Whether you're preparing a journal article, working paper, report, book manuscript, or grant proposal, I provide editorial support to help you present your research clearly, accurately, and professionally. I work to preserve your voice and intended meaning while improving clarity, consistency, and readability.
With a BS in economics (as well as an MS in crime and justice studies), I'm 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, Brookings Institution, American Marketing Association, Journal of Financial Economics), and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Editing Services
Not sure which level of editing you need? Send me a short sample, and I'll be happy to recommend the best fit. If you need editorial support that isn't described below, feel free to get in touch.
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.
“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.”