Editing Services

Academic editing

Editing and proofreading for a wide range of academic documents, including journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, reports, research proposals and grant applications. I help improve clarity, structure, flow and consistency, while attending to grammar, punctuation, referencing and formatting requirements. My aim is to ensure your work is clearly presented while preserving your meaning and academic voice.

Thesis editing and preparation for submission

Preparing a thesis for submission is a major milestone. I offer careful copyediting and proofreading to improve clarity and consistency, and to check grammar, punctuation, referencing and formatting against your university’s requirements. I follow the IPEd guidelines for editing theses (2025), which protect the integrity of your research by keeping responsibility for the content, argument and structure with you and your supervisor.

Manuscript editing

Whether you’re writing a novel, a collection of short stories, a memoir, a biography, a family history, a theological work or another work of nonfiction, your manuscript deserves careful and considered editorial attention.

Clearly Edited works with authors preparing manuscripts for self-publishing, submission to a traditional publisher or publication for a more personal audience. From creative works intended for a broad readership to family histories written to preserve stories for future generations, every manuscript has its own purpose, voice and audience.

Editing focuses on improving clarity, consistency, expression and readability while respecting your individual writing style and preserving what makes your work uniquely yours.

Whether your manuscript is nearing completion or you are considering what editorial assistance it might need, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss your project.

Document formatting

Good formatting helps readers navigate your work and gives your document a clear, consistent and professional appearance. Whether you are preparing a thesis, academic paper, report or manuscript, careful attention to presentation can make a significant difference to the finished document.

I can help with heading styles, fonts, spacing, margins, page numbering, tables, figures, captions, tables of contents, appendices and reference lists. Where specific formatting requirements apply, such as those set by a university, journal or publisher, I can work with the guidelines you provide to help prepare your document for submission or sharing.