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I provide three levels of editorial feedback (developmental, line, and copy editing), always with a focus on conscious language. I also conduct desk research for intergovernmental and non-profit organizations and provide writing coaching for academics – please contact me to discuss those offerings.
Developmental editing -- The big picture.
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Ensure clear and sufficiently robust arguments
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Suggest how to reorganize text for greater clarity and flow
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Identify where more analysis is needed and what text is unnecessary
Line editing – The style.
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Help you maintain a consistent voice across your piece
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Adjust the length and structure of sentences and paragraphs for clarity and flow
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Consider word choice to most effectively convey meaning
Copy editing – The grammar.
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Correct spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation
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Ensure a consistent editorial style (Chicago, APA, etc.) across the manuscript
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Check cross-references, citations, figures, and tables
All of my editing provides feedback to help you use conscious language.
Karen Yin, founder of the website Conscious Style Guide, coined the term conscious language: “language rooted in critical thinking and compassion, used skillfully in a specific context.”
In all my editing, I seek to bring attention to language that may unintentionally harm marginalized or vulnerable groups. I explain how some readers might experience a word, phrase, or passage, and I provide potential alternatives. This is not about policing what can and cannot be written. Rather, it is about helping to ensure that my clients choose their language with intention.
Get in touch to learn more.