academic editing &
english language editing
From AI in business to applied mathematics, from nuclear politics to neuroscience, I have the expertise, experience, and, most importantly, the academic and critical perspective to help elevate your writing project at any stage, from structural development to final proofreading.
Whatever your project, I bring the full extent of my accumulated knowledge, expertise, and capabilities. I want to be not only your editor but also your collaborator and a friendly face you can trust who takes your work as seriously as you do.
— works i have edited have been published in —
journal of business venturing insights
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sustainability
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psychology & marketing
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telecommunications policy
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pharmaceutics
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biosensors
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engineering proceedings
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international journal of molecular sciences
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social science & medicine
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political behavior
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cancers
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remote sensing
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plos one
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frontiers in public health
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brain sciences
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frontiers in psychology
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behavioral sciences
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journal of behavioral and experimental finance
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scientific reports
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journal of consumer behaviour
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attention, perception, & psychophysics
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microorganisms
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journal of business and psychology
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decision support systems
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cells
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applied psychophysiology and biofeedback
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group & organization management
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journal of clinical medicine
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agroecology and sustainable food systems
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international journal of emerging markets
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journal of asian sociology
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philosophy of the social sciences
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criminal justice studies
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한국관광학회 국제학술발표대회집
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international journal of emerging markets
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the american review of public administration
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journal of economic research
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journal of elections, public opinion and parties
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cities
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한국지적정보학회지
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heritage
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journal of social service research
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asian-pacific economic literature
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ssm - population health
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academy of management proceedings
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children and youth services review
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world patent information
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sage open
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korea observer
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human resource development quarterly
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chinese journal of psychology
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journal of leisure research
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journal of baltic science education
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kedi journal of education policy
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journal of teaching in physical education
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rivista di estetica
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international review for the sociology of sport
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영어영문학
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journal of gambling studies
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journal of business venturing insights • sustainability • psychology & marketing • telecommunications policy • pharmaceutics • biosensors • engineering proceedings • international journal of molecular sciences • social science & medicine • political behavior • cancers • remote sensing • plos one • frontiers in public health • brain sciences • frontiers in psychology • behavioral sciences • journal of behavioral and experimental finance • scientific reports • journal of consumer behaviour • attention, perception, & psychophysics • microorganisms • journal of business and psychology • decision support systems • cells • applied psychophysiology and biofeedback • group & organization management • journal of clinical medicine • agroecology and sustainable food systems • international journal of emerging markets • journal of asian sociology • philosophy of the social sciences • criminal justice studies • 한국관광학회 국제학술발표대회집 • international journal of emerging markets • the american review of public administration • journal of economic research • journal of elections, public opinion and parties • cities • 한국지적정보학회지 • heritage • journal of social service research • asian-pacific economic literature • ssm - population health • academy of management proceedings • children and youth services review • world patent information • sage open • korea observer • human resource development quarterly • chinese journal of psychology • journal of leisure research • journal of baltic science education • kedi journal of education policy • journal of teaching in physical education • rivista di estetica • international review for the sociology of sport • 영어영문학 • journal of gambling studies •
my experience and expertise
As my diverse academic and professional background can attest, my core competency is my expertise in navigating between being an interdisciplinarian and a specialist.
While my academic background is in the humanities, in my professional career, I have also edited over 600 studies in the social and hard sciences, spanning subjects from marketing psychology and financial economics to neuroscience and applied mathematics.
I am comfortable, competent, and, most importantly, interested in knowledge from any and every field of study, which affords me a unique and multidimensional perspective and a more versatile skill set compared to purely specialist academics.
And it is precisely because of this diverse knowledge base and skill set that I have been able to develop as an editing specialist, as they enable me to precisely synthesize my accumulated knowledge, capabilities, and the skills of my craft to consider your whole project from its spacing to its scholarly context and significance.
Style Guide Proficiencies
✓ APA Style
✓ Chicago Manual of Style
✓ MLA Style
✓ APSA Style
✓ AP Style
✓ Harvard Style
✓ Legal Bluebook
✓ Any journal’s style guide
editing services
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My simplest service, I will check basic grammar aspects such as spelling, punctuation, verb tense, and mechanics to ensure that there are no glaring grammatical errors. Read more and see an example below.
Want personalized explanations and feedback? Upgrade to Proofreading+!
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Along with the revisions provided with my Proofreading service, I revise sentence-level aspects such as structure, logical flow, eliminating redundancies, and suggesting appropriate vocabulary. Read more and see an example below.
Want personalized explanations, feedback, and suggestions? Upgrade to Line Editing+!
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Along with all the revisions provided in my Proofreading and Line Editing services, I propose paragraph- and paper-level revisions focusing on overall clarity, readability, logic, and structure.
Want personalized explanations, feedback, and suggestions? Upgrade to Structural Editing+!
