Editor at Longreads

Cheri reads and edits stories across a range of topics, and especially enjoys essays on the internet and technology that remind us of our shared humanity, stories about interesting communities, unexpected takes on identity and place, deep dives into your obsessions, and reported/researched essays with strong personal narratives. She loves opportunities to work with distinct, fresh voices. Please submit polished drafts for personal essays and detailed pitches for reported stories that show a specific angle into your subject.

To get a sense of what Cheri has worked on, browse this collection of commissioned essays, features, columns, criticism, book excerpts, and reading lists.

You can also read her author interviews and other curated collections below, or visit her feed of editors’ picks.

Personal and reported essays, features, criticism, interviews, and book excerpts

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Cheri’s reading lists and blog posts

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