I am an experienced editor with thirty years of publication history at the post-graduate level. I will edit books, articles, novels, manuscripts, brochures, and do translation from Spanish to English.
Editing Rates
Rate Per Page
US $7.70
Rate Per Word
US $0.03
Rate Per Hour
US $35.00
NOTE: these rates are not set in stone and are only an average for this editor. The actual rate applicable to your document will depend on the depth of the edit, the quality of the writing, the topic matter, the proximity of the deadline, the length of the document and several other factors.
As a retired professor of political science and women's studies, I have over 30 years experience with manuscript drafting, editing, and submission. I have been a publication project manager for the United States Agency for International Development, a public relations director for Habitat for Humanity, and have done extensive private manuscript editing on scientific, media, social sciences, and fiction projects. I have worked with beginning novelists and cantankerous old professors. My goal is to bring your project to fruition - whether it's getting you through writer's block or doing the final honing of a manuscript prior to submission, I have the experience and the patience to work with you. Envision a cross between a smiling, supportive Mother Hen and a ruthless, word-slashing task-master...
I also do smaller translation projects for Spanish- to English business and travel brochures. I spent several months in Mexico, Argentina and Uruguay conducting field research for my dissertation, so my Spanish is crisp and professional.
My editing services range from light proof-reading to full project management, and virtually everything in between. I respond quickly and professionally to all requests for estimates or information. I will also interact via webcam if extensive personal work sessions are required.
Education degree
PHD
Major specialization
Other, Political Science
Second specialization
English
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Construction Company Manager
Editing Experience in Years: 32
Education: University of California, Santa Barbara, Ph.D. Political Science
University of California, Santa Barbara, M.A. Political Science and International Affairs
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, B.A. Political Science and English
Employment: Professor, Political Science 1979 - 2009
Editor and Project Manager, USAID 1980-1982
Public Relations Editor, Habitat for Humanity 1995-1998
Construction Company Manager, 2008- current
Scored 97% on editing test.
Test score 100% .
Test score 70% to 84%. 
Test score less than 70%.