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My approach to developmental editing is supportive and collaborative. During substantive (developmental and line) editing, I pay special attention to clear organization, logical coherence, and textual interpretation.
As a developmental editor, I read through your entire manuscript and draft a developmental plan for discussion. Once the developmental plan is approved, I work through your manuscript section by section, suggesting and making structural revisions to the general organization of the manuscript as well as at the chapter and paragraph levels.
My experience as an independent researcher, writer, and editor provides me with a unique ability to balance the needs of the writer and their audience.
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My approach to line editing is methodical and thorough. During the substantive (developmental and line) editing stages, I pay special attention to clear organization, logical coherence, and textual interpretation.
As a line editor, I read through your manuscript, identifying passages at the chapter, section, paragraph, and sentence levels that could be recast, revised, or rewritten to more clearly and effectively present your ideas. My line editing focuses on clean style, consistent tone, interpretive accuracy, and overall readability.
My experience as a writer and editor provides me with a firm sense of when it is appropriate to be decisive and when a lighter touch is necessary.
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My approach to copyediting is precise and careful.
As a copyeditor, I focus on one section of your manuscript at a time to bring its style, grammar, sentence construction, and usage into alignment with your preferred style manual or guide. I work to ensure consistency in and readability of your manuscript.
My experience with print and digital publishing provides me with insight into the final stages of the editorial process.
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My approach to proofreading is efficient and sensitive.
As a proofreader, I read through your manuscript, making final interventions. I work to ensure a clean manuscript and understand that, at this point in the editorial process, efficiency is important for both the publisher and author.
My experience with print and digital publishing provides me with insight into the final stages of the editorial process.
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My approach to nonfiction writing support is informed by my experiences as published author who faces economic and social barriers to publishing.
I provide one-on-one Zoom meetings to work through your entire writing process: developing an idea, developing a research plan, organizing your research, clarifying your thesis and arguments, outlining your project, writing your first draft, and revising your writing.
I also provide self-discipline and time management advice that recognizes working writers have limited time and energy.
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I offer editing services for artist biographies and statements, websites, newsletters, and other digital content. My regular rates apply.