Editing
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With some documents you can't afford uncertainty. Through my editorial services you can ensure a fully-polished final product, one perfectly situated to help accomplish its intended purpose, whatever it may be. My editorial services can be done remotely, through Google Docs or Email, and I can advise both in person or via Skype upon request.
What makes my editorial philosophy different from most is my conceptualization of the work as collaborative. Being a great editor is about so much more than catching spelling errors and misused semicolons. It's about truly understanding your audience, your objective, and what it is you want to say. In developing your work I try to advise clients as closely as possible. Ultimately, however, you don't need to know all of the tricks that make strong writing – only an editor who does.
With some documents you can't afford uncertainty. Through my editorial services you can ensure a fully-polished final product, one perfectly situated to help accomplish its intended purpose, whatever it may be. My editorial services can be done remotely, through Google Docs or Email, and I can advise both in person or via Skype upon request.
What makes my editorial philosophy different from most is my conceptualization of the work as collaborative. Being a great editor is about so much more than catching spelling errors and misused semicolons. It's about truly understanding your audience, your objective, and what it is you want to say. In developing your work I try to advise clients as closely as possible. Ultimately, however, you don't need to know all of the tricks that make strong writing – only an editor who does.
College Personal Statements / Statements of Purpose
Both undergraduate and graduate college admissions have never been more competitive. When grades are entered and recommendation letters requested, the most vital component you can control is what you say about yourself. Indeed, it is no exaggeration that your college personal statement could be the most important thing you will ever write. No pressure! Maybe because of that it is among the most rewarding work I do. For years I have taught workshops at summer programs from Stanford to Yale. Let me share this expertise with you. Complete Service (Advisement, Drafting, and Complete Editorial) $400 My specialty. With this service I am with you every step of the way, from brainstorming to polished product, ready to submit. This includes two conferences and two editorial sessions. It's time consuming, but worth more than any single thing you can do to get into the colleges of your choice. Finalizing Service (Final Editorial) $100 Your letter is written but you want a pair of eyes unrelated to you to give it a thorough read before you apply. Do your sentences sound right? Are you leaving anything out? Let me provide the finishing touches so you can send out your personal statement with confidence and pride. |
Cover Letters
$100 Writing about ourselves isn't easy – nor is standing out from literal stacks of other applicants. Through care and confidence we refocus what you have to offer, and write a presentation of yourself most likely to land you an interview. You can take it from there. |
Academic Essays
$40 p/p (<10 pages), $25 p/p (pages 10+) As a college professor I can provide unparalleled insight into the grading process; as a Ph.D. student specializing in academic writing I offer unique understanding of what works and why. Needless to say I am not offering to write your essay for you! I can, however, bring your work to the next level, no matter your area of study, and often with very short notice. |
Creative Writing
$30 p/p (<5 pages), $20 p/p (pages 10+)* Having earned my M.F.A. in creative writing from one of the nation's top programs, I spent two intensive years carefully line-editing professional, published authors. I am thorough in my suggestions, while also totally dedicated to preserving the purity of your unique voice. *Per page, I provide this service at a comparably lower rate than academic writing for three reasons. One is that creative work tends to be much longer than other forms, thus offsetting the total cost per labor. Secondly, you know what you want to say, and have an idea how to say it – my input is comparably less involved. Thirdly, I miss workshopping creative work. I hope I can read yours! Ad Copy
[Dependent on job – Please contact for a free quote] Your business demands effective, punchy content. As shown at the top of this page, I am nothing if not thorough when it comes to writing for businesses, even if I'm not an expert in your particular industry. You handle the details of what you want to say; I'll show you how best to say it. |