I'm a multi-published author and skilled editor. I've been very lucky to work with some fabulous editors and writers in my writing career, learning a great deal along the way. I have the utmost respect for the editorial process and the writer's or client's voice. I love working with clients and other writers to find and tell just the right story, with just the right words. I enjoy the challenge of short, well-crafted short pieces, like blog posts, as much as longer work, like e-books, essays, novels, and works of non-fiction.
I'm highly collaborative end enjoy the give and take of the creative process. If we will work together, I will listen, ask questions, and touch base with you along the way. I'm open to changes during the project and welcome constructive feedback. I'm also just as happy to take initiative and finish the project with feedback at the end.
Testimonials
"As a freelance writer, Mollie is at the top of the list when I need a recipe article. When assigned an article, she is on time, precise, and her recipes are terrific! And I've requested last-minute articles, and it's the same - quick work, on time, excellent article and recipes, and Mollie is great to work with as well. She's helped me out of a tough spot or two!" Jean Teller, Ogden Publication (Grit Magazine)"I had the pleasure of working with Mollie when I was a cookbook editor at Ten Speed Press. We put together her book, Mrs. Rowe's Restaurant Cookbook: A Lifetime of Recipes from the Shenandoah Valley. She was one of the most passionate, sincere, hard-working, and team-playing authors I met. All of those values are reflected in her writing, too. She observes and records the world around her in a beautiful, poetic way, and she is committed to telling authentic stories about people's lives. I can't wait to see what she does next" Lily Binns, editor, Ten Speed Press.
“Mollie B. is a social media maven. She has long been my role model for staying cheerfully and informatively present in the myriad of available social media platforms. When I grow up and become social media savvy, I shall BE Mollie!” Martha Woodroof, author of Small Blessings and NPR reporter.
“Mollie B., in addition to being a first-rate storyteller in her own fiction, brings her plot-building skills to bear in her editing work. Chenille Books asked Mollie to do a developmental edit on a client’s memoir project, and the results were subtle and powerful. I look forward to working with her again.” Anne M Carley, CEO, Chenille Books.
“Mollie is a superb researcher, always willing to dig deep and then dig some more. I threw her some curveballs here and there — from slang used in bakeries to coming up with names for menu items that diners in the throes of a breakup might especially appreciate — and she always came up with a long list of real zingers and then some! Hire this woman!” Best Selling non-fiction author Lisa Rogak.
“Mollie has done some editing work for me—both in fiction and non-fiction. She has a keen eye for detail and grammar. She often gives choices in her edits, as well. I like that. She is mindful about letting the author’s voice shine through.” Monica Bhide, author of Modern Spice.
“I recently used Mollie B. to set up a social networking presence for me in advance of a release of a new book. Mollie did an excellent job. She is fast, efficient, easy to work with, and reasonably priced. I definitely will employ Mollie again in the future.” Elaine Grant, RITA-nominated author of Roses for Chloe (and more).