Editing and Coaching

Editing Services

I offer line editing and copy editing services, and I can check your quotations and citations to ensure they are accurate. I am familiar with all major style guides and if you are preparing something for publication, I can check that your citations are adhering to that publisher’s in-house set of style guidelines.

I have reading and speaking proficiency in French, and so I can also check the accuracy of French-to-English translations.

Coaching Services

If you are early or in the middle of in the writing process and want guidance, I also offer coaching sessions. Many writers find these helpful: I can offer assistance honing a research question or a thesis, planning research, structuring an outline, giving real-time feedback on pages, or answering questions you might have. This is an ideal option for writers looking for someone to help them get a project off the ground.

Rates

Rates will vary based on the type of project you have and the editing you need, but I will always communicate with you up front and throughout the process. Shorter projects are usually priced by the word and range from $0.03 to $0.04, depending on the project. Coaching services are charged hourly, with special rates for students. For a longer project, such as a book manuscript, I will put together a quote based on several factors, including topic, word length, etc.

The Editorial Freelancer’s Association has a 2024 rate chart available here to give you an idea of average rates for various types of projects, as reported in a survey of their members.

Specialized Faculty Services

Specialized, confidential services for faculty cover a wide range of needs. There are many points in an academic career when you need to tell your story; I can help you shape it. Whether you are introducing yourself in job application materials, sharing your progress for your third-year comprehensive review, or putting together the big picture for your reappointment, tenure, and promotion dossier, I can guide you through the process of crafting your narrative. I have a team of successful, confidential, academic professionals with whom I consult. Contact me and we’ll plan how you can write your next chapter.