Good editing helps your ideas get the credit they deserve. 

I'm an experienced and versatile academic editor, specializing in the humanities and qualitative social sciences. With a Ph.D. in literature and many years of experience as an editor and university writing teacher, I've helped clients from all over the world publish books and journal articles, land jobs, finish their dissertations and theses, win fellowships, and earn tenure. 
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S E R V I C E S

Developmental Editing
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I can suggest ways to improve your work's structure, argumentation, and effectiveness.
Line Editing
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I can make sure your writing is polished, clear, and reader-friendly.
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Dissertation-to-Book Support
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I can guide you through an online curriculum designed to help you develop your book manuscript.​

Let's work together!
As your editor, I'm committed to preserving your unique voice while making sure your ideas are communicated to your intended audience with style and success. My editing is entirely customized to your needs. ​I can catch errors, increase clarity and precision, tailor your style to your audience, provide concrete suggestions for improving structure and argument, and coach you through multiple rounds of feedback. If you need help organizing your thoughts into a workable draft, I can do that too. ​

SPECIAL SERVICES

Academic Book Development

Dissertion-to-Book Boot Camp
Join this online program that guides you through the process of planning and evaluating your first book manuscript.
Book Proposal Reviews
Meet with me via video conference to discuss strategies for strengthening your proposal.
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Developmental Editing
Receive an assessment of your manuscript or chapters and make plans for revision.
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T E S T I M O N I A L S
Allison is a total pro, and the most reliable editor I have ever worked with. She has been reviewing my documents for the past ten years. I would not have completed my PhD or my first book without her support. She asks great questions, manages structural weaknesses, and also never hesitates to offer praise when she sees something that works well. I cannot recommend her highly enough, and have already suggested her to multiple colleagues, who similarly rave about her work.
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– a professor of media studies 
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