Abigail Bauder
Education: BS in Biology from Grove City College; PhD in Medical Sciences from Texas A&M University (in progress)
Experience: I am a freelance editor specializing in editing medical and life sciences materials. I have experience working with research articles, review articles, dissertation chapters, posters, and personal/research statements, but am happy to consider additional types of writing. Authors who speak English as an additional language are welcomed. I offer multiple levels of editing to suit your needs; for example, I can focus on mechanical and grammar details, clarity and flow of sentences, and/or the overall structure of the manuscript. I will also ensure adherence to a given publishing style if you choose. My goal is to help ensure that your manuscript effectively communicates its message so you can have your desired impact.
Contact:
- Email Address: abauder.edit@outlook.com
Allison Humphries
Education: B.A. from Texas A&M University in English Rhetoric, including a Professional Writing Certificate
Experience: Freelance editor for student/faculty theses, dissertations, and journal articles across the curriculum. Previously a writer/editor for Schlumberger Technology Corporation, copyeditor for D Magazine, and writing consultant at the TAMU Writing Center and College of Engineering. More than a decade of work with hundreds of graduate students and faculty across the globe, as well as corporate marketing projects and government reports. Available for technical writing, technical editing, copywriting, copyediting, formatting, references, and proofreading, including for non-native English speakers. Specifically skilled in science writing, such as journal submissions, conference papers and presentations, dissertations, and case histories. Familiar with TAMU thesis style and able to edit to any style guide. Experienced with many curricula and industries, such as medicine, engineering, economics, psychology, business, government, and education.
Contact:
- Email Address: allisonhumph@gmail.com
- Phone: (832) 797-9204
ALL WRITE/WALTERS INK
Education: Lynne Walters: BS Radio/Television (Indiana University), MA Journalism (Penn State), Ph.D. Communication (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Tim Walters: AB History and Economics (Dartmouth College), MA History (Indiana University at Bloomington), Executive MBA (New School, New York), PhD Communication (The University of Texas at Austin)
Experience: We are a team that includes a retired professor with 25+ years of teaching experience at Texas A&M University and a retired former associate dean and professor with 20+ years of teaching experience and more than a decade of editing faculty and student papers in numerous fields. We offer reasonably priced and fast turn-around copywriting and editing for theses, dissertations, journal articles, manuscripts, grant applications, educational materials, technical documents, conference papers, presentations, and social and digital media. Our service includes similarity resolution, fact and reference checking, and formatting in APA, Chicago, MLA, Harvard, and other styles, as well as adhering to university guidelines and adjustments based on committee and publication reviews. We also help you navigate the ethical use of AI. Team members have taught in the Middle East, Southeast and South Asia, and Europe and can support writers whose native language is not English. We have worked in various STEM, humanities, education, and business disciplines. We are available daily via the Internet and phone for in-person or online consultations and one-on-one or small-group mentoring to enhance academic writing skills.
Contact:
- Email Address: allwrite2019@gmail.com
- Phone: (282) 363-0678 or (832) 525-7370
Always Write Proofreading and Editing Services
Education: BA and MA in English
Experience: Over 25 years’ combined professional experience in formatting and editing scholarly articles, theses and dissertations, resumes, technical reports, and numerous other types of materials; teaching college writing and grammar courses; tutoring writing and grammar; and developing and presenting seminars on grammar skills, proofreading skills, and organizational skills. Academic editing services are available for graduate level and above. Visit www.alwayswrite.us for information and pricing.
Contact:
- Website: http://www.alwayswrite.us/
- Email Address: writingspecialist@alwayswrite.us
- Phone: (830) 353-7167
A.M. TEX Services
Education: M.S. in Physics and Ph.D. in Physics, Texas A&M University
Experience: Ten years experience as assistant professor of physics. Over twenty years experience formatting and editing theses, professional manuscripts, conference posters, and educational materials. Offering technical typesetting of theses and dissertations in accordance with university guidelines, research manuscripts in the style of professional journals, conference posters, and educational materials. Additional services include preparation of publication quality figures, tables, code listings, and musical scores. Experienced in fields that require specialized typesetting, such as physics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, and music. Portfolio available upon request.
