Editing

After having always loved editing, and even considering it as a career before deciding to go into music and music therapy, Kirsten has combined her interests and now offers editing services for academic papers (theses, dissertations, journal articles), specializing in those formatted according to the APA style manual and/or related to music therapy, other creative arts therapies, and psychology. Kirsten is detail-oriented and has many years of experience in writing academic papers and reading/discussing peer-reviewed research. With a background in psychology she is familiar with many concepts and terms frequently found in APA style writing.

Please use the contact form to inquire about the following editing services:

Proofreading

Proofreading is the most basic form of editing, also known as word level editing. This generally involves the correction of typos, minor grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors, consistency of verb tenses, and formatting. This occurs when the document is ready for publication.

Per 1000 words$20
Per 1000 words with APA formatting$25
Per 1000 words, 24 hour turnaround$40

Copy Editing

Copy editing, or sentence level editing, involves grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and consistency. The changes are more noticeable than with proofreading, but should retain the tone of your writing.

Per 1000 words$20
Per 1000 words with APA formatting$25
Per 1000 words, 24 hour turnaround$40

Content Editing

Content editing, also called substantive or structural editing, looks at the piece as a whole, including flow, organization, overall style and tone, and logic. This level of editing often requires sections to be reworked and rewritten, and is much more time-consuming than proofreading or copy editing.

Per 1000 words$30
Per 1000 words with APA formatting$35
Per 1000 words, 24 hour turnaround$50