Whether you're preparing a journal article, report, book manuscript, grant proposal, or other justice policy publication, I provide editorial support to help ensure that your writing is clear, accurate, and easy to follow. I work to preserve your voice and intended meaning while improving clarity, consistency, and readability.
With an MS in crime and justice studies (concentration in victim advocacy), I'm familiar with the field's concepts, terminology, and research methods. I've worked with public and private organizations as well as independent authors on a wide range of justice policy publications.
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.
“She did an amazing job! It’s always a pleasure working with her.”
“Antonn proofread true crime articles for my private investigations blog for over a year. The quality of her work was always excellent, and she consistently delivered on time. Antonn is also an excellent communicator and was more than willing to go above and beyond with everything. Antonn is creative, thoughtful, and professional. I would easily recommend Antonn for proofreading without hesitation. You will not be disappointed.”