I provide copyediting, line editing, mechanical editing, substantive editing, and formatting services in both American and British English conventions. The editing packages below are ideal for journal articles, dissertations, academic books, and other scholarly or technical documents. For more information about how my editing services work, please see my page on what to expect. Please also review my editing “philosophy,” payment policies, guidance for writers on a budget, and information on student rates and academic integrity. See here for my writing and research services.
Packages
Not sure which package is right for your draft? I am happy to do a preliminary assessment and make a recommendation. For C.V.s and cover letters, see my editing packages for professionals. Don’t see a service you need? My rate for miscellaneous services is US$ 40/hour. Send me an email to discuss options.
Outlining & Development
• Guidance on document structure, research narrative development, internal consistency, and presentation of statistical methods and analyses
• Assistance with addressing reviewer or committee revision comments
• Coaching via email (see here for policy on virtual meetings)
Mechanics, Style & Usage
• Editing for spelling, grammar, punctuation, audience-appropriate usage, and search engine optimization (SEO)
• Assistance with clarity and concision
• Correction of homophone errors and typos
• Identification of overused words and redundant phrasing
• May overlap with citation style or publisher guidelines compliance editing
Guidelines Compliance
• Editing for citation style compliance
• Assistance with publisher guidelines compliance
• May overlap with document formatting services
Document Formatting
• Proper formatting of cover pages, automated tables of contents, references sections, appendices, etc.
• Correct formatting of tables and figures
• Margins, pagination, automated headings, spacing, and page breaks
• eBook formatting
• Citations cross-referencing check
Finishing Touches
• Final proofreading of well-edited document
• Final check for document formatting issues
Comprehensive Edit + Format
• Guidance on document structure, research narrative development, and presentation of statistical methods and analyses
• Assistance with addressing reviewer or committee comments
• Also includes all services listed under the following packages: (1) Mechanics, Style & Usage; (2) Guidelines Compliance; (3) Document Formatting; and (4) Finishing Touches
To discuss setting up services please contact me by email or through my website contact form.
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. ~ Mark Twain
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