I prioritize clarity, nuance, and author authority.
I take word choice seriously and edit with the nuances of context and implication in mind.
Most importantly, I believe that honoring your mission as an author is the first job of an editor.
My editing style is rigorous and detailed. I pay attention to every angle of your book or paper, noting any points that may lead to confusion or muddiness.
I both make changes and leave thorough comments, questions, and suggestions in the margins. My comments and questions are intended to help clarify your thinking and orient yourself toward your own priorities with your work.
I know how one word or the placement of one sentence can change a meaning or shift the emphasis of a point, and how important this is in fields that prioritize and/or study language. Nuance is EVERYTHING in fields that tackle intricate human questions and issues.
I also work with many ESL writers and recognize how difficult it is to be doing complex work in English! I will always check in with you to make sure I am understanding your point correctly. Just as importantly, I will ALWAYS be respectful and kind.
My ultimate goal is that I want you to come out of your edit with me not just with a clean, clear manuscript, but feeling like you and your work are seen and understood. I want you to feel rejuvenated and excited for your next steps.
Services
Writing Consults
Comprehensive feedback on your pages without the time or financial commitment of a full edit. Writing consults can answer questions like:
- Am I making sense?
- How can I improve my writing?
- What even is a lit review/introduction/methods section and how do I write one?
Writing consults are great for writers who may not have the time or funds for a full edit; writers who want some quick feedback on a partial draft; and writers who need guidance on one particular part of the academic/writing process.
Maximum submission for a writing consult: 5,000 words (20 pages)
30 minutes per meeting
$60 US
Copy Editing
A comprehensive, sentence-level, red-pen-style edit for writers who are in the final stages of drafting. The last stop before submitting to committees, journals, or publishers.
A copy edit provides in-text edits and comments that address:
- Technical errors (punctuation, grammar, spelling)
- Flow and clarity
- Structure
- References and formatting (if desired)
Copy edits start at 4 cents per word (3 for students)
Pricing is in AUD for Australian clients; USD for all other clients
Developmental editing
High-level structural feedback for writers who are ready to take their first or second drafts to the next level.
A developmental edit provides in-text comments and a detailed editorial letter that addresses:
- “Big picture” strengths and weaknesses
- Clarity of argument and narrative structure
- Organizational improvements
- Publication readiness assessment and suggestions
- Developmental edit clients are also entitled to one 50-minute meeting for conversation and feedback per round of editing, if desired.
Developmental edits start at 4.5 cents per word (3.5 for students)
Pricing is in AUD for Australian clients; USD for all other clients
FAQs
How does pricing work?
I price by the word or by flat-rate fee. You will know the full cost and scope of the project before the work is started: so no surprises, ever!
Do you offer pricing assistance?
Yes! I realize how expensive good editorial services are, and how inaccessible they can be, especially for students. I offer special student-only pricing, as well as simple 3 and 6-month payment plans with no extra fees or costs.
Do you take institutional funding?
Yes!
When can I expect my edit returned?
I work at a rate of approximately 10,000 words per week. If your project is under 10,000 words you will have it back within 5-7 business days. I will give you an exact return date before I start work on the project.
What is your payment process?
I take payment at the end of a job. You will know exactly how much an edit costs up front. On the return date I will return a sample of the edit and an invoice (for full or partial payment according to payment plan). Once the invoice is paid I’ll send the full edit.
What is your cancellation policy?
Clients are free to cancel at any time. If I haven’t started work yet then cancellation is free of cost. If I have started work then payment is owed for the number of words edited at the time of cancellation.
What is your privacy policy?
I will never share client work with anyone, including generative AI.
I will never use gen AI for editing, marketing, or client communications. Everything you see from me was created by me.
Do you do coaching?
I offer 30-minute advising sessions for clients who would like writing, graduate school application, or academic career support.
Developmental edit clients are also entitled to one 50-minute live feedback session included in the cost of their edit.
I write fiction: can I still work with you?
Yes! I am open to working with select fiction authors. Creative work isn’t static across genres. If you write fiction and think we’d be a good fit, get in touch. I’d love to hear from you.
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