“It was a pleasure working with Michelle to prepare our research article for publication. She provided excellent suggestions for text editing and helped us assemble accompanying data figures in Illustrator. Throughout the time we worked together, she was timely with her correspondence and easy to communicate with. I would gladly work with her again! I’m happy to say the paper was published.”
— A/Prof. Carlo Condello, University of California, San Francisco
“Michelle is an experienced scientific editor with a strong working knowledge of the AMA style guide and general grammatical principles. She has demonstrated ability to edit across a broad range of subjects in the medical and biological sciences. In addition to applying her editing skills to fixing grammatical errors, enhancing clarity, and improving readability, Michelle offers high-level feedback that can guide researchers in how to best present their science. She has experience reviewing submission guidelines to tailor manuscripts for journals and can help identify gaps or missing pieces, making the submission and eventual review process easier for her clients.”
— Lisa Giles, PhD, Lead Technical Writer
“Over the years, I’ve worked with a grand total of two editors with both life sciences degrees and the ability to recognize a dangling modifier. Michelle is one of them, and this makes her about as close to a unicorn as anybody in this industry. In addition to her in-depth knowledge of grammar concepts and AMA Style, Michelle brings courtesy, curiosity, and a sixth sense for any word that rings false. Highly recommended for ad agency and medcomms needs!”
— Katie Vishniac-Kaufman, Healthcare Promotions Regulatory Professional
“Michelle was exceptional! She responded promptly and greatly assisted me in crafting my Statement of Purpose for my grad school applications. As a STEM student, writing isn’t my forte, but Michelle guided me in creating an exceptionally strong and compelling essay. Thanks to her invaluable support, I secured admission to a highly prestigious master’s program.”
— Victoria B., Master’s Degree Applicant
“I have had the pleasure of working with Michelle on several editing projects, and I can say with confidence that her expertise in scientific editing is invaluable. Michelle brings a meticulous eye, catching not only grammar and style issues but also ensuring clarity and coherence, which is critical in scientific writing. Her work has consistently elevated the readability and impact of complex research content, making it accessible to both specialized and broader audiences.”
— Elaine Seery, Science Editor and Translator
“Michelle . . . proved to be a knowledgeable and adaptable editor. She is proficient with multiple style guides and provides thoughtful, detailed edits of manuscripts (e.g., ensuring consistency, recasting overwrought sentences). Because Michelle understands the science of the biomedical papers she edits, she can provide suggestions that improve all aspects of a manuscript, including figures and tables. She is adept at version control when handling multiple manuscript revisions and is an excellent communicator both with clients and journal staff—a time-saver for any scientist. Overall, I highly recommend Michelle’s services to any biomedical professional in need of an editor.”
— Kara Shanley, PhD, University of California, San Francisco
“It is with great pleasure that CareerVolt recommends Michelle McRae as an outstanding science and medical editor. Michelle consistently provides insightful and strategic feedback when working with CareerVolt and assisting us with client document feedback (e.g., NIH Aims pages, grant applications, etc.). 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.”
— Jessica Lerch, PhD, Co-Founder, CareerVolt, LLC
“Michelle was quick to respond to my need for a proofreader—delivering high-quality feedback on a tight turnaround. She reviewed my resume, making efficient corrections and posing thoughtful queries. From correcting mechanics to pointing out the tonal implications of word choice, her edits and suggestions helped me polish my resume and feel confident in submitting it to potential employers. Michelle brings friendly professionalism to her work, and her knowledge and expertise were apparent even in our one interaction.”
— Diana Dexter, Editor
“Michelle overdelivered on my request to help me with a draft of my Parenting Reset course. She was quick, detail oriented, and included valuable content feedback that upleveled my program. Highly recommend!”
