My editing and publishing degree is housed within the department of linguistics, so I’ve built a strong foundation in both the technical and creative dimensions of language. Here is a non-exhaustive list of courses required for graduation, all of which I completed with A+ grades:

• Grammar of English

• English Semantics & Pragmatics

• Sociolinguistics

• Genre & Substantive Editing

• Modern American Usage

• Basic Editing Skills

• Editing for Publication

• Business of Editing

• Creative Nonfiction

• Poetry

In addition to this coursework, I also went on a study abroad that focused on the history of the English language, traveling across the UK and Ireland to trace how English evolved in the places it actually came to life!

In a sentence, copy editing focuses on sentence-level clarity and correctness, while line editing looks at how sentences flow together within a paragraph. Since these naturally overlap, I combine them to give your manuscript a cohesive, polished edit in one pass—so your writing is both clear and correct, without paying for two separate rounds (unless your project truly needs them).

After you reach out, I’ll review a free sample (up to 2,000 words) and send you a quote. If you decide to move forward, we’ll sign a contract and I’ll get started.

For line/copy editing, I edit in Word using track changes and margin comments. You’ll see all suggested changes, plus notes explaining edits or asking questions.

For proofreading, I mark up your PDF in Adobe Acrobat using comments and highlight tools. This lets me flag typos, formatting issues, and lingering errors without altering your layout.

Once you receive the file, you can review all notes and apply changes easily. I’m always available for follow-up questions.

I rely on The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary for consistency and accuracy, but I’m happy to adapt to your preferred style guide or dictionary to best suit your project’s needs.

To put it gently, I believe generative AI is a parasite to humanity. I have no desire to work on manuscripts written with generative AI, and I do not put my clients’ work through LLMs to edit.

Yes! I offer free sample edits of up to 2,000 words so you can get a feel for my style and see if we're a good match.

Turnaround time depends on word count and editing depth, but I’ll always give you a clear timeline before we start. Most projects take 1–4 weeks. Rush edits may be available for an additional fee.

Absolutely. I treat every manuscript as confidential, and I’m happy to sign an NDA if requested.

Payment terms are flexible and can be split up based on your needs. I require a minimum deposit of 20% upfront to begin work. Payment plans are also available—just let me know what works for you. I accept a variety of payment methods to make this process as easy and convenient for you as possible. The remaining balance is due upon delivery or as outlined in our agreement. All payment details will be included in the contract.

Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis, typically partial or prorated depending on the work completed. Late payments may delay project timelines.