Contact:
- Email Address: am.typesetting@gmail.com
Ann Kellett
Education: B.A. in English from Hendrix College; M.Ed. and Ph.D. in higher education administration from Texas A&M University.
Experience: 30+ years of full-time, award-winning writing and editing experience, with happy clients around the world. I especially enjoy working with clients whose first language is not English. My specialty is editing personal statements, essays, letters, and related work needed to apply for college and graduate school, scholarships, jobs, and awards. I also edit scholarly work for English-language usage. I live in Bryan-College Station, Texas.
Contact:
- Website: https://annkellett.com/
- Email Address: ann@annkellett.com
- Phone: (979) 229-3330
Bailey Harrington
Education: PhD in Genetics and Molecular Medicine (University of Edinburgh, 2021); Erasmus Mundus MSc in Forensic Science (University of Lincoln, UK; University of Córdoba, Spain; and ISCSEM, Portugal; 2016); BS in Forensic and Investigative Sciences and BA in Psychology (Texas A&M University, 2013)
Experience: I have worked as an academic editor since 2015. Most of my editing work is in the areas of genetics, biology, and medicine or other STEM topics, and I have extensive experience working for clients writing in English as a foreign language. I also take on work in the liberal arts and humanities.
I work on journal articles, grant applications, theses and dissertations (with supervisor or department approval!), graduate school application essays and personal statements, CVs and résumés, technical reports, LaTeX documents, and other academic documents.
To enquire about my editing services, please send me an email at bailey@greenpenediting.com including information about your timeline and the approximate word count of your project. I will respond as quickly as possible to let you know whether I have availability that fits your deadline and to ask whether you would like to proceed straight away, or to set up a meeting to discuss your project.
Contact:
- Email Address: bailey@greenpenediting.com
Bill Darnall, The Writing and Training Company
Education: MBA and BSEE
Experience: Get help with essays, proposals, newsletters, scholarly articles, theses, and dissertations for any field. Editing services include proofing, copyediting, and styling. Each editing project includes online or telephone consultation. Rates depend on project complexity and turnaround time. Our current Texas A&M University editing experience includes essays, proposals, scholarly articles, and dissertations. Our long-time professional editing experience includes technical books, technical manuals, trade books, business plans, journals, trade magazines, newsletters, websites, and reports. Bill Darnall is a professional writer, trainer, and editor with more than 30 years experience. He is the author of five published books. Bill’s other credits include articles published in professional journals, trade magazines, and newsletters. A teacher of technical and business writing, Bill is sensitive to the special needs of ESL students.
Contact:
- Email Address: Bill@WritingAndTraining.com
- Phone: (714) 751-6007
Bridges-Karr Consultancy [BKC]
Education: PhD in Sociology (specialization in organizations, volunteer management and volunteering) University of South Carolina 2001; Master of Public Administration (specialization in non-profit organizations) University of South Carolina 1997; Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Sociology/Public Administration) University of South Carolina Aiken 1995
Experience: Academic editing since 1997 After moving to the Netherlands to conduct post-doctoral research in 2001, I began my own research consultancy and editing service in 2003. My academic background and active research projects provide me with extensive substantive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of social-scientific subject areas. In the editing projects that I regularly perform for language centers based in major Dutch and Belgian universities, I work with texts in a variety of fields, including business, economics, governmental policy, social development, architecture, engineering and medicine. I am particularly well equipped to work with authors whose native language is not English, transforming texts into a fluent and readable style while maintaining the author’s own unique voice and character. I am also available for one-on-one coaching to improve academic writing. This could be particularly valuable for doctoral students or faculty members at the beginning of their career.
Contact:
- Website: http://www.bridgeskarr.nl
- Email Address: Linda@BridgesKarr.nl
- Phone: +31 593-542363
Ellen Morgan
Education: B.A. in English; M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Experience: I have experience tutoring in a university writing center, copyediting for a small newspaper, and teaching English to non-native speakers. I'm an expert in APA style and well-versed in MLA and Chicago. I have edited dissertations, masters' theses, undergraduate essays, and creative, literary works. In addition to thoroughly editing your grammar and formatting, I offer helpful commentary as well as phone or Zoom sessions. No project is too large or small. I offer quick turnaround and competitive rates.
