Editing Services

Your project and your writing are unique. I work closely with you to understand your specific needs and preferences. Whether your work requires a light copyedit or a more comprehensive review, I tailor my services to meet your specific requirements and ensure that you are satisfied with the final product. 

Copyediting

includes a thorough review of your written content prior to printing or publication to ensure it is understandable, flows well, and is free of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors and also adheres to style guidelines. Copyediting focuses on improving the mechanics and technical aspects of your writing. It can also involve light fact-checking and verifying information for consistency in formatting and layout.

Line Editing

focuses primarily on improving the clarity, flow, and style of your content. Line editing takes a more creative approach to editing individual sentences and paragraphs, refining your language, enhancing sentence structure, and making sure everything makes sense. If line editing, I will offer suggestions to improve clarity and readability, including sentence structure, tone, word choice, and flow, when needed.

Proofreading

a review of your final draft for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting, ensuring that your writing is ready for publication. Proofreading ensures that the final product is polished and free of any errors that may distract or confuse readers. Unlike copyediting during which significant changes to the structure or content of the writing may take place, proofreading focuses on correcting typos. In publishing, proofreading happens after a piece of work has been printed.

Formatting

ensuring that your writing adheres to the appropriate formatting guidelines, whether APA, MLA, Chicago, or your house style.

Who do I serve

Scholars, Educators, and Students

Academic copyediting requires a high level of precision, accuracy, and attention to detail. I help you achieve your goals by providing copyediting and proofreading services tailored to your specific needs and requirements and to those of your university and publisher, including various citation styles such as APA, MLA, and Chicago. I understand the importance of clear and accurate citations and ensure that your citations consistently conform to the relevant style guide.

Academic writing can be complex and technical. I review your document for grammar, spelling, and punctuation as well as check for errors and consistencies in your writing so that your work is accurate and understood. I pay close attention to the structure of your writing, making sure that each sentence and paragraph flows logically and smoothly into the next, helping you create a clear and engaging narrative.

Partnering with me for your editing needs means you can be confident that your written work will be of the highest quality, error-free, and ready for publication or submission.

  • College application essays or personal statements

  • Research papers and reports

  • Thesis papers and dissertations

  • Reference lists, bibliographies, or other resources

Businesses and Organizations

I help you improve the clarity, coherence, and effectiveness of your organization’s communications and literature. Whether for-profit or not-for-profit, small or large, I help your organization convey important messaging in a clear and professional manner that resonates with your target audience.

From a light edit to a more comprehensive review, I assist with polishing a wide range of business documents, including reports, presentations, marketing materials, policies and procedures, website copy, manuals, and more to ensure they are error-free.

Additionally, I work to simplify complex ideas and technical jargon, making your writing accessible to a broader audience, while breaking down complex concepts into simpler terms to communicate your message more effectively to more readers.

External Communications

  • Advertising

  • Articles

  • Blog posts

  • Case studies

  • Newsletters

  • Product manuals

  • Marketing materials

  • Press releases

  • Product manuals

  • Social media content

  • Web content

  • White papers

  • More

Internal Communications

  • Employee handbooks

  • Presentations

  • Procedure and policy manuals

  • Proposals

  • Reports

  • RFPs

  • Training materials

  • More

Nonfiction Writers

Editing is a crucial part of the writing process, and taking the time to carefully review and refine your work can make a big difference in the quality of your final product.

I offer a fresh perspective to

  • Prioritize clarity and coherence: nonfiction writing should communicate ideas clearly and effectively to your target audience. Ensure your content flows logically, with ideas presented in a structured, easy-to-follow manner that enhances understanding.

  • Use appropriate language: the language you use should match the level of knowledge and understanding of your target audience. Eliminate jargon or overly technical terms that your readers might not fully comprehend.

  • Remove unnecessary information: edit out information that is not directly relevant to your main message or that does not add value to your writing. Avoid repetition and wordiness.

  • Check for consistency: ensure your writing is consistent in terms of formatting, spelling, and punctuation.