About Me

Hi! I'm Misha, and I love the written word. My passion for reading and writing started back when I was in elementary school. I discovered romance novels as a teenager, and there was no turning back from becoming a voracious reader. My favorite thing to do is curl up with a good book.

​I have a Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington, and I am a member of ACES: The Society for Editing and the Editorial Freelancers Association. I started Verity Ink Editorial in 2019. It's a privilege partnering with authors to help them polish their words and get their manuscripts ready for publication.

My Core Values

  • Editing is a collaborative process where staying in touch is key. I will always keep you informed, and you are welcome to reach out to me at anytime.

  • I will be honest with you every step of the way. It’s important we both feel we are a good match. As a client, honest feedback helps lead to growth.

  • I strongly believe in kindness and encouragement when working with clients. Highlighting strengths and cheering you on are important to me.

  • I respect agreed-upon timelines and am consistent in delivering high-quality work on time (or even early!) and as described in the service agreement.

  • All my edits are visible, and I ask before I make any major changes. I will never impose my styling preferences without consulting you first.

My Philosophy

  • The author-editor relationship is a partnership.

  • Editing should never change an author’s voice.

  • Each manuscript is treated with respect.

  • Celebrating every success is important.

  • Teaching is an integral part of an editor’s job.