Contact:
- Website: https://ellenmorganconsulting.com
- Email Address: ellenmorgan823@gmail.com
- Phone: (979) 219-5567
Eric, Professional Editing Services
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English – Western Carolina University – 1997, Master of School Administration in Educational Leadership – University of North Carolina at Greensboro – 2003
Experience: As a professional editor with over 12 years of experience, I am as meticulous about effectively utilizing the revision process with my own writing as I will be with carefully editing your writing. I have a passion for academic writing and editing. Providing detailed feedback, concrete suggestions, and guidance to people engaged in various types of writing projects has always been intensely exciting for me. These are the types of services that I will provide for you as I work to help you perfect the written word. I will provide a short sample edit of your work at no charge upon request. I am proficient in a variety of style guides, including MLA, APA, CSE, Harvard, and Chicago and have experience editing a wide variety of academic subject areas. My experience includes editing essays, theses, dissertations, and PowerPoint presentations as well as fiction and nonfiction writing.
Contact:
- Email Address: professionaleditingservices@yahoo.com
GardenWall Publications
Education: BA English 2005, MA work, partial, Professional Writing (Both Michigan State University)
Experience: GardenWall Publications offers discount student rates and specializes in tiered edits of theses and dissertations. Prior work in biological sciences, social sciences, literature, and Spanish language publications.
Contact:
- Email Address: allena@gardenwallpublications.com
- Phone: (517) 285-2081
Glenn Allen Phillips, Ph.D.
Education: B.A. and M.A. in English, Texas A&M University Ph.D. in Higher Education, Texas A&M University
Experience: Institutional Research Associate, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Reporting, University of Texas at Arlington I have been working with students and faculty members on their writing projects for the last ten years. I am particularly interested in helping graduate students working on their dissertations or thesis projects, but no writing project is too small. I offer competitive rates and quick turnarounds. I look forward to helping you meet your writing goals.
Contact:
- Website: www.tlgediting.com
- Email Address: glennallenphillips@gmail.com
- Phone: (979) 412-1691
Holly Miller
Education: I graduated with a BS and MS in Microbiology with a 4.0 GPA. I am currently a third-year PhD student in Science Education at Texas A&M.
Experience: I have decades of experience editing, proofreading, and offering feedback on science, education, and medical documents. I specialize in APA 7 format and style along with English grammar, punctuation, and organization. Depending on your needs, I can also provide in-depth feedback and consultation on your writing and how you can best convey your ideas and arguments to your reader.
Contact:
- Website: https://sites.google.com/view/hollymiller-editor-proofreader/home
- Email Address: hamiller@tamu.edu or holly_8@yahoo.com
Jan Gerston Consulting
Education: B.A., journalism, Northern Arizona University
Experience: 30 years’ experience technical editing and technical writing in the engineering and software development industries; 10 years’ experience in science writing and editing professional papers in engineering and the sciences. Specializing in editing manuscripts of professional papers and dissertations in engineering and the sciences for non-native English speakers. My publications include white paper publications for research centers, non-profit organizations, and state agencies; trade publication articles; instruction manuals; journal papers. Editing of two-page excerpt at no cost. Contact me for fee schedule for various levels of edit.
Contact:
- Email Address: jan.gerston@gmail.com
- Phone: (979) 779-0262
Jay Brakefield
Education: BA in English, University of Houston, 1968
Experience: 1968-1983: Reporting and editing jobs on Texas newspapers. 1983-2001: News and features copy editor and frequent freelance writer, Dallas Morning News. 2001-2004: Freelance and contract work. 2004-2009: Copy editor, Bryan-College Station Eagle. 2009-present: Retired but busy with historical research, freelance writing, fact checking and editing and on-air volunteer work with community radio station KEOS. Other: Numerous freelance articles, many on Texas blues and jazz. Co-author, with Alan Govenar, of two books, Deep Ellum: The Other Side of Dallas and The Dallas Music Scene: 1920s-1960s. Researching a book on Brazos Valley plantations and the blues. References available.
