Services

Developmental Editing for Books and Articles:

Developmental Editing for Proposals:

(Book proposals, federal grants, foundation grants)

  • I help frame and refine the project’s main contribution to the field or market to maximize its inherent significance and appeal

  • I evaluate manuscript drafts for effective development of argument and/or narrative; coherent organization of chapters, sections, and sub-sections; convincing use of supporting evidence; effective style; and appropriate tone

  • I help navigate the (re)submission process and integrate reviewer critiques

  • Clients receive: (1) a manuscript assessment with corresponding revision plans authors can choose from; and (2) in-text edits and comments so authors have practical guidance on how to enact the revision plan

  • I help develop rhetorical strategies to present project ideas with clear realizable goals, high potential impact, and innovative contribution to the field

  • I can help match your project to the culture of the organization you are submitting to

  • I help navigate the (re)submission process, integrate reviewer critiques, and balance the different audiences reading your proposal

  • Clients receive: (1) a proposal assessment with a revision plan based in principles of good grantsmanship; and (2) in-text edits and comments with practical guidance on how to enact the revision plan, including suggestions for reformulating sentences and ideal rhetorical techniques