M. Russer, Business Author

Testimonials

I have worked with Robin for years. She is highly reliable and passionate about the written word. I have gone to her for help any time I've needed that extra boost, and she has always come through!

• J. Wright, Fiction Author

Robin understood and respected my creative direction, yet kept me focused on the effective outcome my clients needed. Supportive yet direct, she was a pleasure to work with!

• N. Tepper, Self Help / Inspirational Author

About Me

Means to an End is a professional editing service skilled in developmental and copy editing, serving independent authors and businesses of all sizes.

I have been an executive VA for almost two decades, and prior to that I worked as a high level admin and customer service manager for nationally recognized organizations (email for my resume). There are all manner of difficult or even downright bizarre situations I have encountered and dealt with in those years, and this experience allows me to very quickly assimilate and assess information, as well as draw nuanced connections in my creative processes. Additionally, aside from being an avid reader of all genres, I have a background in music and theatre. From performing on stage to designing and building sets, these endeavors involve a huge amount of problem solving.

Examples of my work include:

• Reviewing and revising content for a business book on working with virtual assistants

• Editing ideas and content for multiple works of fiction

• Writing speaker scripts for national conventions

• Developing and reviewing content for an international real estate training program

• Editing and proofing a cookbook for a national veterans program

• Editing and formatting an innovative self-growth and business coaching workbook

• Developing content for a college level Virtual Assistance course

• Assessing and revising content and layout of websites

• Writing and laying out descriptions of food and wine parings

• Receiving and responding to customer complaints and requests for multiple businesses

No matter the job, I have engaged in written communication in the course of doing it. From editing scripts or describing sets, to writing business processes or national convention speeches, I know how to focus on the point and manipulate the language to ensure it speaks directly to the heart of the audience.