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 an MS in crime and justice studies (with a concentration in victim advocacy), I’m highly familiar with the field’s concepts and vocabulary. I have worked with public and private organizations as well as independent authors.
Why should you hire an editor?
Writing that is wordy, unconvincing, unclearly structured, or incohesive appear unprofessional and can damage your credibility. Errors can distract readers and diminish their interest. Additionally, outsourcing to an editor can save you both time and money.
Self-editing may not be enough, as familiarity with your own work can make it difficult to spot all mistakes. Spell checkers and even advanced AI software like ChatGPT can miss words, misuse words, and overlook punctuation and grammar errors. They may also fail to grasp the nuanced context necessary for accurate corrections. If you’re considering professional editing, explore the services offered below to find the right fit for your needs.
Editing services
Copyediting/Mechanical editing—Starting at $0.04 per word (one round of editing; additional rounds are charged hourly at a discounted rate)
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 per word (one round of editing; additional rounds are charged hourly at a discounted rate)
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
I offer a fresh pair of eyes, assessing the needed level of editing before thoroughly reviewing your manuscript. Throughout the process, I maintain close correspondence to ensure the final writing is not only error-free but also informative, engaging, and inspiring for your audience.
“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.”