Editing Services
Writing and publishing doesn’t have to be a nightmare.
I help nonfiction writers and academics fine-tune their argument, organization, and clarity according to their publisher’s and editor’s guidelines.
Whether you're unsure where to begin with a final draft, or need help thinking through organization, I help you get your essay exactly where it needs to be. Make sure your passion & insight shine through tight organizational editing. I work with writers who want to improve their argumentation and essay organization in order to communicate more clearly to their target audience. I offer quick turn-around and sound feedback on narrative strength and how to make your unique voice shine throughout the essay.
How I can help:
Navigating conflicting comments on a Revise & Resubmit for peer-review manuscripts
Manuscript organization and flow: I will ensure your paper follows an internal logic that allows the reader to focus on the nuances of your article, not its structure.
Introduction and Conclusions: It's easy to get lost in the forest and unable to see the individual trees of your argument. I work with you to find your most important points and make sure they come first (and last).
Abstracts
Personal Statements
Author Bios
Curriculum Vitae
Peer-review manuscripts
Book Chapters
Dissertation Proposals
Fellowship & Grants
Book-length manuscripts for academic press
Nonfiction books
Dissertations
Every client, and every manuscript is different. This is why it is essential to have an in-depth conversation with you about your editing needs, because my job is to make sure your writing represents you and your ideas. Think of me as your irreverent cheerleader providing customized outline and step-by-step guide for you to finish strong, on your own. I have a 100% track record of client success with peer-review and manuscript publications.
Developmental Editing for Peer Review & Academic Manuscripts, Proposals, Applications, and Personal Statements.
Writing Coaching & Project Management for Book-length manuscripts and dissertations. I work with you to develop a timeline that holds us all accountable.
Check out my editing services pdf for rates & packages information.
What to expect:
An Organizational deep-dive.
Action plan to break it up into manageable chunks.
Check-ins and new revision instructions.
Relentless encouragement.
Video walkthroughs: In a screen recording, I walk through revisions and comments in your document. This is particularly helpful if you have a pause between editing rounds. When you’re ready to return to the work, video instructions will be waiting to give you a quick re-fresher on how to finish strong.
Get in touch:
“Allison was thorough and detailed in her feedback, but most of all, she reminded me that my perspective was important. I was able to text her with quick questions, which sped up the editing process.”
“The revision process is a very personal one. Allison knows how to cater to the individual writer.
Developmental edits can make or break a piece of writing. Working with Allison on this daunting phase gave me the critical perspective and assurance to implement changes that significantly contributed to my work’s success in top-tier, peer-reviewed academic journals.
Allison brought clarity to many developmental challenges—from identifying the crucial missing ingredients of an argument to approaches for drastically restructuring or shortening a feature-length essay.
Most importantly, Allison’s supportive, prompt, and collaborative editing style was responsive to my particular way of working.””
“Allison was instrumental in helping me condense months of research & the contributions of my collaborators in a way that was compelling and easy to read. I could not have done it with her! My favorite part about working with Allison is her fastidious attention to detail, down to word choice, that helps quickly get my point across.”
“I thought I’d never finish my dissertation because my anxiety kept getting the best of me. Allison’s constant cheerleading and deadline reminders helped me push past the last agonizing stage. Working with her is absolutely why I passed my defense!”
“I cannot thank Allison enough for taking the time to resuscitate a nearly finished book manuscript. Her chapter outlines, editorial feedback, and keen organization helped me not only publish my book, but also win an award for one of its chapters.”
How to work with me:
Check out my services list and learn about client wins on this page to see if I am the right fit for your project’s needs. Be sure to visit my FAQ's and Client Success Stories as well to get a full picture of what it's like to work with me.
Schedule a free 15 minute meeting with me to introduce yourself and tell me a bit about your project, or get in touch with me using the form on this page.
I will draw up a Scope of Work & Client Contract for you to review and sign. This makes sure we start out on the same page, and stay there!
Get on my calendar: Once I have received a deposit and signed contract, it’s time to book our first meeting so we can get started.
Why you should hire me:
I’m a writer first, and an academic second.
I'm a writer first, and an academic second. This means I focus on the craft of writing so your argument shines.
I have an excellent track-record with successful peer-review manuscripts, and loyal clients. Read about my Client Success Stores.
Upfront pricing: if your editing needs don't fall into one of the three most-common packages, I will make a custom quote for you before we get started.
Prompt turn-around time and deadline success: I strive to get my clients feedback on the original date promised
I know how to tell a damn good story…
Read about the nerd-viral whistler-blower blog (2017-2022) Post-PhD here. I also run a free newsletter titled Not Safe for School, an irreverent take on systemic racism in education, and how it’s ruining it for all of us.
..and I can teach you how to write your own.
I have over a decade of experience teaching writers of all levels, from high school essays all the way to academic manuscripts. I am the zen master of taming essay outlines, organization, and argument structure to help you finish your draft.