DML Editing and Writing is the perfect partner for an author, idealist, entrepreneur, and business person. We are located online.
DML Editing and Writing
THE BUSINESS
“While writing is my joyful release, editing is its twin that finds a way to break it down, and build it back up more meaningful and stronger.” -Dominique Lambright
DML Editing & Writing has been in business since March 2014 and has been growing since. We are personable, trustworthy, honorable, professional, transparent, and most importantly, with us you get an editor qualified, experienced, and passionate about helping all writers achieve their dreams. We value excellence. We go above and beyond for you, and we take as much care as you would with your work. We understand how much it means to you. Amazingly, we get to work personally with enthusiastic writers like you while working in an industry that we love. We have great confidence that we can provide you with the right service, cooperation, communication, commitment, turnaround time, and continuous relationship over the years.
What I love about editing and writing the most is being a part of the process and helping the client complete their work of art. It’s one thing to be an editor who just makes corrections, but to actually get into the story and bring out it’s best is so satisfying; it’s a great feeling of accomplishment. As I grew up, I of course, loved to read, so over time, I studied the different ways that the authors I admired wrote, and then it became more analytical the more I was discovering what I wanted to do.
I would always ask questions as I read to myself about the plot and how the author thought to put their characters and storylines together. Which got me thinking of what I could contribute to other people’s work. I get to do that with my career. It brings me joy to be able to fully see their vision of their story and watch as it comes to life piece by piece, along with being a contributor and advice giver in the process. To think that they have come to me for my expertise is amazing and helps for me to grow in my own writing as well. It is a collaborative experience. I would never tell anyone what to write and what not to write, but being that suggestive second set of eyes makes all the difference. I have read poorly written books, as well as award-winning, five-star books. Words amaze me, and it has always been that way.
THE WOMAN BEHIND IT ALL
I have 3 beautiful daughters who keep me focused and help me strive to keep working at being a better person. I do everything for them and our future. I have been writing for as long as I remember. I have loved words since I first learned how to write in Kindergarten. Writing has been a consistent hobby turned career choice. I wrote for fun up until about 10th grade in high school, that’s when I knew that I wanted to become a writer professionally. People would try to discourage me and tell me that I was foolish for wanting to become a writer because writers didn’t make that much money.
I didn’t let their words get to me. When I went to college, I enrolled in the English degree program. At this time, I got into editing as well. While taking the courses to attain this degree, I also immersed myself in the creative writing electives that they had available to make sure my writing was still progressing. Four and a half years later, I graduated from UW-Milwaukee in December of 2015 with my B.A. in English: Technical and Professional Writing. It was one of the proudest days of my life. I accomplished a great feat. Before I graduated from college, my business was a small side hustle. I started in 2012, doing little writing and editing things here and there for a small fee. I had the skills so why not, right? Broke college student trying to make it.
As time progressed, it continued on and off. During 2014 is when I became more serious about it and tried to get clients outside of college. It went well. I created an account on a site called Thumbtack and went from there. Many people needed the services that I offered, and I knew from there on out I was ready to become a professional business owner. In 2015, I moved away from Thumbtack a bit and officially created my website. I figured if I was going to do this, I was going to do it right. Ever since then, I have been happily continuing to build my clientele and business relationships.
With all of that said, I am a pleasure to work with. I am a hard worker, I have high determination and initiative, and I am dedicated to all the work that I do. It doesn’t matter the size of the project, or the amount of money you paid for the services, I treat all my projects equal.
Webinars:
Publish Me: The Business of Writing (Access Passcode: P9F91=M3)
Publish Me II: Beyond The Writing
Interviews/Media Appearances:
Rich State Of Mind Podcast Interview: Episode 41: Tips on Editing & Writing A Book & Blogs
The Black Lion Podcast Interview
Minority-Focused Newspapers Tells Neighbors’ Stories (spectrumnews1.com)
Meet The Team
Values
Professionalism
We treat each project with the professionalism and seriousness it needs to reach its final potential. Authors, idealists, entrepreneurs, and business persons require a professional editor and writer because if you plan on producing great work, at some point, you’ll need to make the investment for the results you seek. A professional touch will make all the difference between a good project and a great project.
Customer Relationships
Building relationships with clients is important to us. We take pride in providing an experience that clients will never forget. Having a relationship with our clients can lead to new connections, and we don’t just mean to our benefit. Often, clients are appreciative of the extra push forward we give in being able to provide resources they may not have considered to help move their projects to the next steps. We genuinely enjoy every step of the process.
Efficiency
Based on your project requirements we will produce the desired results in a timely manner, but we never compromise on quality. We have worked with many satisfied clients writing in the genres of literary fiction, self-help, nonfiction, poetry, science fiction, romance, mystery, thriller, autobiography, memoir, and others. It is said that you are efficient only when one accomplishes assigned tasks on time, with minimum errors. That’s what we do here.
Quality
Your project will be completed by someone who has worked with best-selling authors, the ability to provide technical and creative feedback, and who has been where you are currently. What we have personally learned is that fearless feedback is essential to truly succeed in a competitive market. We have the confidence, experience, and skill to greatly improve your work. The quality of our work is reflected in the care we take with your projects.
