Meet Lori Swanson
I'm the founder and editor behind Artemis Editorial. I love understanding how writing works and why certain pieces stay with us long after the last sentence ends.
I do that by reading. Constantly. One day I might be reading a narrative history about chairs. The next, I might be dissecting the themes of a Gothic novella. From pop-culture tie-ins to urban fantasy and most things in between, my habits are eclectic.
I'm endlessly interested in how both big-picture elements and small details shape the way a piece lands with its audience. Helping writers refine that shape is why I became an editor.
Editorial Philosophy
Good editing should strengthen a piece while preserving the personality that made it worth reading in the first place.
I don’t believe in sanding away writing quirks for the sake of technical perfection. Sometimes, those run-on sentences, rogue commas, or unconventional choices are part of what makes a piece compelling. Why? Because they often echo the rhythm of how people communicate.
The most rewarding part of editorial work isn't in fixing grammatical or technical errors. It's questioning a text until it reveals its truth and helping amplify the voice behind that message.
Writing is an act of meaning-making—
a way of shaping emotion, experience, and ideas into something another person can feel and understand.
Credentials
Alongside my editorial philosophy, I bring formal training, publication experience, and ongoing professional development to every project.
Professional Practice
- Member — Northwest Editors Guild
- CMOS, MLA, and AP style guides
- Manuscript editing, continuity review, CMS workflows, and publication-ready formatting
Education
- B.A. Professional & Creative Writing — Central Washington University
- Professional Editing Certification — University of Washington
Literary Experience
- Managing Editor — Manastash, Volume 34
- Published in Beyond Words (Issue 45)
- SOURCE Award Recipient — Literary Analysis Research
Let's Work Together
Every quote request comes with a complementary sample edit — so you know exactly what you're getting.
Ready to take the plunge into polishing your work?