Surround Life Design is a slow writers studio based in Albuquerque, New Mexico offering à la carte and monthly services in editorial direction, copy editing, and website review.

Amplifying your work so that it's clear, well-organized, and meaningful.

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Free yourself of content overload.

Assisting soloists organize, define, and clearly document their ideas and words.

Your voice, tone, perspective, and message are unique. Let’s amplify it.

Though generative AI and ChaptGPT are inundating the creative landscape, infiltrating every perceivable void, original creative thinking and writing still exists. Thankfully!

In working together you’ll receive:

a stable content framework for changeable times
supportive editorial action if stuck
processes and practices that feel aligned with your vision and mission
sounding board receptivity and simple systems to support your projects and work
in-line and / or structural editing
support and an organizational system for larger book projects, essay design, content calendars, or education related projects and ideas
clear and intuitive content mapping if your writing or documentation process is all over the place

Let's work together

Erin has been an invaluable part of building my business from the ground up. She didn’t just write copy, she helped set the stage for long-term success by creating editorial guidelines, systems, and structure that brought real order and clarity to our work. Her ability to see both the big picture and the smallest details is rare. I often call her our “librarian” because she remembers everything, is incredibly organized, and builds systems we’ll continue using for years to come including helping us shape our company’s mission and values. She is thoughtful, diligent, self-directed, and deeply reliable. Erin brings a level of care and professionalism that makes everyone around her better. We are incredibly lucky to have her, and I can’t recommend her highly enough.

—Lauren Felts
Erin's contribution during changeable times for us was stabilizing and expansive at the same time. Her enthusiastic energy stimulated everyone to think outside the box and was able to support us to go into action.

—Myra Lewin
Erin is a wizard with words. When I felt stuck on a project, she provided valuable insights and helped me integrate my messaging with my larger mission in mind. She's not only a great writer, but a sounding board for the bigger picture ideas I was struggling to bring to life. Erin gets the finer points and the sweeping broad strokes, which is a rare combination to find! I appreciate her "anything is possible" attitude and the enthusiastic energy she brings to a project. She's a gem!

-Claire Ragozzino
Working with Erin on my writing project was an incredibly easeful and inspiring experience. Her creative approach helped me organize my thoughts and stay on track, making the process feel manageable and enjoyable. Erin has a unique talent for teasing out parts of the story that may have otherwise remained dormant, bringing depth and richness to the narrative. Her communication was clear and supportive, and she was always timely, professional, and respectful. I couldn’t have asked for a better collaborator and highly recommend her to anyone looking for guidance on their writing journey.

—Anjali Devi

About

Hey, I’m Erin.

Yes, I’m a writer and editor providing thorough editorial design and copy editing for solopreneurs in the fields of slow living, food, holistic wellness, and artful design. I’m also a slow living advocate, committed to reducing content overload while supporting personal freedom.

If you’d rather push your writing through a robotic online tool, I’m not your gal.

I’m here to assist and guide you in clarifying the work you're putting into the world. Offering industry expertise, considered insight, and access to personal connection—literally talking things out if need be. It’s in my nature to understand and translate your concept, vision, voice, and personality in an honest, dignified, and heart-felt way.

Clear | Impactful | Polished

What people say about working with me

An infectious and inspirational drive to design, create, and build clear cohesive systems.
Makes complex matters concise and clear, simplifying them in a way that is relatable and understandable.
Contributes to creative vision: clear and articulate writing, editing, and organizing. Ability to synthesize effective forms of communication.
Agile. Ease and graceful when working with others in leadership, management, and productive roles.
Ability to articulate the value of all creative work and synthesize it - how it’s interconnected and dependent upon each other.
Brings creative businesses forward while delivering a blend of organizational and experimental thinking and management.
Ability to see the bigger picture. Intuitiveness. Gets the finer points as well as the sweeping broad strokes.
International expertise. Honest curiosity and love of people. Relationships are the bedrock upon which life is built.

CONTACT Surround Studio

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