Hi there!
I'm Laura Burt.

​I began my professional editing journey in the fall of 2008, when I interned at Butler Books in Louisville, Kentucky. During my internship, I worked closely with Chester (Chet) Zoeller to publish the first edition of his book, Bourbon in Kentucky: A History of Distilleries in Kentucky (now in its 5th edition). Working for a small, family-run publishing house was a foundational moment for me as an editor, shaping my supportive and encouraging approach toward writers who need a partner to help bring their best work to the world. ​ My next experience was far weightier: in 2010 I went to work for the Department of the Army as a contractor, making sure that letters sent to the families of fallen Soldiers were 100% accurate, sensitively written and received in a timely manner. This work was deeply meaningful to me and remains one of the accomplishments of which I am most proud.  I moved across the country in 2011 and spent a short period focused on editing, when I volunteered for a few non-profits as a web editor. I earned my Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington in 2012, where I also learned more about indexing and proofreading as I edited the manuscript for Colonial Rule and Social Change in Korea, 1910-1945, published in 2013 by the Journal of Korean Studies at University of Washington. Then, I switched gears for about a decade, working first at the Department of the Army and later the Department of Veterans Affairs. During this hiatus from professional editing, I was active in several book clubs and a writing group based in Tacoma, Washington. I most enjoyed giving feedback to fellow group members who had books of their own in development, and I kept my skills sharp by attending workshops and events like Write in the Harbor. In 2022, I was approached by Juliette Aristides, an accomplished Seattle art instructor with a string of successful art instruction books, to help her develop her next book idea into a manuscript. This would be her first book of personal essays requiring thoughtful curation and development. As I coached Juliette to write her personal essays, I provided her with organizational guidance, content management, and manuscript design. This incredibly rewarding experience convinced me that it was finally time to return to my most ardent career passion. In 2023, I jumped into editing and coaching with both feet when I completed the University of Washington Certificate in Developmental Editing, and shortly after finishing the program I launched my freelance business, Intuitive Acuity Editing & Coaching. Now, I joyfully spend most of my time helping writers and creative people of all types craft their message to the world.  Now you know more about me, but what about you? What’s keeping you from sharing your writing project with the world? Working with me means having a supportive and knowledgeable guide alongside you during your writing process. Get in touch and let’s reveal the light you’ve been hiding!