Nonfiction Editing

If you’re writing a nonfiction book, report, or crossover project, you want your ideas to come across clearly—without losing their depth, voice, or authority. Whether you're aiming for a general audience, a professional readership, or a specific funder or policymaker, clear writing helps your message land.

I offer line and copyediting for nonfiction authors and organizations working in education, behavioral science, ESL, human–computer interaction, and related fields. I help you refine your language and improve readability, so your writing feels confident, polished, and ready for publication.

This service is a good fit if you want to

• improve sentence-level clarity and tone

• refine phrasing, grammar, and word choice

• ensure consistency in terminology and formatting

• make your work more accessible to your intended audience

I work with

• independent and self-publishing authors

• trade, educational, and university presses

• think tanks and research institutes

• nonprofits and advocacy groups

• academic authors preparing crossover books or reports

I edit in Microsoft Word using Track Changes and include margin comments and a style sheet tailored to your manuscript. You’ll receive two versions of the file—one with tracked changes and one clean copy with all edits accepted—so you can choose how you want to review the work. The style sheet can also be passed on to a proofreader, if you're working with one.

Before we begin, I’ll confirm the scope of the work in writing. I treat every project as confidential and am happy to sign an NDA if needed.

Rates and scheduling
Fees are based on word count, turnaround time, and the level of editing required. I follow the EFA rates chart and the CIEP’s suggested minimum rates and will provide a tailored quote after reviewing a sample of your manuscript.

Get in touch to request a quote