Your knowledge in your voice, only clearer
Editing that respects the work behind your words
I work with professionals, researchers, academics, and businesses like you. Whether you're writing a PhD or master's, publishing in a journal, preparing a report, authoring a manuscript, or creating customer copy, I can help. You can rely on my 25+ years of experience, with personalized copy editing, proofreading, and advice from start to finish. I'll preserve and polish your ideas so nothing gets in the way of what you know.
Experience you can rely on
25+ years of editing
I've been a professional editor since the late 1990s and a freelancer since 2007. I have a communications degree from American University and a postgrad certificate from Temple University in Philadelphia.
Professional standing
As a managing editor on peer-reviewed journals, I had final responsibility for everything that went to print. Now I take on industry publications, non-fiction books, theses, scholarly articles, marketing and web copy, and company reports.
Whatever your field
I've worked on hundreds of subjects across business and finance, the sciences and humanities, healthcare, and academic research. If you don't see your field here, get in touch and I'll let you know if I can help.
Just me, throughout
When you work with me, you work with me. I handle every project personally, from the first read to the final pass. You'll always deal with me directly. Once I've sent your work back, I'm still here for any questions that come up.
Your expertise stays yours
You're the expert on your subject, so everything I do starts from that. Your writing has its own conventions and audience, and I know both. I’ll sharpen your words while keeping them unmistakably yours. What you send me stays confidential. When a change might affect what you mean, I check with you first, so you always have the final say.
“Tara goes the extra mile to research our questions and provide informed suggestions.”
Topics I work across
Find your area below to see the kind of work I take on and how I approach it.
What good editing actually does
Catching errors is the easy part. What takes experience is making your writing clear and easy to follow, so your points land and your reader stays with you. In addition to proofreading, I copy edit for flow and emphasis to smooth out anything that slows a reader down. That way, the strongest parts of your work get the attention they deserve. I also provide comments and advice throughout your document, and offer aftercare once the work is done.
“When the words stop getting in the way, the thinking comes through.”
I combine copy editing and proofreading for every project, whatever you're working on:
How we’ll work together
It starts with a conversation. You tell me about the work, and I'll respond with suggestions and anything I'd like to clarify.
Then comes the editing. I read your work closely and make changes. I’ll ask you questions where needed, then I’ll read everything through a second time so that nothing's missed.
Next, I send the copy back to you. You'll have it ready to use, and you're welcome to ask questions and respond to my comments as you finalize it.