What kind of texts do you edit?

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I have experience in editing textbooks, academic articles, theses, teaching materials, business reports, blog posts and both fiction and non-fiction manuscripts. If you’re not sure what kind of help you need, drop me an email and we can talk about it together.

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Which style guide do you use?

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This depends on the type of document or manuscript I’m editing. For most manuscripts, I use New Hart’s Rules and Oxford dictionaries, or the Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam Webster. For academic papers, I use whichever style guide your institution and department prefers (referencing systems I am familiar with include APA, Harvard, MHRL, MLA). For journalism, I use style guides from the Guardian, BBC News, or the Associated Press, depending on where you are based. I can work to specific house style guides when required, or, if you don't yet have one, I can help you develop a personalised style guide that suits your needs.

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How do you edit?

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I use track changes in Word, or PDF markup. The comment functions in both applications enable me to clarify why changes are needed. I am also able to use the BSI symbols to correct hard copies, but I prefer to work electronically as it's easier for you to view and incorporate changes at the same time.

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What do you charge?

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The work each project requires can vary greatly, so it's better to get a personalised quote based on the work you want done. If you’re not sure what type of service you require, don’t be scared to send me an email and I can help clarify the types of services you might need. I offer fixed rates for projects once I’ve seen sample pages. 

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