Language Editing

Developmental feedback is much more substantial than language editing, as it attends to global concerns like argument, structure, and style rather than to sentence-level issues. If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, a round of developmental feedback and a virtual one-on-one consultation can help you get fresh eyes on your project so that you can attack it with new energy. Not only will you have a clearer sense of what you want to accomplish, you’ll have a much better idea of how to get there.

As with language editing, the process typically happens in two parts. First, I’ll read the draft and identify ideas that need expansion or clarification, points that seem missing or out of order, and questions or objections an educated reader might have about your argument. Then, I’ll send your draft back with in-line comments, global feedback, and concrete suggestions for how to tackle any issues that emerge. If desired, we’ll meet virtually to discuss your ideas and concerns and make a plan for how to move forward.

Need to write a personal or research statement but don’t know where to begin? I can help you tell the story of your research and your intellectual development in a way that will highlight your unique experiences and achievements and help you stand out from the crowd.

Whether you’re applying for a research grant, a postdoctoral fellowship, or an academic job, I will evaluate your dossier to ensure that each component contributes to the overall picture you want the committee to have of you as an applicant.

If you don’t already have a draft of your application essays, we can get you started with a conversation about your professional goals and brainstorm experiences that highlight your unique trajectory and that align with the values and goals of the institution to which you are applying. As part of the review, I’ll make sure you’re up to speed with the conventions of the genre and provide you with models of successful essays to help you get a better idea of what to aim for.

Equity is extremely important to me, and I am committed to supporting early-career academics by making editing and writing consultation services accessible and affordable, especially for graduate students and multilingual writers. To that end, all of my work is billed on a sliding scale, so graduate students pay less than post-doctoral students and faculty. Rates are negotiated on a case-by-case and per-project basis, and my rates are consistent with those quoted by the Editorial Freelancers Association, of which I am a member.