Hello!
My name is Sarah Currin and I am an editor and freelance publishing professional working in Salem, Oregon, on the traditional lands of the Kalapuya people.
A technical editor by trade, I am a graduate of Portland State University with my master’s degree in writing and book publishing. I am a collaborative editor for Indigo: Editing, Design, and More and have had the pleasure of working at Ooligan Press, Timber Press, Hawthorne Books, Tin House magazine, Sparkplug Comic Books, and Powell’s Books. I have also been a publishing educator teaching book editing at Portland State University. I have extensive experience in all editorial areas and can skillfully edit a manuscript at every stage between acquisition and publication; projects I've worked on range from highly technical papers, business- and history-focused nonfiction, news articles, and blogs to memoirs, thrillers, essay collections, and literary fiction.
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There's nothing more magical to me than the power of words, and I love connecting with people about the ways we communicate. Let me help you perfect your writing and tell your story!
Services
I love refining a piece, whether I'm working to shape raw materials into something wholly different or simply polishing something that needs a finishing touch to make it sparkle. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss your project and receive a quote for any of the following services.
Reader's Review
Developmental Editing
Line and Copy Editing
Proofreading
Publication Consulting
Submission Review
Selected Work
Follow the links below to peruse some examples of projects I've worked on. From developmental editing to copyediting to proofreading and more, I can help elevate your voice and take your work to the next level.
Emily Poole
Cascade of Life invites readers into a deeper dialogue with the natural world. Artist and naturalist Emily Poole explores the wondrous variety of the Pacific Northwest--from rocky shorelines to alpine slopes to arid steppes--through the rhythms of the four seasons, spotlighting species that are especially active at different times of year. Blending stunningly vivid original illustrations and paintings with personal anecdotes, essays, and field-based insights, each chapter encourages the reader’s curiosity and offers accessible, hands-on activities to deepen their connection with nature. Part field guide, part journal, Cascade of Life is a welcoming, inspiring exploration of Cascadia’s landscapes and the species that define them.
