Counihan Editing
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COPY EDITING FOR SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS
Bringing clarity
I support writers at all stages of the process, from finding the kernel in a first draft to readying a final manuscript for submission, from formatting citations to tackling Reader 2. I tailor my review and feedback to you, and my detailed feedback letter abstracts your argument and outlines a revision strategy. After you've had a chance to digest my feedback, we can meet to discuss any questions or talk through revision options.
Developmental Editing
THE START, THE MESSY MIDDLE
Big-picture attention to content, addressing argument, analysis, organization/structure, engagement with sources, and authorial tone.
Copy Editing
THE FINAL POLISH
Detailed attention to your writing, including sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, consistency, typos, and citation formatting.
PARTNERING FOR CLARITY
We all deserve support with our writing.
With a Ph.D. in English Literature and 8+ years of experience, I bring keen curiosity and empathy to helping scholars to clarify your argument and prose.
Testimonials
Primarily the issue I sought help was with copy editing. But Clare also stepped in and helped me with developmental editing too at a crucial stage of my writing/thinking process when I had zero gas left in the tank. [She] sharpened the rhetorical force of the argument overall. Magically, found a concluding chapter for the book by suggesting that I move 20 or so pages from one chapter to form the concluding chapter.
SARITA SEE
Connect
I'd love to hear about your project and discuss how I can help. To jump start our conversation, it would help if you can answer the following in your message:
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What is your project and where are you in your process?
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How long is your manuscript? Or what is your target length? (number of chapters and/or word count)
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What is your timeline?
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Where do you think you need the most support?
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If you are stuck, what's the obstacle you're struggling with? Do you know how/why you are struggling?