Editing Services

Dissertations | Manuscripts | Essays | Articles

Along with editing dissertations and theses, I have edited many manuscripts that have gone on to become published journal articles, textbooks, and novels.

I offer four types of editing that support writing at different stages: structural editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading.

Most projects benefit from more than one level of editing. During a free consultation, we can determine which service will best support your work and your goals.

  • Focuses on the big picture and overall coherence.

    • Clarifies and strengthens the central argument or purpose

    • Identifies gaps, redundancies, or unsupported claims

    • Improves organization at the level of sections and chapters

    • Refines flow and transitions between ideas

    • Flags structural, citation, or formatting issues tied to submission requirements

    Best for: dissertations, theses, manuscripts, early or mid-stage drafts

  • Focuses on how the writing moves in terms of clarity, flow, and voice at the sentence level.

    • Refines sentence structure for clarity and readability

    • Improves rhythm, tone, and paragraph flow

    • Strengthens transitions and emphasis within sections

    • Reduces repetition and awkward phrasing

    • Preserves the author’s voice and stylistic intent

    Best for: essays, manuscripts, polished drafts needing refinement

  • Focuses on correctness, consistency, and formal standards.

    • Corrects grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax

    • Ensures consistency in terminology and style

    • Applies citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)

    • Standardizes formatting, headings, and references

    • Flags minor clarity or factual issues

    Best for: journal submissions, reports, near-final academic writing

  • Item descriptionFocuses on the final check, catching surface-level errors once the text is finished.

    • Catches remaining typos and minor errors

    • Checks spacing, layout, and formatting consistency

    • Reviews headings, captions, and reference lists

    • Ensures clean presentation for submission or publication

    • Confirms no new errors were introduced during revision

    Best for: final drafts ready for submission or publication

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