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ABOUT

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I work with authors, researchers, university presses, and independent and trade publishers to prepare complex nonfiction manuscripts for publication. My work focuses primarily on book-length projects, including scholarly monographs, interdisciplinary research, and trade nonfiction.

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My editing focuses on sentence-level clarity, consistency, and correctness while preserving the author’s voice and intent. I regularly edit references, notes, bibliographies, and other manuscript elements, and I'm proficient at working with complex argument-driven material.

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My background as a professor and researcher informs my editorial approach. With a PhD in philosophy and extensive experience working with scholarly writing, I understand how arguments are built, how disciplinary conventions differ, and how to improve complex prose without oversimplifying it.

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I work primarily with Chicago style, including notes and bibliographies, and also have experience with APA and other major style guides.

This is me, Glen Hoffmann, head of GlenHoffmann.ca. I'm a non-fiction editor and writer.

​SERVICES

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I offer editorial support  to nonfiction authors, publishers, and academic professionals throughout the manuscript preparation and publication process.

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  • Copy Editing

  • Line Editing

  • Proofreading

  • Developmental Editing

  • Publishing Support

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

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​Humanities

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  • Philosophy

  • History

  • History and  Philosophy of Science

  • Cultural and Literary Studies

  • Writing and Composition

  • Memoir and Biography

​Social Sciences

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  • Psychology

  • Sociology

  • Anthropology

  • Education 

  • Criminology

  • Political Studies

  • Communication Studies

TESTIMONIALS

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“Glen edited a pair of complex philosophy of science book manuscripts for us at the University of Calgary Press. His work, including technical editing and author relations, was top-notch. We plan to use him on a third manuscript. Highly recommended.”

— Brian Scrivener

Director, University of Calgary Press

“I had the pleasure of working with Glen Hoffmann in his role as a writer and editor at Our Kids, where his professionalism and editing expertise stood out. Glen brings a sharp eye for detail, ensuring every piece of content is polished and precise. His mastery of grammar and punctuation consistently elevated the quality of our work, making information clear and accessible.”

— Agatha Stawicki
Publisher, Our Kids Media

“I've had the pleasure of working as a freelance writer for Glen at Our Kids Media for several years. As an editor, he's always struck that difficult balance of providing astute guidance while respecting the writer's voice. He makes complex writing jobs easier with his strong project management skills, clear communication and professionalism. Just as important, though, Glen is approachable and supportive in every situation.”

— Megan Easton
Freelance Writer and Editor

Read more testimonials and view selected editorial projects on the Editing page.

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Get in touch to discuss your needs—
I’ll provide a customized quote.

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