Services
Over the years, I’ve been lucky to work with so many wonderful clients and provide them with numerous services to fit their needs. To learn more about what I have to offer, take a look at my service list below.
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Check out the Standard or Student Pricing tab to learn more about these services.
Beta Reading Services
Are you worried that there are plot holes, pacing, clarity, continuity, or biased and representation-based issues in your story? Are you worried that your audience will feel disconnected from your story or the meaning and purpose of your paper? If so, a beta reader would be a great fit for you because every writer needs a reader who can give you their honest opinion and help you tell your story the way you’ve always imagined.
Feedback on characters
Feedback on dialogue
Feedback on plot holes and continuity
Feedback on story arcs
Fiction and Non-fiction Genres:
Science-fiction, Mystery, Crime, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance,
Children’s Fiction, YA Fiction, New Adult Fiction, Adult Fiction, Poetry,
History, Memoir, Self-Help, Essay,
Biography and autobiography, Academic and Humanities based texts
*Genres include hybrid or cross-genre fiction as well.
Small Project Services
Are you working on the final draft of an essay or a writing project that’s five pages or less? If so, a short-order proofread and edit would be a good fit for you. The small project option is great when you have a short project that needs light proofreading and editing.
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Spelling, Grammar, Syntax, and Punctuation
Consistency
Formatting and Style
Transitions
Readability and Clarity
Strengthen Word and Sentence Choices
*Small Project Services include copy editing and proofreading. These services do not include: developmental and line editing because these projects are nearly complete works that only require light editing and proofreading.
Proofreading Services
So, you’ve just finished the final revision of your novel or that big paper for your literature class. However, you've read this thing so many times that your brain is feeling a bit mushy now, and you’re worried that you’ve overlooked some tiny errors here and there. If this sounds like you, then congratulations on surviving the difficult but fulling part of the writing process. You’ve officially transitioned into the final stage before you share your work with the world, your friends, or your classmates. Proofreading is a chance to have your work looked over one last time to make sure every t's been crossed and every i’s been dotted, so you can have the peace of mind that you’ve successfully conveyed what you want for your audience.
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Spelling and Grammar
Syntax and Punctuation
Consistency
Formatting
Style
*The proofreader does not make changes to the document but makes notes and highlights sections with errors and potential errors for the writer or editor to change.
Academic Development Assistance
Are you struggling with your writing assignments, staying organized, studying, or just feeling overwhelmed with your classes? If so, academic development assistance would be a good fit for you because everyone needs a little support on their journey to success. Academic development assistance is built on the idea that a successful student is forged not just through tutoring, but through the establishment of a strong support system as well. So, whether you’re still in high school or seeking higher education, building an educational support system is the first step towards developing and balancing a healthy relationship between school, work, and your personal life.
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Tutoring: Academic Writing
Brainstorming and Outlining
Study and Note-Taking Skills
Organization
Style Guidance
Research Assistance
Work Cited, References, and Bibliography Formatting
Goal Setting and Academic Success Plan
Editorial Assessment Services
Are you working on the first or third draft of your story or paper? Have your beta readers pointed out issues in your work that you’re struggling to understand? Or have you found yourself questioning how to get from point A to C? If so, an editorial assessment would be a good fit for you. An editorial assessment is a great opportunity to get more insight and direction on where to take your writing before you seek copy editing and proofreading assistance.
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Characterization
Character Development
World Building
Pacing and Tone
Conflict and Tension
Premise, Plot, and Setting
Prose and Theme
Additional Storytelling Elements
*Editorial Assessments are available for poetry and fanfiction as well.
*An editorial assessment is a compressed version of developmental editing. Developmental editing is an in-depth analysis of suggested changes, adjustments, and potential avenues of exploration for the writer to improve their work. Developmental editing occurs during different stages of the writing process, from the outline to the first and final draft. Whereas an editorial assessment is a more affordable summary of potential improvements for your work.
Copy Editing Services
So, you’re working on the final draft of your novel or research paper for your history class. Now you’re finally ready to work on your last revision to tighten up your writing and make sure everything is consistent. Copy editing is the perfect opportunity to clean up your work, from smoothing out transition sentences to eliminating wordiness before a final review with your proofreader.
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Spelling and Grammar
Syntax and Punctuation
Consistency
Formatting
Style and Transitions
Readability and Clarity
Strengthen Word and Sentence Choices
Developmental Editing Services
So, you’ve just begun your writing journey. Maybe you’ve even written a first or third draft, and you’re ready to find someone who shares your vision and can help you look at the bigger picture for your work. If so, developmental editing is a great opportunity to collaborate with an editor. A developmental editor can give you insight into storytelling, help you discover your audience, and help you build and utilize better writing tools.
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Characterization
Character Development
Story and Character Arcs
World Building
Pacing and Tone
Prose and Theme
Conflict and Tension
Dialogue and Point of View
Premise, Plot, and Setting
Chapter Structure and Organization
Scene Structure and Organization
Additional Storytelling Elements
Line Editing Services
So, you're working on your final draft, you’ve been through the beta reading and the developmental editing stages. If so, you’re ready for the line editing stage. Line editing is a good opportunity to have an editor go through every line of your work to make every sentence as strong as possible.
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Sentence Structure
Tone and Word Choice
Light Grammar Editing
Readability and Logical Flow
*More extensive grammar, spelling, and punctuation editing will happen during the copy editing phase.
Writing Services
Do you have a journal, blog, or project that needs to be inclusive and engage with diverse voices and perspectives?
I can help you pinpoint your audience and write pieces that speak to your current audience and new groups you want to engage.
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I specialize in academic journal writing and blogging. My areas of expertise include the humanities (philosophy, history, literature, literary theory, the Classics, art history, and ethnic studies ), the art of writing (fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, plays, and scripts), cultural studies (sociology, feminist theory, and subsections of literary theory among others ) film and television, pop culture, geek culture, internet culture (fanfiction, Tabletop Roleplaying, ttrpg streaming, online communities), race and ethnicity, gender and identity, LGBTQ+, and mental health.
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Tutoring/Coaching Services: Writing
Are you struggling with developing and organizing your ideas or expressing your thoughts? Do you find the mechanics of writing like vocabulary, phrasing, and sentence structure difficult? Or do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of writing?
If so, writing tutoring/coaching would be a good fit for you because writing is a significant component of human expression, and everyone deserves to have the ability to express themselves in their personal and professional lives. Furthermore, every field of work requires writing, and everyone should have the opportunity to develop the skills they need on their journey towards success.
My tutoring and coaching philosophy is built on the idea that success is found not only through motivation and hard work, but through opportunity, resources, and support too. So, no matter what type of writing you do, the opportunity to develop writing skills and confidence through tutoring and coaching is the first step towards building personal and professional success.
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Writing Tutoring Services:
Brainstorming
Research and Outlining
Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation
Word Choice and Sentence Structure
Sentence and Paragraph Transitions
Paragraph Writing and Organization
Additional Writing Coach Services:
Setting Goals
Writer's Block
Target Audience
Finding Resources
Purpose and Mind Set
The Revision Process
Planning and Brainstorming
Dealing with Writing Fears