I work with writers (topics include criminology, criminal justice, terrorism, corruption, genocide) to help ensure their documents are clean and ready for submission or publication. These may be anything from papers to articles to books.
Trust that your project is being worked on by a trained and experienced professional. With a master’s degree in crime and justice studies, I’m highly familiar with the field’s concepts and vocabulary. I’ve worked with public and private organizations, as well as independent authors, such as nonprofit directors and research analysts.
Why should you hire an editor?
Documents that are wordy, unconvincing, unclearly structured, or incohesive look unprofessional and can damage your credibility. Errors can distract and turn off the reader. You can also save time and money by outsourcing to an editor.
If you’re submitting a paper or manuscript for publication, careful editing can help prevent rejection. A large majority of papers submitted to journals are rejected before they even reach the peer-review stage, one of the top reasons being poor writing (e.g., jargon, issues with syntax and grammar, not clear and concise).
It can be tempting to edit your own work (if you have the time and resources), but did you know that spell checkers do not catch missing words, misused words, incorrect punctuation, and some misspellings, nor do they check that your writing is consistent and coherent? Do you really want to solely rely on a spell checker for such an important project? If you think hiring an editor is right for you, take a look at the services below.
Services available
I offer a fresh pair of eyes to review your project and suggestions for improvement. I first determine the level of editing needed. I then edit the manuscript thoroughly, corresponding with you throughout the process. The end result is writing that is not only error free but also informs, engages, and inspires your target audience.
Copyediting/Mechanical editing—Starting at $0.04 (4 cents) per word (one round of editing, additional rounds are charged hourly)
Sentence-level edit that checks for grammar and punctuation, spelling, clarity, syntax, language usage, awkward sentence construction, paragraphing, and wordiness.
Line editing—Starting at $0.06 (6 cents) per word (one round of editing, additional rounds are charged hourly)
Sentence- and paragraph-level edit that goes a bit deeper than copyediting/mechanical editing, clarifying meaning, ensuring coherence and flow, and refining the language. This edit does the following:
points out and suggests solutions for factual inconsistencies, faulty logic, and awkward or unclear passages; simplifies long, complicated sentences; and edits redundant passages
ensures smooth transitions between paragraphs
simplifies technical language, eliminates jargon, and proposes or introduces definitions (if applicable)
ensures consistency in multi-author works
replaces passive constructions with active verbs (when appropriate)
removes excess words that don’t advance arguments
ensures overall consistency
suggests alterations to paragraph structure
offers improvements to readability and tone
“She did an amazing job! It’s always a pleasure working with her.”
“Antonn proofread true crime articles for my private investigations blog for over a year. The quality of her work was always excellent, and she consistently delivered on time. Antonn is also an excellent communicator and was more than willing to go above and beyond with everything. Antonn is creative, thoughtful, and professional. I would easily recommend Antonn for proofreading without hesitation. You will not be disappointed.”