Manuscript Preparation
Polish and Publish
For graduate students*, experienced academics and authors who require assistance ensuring that their manuscripts are error-free, internally consistent and that the final product conforms to publishing or institutional formatting guidelines.
Available services include:
Copy-editing
correction of errors in typography, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Developmental editing
copy-editing with detailed commentary to help you improve your independent writing skills
Formatting - Elements of Style
ensuring adherence to technical consistency in spelling, capitalisation, font, format and UK/Canada/US style
Formatting - References
ensuring conformity of or conversion to various reference styles including, but not limited to, Chicago, APA and MLA.
For custom editing projects that combine these services, include the relevant details in your request, and I will be happy to design a quote that accommodates your unique needs.
*Contracts involving the edition of graduate theses and dissertations must comply with the Editors Canada Guidelines for Ethical Editing of Graduate Student Texts. Contracts will not become effective without receipt of the signed Permission Form.
Please be advised that, due to a conflict of interest and professional obligations, private consultations are not currently available. I look forward to supporting your learning goals beginning in July 2022.