My focus for economics clients is on creating high-quality documents ready for publication or submission. Trust that your project is being worked on by a trained and experienced professional.
With a BS in economics (as well as 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 individuals, public and private organizations (J-PAL, World Bank, Harvard University, Harvard Kennedy School, MIT Press, Urban Institute, Hamilton Project at Brookings Institution, American Marketing Association, Charles River Associates), and the government (Federal Reserve of St. Louis).
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.
“Antonn edited a study that I co-authored on the politics of education reform. I was really impressed by the depth of feedback and editing she offered, both the line edits as well as some more substantive feedback. I learned a lot from simply reviewing her work.”
“I had the pleasure to work with Antonn in my role as a chief editor for the fall 2016 issue of Intelligent Risk magazine.
The task of putting together the issue was quite challenging, as we had to collaborate intensely with multiple authors while meeting a very tight deadline. While I was managing the overall workflow and the professional standards of the publication, Antonn was the editor for the issue. During a short period of time, we had to go through multiple cycles with the different authors to bring the articles to the professional and technical standards of the publication.
Antonn was a highly professional and trustworthy partner in this challenging endeavor. She made commitments and she kept them by doing a lot of work, doing it thoroughly, and doing it quickly. I would highly recommend Antonn as an editor to any professional publication.”