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I am a professional English-language editor with over fifteen years’ experience in a variety of media, including web sites, books, annual reports, and government and NGO communications. I live in Ottawa, Canada, where I work online. You can reach me here.
Services › Substantive Edit
| • | Organize material into a fluid structure |
| • | Expertly set up and meet your readers’ expectations |
| • | Develop an appropriate and fluid tone |
| • | Ensure topics are introduced smoothly |
| • | Remove repetition and maintain focus |
Writing is a process. The discipline needed to get your knowledge and research down on paper takes time and energy. Then comes the task of shaping it for the reader. Reorganizing topics and arguments, finding and eliminating chaff, and identifying ways to reinvigorate stale passages becomes startingly easier with the professional feedback of an experienced editor. A substantive edit brings a draft into focus to produce a powerful piece of communication.
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