Why hire an editor?
Writers often need help understanding their project from an outside perspective, usually by bouncing off ideas with someone else. As a writer with over a decade of experience, I will orient you to best communicate yourself in the next draft.
When it comes to finicky editorial work like editing your academic sources in a book or article, too, I can help you complete the tasks you don’t have time to.
What kind of editing do I need?
Developmental editing (DE) assesses your plot or argument development. I will offer feedback and suggestions for overarching edits to help you clarify your goals and make your writing more effective. DE and CE often overlap, so you may find you need both for the best outcome.
Copyediting (CE) reviews syntax, grammar, and spelling errors to make your writing more legible to your audience. Without a copyeditor, your readers may have difficulty understanding your message.
Bibliography or citation editing is editing that focuses solely on organizing your project’s sources. I can edit source references, citations, and endnotes in a variety of citation styles.
What are my rates?
Developmental editing: $60/hour
Copyediting: $35/hour
Bibliography & citation editing: $50/hour
If you’ve realized you need a combination of services, such as website management and web content writing, see a full list of my rates below.