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).*
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*If your work is being submitted for a grade or academic credential, such as for dissertations and theses, I provide only copy editing and/or proofreading, not content editing.
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.
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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.
