I am an experienced editor and book developer and have edited more than 100 academic papers and developed more than 20 reference books and other publications. For your manuscript, I will perform the following specific tasks:
1. Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax
2. Style editing using the approved style (e.g., CMOS, APA, AP, etc.)
3. Check and verify texts, figures, and tables that are being referred to
4. Check and ensure that paragraphs, passages, or sentences do not contradict or unnecessarily repeat each other, or are no longer applicable;
5. Check and ensure that data and ideas are logically presented
6. Prepare, rewrite, and edit copy to improve readability
7. Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal
8. Verify facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources
9. Assists the authors from the idea stage through the final draft by suggesting topics, helping with research, verifying facts, planning the structure of the manuscript, and working through successive drafts with the author
10. Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements
I can finish a 35-page manuscript in 3 days. The editing process will come in three stages, which will be outlined below in the Project Milestones. Should you want to talk further, we could set up an interview time and date of your preference.