Finding liberation in words, together.

Amplifying your voice, honoring your story.

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Hi, I’m Terra, a Seattle-based editor, book coach, and healthcare administrator. I have been in the educational, nonprofit, administrative, and public health sectors for almost ten years. I edit to connect with others, and I love helping writers refine their personal stories for clarity and impact.

For me, editing is not about policing your grammar or how you write—it's about us collaborating and connecting. I believe great editing starts with me truly listening, understanding your vision, and recognizing the courage it took for you to write about your own experiences.

I know how difficult it can be to share one's truth in a world that doesn't always make space for it. I myself had to break conventional norms to make space for my own truth as a non-binary Khmer American. But there is a liberation that can be found only in one's own written words. If you haven't found it yet, I will help you find it now.

My Memberships and Certifications

  • LGBTQ+ Editors Association

  • Northwest Editors Guild

    • Book Coaching Group Coordinator

  • Editorial Freelancers Association

    LGBTQ+ Affinity Group Coordinator

  • Certificate in Editing

    University of Washington

  • Certificate in Developmental Editing

    University of Washington

  • Memoir Writing: Finding Your Story

    University of Washington

Blog Highlight

Surrounded by a heterogeneity of Asian foods in the greater Seattle area, I still find myself asking:

  • Why is Khmer cuisine so rarely part of this landscape?

  • What makes it uniquely difficult for Khmer restaurants to take root here?

  • And when will our flavors finally be recognized for the depth and history that come with them?

Beyond “Authenticity” and Gatekeeping: What Happens When Khmer Cuisine Finally Gets to Be Seen