Contact:
- Email Address: Ellum1@aol.com
- Phone: (979) 571-8568
Jennifer Kuhn
Education: BA in English from Eastern Connecticut State University; Master of Professional Studies in Publishing from The George Washington University
Experience: Community college professor and full-time editor available for freelance and ongoing projects. Experience includes copy editing and proofreading for: Engineers (electrical, civil, environmental, other) Medical (nutrition, nursing) STM manuscripts, peer review management and journal submission) Humanities Communications and Marketing PhD and graduate level essays, proposals, theses, and dissertations Also available for general publishing consultation. Familiar with APA, Chicago, AMA, and MLA styles, and can become familiar with other styles (including house styles) as necessary. Competitive rates, expert knowledge, great service.
Contact:
- Website: http://actioneditors.wordpress.com
- Email Address: jenniferkuhneditor@gmail.com
JoAnne Dyer, Seven Madronas Communications
Education: BA in Communications from the University of Washington, certificate in Copy Editing from the University of California San Diego, advanced editing training from The Author-Editor Clinic.
Experience: Freelance editor and writer who loves helping students and those who are doing good in the world. I have clients across the U.S. and Canada, including PhD students and self-publishing authors. I’ve also edited for independent publishers, nonprofits, and small businesses. I teach writing workshops at the NW Business Training Center in Seattle. I specialize in advanced grammar concepts, adherence to style guides, consistency, clarity, syntax, rhythm, flow, and voice. I help your best thinking come through in your words.
Contact:
- Website: http://www.7madronas.com
- Email Address: joanne@7madronas.com
- Phone: (206) 465-9146
Julia Shaw
Education: Master’s Degree from the Ohio State University
Experience: I have more than ten years experience as a proofreader/editor including for Glencoe/McGraw-Hill and Suburban News Publications. I have also worked as a literacy tutor for ESL students. My areas of expertise include Social Sciences, Humanities, Biology, and Business etc. Focus is placed on spelling, grammar, punctuation, and accuracy of vocabulary. Suggestions are made on consistency of style, sentence construction and flow and overall readability. I will edit/proofread term papers, theses, dissertations, articles for publication, personal statements and novels. ESL students always welcome!
Contact:
- Email Address: editingpro1@live.com
- Phone: (614) 537-9040
Karen Wilczewski
Education: BA Journalism; Certification in Editing (15 hrs. beyond the BA)
Experience: Ten years experience editing professional journals, including an international dental journal, two full-length published books, and a social work journal. Edit multiple disciplines, including nursing, psychology, and sociology for clarity, consistency, and grammar. Specialize in working with individuals where English is their second language (ESL). Proofread dissertations, theses, and proposals. Style manuals include Chicago and APA.
Contact:
- Email Address: karen@topdogcom.com
- Phone: (317) 849-9022
Krystal Felton
Education: BS in Communication and MA in Communication (Abilene Christian University), PhD in Rhetoric (Texas A&M University)
Experience: I have experience working as a consultant at speaking and writing centers, and as an instructor for communication and business courses. I provide copyediting services for academic writing, including dissertations, theses, papers for publication, grant proposals, and undergraduate papers. I also have experience copyediting nonacademic writing. In addition, I can provide help with public speaking, such as conference presentations.
Contact:
- Website: https://morganfeltonconsulting.com/
- Email Address: krystalafelton@gmail.com
Leslie Ann Locke
Education: BS in Agriculture, University of Minnesota; MA in Liberal Studies, University of Minnesota; PhD in Education Leadership, Policy, & Administration, Texas A&M University
Experience: POWER Writing Consultant, Texas A&M University Reviewer, International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education Assoc. Editor, Educational Administration Quarterly Co-coordinator and participant in the Scholars’ Retreat Dissertation Writing Camp at Texas A&M University APA citation style expertise Areas of specialization: Education, Sociology
Contact:
- Email Address: lalocke77@gmail.com
- Phone: (952) 451-7407
Leyla Norman
Education: B.A. Anthropology, Texas A&M University ('05); M.Sc. Development Studies, University of Glasgow (Scotland); M.A. Applied Linguistics - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Texas A&M University - Commerce); certified to teach English as a second/other language and English language arts in Texas public schools; TESL/TEFL certificate (to teach ESL)
Experience: With experience proofreading and editing books, scholarly articles, statements of purpose to graduate school, essays, and more, I provide individuals with personalized critique of their work to help them best convey their messages to their audiences. My main focus is speakers of languages other than English, so if you're an international student, I can help you find exactly the right sentence structure, words, and overall structure to say precisely what you want to express. Additionally, I provide individual tutoring to help you improve your English fluency. I am available by email, Skype, Zoom, and in-person in Bryan/College Station.
