Invest in a Professional Developmental Editor

What is a developmental editor?
A developmental editor is like an all-in-one personal mentor, technical editor, and thought partner for your academic project(s) or journey – at least, that’s how I define myself. As a developmental editor, I help and guide you from wherever you may be in the writing development process – I will meet you WHEREVER you are, no judgment, only support.

How do I know if I need a developmental editor?
You are working on your writing (as a doctoral student, a post-doc, or faculty member) and you need more than basic editing help (although basic editing will help too!).  You need a dedicated thought partner, compassionate listener, thorough editor, and maybe even an occasional cheerleader who will accompany you through the ups and downs of academic writing.

What editing package do you suggest?
I specialize in developing academic writers over time. So, say you are a doctoral student in the throes of a dissertation, or an academic who wants to publish your research, you will need long-term assistance in your journey.  I honor my relationships with my clients and in over a decade of doing this type of work, I highly recommend the Premium Package (20 hours) since this package ensures optimal results.  However, if you want to start slow, we can do that too.  If you need help editing a manuscript, 1:1 sessions to talk through academic challenges or ideas, or a combination of editing and developmental editing sessions, I also offer an Essentials Package (5 hours) and a Standard Package (10 hours).

​What are 1:1 consulting sessions?
1:1 consulting sessions are 15, 30, 60, or 90 minute sessions that take place virtually (usually via Zoom).  Depending on your needs, these sessions can be used to talk through ideas, concerns, and/or issues related to your writing process or academic situation.  They can also be used to follow up on specific writing feedback and as a space to safely and comfortably get advice.

What does editing consist of?
Editing can involve a combination of technical, content, and developmental editing or exclusively one or the other, depending on your needs.

• ​Technical Editing includes items such as: correcting technical errors such as spelling, grammar, punctuation, and usage.  It can also include correcting APA citations.  Please note I am only an expert in APA citations, not other formatting styles.
• Content Editing includes items such as: eliminating wordiness, triteness, and inappropriate jargon; smoothing transitions and moving sentences to improve readability; suggesting and sometimes implementing additions and deletions; and enforcing consistent style and tone. ​
• Developmental Editing is a form of writing support that comes into play before, during, or after the production of a publishable manuscript including but not limited to talking through a writing project(s).

What might a premium package look like?
For the premium package, each of my client's 20 hours will look differently and we will create a customizable package that suits your specific needs.  If you're wondering what it might look like, here's a sample.  Let's talk about what would work best for you.

• 1 hour: First Session (Sharing Your Academic Path,  Developing Your Timeline, Establishing Our Working Relationship)
• 4 hours: 4 hour-long writing development sessions (Talking through ideas, Reviewing feedback, Outlining a paper)
• 5 hours: 1:1 Check-In Sessions (Regular accountability and wellness check-ins of 15, 30, 60 and/or 90 minute duration)
• 10 hours: Document(s) Editing

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Do you format documents per my university’s requirements?
I do not offer formatting services, however, I am happy to refer you to colleagues of mine that do offer formatting services.

How much does developmental editing cost?

$800 - Developmental Editing Essentials Package

​*Five hours of developmental editing includes
one hour deep-dive session
(Sharing Your Academic Path,  Developing Your Timeline, Establishing Our Working Relationship) PLUS
*Four customized hours to include a combination of 1:1 consulting sessions via Zoom or phone (15 min, 30 min, and/or 60 min) and document editing

$1500 - Developmental Editing Standard Package

​*Ten hours of developmental editing includes
one hour deep-dive session
(Sharing Your Academic Path,  Developing Your Timeline, Establishing Our Working Relationship) PLUS
*Nine customized hours to include a combination of 1:1 consulting sessions via Zoom or phone (15 min, 30 min, and/or 60 min) and document editing

$2900 - Developmental Editing Premium Package

*​Twenty hours of developmental editing includes
one hour deep-dive session
​(Sharing Your Academic Path,  Developing Your Timeline, Establishing Our Working Relationship) PLUS
*Nineteen customized hours to include a combination of 1:1 consulting sessions via Zoom or phone (15 min, 30 min, and/or 60 min) and document editing

*Fees are nonrefundable.  Fee due at time of contract signing and can be paid in full, or in monthly installments.
Essentials Package - Pay in full or in two monthly installments..
Standard Package - Pay in full or in two or three monthly installments.
​Premimum Package - Pay in full or in two, three, or four monthly installments.

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