Poetry Editing
Whether you're polishing poems for submission or simply seeking to express your thoughts and feelings within an artful container, send me your poems, and I will provide you with honest and thoughtful feedback.
The Process
What I focus on
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Editing poetry means more than catching typos. It’s about listening to what the poem is trying to say and helping it say it more clearly and truthfully. In my feedback, I typically address:
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Intention
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Word choice and concision
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Clarity of imagery and language
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Consistency of metaphor
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Transitions and logic
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Line breaks and rhythm
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Attention to clichés, generalisations, and absolute statements
How it works
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1. Make the payment
I have UK, UAE, and Spanish bank accounts, as well as PayPal and Wise. Email me, and I'll share the details.
2. Submit your work
Email me an editable Word document—max 10 pages of poetry.
3. Receive tracked edits & comments
I’ll return your document with feedback using tracked changes and margin comments within 6 days.
4. Optional call
If you’d like to discuss any of the feedback in more depth, we can arrange a short call via Google Meet at no extra cost. Calls are made online during working hours that correspond to Central European Time.
Pricing
My summer offer is:
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€90 for a new batch of up to 10 pages of poems.
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If you'd like a second round of editing on the same poems, the cost is €45.
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If you'd like a third round of editing on the same poems, the cost is €25.
My Writing Background
Literary Artist
​Publications, awards, and writing experience:
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Ongoing: a literary artist, poetry editor, and self-discovery writing facilitator, as well as a communications and creative writing specialist, with a recent focus on cause-driven initiatives.
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Authored and narrated the poetry chapbook and album I Ask My Being: Reflective Poems on Staying True, available on Amazon.
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Authored a forthcoming 220-page book of poems.
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Published poems in numerous international literary journals and anthologies, including Sky Island Journal, Science Write Now, inScribe, Last Leaves, The Poet, and more.
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Authored a 26-chapter self-discovery eBook, available upon signing up for self-discovery writing sessions.
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Released over 25 poetry films and 50 poetry tracks.
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Submitted 3 poetry films to competitions, receiving over 30 laurels from international film festivals, such as Poetry in Motion in Colorado, The London Director Awards, Emirates Film Festival, Barcelona Indie, New York Film Awards, Sydney Short Film Biennale by CINEVERSE, and The Experimental Film Festival in Toronto.
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Featured poetry recordings in several award-winning projects, including short films, such as Under the Sun by Alla Dulh and Just Once by Zuhair Lokhandwala, the latter licensed for screening at the Art Museum of Nanjing University through 2025.
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Four poetry films were selected for screening at DIFC Art Nights in Dubai; the installation was viewed by over 3,000 attendees.
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Poetry film series Journey of Becoming was chosen for screening at Akil, an arthouse cinema in Dubai, in celebration of women artists in the Middle East.
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Written several articles for Gulf Business, exploring topics at the intersection of psychology and wellness.
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The past: worked 8 years in corporate communications and copywriting for Visa Europe (London) and Mubadala Investment Company (Abu Dhabi).
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Literary education and mentorship:
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Ongoing: working under the mentorship of Kathleen Dale since 2021—a Pushcart nominee and recipient of multiple national poetry awards, with a PhD in Modern American Poetry.
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Attended The Living Room Craft Talks (Sixth Series) led by Ellen Bass, the former Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets and recipient of multiple honours, including Pushcart Prizes and the Pablo Neruda Prize. Set to attend her in-person workshop in Paris in October 2025.
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Set to undertake a six-month programme with award-winning writer Sarah Byrne in September 2025.
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Graduated with a first-class BA (Hons) in Communication, Authoring, and Design from Coventry University, UK.​
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