Contact:
- Website: https://www.empowerenglishtutoring.com/
- Email Address: Leyla@EmpowerEnglishTutoring.com
- Phone: (979) 676-6999
Madison Mae Parker
Education: B.A. from TAMU in English Creative Writing and CRLA Level II Certification (Advanced)
Experience: Worked two years at the University Writing Center while an undergraduate student. Editor for Kibin.com currently, an online editing service. Editor/proofreader at a publishing house. Previously worked as an editor-in-chief at a university literary magazine. Currently work as an assistant editor for a small press. Experience in creative writing, copy editing, and proof reading across a wide range of fields and disciplines from education, psychology, philosophy, and various scientific/engineering fields. Available for technical writing, technical editing, creative writing, copyediting, copywriting, proofreading, including non-native English speakers as well. Specifically skilled (enjoy, even!) in resumes, cover letters, statement of purposes, creative writing, and liberal art fields.
Contact:
- Email Address: madimae2014@gmail.com
- Phone: (806) 239-7618
Margaret Puskar-Pasewicz
Education: BA in Creative Writing and Social History, Carnegie Mellon University; MA and PhD in History, Indiana University, Bloomington
Experience: Margaret earned her Ph.D. in 2003 and has worked in the editing and writing industry for fifteen years. She was employed a copyeditor and proofreader for the most widely distributed history journal in the U.S. She has a thorough understanding of proper grammar and spelling and is familiar with Chicago style and other major writing styles. Margaret has coached hundreds of writers from first-year college students to business professionals. Margaret is an experienced writer, including the composition of a doctoral dissertation, book reviews, scholarly essays, presentations for academic and general audiences, poetry, short stories, and a book-length manuscript. She has also edited and indexed an A-to-Z encyclopedia. MargaretEdits offers a free quote and phone or email consultation to prospective clients. Her rates are very competitive with current market prices. MargaretEdits promises prompt and reliable turn-around on every project, and all of her services are 100% guaranteed.
Contact:
- Website: http://www.margaretedits.com
- Email Address: margaret@margaretedits.com
Merrie Bergmann
Education: BA in Mathematics and Philosophy, Rutgers University; MS in Computer Science, Wright State University; MA and PhD in Philosophy, University of Toronto
Experience: I am a retired college professor (computer science and logic, Smith College) and a published author. I can copy edit documents in a variety of academic fields. I will proofread for spelling typos and punctuation errors, and correct grammatical and word usage errors, reword sentences for clarity and conciseness, eliminate repetition, and ensure that you have a consistent style, suggest reorganization when it will improve the flow of your ideas, check formatting to make sure that your document looks clean and neat, check that your document conforms to your chosen style manual. My services are available for graduate level and above, and I welcome ESL jobs.
Contact:
- Email Address: merriebergmann@academiccopyeditor.com
- Phone: (508) 503-1528
Patrick P. Stafford
Experience: Freelance Writer, Editor, Journalist, Copywriter, Scriptwriter, Poet & English Tutor with over 30 years of experience proofreading, editing/copyediting and rewriting tomes of most every kind, including numerous genres of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Websites, book and long-manuscript editing and copyediting are each a forte of mine in that I have edited many novels as well as other forms of prose written by online businesses, regular authors and university students.
Contact:
- Email Address: marcelproust37@yahoo.com
Rachel Hoyle
Education: B.S. in Zoology from Texas A&M University; M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University
Experience: My diverse educational background and research experience provide me with a unique skill set for editing. Currently, I’m a PhD student in Science and Technology Journalism at Texas A&M University, through which I hold a teaching assistantship for an undergraduate course titled Biomedical Writing. I’ve had experience editing both technical writing (abstracts, manuscripts, dissertations, presentations) and nontechnical writing (news articles, feature articles, profiles). Additionally, I have 3 years of laboratory experience and 6 years of combined animal medical and research experience that serves me well in editing in biomedical contexts. I look forward to working with you.
