Andrea is a writer, editor, and independent publisher with experience in book design, typesetting, and manuscript development, including work with Greek and Hebrew fonts. She is the author of Stones Over Sand: a memoir of place and return, published through her imprint, Vexed Press. Her work also includes educational writing and podcast production.
She is a board-certified nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of clinical experience, particularly in orthopedic surgery. Her professional background also includes medical-legal consulting, public health research, project management, and teaching.
Andrea founded Vellum Ink to provide writing and editorial services to independent authors and organizations. Drawing on her clinical and creative experience, she also offers medical accuracy consulting for fiction writers and screenwriters, helping them bring realism to medical scenes without compromising their storytelling.
We offer writing and manuscript development services for authors and organizations. Whether you have an idea, an outline, or an unfinished manuscript, we can help develop your material into clear, engaging content. Our experience includes research-based writing, educational materials, nonfiction, and collaborative writing projects, with attention to structure, style, and the intended audience.
We prepare manuscripts for print and digital publication, arranging text and visual elements into polished, professional layouts. Our experience includes book interiors, complex formatting, and the use of Greek and Hebrew fonts. We work to meet publishing specifications while creating an attractive, readable finished book.
We help authors refine and polish their manuscripts while preserving their individual voice. Our editorial services range from developmental editing—addressing structure, organization, and narrative flow—to detailed copyediting for clarity, consistency, grammar, and style. We also provide proofreading to identify remaining typographical and formatting errors before publication.
Your book’s cover is an important part of its presentation and appeal. We design covers that reflect your book’s content and character, with attention to typography, imagery, and layout. Our services include front, back, and spine design for print editions, as well as covers for digital publication. Final files are prepared to meet the specifications of your chosen publishing platform or printer.
Writing a novel or screenplay involving injuries, surgery, hospital care, or medical treatment? We help authors and screenwriters make medical scenes accurate and believable. Drawing on more than 20 years of clinical experience, particularly in orthopedic surgery, we identify inaccuracies and suggest realistic alternatives that preserve your story.
We provide writing, editing, and publishing services that help authors and organizations communicate clearly and effectively. From manuscript development and typesetting to specialized editorial review, we bring careful attention to language, structure, and presentation.
Our experience includes educational and research-based writing, healthcare communication, and medical accuracy consulting for fiction and screenplays. We help writers identify inconsistencies, clarify complex subjects, and strengthen their work while preserving their individual voice.
Whether developing original content or refining an existing manuscript, we emphasize accuracy, thoughtful editing, and engaging writing.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, advanced degrees in nursing and public health, and a background in research and medical-legal consulting, Andrea brings substantial subject-matter expertise to her work. As a published author and independent publisher, she also understands the writing and editorial process firsthand.
We bring together research, writing, editing, and subject-matter expertise to help authors and organizations produce clear, accurate, and compelling content. Whether refining a manuscript or reviewing the medical details in a fictional scene, our goal is to improve the work while preserving the writer’s voice.
Let’s work together to craft compelling content that communicates your message effectively and with precision.
Our portfolio reflects a range of writing, editing, typesetting, and book design projects. From research-based and educational materials to independently published books, each project reflects our attention to clarity, accuracy, and thoughtful presentation.
Explore the samples below to see examples of our work.
