Medical and Biomedical Editing Services
Expert editorial support, when you need it
I can work independently within your existing workflow when you need additional editorial capacity, whether it’s when your manuscript volume increases, an editor is on leave, or you have a special project that needs extra support.
From a single manuscript to a few hours of ongoing editorial support each week, I provide flexible editing services for researchers, journals, medical societies, and medical communications teams.
Documents
Journal articles
Slide decks
Conference abstracts and posters
White papers
Medical communications
Editing
Developmental editing, substantive editing, copy editing, proofreading
Fact-checking and quality control
AMA Manual of Style specialist
Support
Short-term, ongoing, or overflow support
Flexible weekly or project-based capacity
Journal article submission support
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Developmental editing involves high-level feedback regarding structure, logic, and audience or reviewer expectations.
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Substantive editing is copy editing with a heavier touch, involving rewriting and rearranging sentences and paragraphs to improve clarity, flow, and logic.
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Copy editing is a light touch at the sentence level to adjust spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, and terminology. The text is edited for clarity, consistency, and conciseness.
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Proofreading is a final review for errors in language and formatting before submission or publication.
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References and citations are cross-checked and edited to match a style (eg, AMA Manual of Style, journal and in-house styles).
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Fact-checking involves undertaking quality control of a document by verifying facts against annotated source documents.
Types of Editing
Let’s Work Together
1. Reach Out
Tell me about your project, timeline, and goals. I’ll respond promptly with a quote and a plan that fits your needs.
2. Confirm Your Booking
Once you accept the quote, I’ll reserve your spot. New clients may be asked for a 50% deposit.
3. Get Polished Edits
I’ll refine your document for clarity, consistency, and impact—delivered on time, with your final invoice included.
“Michelle consistently provides insightful and strategic feedback. . . . Her high-level developmental editing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and understanding of NIH requirements have been invaluable. Her comments are insightful and enhance the clarity and quality of the writing. Additionally, Michelle is dedicated, responsive and reliable—making her a valuable team member.”
Michelle McRae, PhD, ELS
Editor in the Life Sciences
Style Guides and Pricing
AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition
Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition
AP Stylebook
Journal and in-house styles
Copy editing starts at US$0.06/word