PEN’s members include copyeditors, writers, proofreaders, indexers, translators, and many other wordsmiths. Find an experienced professional to work on your book manuscript, article, website copy, newsletter, grant proposal, marketing plan, training manual, or other project.
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Editing Services
Copyediting, Proofreading
Writing Services
Ghostwriting
Subjects
Alternative Medicines, Herbs, Running, Education, Academic Papers and Research, Teaching, Gardening, Vegan Lifestyle, Travel, Literature, Writing, Trail Running, Animals, Pets, Health and Wellness, Spirituality, Aging, Philosophy, Love, Ethics, Sustainable Lifestyle, and anything else you may desire.
End Products
Theses, dissertations, lesson plans, newsletters, admission letters, nonfictional and fictional books and chapters, blogs, Powerpoint presentations, magazine and journal articles, instruction manuals, technical papers, press releases, pitches and proposals, abstracts, white pages, and case studies.
I’ve been working as a freelance editor since January 2007, and have taught writing at the college and university level for over 15 years. I have a Master of Arts degree in English/Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Science in Corrections with a minor in Psychology. I am also an investigator, a trainer and a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114. I write monthly articles for Connections and College Crossings, and my short stories for middle grade and young adult readers have been published in Learning Through History and by Aria Kalsan. I edit hardcopy documents, and electronic documents using Word’s Track Changes tool. My turn around time always meets the deadline. You can find more information about me and my services at www.rlweditorial.com.
Academic, Fiction, Nonfiction, Technical and instructional
Subjects
I specialize in editing master’s theses, doctoral dissertations, other scholarly publications, and in editing fiction and creative nonfiction for writers planning to self-publish or who plan to seek traditional publication. I edit literary fiction, general fiction, genre fiction (sci/fi fantasy, mysteries, thrillers, and middle grade and young adult books), and creative nonfiction in the areas of education, environment, history, spirituality, child and family development, mental and behavioral health, human resources and conflict resolution.
End Products
Doctoral dissertations, master’s theses, short stories, articles, novels, nonfiction books, manuals, white papers.
Software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
As a member of PEN, I have one goal for your great writing, and that is to make it even better. I particularly enjoy working with speculative fiction and dissertations.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Fiction, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Web
Special interests are behavioral and social sciences, philosophy, psychology, self-help and counseling, spirituality, alternative health, women’s issues, food and cooking, science fiction and fantasy
Infant and toddler, Pre-K, Early elementary, Middle grade, Young adult, New adult, Adult
End Products
Dissertations, theses, and scholarly articles in excellent conformity to APA style. Fiction: all types, but especially speculative and SF. Nonfiction: books of all kinds, memoirs, reports, and articles; Web pages; publicity and marketing materials. In other words, a manuscript that you will be proud to submit for publication!
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Gregg Reference Manual, Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Photoshop, Google Docs, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
I am a copy editor with over a decade of professional experience of editing academic and nonfiction books, chapters, journal articles, and dissertations by native English and international/ESL authors across diverse disciplines. I also have writing (proposal development and grant documentation) and editing experience in the nonprofit sector.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive, Technical
International development and nonprofit, natural resource management and environmental studies, anthropology, gender studies, sociology, psychology, health, urban and rural studies, economics, tourism, social work, history, philosophy and many more.
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Essay, History
Age Levels
Young adult, New adult, Adult
End Products
Articles, books, chapters, theses and dissertations, grant and technical reports, policy briefs, blog articles.
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Experienced wordsmith with a demonstrated history of working in the communications industry, including newspapers, magazines, dissertations, theses and novels. Outstanding editing, proofreading and writing skills. Collaborative worker, compassionate spirit.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Copywriting, Fiction, Journal, Magazine, Newsletter, Newspaper, Nonfiction, Rewriting, Web
I have a PhD in social psychology and provide expert academic editing services in psychology and other social sciences for researchers and students. I also provide editing and consulting services for people who are applying for academic positions, graduate programs, and recent graduates applying for jobs.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive, Technical
Subjects
Psychology, Social Sciences, Education, Health, Well-being, Self-help
Journal Articles, Book Chapters, Theses, Dissertations, Grant Proposals, Research Papers, Conference Posters, Presentation Slides, Resumes, CVs, Personal Statements, Teaching Statements, Research Statements, Diversity Statements, Essays
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
I am a linguist-turned-editor here to help you bring your world to life, polish your writing, and craft a well-rounded final product. I can provide you with technical linguistic insight into the mechanics of English via copyediting and proofreading, conceptual development in the areas of fantasy/sci-fi and academic writing, and expert consultation on the social use of language, conlangs, and social media language.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading
Writing Services
Academic
Other Services
Fact-checking, Research, Social media
Fiction Genres
Action/adventure, Fantasy, Science fiction
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Essay
Age Levels
Young adult, Adult
End Products
Books, articles, social media posts, essays, dissertations
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs, Google Sheets, LaTeX, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Specialties include Master’s and PhD dissertations, product and service marketing, fund raising, Internet use, self help, nonprofit and association marketing, advertising, technology, and executive communication. The goal is always to create compelling copy in a voice that speaks to and motivates the reader.
I’m a nonfiction editor with over a decade of experience working on books, dissertations, and theses in Chicago and APA style. I specialize in developmental/structural editing, proofreading, fact-checking, and citations (APA/CMoS). I work in Microsoft Word, Google Drive, and Adobe Suite. I have a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Creative Writing from the University of Wyoming. Feel free to check out my LinkedIn for my full CV and testimonials. www.LinkedIn.com/in/Jessica-Stampe/
Editing Services
Developmental editing, Proofreading, Substantive
Writing Services
Academic, Books, Newsletter, Nonfiction
Other Services
Fact-checking, Style guide creation
Nonfiction Genres
Academic, Business, Reference
Age Levels
Adult
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Associated Press Stylebook (AP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
The Writing Well provides proven writing support, solutions, and collaborative partnerships for leaders in various fields. You stay the content expert; we provide the support.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Series, Substantive, Technical
Writing Services
Academic, Books, Business proposals, Copywriting, Ghostwriting, Journal, Newsletter, Technical and instructional
As an editor, I work with clients ranging from organic farms to organizational coaches. I have provided comprehensive developmental editing to authors whose work ranges from memoir to near-future dystopian novels to dissertations. With my extensive experience editing for Esalen Institute, the iconic retreat center in Big Sur, I have a unique perspective on health, wellness and transformational growth topics. As a published novelist, I have an abiding love for literary and historical fiction.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Developmental editing, Line editing, Proofreading, Substantive
I am a Human Resource Professional with advanced business acumen and I am a Walden University graduate who has an established rapport with the academic institutions. Very familiar with the dissertation review process. I welcome work of all sizes: from the very small to the very large. I work diligently to bring your
words to life.
Editing Services
Copyediting, Line editing, Proofreading
Writing Services
Academic, Book proposals and query letters, Business proposals, Copywriting
Doctoral Studies, Dissertations, Research Papers, Manuscripts, Business Proposals, Correspondence, Minutes, Resumes, Cover Letters, Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Style Manuals
American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), Modern Language Association (MLA)
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, PerfectIt