Contact:
- Email Address: rachoyle13@tamu.edu
Rebecca Stout
Education: BA and MA in English from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, PhD in English from Texas A&M University, and JD from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
Experience: I have more than 20 years of experience as a paid editor for Texas A&M and other academic institutions across the US and around the world. I’ve edited hundreds of dissertations, master's theses, and academic publications in multiple disciplines such as architecture, computer science, the humanities, and countless others. For six years, I taught Freshman Composition and Introduction to Literature at Texas A&M and Blinn College. I’ve also taught TOEFL prep courses for Kaplan. My focus is on fixing any errors in grammar and punctuation, but also on polishing the language to vary word choice and sentence structure, organization, style, etc.
Contact:
- Email Address: rebstout@yahoo.com
Rod Hotz, Technical Editing and Writing
Education: B.S. in physics, Southwest Texas State University and M.A. in physics, Sam Houston State University
Experience: Located in Bryan with 50+ years of technical editing and writing experience in a wide range of the sciences and engineering, including physics, geophysics, geology, petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering. Services include proofreading, editing, and formatting of trade journal technical articles, extended abstracts, professional society symposium PowerPoint technical presentations, proposals and reports, textbooks, collateral materials, theses, and dissertations. An information sheet, summarizing my contract services in more detail and their rates, is available upon request.
Contact:
- Email Address: rod@abrix.net
- Phone: (979) 321-3423
Sarah E. Velasquez
Education: PhD in Information Management, Master of Science in English (Technical Communication), Master of Agribusiness, Master of Library Science
Experience: Combination of over 15 years of technical writing and editing, and over 20 years of project development and management. Experience in document writing and editing (journal articles, theses, dissertations, etc), website editing and content development, grant writing and management, and marketing for the agricultural, scientific, medical, social science, and educational industries, including extensive experience in editing for non-native English speakers.
Contact:
- Email Address: browndogediting@gmail.com
Skip Press
Experience: Skip Press has edited a Hollywood entertainment magazine, produced & directed plays, made instructional videos, sold feature film scripts, served as the Hollywood correspondent for Boys Life, been a staff writer for a UPN kids show, published young adult novels and non–fiction series like Star Families. He teaches an online screenwriting course that has been available in 1,500 schools. Skip has written or edited almost 50 books, including four editions of the Writer’s Guide to Hollywood, four editions of the Complete Idiot’s Guide to Screenwriting (including one in Russian). As an editor and consultant, he has worked with clients all over the world and provides references on request. His most recent projects include several client book edits and two ghost-writes including a 400-pager on stress management and the bio of a Fortune 200 company CEO.
Contact:
- Website: http://www.skippress.com
- Email Address: skippress@yahoo.com
- Phone: (818) 261-4226
Tiffany Craft Portewig, PhD
Education: PhD in Technical Communication and Rhetoric, Texas Tech University MA in English and Technical Communication, Texas State University BA in English and Political Science, Texas A&M University
Experience: Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at Texas Tech and Auburn University,including freshman composition, business writing, technical writing, technical editing, document design,and grant writing. Worked in the Texas Tech University Writing Center during graduate school. Experience in industry as a technical editor for a software company and as a consultant innonline training and curriculum development. Published in a number of scholarly journals and book chapters. Served as Book Review Editor for the journal IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication. Received awards for scholarly writing and research, including Frank R. Smith Outstanding Journal Article Award for Technical Communication, The Society for Technical Communication’s Research Grant $10,000 Annual Award, and Texas Tech University Summer Dissertation Research Award. I am available for thesis and dissertation editing and can ensure your manuscript adheres to style guide and the Graduate School’s Thesis Manual. I have experience editing content in a variety of academic disciplines including liberal arts, engineering, and other technical fields. I can help with any type of writing project, regardless of length. Please contact me for details and rates.
Contact:
- Email Address: tcportewig@gmail.com