My focus is on creating high-quality, publication-ready materials. Whether you're preparing a journal article, a policy brief, or a funding proposal, you can trust that your project is in the hands of a trained and experienced editor.
With a BS in economics (as well as an MS in crime and justice studies), I’m highly familiar with the field’s concepts and vocabulary. I have worked with individuals, public and private organizations (J-PAL, World Bank, Harvard Kennedy School, MIT Press, Urban Institute, Brookings Institution, American Marketing Association, Journal of Financial Economics), and the government (Federal Reserve of St. Louis).
Why should you hire an editor?
Writing that is wordy, unclear, or difficult to follow can come across as unprofessional and undermine your credibility. Small errors or inconsistencies also distract readers and reduce engagement. A professional editor can help you refine your writing so that it’s clear, polished, and easier to read, all while saving you time and potentially money.
Self-editing may not be enough, as familiarity with your own work can make it hard to spot errors or unclear phrasing. Spell checkers and even advanced AI tools like ChatGPT can miss or misuse words, overlook punctuation and grammar issues, and fail to grasp the nuance needed for accurate corrections. If you're considering professional editing, explore the services below to find the right fit for your needs.
Copyediting: Starting at $0.04 per word (one round of editing; additional rounds are charged hourly at a discounted rate)
Sentence-level edit that checks for grammar and punctuation, spelling, clarity, consistency, syntax, language usage, awkward sentence construction, paragraphing, and wordiness.
Line editing: Starting at $0.06 per word (one round of editing; additional rounds are charged hourly at a discounted rate)
Sentence- and paragraph-level edit that goes a bit deeper than copyediting, clarifying meaning, ensuring coherence and flow, and refining the language. This edit does the following:
points out awkward or unclear passages; simplifies long, complicated sentences; and edits redundant passages
ensures smooth transitions between paragraphs
simplifies technical language, eliminates jargon, and proposes or introduces definitions (if applicable)
ensures consistency in multi-author works
replaces passive constructions with active verbs (when appropriate)
removes excess words that don’t advance arguments
improves readability and tone
Line editing + clarity edit: Starting at $0.07 per word (one round of editing; additional rounds are charged hourly at a discounted rate)
Includes everything in a line edit, with added attention to the organization and clarity of your key points. It’s ideal if your draft is complete but you’d like to strengthen how your contributions are presented. This edit does the following in addition to a line edit:
flags unclear or incomplete reasoning where the intended message isn’t coming through
suggests paragraph reordering or section-level adjustments to improve flow
identifies where transitions or brief elaborations would help reader comprehension
helps refine key sections such as the introduction, motivation, or recommendations
This isn’t a developmental edit. I don’t assess your methods or models. Instead, I focus on helping you present your findings and main points as clearly and logically as possible.
Not sure which level of editing you need? Send me a short sample. I’m happy to take a look and recommend the best fit.
“Antonn edited a study that I co-authored on the politics of education reform. I was really impressed by the depth of feedback and editing she offered, both the line edits as well as some more substantive feedback. I learned a lot from simply reviewing her work.”
“I had the pleasure to work with Antonn in my role as a chief editor for the fall 2016 issue of Intelligent Risk magazine.
The task of putting together the issue was quite challenging, as we had to collaborate intensely with multiple authors while meeting a very tight deadline. While I was managing the overall workflow and the professional standards of the publication, Antonn was the editor for the issue. During a short period of time, we had to go through multiple cycles with the different authors to bring the articles to the professional and technical standards of the publication.
Antonn was a highly professional and trustworthy partner in this challenging endeavor. She made commitments and she kept them by doing a lot of work, doing it thoroughly, and doing it quickly. I would highly recommend Antonn as an editor to any professional publication.”