I provide editing and writing for clients who want clear structure, clean language, and a calm, reliable process. I work with academics, organisations, and publications, and I’m comfortable with technical material and tight deadlines. If you’re not sure what you need yet, send what you have and I’ll recommend the right level of support.
Developmental / structural editing
,0012/word
For drafts that need stronger logic and architecture.
Typical work includes:
- clarifying the argument or narrative throughline
- reorganising sections for flow and emphasis
- identifying gaps, redundancies, and weak transitions
- tightening scope and strengthening conclusions
- shaping tone and audience fit
Good for: reports, manuscripts, longform articles, grant/proposal narratives, web copy with lots of moving parts.
Line editing
,0012/word
For drafts that are solid but need sharper writing.
Typical work includes:
simplifying jargon without dumbing down
improving clarity and rhythm sentence-by-sentence
reducing repetition and ambiguity
smoothing tone and voice consistency
Copyediting
,0010/word
For polish, correctness, and consistency.
Typical work includes:
- grammar, spelling, punctuation
- style consistency (UK/US English, house style)
- references/citations consistency (where applicable)
- formatting and basic fact/consistency checks (not deep verification unless agreed)
Proofreading
,007/word
For near-final text (after layout or just before publish).
- typos, spacing, punctuation, minor consistency issues
Writing
,0025/word
Writing support for organisations and individuals who need credible, readable material.
- web copy (service pages, about pages, landing pages)
- reports, briefs, and stakeholder content
- speeches, op-eds, and authored essays
- turning technical/source material into clear public-facing prose
If you have a rough draft but don’t want a full ghostwriting engagement, I can also do editing + light rewrite packages by agreement.
Journalism
,0035/word
Reported and desk-based writing for publications, depending on the assignment. I’m experienced covering policy, institutions, and complex topics for general audiences.
- pitch development (where appropriate)
- reported features and news analysis
- interviews and narrative profiles
- explainers and context pieces
- edits or rewrites of drafts on deadline