Services

I provide editorial support for academic and trade nonfiction writing at every stage—from early development to final proofreading. My work focuses on the humanities and social sciences, and on scholarly writing, where clarity, precision, and strong argumentation are essential.

WHAT I OFFER

Copyediting

Editing for clarity, consistency, and correctness at the sentence level, with a special focus on:

Grammar, punctuation, and syntax
Consistency in style (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, APA)
Improved clarity and flow
Queries on unclear or ambiguous passages

Best for: Completed drafts ready for polishing before submission or publication.

If you’ve been told your writing needs to be clearer, more consistent, or tighter at the sentence level, this is usually the right place to start.

Line Editing

Editing for style, flow, and readability, with a special focus on:

Sentence-level refinement
Elimination of wordiness and repetition
Improved rhythm and readability

Best for: Strong drafts that need smoother, more effective prose.

If your ideas are solid but the writing sometimes feels dense, awkward, or difficult to follow, line editing can help.

Developmental Editing

Feedback on structure, argument, and organization, with a special focus on:

Strength and clarity of argument
Organization of chapters and sections
Logical flow and coherence
Identification of gaps and weak points

Best for: Early- or mid-stage drafts that need structural or conceptual work.

If you’re unsure whether your argument holds together—or if feedback has raised concerns about structure or clarity at a higher level—this is likely the right level of support.

Proofreading

Final review before submission or publication, with a special focus on:

Typographical errors
Minor inconsistencies
Formatting issues

Best for: Near- final manuscripts.

If your document is essentially complete and you just want to ensure it’s clean and error-free, proofreading is the final step.

Publishing Support

Help with preparing work for submission and publication, with a special focus on:

Manuscript preparation
Citation and reference formatting
Style sheet development
Responding to reviewer or editor feedback

Best for: Authors submitting to journals or scholarly presses.

If you’re preparing a submission or revising in response to peer review and want a second set of experienced eyes, I can make the process smoother.

Not Sure What You Need?

I’m happy to review a sample and recommend the level of editing that would be most useful.

Process

Inquiry: You send details about your project.
Assessment: I review a sample and provide a quote.
Editing: I deliver edits in Microsoft Word using Track Changes.
Follow-up: We deal with questions, clarifications, and final edits.

Who I Work With

University and scholarly presses
Trade and independent presses
Academic authors
Nonfiction writers

Get in Touch

If you’d like to discuss your project, feel free to reach out. I will review a sample and provide a quote, along with a recommendation for the level of editing that would be most useful.

My goal is to support your work while respecting your voice and intentions—clarifying rather than altering, and helping ensure that your ideas are expressed with precision and coherence.