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I also offer the following add-on services:
+ Formatting - I will format your document into any style guide, including reference formatting and figures/tables, for a flat rate.
+ Double Check - I will complete an extra review after the first to give you an opportunity to incorporate my revisions.
+ Rapid Edits - Need it fast? Get in touch so we can work out a rate that fits your urgent schedule.
proofreading
My simplest service, I check basic grammar such as spelling, punctuation, verb tense, and mechanics. Recommended for those with a good grasp of grammar or who are in the final stages of revision and just need another look from a professional.
starting from $0.033/word
proofreading+
A step up from my Proofreading service, I provide the same revisions as in my Proofreading service, but you will also receive personalized comments explaining my revisions and providing grammar tips and best practices for less than $0.02 extra per word.
starting from $0.035/word
line editing
Along with all the revisions provided in my Proofreading service (e.g., basic grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics), you will also receive revisions optimizing sentence-level aspects such as structure, flow, logical flow, tone, conciseness, and appropriate vocabulary.
starting from $0.045/word
line editing+
Along with the revisions provided in my Proofreading and Line Editing services, you will receive comments explaining my edits and providing feedback on general writing conventions, tone, and style. Recommended for those who want to enhance the strength and impact of their sentences.
starting from $0.048/word
structure editing
Along with all the revisions provided in my Proofreading and Line Editing services (e.g., grammar, mechanics, sentence structure, logical flow, vocabulary), you will also receive paragraph- and paper-level revisions improving overall clarity, readability, logic, and structure to ensure a polished, professional, and clear project.
starting from $0.061/word
structure editing+
Along with all the revisions provided in my Proofreading, Line Editing, and Structure Editing services, you will also receive personalized comments explaining my revisions and providing feedback on all grammatical, stylistic, and structural aspects of your project. Recommended for those who want to improve all aspects of their writing.
starting from $0.064/word
faqs
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Even if your paper is beautifully written and your editing skills are top notch, it is always useful to have another eye on your work, not only to correct any errors you may have missed but also to gain the perspective of the other most important person involved in your writing: your reader.
Academic editors are not just any readers—we have the academic background, experience, and skills required to give you useful and insightful feedback on your scholarly work. We are experts in helping authors ensure that their writing is clear, precise, well structured, and error-free to maximize its reach and impact.
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No, I am happy to edit any kind of writing project that may require editing.
This includes works of fiction/nonfiction, cover letters, important emails, website text, etc. Just send me an email and I will be happy to discuss a personalized service.
However, I will note that I do not currently accept orders for editing resumes or application documents.
As another special service, thanks to my many years in the legal field, I am also able to provide legal editing and citation services if required, and I am proficient in the Legal Bluebook style.
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All my services ensure error-free grammatical editing and proofreading, including grammar, spelling, and mechanics.
With my ‘+’ services (Proofreading+, Line Editing+, and Structural Editing+), extensive individualized comments where I explain my edits and provide suggestions to enhance future writing.
Timely communication for any questions, comments, or requests.
Full formatting services (if requested), including applying any style guide and ensuring correct reference formatting.
A friendly and helpful service—I know how stressful it can be to know someone else is looking over your work! It is important to me that you feel comfortable and confident as we work together.
Guaranteed confidentiality. I have the utmost respect for your unpublished research; therefore, I guarantee that I will protect and hold your work in the strictest confidence.
Unlike other editing services, I do not charge extra to revise cover letters for journal submissions or reviewer responses. They’re included in the price—just include them in your word count!
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If you are not sure what service you would like after reviewing my descriptions and examples above, or if you have specific requests, send me an email. I am happy to answer any questions, with no obligations!
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Not confident in your English skills? no problem!
While some services charge extra to assist writers who are not native English speakers, I offer services for international and ESL scholars for no added cost.
I understand that when English is not your first language, the task of perfecting your paper to the high standards of English-language journals can be overwhelming.
Even if the grammar and language are perfectly correct, there is the added barrier that non-fluent writers may not have mastered the finer points of English usage, for example, common phrases, tone, and word choice.
You deserve a level playing field.
I have worked for multiple prominent English editing services and edited hundreds of projects for international writers, so I have the expertise and, more importantly, the care and understanding required to ensure that your meaning is expressed in advanced and elegant English.
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No, there is no minimum word count. I accept projects of any size, but I do have a minimum order fee of $30 for papers that are 1,000 words or less.
meet your editor
Hi! I’m Haley C.
I’ve always been in love with language and learning, and I always knew my career would involve the pursuit and production of knowledge.
However, being an interdisciplinary learner and knowledge lover for knowledge’s sake made pinning down a major, and then a career path, difficult.
So, after completing four diverse degrees, contemplating (and ultimately opting out of) a career in academia, and sharpening my professional skills in a legal career in the meantime, I decided I wouldn’t wait for my dream to materialize. I would make it myself.
Working with you is my dream.
Haley Clapp
English Editor