Frequently Asked Questions

I offer editing, proofreading, writing, and design services for individuals and organizations of all sizes. On the editing side, I work on everything from manuscripts and long-form articles to marketing materials and scholarly work. Proofreading is available for projects that are nearly finished and just need a final, careful read. For writing, I cover a wide range of beats — journalism, higher education, health and wellness, entertainment, and more — with a specialty in medical and healthcare content. I also offer design and desktop publishing services for resumes, business plans, and publications, plus content strategy and consulting for organizations that need help building or overhauling their editorial approach. Rates and full service descriptions are available on the Services page.

Editing happens earlier in the process. It addresses the structure, clarity, flow, and style of your writing — the big-picture stuff as well as the sentence-level details. Proofreading is the final pass: It assumes the writing is finished and focuses on catching typos, grammatical errors, and formatting inconsistencies before something goes to print or publication. A good rule of thumb: If you’re still revising, you need an editor. If you’re done revising and just need a fresh set of eyes, you need a proofreader. Still not sure? That’s what the free 30-minute consultation is for.

If your writing needs structural work, clearer language, or a stronger voice — that’s editing. If it’s essentially done and you want someone to catch what you’ve missed — that’s proofreading. If you need original content written from scratch — that’s writing. If your content is solid but the presentation needs work — that’s design. When in doubt, reach out and describe your project. I’ll tell you exactly what I’d recommend.

Yes. I have experience editing scholarly articles, dissertations, research papers, and institutional publications. I’m comfortable working within academic style conventions and can edit for clarity and flow without altering your argument or voice.

Yes, with some caveats. I edit in English only, so the document needs to be in English before it comes to me. If you’ve written in English as a second language and need help with grammar, flow, and natural phrasing, I can absolutely help with that — it’s a common request from researchers, academics, and international business clients.

Fifteen-plus years of experience across newsrooms, publishing houses, and higher education means I’ve seen a lot of writing — and I know how to make it better without erasing the voice that makes it yours. I’m an NYU-trained journalist with deep AP Style expertise, a background building editorial style guides from scratch, and a specialty in medical and healthcare content that most generalist editors don’t have. I also genuinely love this work, which sounds like a small thing until you’ve worked with an editor who doesn’t.

All kinds. Past and current clients include universities and higher education institutions, consumer health organizations, national magazines, children’s book publishers, trade publications, and individual writers at every stage of their careers. On the corporate side, I’ve worked with businesses in healthcare, hospitality, and retail. If you have words that need work, we can probably work together.

Yes — extensively. AP Style has been a core part of my work throughout my career in journalism and media, and it’s one of the style guides I know most deeply. I also have experience with Chicago, APA, and house style guides, and I’ve built original style guides from scratch for organizations that didn’t yet have one.

Yes — head to the Portfolio page for a selection of published clips across a range of beats. If you’re looking for samples in a specific area not represented there, feel free to reach out and I can share additional work directly.

I work primarily in Microsoft Word (tracked changes is my preferred editing method) and Google Docs. I can also work with PDFs. If you’re working in another format, reach out and we’ll figure it out.

It depends on the length and condition of the document, but as a general guideline: A standard article or short-form piece (less than 2,000 words) typically takes two to three business days. Longer projects — manuscripts, reports, white papers — are quoted with a specific timeline at the start of the project. I always confirm turnaround time before we begin so there are no surprises.

Yes, I can often accommodate rush requests depending on my current workload. Rush projects are subject to an additional fee. Reach out as early as possible so we can assess feasibility together.

Yes. I work remotely with clients anywhere in the world. All communication and file exchange happens digitally, so location is never a barrier. Invoicing is in USD.

Yes. If your project involves sensitive or confidential material, I’m happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement before work begins. Just let me know when you reach out.

Easy — reach out! The best first step is booking a free 30-minute consultation so we can talk through your project, timeline, and goals. From there, I’ll put together a quote and we can get to work. You can schedule directly via my contact page or grab a time on my calendar. I try to respond to all inquiries within one to two business days.

You can reach me through the [contact form] on this site or by booking a free 30-minute consultation directly on my calendar [here]. I'm also available via [LinkedIn] if you'd prefer to connect there first. Whichever way you reach out, I'll get back to you within one to two business days — usually sooner.