Editing Services

Critiquing your own writing is difficult. After working on a document for many hours, errors can slip by easily. Because you know the subject on which you're writing inside and out, you may subconsciously fill in gaps in the logic on the page. An editor will see what you cannot, thus creating a more readable document that is more likely to be published or funded. In addition, an editor is particularly helpful if you're not writing in your native language.

I have edited academic journal articles, technical reports, grant proposals, dissertations, web content, newsletters, annual reports, fact sheets, news articles, essays, screenplays, novels, and press releases. I offer two levels of editing services:

Proofreading

A proofread of your document includes changes to spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. I can also verify that a manuscript follows the style of a particular journal or other publication.

Editing

Editing of your document includes proofreading as well as changes to improve sentence structure, word choice, organization, and clarity.

A proofread requires less time than an edit and is thus less expensive. I can complete editing using the Track Changes feature in MS Word, LaTeX, or other file formats as preferred by the client.

Standard turnaround time on editing projects of fewer than 50 double spaced pages is 5-7 business days. Shorter turnaround times are sometimes possible, particularly if the client reserves a spot in my schedule at least ten days in advance. Rush assignments with less than ten days notice, if accepted, will incur a 15% rush charge to compensate for overtime work or rearranging other projects to accommodate the assignment.

What can I edit for you? Contact me and let me know.