Teacher · Editor · Author
"Ryann’s professional and knowledgeable feedback vastly improved my fiction work. His coaching and ideas made my sentences more impactful and my characters richer."
— Alexandra Spada
Teacher · Editor · Author
About me
I'm a skilled editor with 12+ years of experience guiding authors and students towards their fullest potential. Whether it's developmental editing, content editing, character analysis, copyediting, or line editing, I help each client with the utmost care and dignity. My goal is to help them become their truest selves through their writing and academic work.
Additionally, I'm certified in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). I have 3+ years of background in tutoring adult learners, particularly refugees and speakers of other languages. I am currently a freelance TEFL teacher and approach each lesson with compassion and understanding. I work with adult learners and enjoy the complexity and challenges that come with that.
I'm also an indie author who specializes in queer literature, having published one book and working on two more. Writing is my favorite pastime.
I'm passionate about all aspects of my work and devote my time to being a lifelong learner, teacher, and creator.
My Work
All my work is an effort to help people find their voice — whether on the page, in the classroom, or on the web. There is nothing that brings me greater joy than helping someone express their authentic self.
Editorial Services
Author-centered editing across genres — with a particular focus on queer fiction, literary fiction, and romance. Every manuscript gets my full attention, from big-picture developmental notes to careful line-level polish.
Work with me →Teaching
Engaging, student-centered lessons for adult learners at every proficiency level. I design curriculum for conversational fluency, academic writing, and business communication — delivered remotely worldwide.
Book a lesson →Creative Writing
Writing and publishing queer literature under the pen name Alyk Thorne. Stories that celebrate LGBTQ voices, center authentic representation, and explore love in all its beautiful forms.
Visit author site →What I've accomplished
From polishing manuscripts to teaching complex rules to crafting accessible websites, here's what I've done.
Thoughtful, author-centered editing that respects your voice while elevating your manuscript to its fullest potential.
Engaging, student-centered English instruction for learners at every level — from conversational fluency and academic excellence to business communication.
Crafting stories that matter — with a particular love for LGBTQ narratives that are authentic, joyful, and deeply human.
My Background
2012 – 2015
A.A. in English
Volunteer notetaker, volunteer editor, and tenure committee representative. Lead Writing Tutor, scholarship recipient (×3), GPA 3.73.
2025
Technical Writing Certification
Covered document design, user documentation, and technical communication strategies for professional contexts.
2026
TEFL Certification
250-hour certification covering in-depth grammar and pedagogy, online and business English, and classroom management strategies.
Helpful Links
A collection of tools, guides, and recommendations I return to again and again — for writers, English learners, and curious minds alike.
Whether you're drafting your first chapter or polishing a final manuscript, these resources support every stage of the writing journey.
Learning a new language takes courage and consistency. These are the tools and strategies I recommend to my students.
Queer stories deserve to be found, celebrated, and shared. Here are some of my favorite places to discover them.
Good editing starts with understanding the rules — and knowing when to bend them. These are the references I rely on most.
Get in touch
Whether you're an author looking for an editor, a student seeking a teacher, or just someone who wants to say hello — my inbox is always open.