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Manuscript Copyediting

Ready to submit your academic manuscript to a journal but not sure if the grammar is publication ready? That's what I'm here for! I provide copyediting for academic manuscripts to polish up punctuation, grammar, word choice, and clarity before you send it off to the journal of your choice. I'm also happy to help with class essays, dissertations, and theses!

$0.04/word

What is copyediting?

Copyediting comes in many shapes and sizes, but the most important part is being able to efficiently communicate with your audience while maintaining your credibility with accurate grammar and language. Copyediting does not involve writing/rewriting of a manuscript, but I am happy to help with polishing up a finished work. 

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I currently have experience working with Chicago, American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychological Association (APA), and American Chemical Society (ACS) editing styles.

Levels of Copyediting

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Click the button below to see a table graphic from The Copyeditor's Handbook by Amy Einsohn and Marilyn Schwartz.

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Light Copyediting

Light copyediting focuses on the following:

  • spelling

  • capitalization

  • grammar

  • house style

  • checking numbering of figures, tables, etc.

  • correcting word usage

Medium Copyediting

Medium copyediting focuses on the following:

  • everything corrected in light copyediting

  • pointing out wordy/convoluted passages and suggest revisions

  • querying gaps in logic or factual inconsistencies

  • tracking continuity

Most major revisions will come in the form of suggestions in comments on the side of the manuscript for the author to review/fix!

Heavy Copyediting

Heavy copyediting focuses on the following:

  • everything corrected in light and medium copyediting

  • verifying and revising incorrect facts

  • eliminating wordiness and inappropriate jargon

  • smoothing transitions and rearranging sentences to improve readability

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