Editing
- National Book Development Board-registered editor
- Style guides: Chicago Manual of Style, Associated Press Stylebook, APA
- Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat
- Previous editing clients include Techie Seniors, The Digerati Life, Cosmopolitan Philippines, Marie Claire Philippines, Oiltrends Asia, and Sa Aklat Sisikat Foundation
- Testimonialsfrom previous clients
Copy editing
I mainly edit academic documents on topics such as social sciences, engineering, chemistry, and medicine, correcting them for grammar, spelling, and clarity. This has resulted in me becoming more familiar with different topics and terminologies used in each field. I’ve also edited blog posts, website content, marketing materials, reports, and handbooks.
Proofreading
Your work needs that one last bit of polish after going through the copy editing process, and I can look over your work as a final step to make sure it’s truly free of errors and ready for publication.
Book editing
As a line and copy editor for books, I not only improve the grammar, but I also recommend tone adjustments, perform fact-checking; and comment on flow, content, and the use of appropriate terms. For works of fiction, I correct details to make the story more accurate and ensure consistent characterization. For non-fiction books, I can also double-check your references, ensuring that they’re properly cited in the the text and that they are formatted correctly, as well as perform indexing. My goal is not just to produce a grammatically flawless book but also to make sure that it’s something I enjoy reading.
I have mostly been editing young adult and new adult romance fiction and am looking to add more non-fiction books to my portfolio.
AI editing
Everyone is saying AI is going to wipe out my field, but I’ve found that people still very much like the human touch and even need an extra pair of eyes even after processing their work through an AI tool. My brand of AI editing involves refining your AI-generated work to make it sound as natural as possible. I also fact-check details to ensure that they actually exist and are correct. Having handled AI-written works, I’m also now familiar with how AI-generated text sounds, which means I can correct and humanize it properly.
ESL editing
English is ever evolving, and it’s always interesting to see how it’s written and expressed in different countries. People of various nationalities have their own quirks and terms when writing in English, and you want to be sure you’re understood clearly if you’re writing for a diverse audience. Having edited the work of academics from countries such as Indonesia, Korea, and China, I’ve learned how to interpret and edit ESL writing. I can edit your work to make it read as though it was written by a native English speaker and give you pointers for improving your English writing.
The process
You send me your work, and I return it to you with all the tracked changes visible so you can review the edits I made. I also leave notes and comments on every file to explain some of the changes or if there are any issues you need to address.
Whatever the type of editing I do, I want to achieve the same things you want: keep your work error-free and preserve your voice to make your ideas, message, and expertise stand out.
Need someone to edit or proofread your work? Send me an email and let’s talk.