Editing

Because who doesn’t love a good before and after?

I provide two different types of editing to clients: developmental and copyediting. Think of developmental as the heavy lift, while copyediting focuses on polishing content that’s “mostly there”. I have experience editing:

  • Grant applications
  • Technical reports
  • White papers
  • Museum exhibit materials
  • Newspaper articles
  • Website copy
  • Brochures and marketing materials

Developmental Editing

At first you might think, “Whoa, that is a lot of red ink!” but a developmental edit is all about rearranging and refining. If an article’s narrative seems a bit limp, the metaphors don’t quite hit the mark, and the reader is left with more questions than answers, those are all sure signs that the piece needs a developmental edit.

In a developmental edit, not only do I correct grammar and style, I look for ways to elevate the copy. This includes rearranging for more impactful narrative structure, fleshing out ideas, and adding links to resources. A developmental edit ensures the final product is a pleasure to read.

Copyediting

The document is already is good shape, but could benefit from one more pair of eyes — the last line of defense, if you will. What you can expect from copyediting: tightening narrative and eliminating any passive voice, polishing grammar and style, and a once-over on the document’s global continuity.