I help scholars refine their writing so they can finish projects and get on with their lives.
Do you find yourself…
wanting to finish writing projects but drowning in busy work?
dreading the hours it will take to format your manuscript to journal standards?
torn between actually having a weekend and doing one more run through of your paper?
Academia forces us to prioritize immediacy over productivity. As a young academic, I worked weekends and holidays on my research because the week was full of other tasks that had to get done now. Even as senior faculty, I still felt guilty taking time to rest instead of writing. I get it.
As an editor, I can take the monotonous tasks off your plate, allowing you to focus on literally anything else, be it starting your next project or enjoying your vacation
How I can help:
Proofreading
I read your work for typos, spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency. This does not include editing sentence structure or improving word choice.
Copy Editing
I edit your writing for clarity, cohesion, and consistency. This includes shortening and restructuring sentences and paragraphs for better flow, reducing redundancy, and ambiguity. This also includes applying journal styles and guidelines, cross referencing of figures and tables, and formatting references.
Formatting
I apply publisher, journal, or institution-specific styles to your manuscript, including formatting references.
How to get started:
Email me
Use the contact form below to let me know about your project so we can decide what service you need.
Approve the quote
I use a per-word rate, so you know the actual cost in advance.
Be free!
Seriously, do whatever. I’ll have your edited document back by our agreed-upon deadline.
Rachel Dunn, PhD
I am a paleontologist and anatomy professor with a PhD in biological anthropology. I have authored or co-authored dozens of papers in peer-reviewed journals, a book chapter, and served as an associate editor for an academic journal. I was drawn to academia by an intense curiosity and a passion for discovery that carries over into my writing and editing work.