Academic & Nonfiction Editing
Precise, standards-aligned editing for serious research and professional writing.
Academic writing demands clarity, accuracy, and strict adherence to formatting and citation standards. Whether you are preparing a dissertation, journal article, or book-length manuscript, your work deserves careful editorial attention.
I provide professional copy editing and proofreading for scholars, graduate students, and organizations publishing research-based or technical material.
Who I Work With
Copy Editing
Best for: Manuscripts that are structurally complete and ready for detailed refinement.
Copy editing focuses on clarity, correctness, and consistency at the sentence level while ensuring alignment with the appropriate style guide.
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Correction of grammar, punctuation, and syntax
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Refinement of sentence clarity and concision
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Review of consistency in terminology and formatting
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Alignment with relevant style guide (APA, Chicago [CMOS], or publisher-specific)
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Review of citations and references for consistency and completeness
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Formatting corrections (headings, numbering, tables, figures, spacing)
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Style sheet creation, as needed.
Editorial Fees: Copy editing typically ranges from $0.030–$0.050 per word, depending on complexity, citation density, and formatting requirements. Final pricing is determined by manuscript condition and scope.
Proofreading
Best for: Near-final drafts ready for publication.
Proofreading focuses on identifying residual typographical and formatting errors after copy editing or layout.
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Correction of typographical, spelling, and minor punctuation errors
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Identification of minor inconsistencies in formatting and presentation
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Verification of consistency in headings, numbering, and spacing
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Review of layout issues, including widows, orphans, and page breaks
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Final consistency check across the document.
Proofreading does not include substantive revision or stylistic edits.
Editorial Fees: Proofreading for academic & nonfiction work starts at $0.020 per word. Final pricing is determined by manuscript condition and scope.
Citation- & Reference-Intensive Projects
Manuscripts with extensive footnotes, bibliographies, or complex citation systems require particular attention.
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Long-form reference lists and bibliographies
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Footnote- and endnote-heavy manuscripts
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Reference lists incorporating a wide range of source types
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Alignment of in-text citations, footnotes, and reference lists.
Citation integrity is essential to academic credibility. I approach it methodically and thoroughly, with careful attention to detail.