Our work together is about whipping language into shape to promote readability. If the subject of your work is beyond the scope of my experience, you’ll likely find yourself explaining some specialized or technical knowledge to me. I need to fully understand what you mean so I can help you say it. Together, we’ll strive for clarity and brevity in all that you say. This means finding ideal words, killing unnecessary ones, and recasting sentences for grammatical soundness or simply to deliver greater punch. Along the way, we’ll craft more than one transitional statement or paragraph to promote the logical flow of the story you’re telling. You’ll be a little surprised and a lot pleased to see how small but important changes enhance your narrative style and flush out the unclear and the disconnected, strengthening the cogency of your arguments. In short, I make you sound like the genius you are. As the author, you create all content. If you’re a doctoral candidate, you also ensure that your document conforms to the academic style prescribed by your discipline.

Treatment Plan I

We regularly meet in person or via video conference over a period of several months to work through your material and discuss changes. This plan allows for on-the-spot clarification and discussion. These get-togethers make for the kind of language learning that will stick to you and improve the quality of your written work throughout your lifetime.

Treatment Plan II

Candidates sometimes reach out to me late in the game. If deadlines loom, I can work independently. I make changes inside your documents and send them back to you. A lot can be accomplished in a few weeks.