Services Offered
When someone asks me about my work, and I respond that I’m a writing coach and editor, they often frown first
and then continue, “But what does that mean you do?”
For an good answer to that question and description of my services, I offer the following explanations from the
Cambridge Academic Editors Network (CAEN) website (http://cambridge-editors.org/editorial.html).
What Do Various Types of Editors Do?
Writing Coach
A writing coach supports the writer in working through difficult or complicated processes such as managing
multiple deadlines and relationships, understanding and responding to academic expectations, or overcoming
writer’s block or other obstacles. A writing coach may also function as the writer’s developmental or substantive
editor.
Developmental Editor
A developmental editor works closely with the author or publisher to develop an idea or turn an early version of a
manuscript into a text that’s ready for publication. This type of editor attends to the organization, scope, content,
and tone of the manuscript.
Substantive Editor
A substantive editor, sometimes called a content editor, focuses on making content suggestions and significant
revisions that go beyond the kinds of edits a copy editor would make. A substantive editor who specializes in one
or more technical areas may be called a technical editor.
Copy Editor
A copy editor corrects errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage, and syntax. A copy editor also ensures
consistency in style, details and facts, voice, and format; revises awkward sentences; smoothes transitions; and
verifies cross-references. She or he makes sure your text, citations, and bibliography meet the style requirements
of your discipline, institution, and publisher. A copy editor also points out material that is unclear or potentially
offensive to readers.
Although I enjoy being a writing coach, as well as a developmental, substantive, and copy editor, I am not a proofreader.
If you need a proofreader, I highly recommend my colleagues Rebecca Jaynes at www.rebeccajaynesedits.com and Michelle
Molina at michelleqmolina@gmail.com.
and then continue, “But what does that mean you do?”
For an good answer to that question and description of my services, I offer the following explanations from the
Cambridge Academic Editors Network (CAEN) website (http://cambridge-editors.org/editorial.html).
What Do Various Types of Editors Do?
Writing Coach
A writing coach supports the writer in working through difficult or complicated processes such as managing
multiple deadlines and relationships, understanding and responding to academic expectations, or overcoming
writer’s block or other obstacles. A writing coach may also function as the writer’s developmental or substantive
editor.
Developmental Editor
A developmental editor works closely with the author or publisher to develop an idea or turn an early version of a
manuscript into a text that’s ready for publication. This type of editor attends to the organization, scope, content,
and tone of the manuscript.
Substantive Editor
A substantive editor, sometimes called a content editor, focuses on making content suggestions and significant
revisions that go beyond the kinds of edits a copy editor would make. A substantive editor who specializes in one
or more technical areas may be called a technical editor.
Copy Editor
A copy editor corrects errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage, and syntax. A copy editor also ensures
consistency in style, details and facts, voice, and format; revises awkward sentences; smoothes transitions; and
verifies cross-references. She or he makes sure your text, citations, and bibliography meet the style requirements
of your discipline, institution, and publisher. A copy editor also points out material that is unclear or potentially
offensive to readers.
Although I enjoy being a writing coach, as well as a developmental, substantive, and copy editor, I am not a proofreader.
If you need a proofreader, I highly recommend my colleagues Rebecca Jaynes at www.rebeccajaynesedits.com and Michelle
Molina at michelleqmolina@gmail.com.
