Editing services
I offer editing for any type of writing: book, article, thesis, dissertation, paper, website, and more.
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I can assist you at any and all stages of your work, from rough draft to page proofs.
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I provide content editing (attentiveness to content, structure, and expression of ideas), copy editing (grammar, punctuation, spelling, verb tense, stylebook alignment, etc.), and/or proofreading (typos, layout mistakes, and more in final "proof" before publication).
How it works
When you hire me as your editor, I work with you to make sure you get what you need as well as what you want. The process involves us working together to produce your best work so that you communicate your ideas clearly and effectively.
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You send me some of your work (in Word, Pages, or GoogleDocs).
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I edit a sample and send it back to you.
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We discuss what you want and agree to work together.
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You send the whole work.
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I edit according to step 3 and return the edited work to you.
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You accept/reject changes. Repeat steps 4-6 if necessary.
In a world with Chatbots and Grammarly, why use an editor?
With a real-life editor, you get
1) a person who can read and understand what you're saying – and work with you to say it best;
2) a person who knows not only the finer points of grammar, but also idioms, overused words, and anachronisms;
3) a person who can check all your bibliographic information, from the sources themselves to the appropriate stylebook formatting;
4) a person who can help you meet specific requirements set by your publisher (and communicate with the publisher if needed);
5) a person who learns your style, reads your content, and hears you;
6) a person who wants your work to succeed and your voice to be heard.
