Why hire an editor?
Hiring an editor saves you time, increases your productivity, and sharpens your writing.
Consider all the ways you communicate your work to the world. Maybe it’s through journal articles. Maybe it’s posters or presentations or extension guides. Lectures? Curriculum? That grant application sitting on your desk? (You know the one.) The common thread here is words: academics primarily communicate through lots and lots of words!
Hiring an editor ensures those words engage your audience, contribute to the conversation, and meet the high standard for writing in your discipline. Translating complex science and social science into engaging, accessible language is my specialty. I love the challenge!
My clients include academics at every level, from PhD students to tenured professors.
First time working with an editor?
Many scholars who contact me know their work needs something, but they’re not sure exactly what.
That’s totally normal: it’s hard to see your own work with clear eyes! We’ll figure out next steps together.
I’m a curious question asker, an eagle-eyed reader, a masterful writer, and a cheerleader for your good ideas. Combine that with your content expertise, and we’ll make your writing stand out, increasing the likelihood that your research gets published, your project gets funded, and your ideas get their chance to change the world.
Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are top of mind when I read your writing. I’ll be looking for ways to welcome more people to the table, both in word choice and approach to ideas.
Practically speaking, that means I’ll sometimes ask you about words or phrases that confuse me or might confuse or exclude your audience. And I’ll ask you about it sans judgement, from a position of curiosity. My family’s motto is Semper Curiosus–always curious. (Seriously. It’s on the fridge and everything.) I believe curiosity paves the way to a more welcoming, empathetic world, and I strive for my work to reflect that.
Take a look at the FAQs and the How It Works page to familiarize yourself with the editing process. Remember, every scholar’s needs are different. I look forward to working with you and getting to know your writing and research interests!
