Nuraishah S.

I offer exceptional editorial and writing skills on a range of creative projects. My past and current experiences include work on an international literary journal, academic monographs, artist interviews, short and longform fiction, poetry, research projects, and more. I’m well-suited to the tasks of polishing and producing copy; crafting captivating stories; editing texts for readability, structure, style, grammar, and spelling; evaluating sources for reliability; and synthesizing cohesive, coherent arguments. As an editor, my priority is to empower writers to create the best work that they possibly can. I take the time to understand a writer’s intention and artistic inclinations, and approach editing as a collaborative process wherein I support the writer in executing their creative vision for a particular piece. I have consistently received positive feedback from the contributing essay writers at SUSPECT journal regarding the high quality, thoroughness and care of my edits, and the affirming environment I cultivate during editorial. Scholars whose academic texts I have copyedited, proofread and fact-checked have expressed similar enthusiasm regarding the meticulous level of attention, conscientiousness, and accuracy I demonstrate in my work. My instincts as an editor are guided by my skills as a writer and avid reader of both academic and creative texts, which I honed during my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Literature and Writing. As a writer, I can adapt and generate content for multiple audiences. I think deeply about how to effectively communicate complex issues beyond specialist crowds, and how to help readers connect and contextualize different experiences. In my fiction and nonfiction, I bring together feminist, multiracial, and multispecies perspectives to inculcate an ethics of care and solidarity in my readers and to foreground alternative modes of being. I pride myself in my ability to show up with excellence and to bring out excellence in others. So if you’re looking to land a powerful, compelling, masterfully-produced narrative, don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s strive for excellence together!