I’m Nicole, the coco of cocostudio. I’m a developmental editor and book coach living in Tampa Bay.
I can’t remember a time that I wasn’t surrounded by books. The daughter of a public school librarian, and the niece of several teachers and a principal, reading, writing and learning have been an integral part of my life since the beginning. So it probably wasn’t a surprise that they are all central to my career.
Developmental Journey
My scenic professional journey includes stops as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, qualitative researcher, and traditionally published author.
Along the way, I edited nonfiction for select clients, translated expert knowledge into training scripts, coached leaders at the CDC, the Southern Company, policy think tanks and the DOT, and provided manuscript and query critiques to emerging authors.
I’ve learned how to meet people wherever they are in their thinking. I help them shape it into a manuscript, a program, a message that lands.
A graduate of Florida A&M University, I’m a proud Rattler with a B.S. in Journalism. I earned a Ph.D. in Learning, Design & Technology from the University of Georgia, with a certificate in interdisciplinary qualitative research. I’m also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation, and hold a Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing.
Beyond the credentials, I’m also a sometimes runner, walker, and salsa dancer. I’m allergic to cats, but I adore them. I also love the darkness before the dawn, sunshine filtering through a mature canopy, and stargazing on clear nights. My love of learning and and all of my life experiences show up in the work I do at cocostudio.
You’ve got something important to say. The world needs to hear it. As a Black developmental editor and book coach, I’m glad to work with writers from every background. And I especially love supporting underrepresented voices.
Find me in the Editors of Color and the Editorial Freelance Association directories.
Let’s partner together and get it done.