Submit your text with confidence
Academic editor for
writers
You’ve put in so much hard work, but after all of this you still don’t know if your manuscript is ready to be submitted. I get it: Your ideas deserve to be presented in the best light possible. As a freelance academic editor, I want to help you make your text live up to its potential!
Clarity of communication
Increased confidence
Time-saving expertise
Many academics struggle with the following:
- perfectionism keeping them from submitting their work
- getting articles and books to the right length
- feedback from colleagues and supervisors is triggering or not action-oriented
And all of these insecurities can keep you from creating the impressive publications list that you know you should and could have! As an independent academic editor, I want to help you stop this now. Together, we can improve your manuscript so you can submit it with confidence.
My academic editing services
Manuscript assessment
Would you like to improve your text yourself? With a Manuscript Assessment, you'll receive a list of things to improve as well as a step-by-step plan.
Substantiveedit
With a substantive edit, I go into your manuscript and make (tracked) changes to improve the effectiveness of every paragraph.
Developmentaledit
A developmental edit is the most big-picture edit, and most common for book-length works. Here, I help you improve your manuscript and the way it is structured.
Do you want to discuss which academic editing service would be best for you? Click the button below to jump to my scheduler!
I get it – it's hard to know when your manuscript is finished
I have never met an academic who did not feel insecurities around their work. And these insecurities make it hard to determine when you’re text is good enough for publication! As a former academic series editor, I understand. But you don’t have to do it alone!
As a freelance academic editor, I am here to support you as a writer, by helping you get your text ready for publication without triggering your insecurities and fears.
Would you like to meet up and see if we’re a good fit? Click the button below and schedule a free meeting straight into my calendar.
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What does a freelance academic editor cost?
Manuscript
assessment I'll give you a plan to make your manuscipt better
€
0.01
per word
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Letter with strengths and opportunities
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Bullet pointed feedback per section
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Step-by-step plan
Schedule a meeting
Schedule a meeting to discuss your text.
Substantive
edit I'll edit on a sentence and paragraph level
€
0.03
per word
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Improve spelling and grammar
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Improve flow, efficacy & tone of voice
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All edits in tracked changes
Schedule a meeting
Schedule a meeting to discuss your text.
Developmental
edit I'll improve the length and structure of your text
€
0.05
per word
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Lengthen or shorten your text
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Improve the Table of Contents
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All edits in tracked changes
Schedule a meeting
Schedule a meeting to discuss your text.
Getting an academic editor is easy!
1. Step one
Schedule a meeting straight into my calendar in which we’ll discuss your project.
2. Step two
Send me an email with your manuscript and the type of editing you’d like. Click the payment link I’ll send back and follow the instructions.
3. Step three
Two to four weeks later, you’ll have your edited manuscript back in your inbox.
FAQ as an Academic Editor
What kinds of manuscripts do you work on?
I enjoy working as a(n)
- dissertation editor
- journal article editor
- academic book editor
- monograph editor
- edited volume editor
Can you help me with my dissertation?
Yes, absolutely! I would love to edit your dissertation for you.
If you are struggling to get it finished first, check out my dissertation coaching page.
Which disciplines are you familiar with?
I have a master’s degree in Cultural Analysis, which is an interdisciplinary program in the Humanities. As such, I’m very comfortable with any type of qualitative research and have a strong foundation in most of the humanities.
I have edited more quantitative dissertations and books as well, and have spent years working with clients from the social sciences. However, if you want constructive feedback on your quantitative analyses, I’m not the right editor for you.
Can I hire you to check my references?
To be honest with you: I’m not the right person to check your references. I will absolutely look them over if you hire me to do any other kind of edit, and I will be able to pick up on the biggest mistakes. But this is not something I specialize in as an academic editor.
You deserve to submit your manuscript with confidence
As an (aspiring) academic, you work in a highly competitive environment. You might also deal with an amount of rejections that’s unusual for most other types of writers. And this can make it difficult not to start doubting your own capacities.
I understand that you want more from an academic editor than just a quick spell-check. Instead, what you need is a thorough examination of the textual qualities, in combination with a respectful attitude towards the particularities of your topic and the feelings that can run high when working on a project you’re passionate about. You want an honest assessment of your work as well as structural advise that can help you become an increasingly successful academic writer in the long run.
And that’s what I’m all about as a writing coach and academic editor! I’m here to help you improve your text without losing face or confidence. Let’s have a talk to discuss your specific needs and wants.
Don't feel ready yet to hire an academic editor?
I’ve created a 6-step guidebook to turning your whirlwind of ideas into a chapter. Fill out this form and I’ll email it to you for free!
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More tips & tools for editing your work
You can find all my blog posts about editing here.
