Services Available
Developmental Editing: A Fresh Peer Perspective
Unlock the full potential of your manuscript with an expert in developmental editing. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer, I'll work closely with you to refine your narrative and ensure your work flows seamlessly.
Developmental editing is unique between projects. We'll work closely together, and I'll provide comprehensive feedback and actionable insights to help transform your draft into a polished, compelling piece that resonate with your intended audience.
With a personalized approach, you'll receive detailed guidance on plot structure, pacing, and thematic depth, helping you create a book that stands out in the competitive literary market.
This service can be billed by the word or by the hour.
What's Included in Developmental Editing
- A full manuscript review to assess logic, organization, content, etc.
- Guidance regarding audience and tone; structure; level of detail; and material to be added, omitted, or modified.
- Constructive criticism via written comments and formative/summative feedback.
- Email and voice support throughout the editing process.
- Guaranteed availability for additional editing services (if you wish) when your material is finalized.
Writing Consulting: Personalized Help From a Professional
Is your project still under development or in progress? Are you stuck on what to do next? A consultation can help ensure that your project is appropriate audience and that your ideas are properly conveyed.
Experience the benefits of a dedicated mentor who understands your vision and goals. My writing consulting services provide you with in-depth feedback, strategic advice, and continuous support throughout your writing process.
From initial concept to final draft, I am here to help you navigate challenges, enhance your narrative, and achieve your writing aspirations. Let’s collaborate to turn your writing dreams into reality.
Before committing to a regular schedule, we'll first set up a 30-minute call so that I can learn more about you, your goals for the project, and your successes and struggles so far with your project.
This service is billed by the hour.
What's Included in Writing Consulting
- 1:1 consultation (billed hourly) to help you plan, draft, and revise your project.
- Review and critique of work in progress to assess audience, organization, content, etc.
- Email and voice support for quick questions, planning, exchanging drafts, and similar preparatory/process-related work between consultations.
- Guaranteed availability for additional editing services (if you wish) when your draft is finalized.
Additions and Add-Ons
Line Editing & English Language Editing
This additional editing service involves a 3-part revision process. A complete language polish ensures your research and accomplishments will stand out to readers.
Language editing is also intended to help you finalize your work for publication or for initial submission to a journal. No matter the subject area, high-quality writing will boost your confidence and scholarly authority.
In academia, pristine communication increases your chances of manuscript acceptance, generous funding, and a thriving research career.
English language editing will transform your writing into crisp, natural-sounding prose suitable for any professional setting.
This service can be billed by the word or by the hour.
What's Included in Line Editing
- Thorough revisions to content, structure, organization, syntax, word choice, grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
- Improved readability through clarity, conciseness, and cohesion.
- Supplementary written comments that highlight areas for clarification, suggestions for expansion, and what you’ve done especially well.
- Email and voice support for your work.
Academic Research, Writing, and Review
I aim to provide concise pieces that speak directly to readers. I am open to writing in diverse academic disciplines and am most familiar with the health sciences. My writing style can be adapted to fit project parameters and guidelines.
Before opting for this service, we'll have a 30-minute consultation to discuss the following:
Requirements
- Project description and scope (What are we working on, and what do you need from me?)
- Objectives (What is the purpose and goal of the piece?)
- Audience, style, and tone (To whom are we speaking—and how?)
- Constraints (e.g., word count/page limit)
- Draft deadline (When should the initial draft be completed?)
- Final deadline (When should the piece be finalized/When are we going to print?)
- Budget (Do you have funding for a certain hourly rate/number of hours, or is your budget flexible?)
This service is billed by the hour and / or by the word.
Be sure to contact me for more details on pricing and for a quote on your project.