Editing for Excellence

Mary Ann Sherby

Editing designed to meet your needs
Whether you are writing an article, a resume or cover letter, a business plan, or an academic paper, I can help you to plan and organize your writing and to fine tune it to appeal to the audience you want to reach. Whether you need proofreading, editing for grammar and mechanics, help with brainstorming,or with developing and organizing your ideas, I will work closely with you to fine tune and polish your writing.

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Emphasizing the points you want to make

Selecting words that convey your meaning precisely
Revising sentence structure to increase clarity
Explaining technical terms in words that your audience can understand
Attending closely to details in grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Paying close attention to detail

Correcting punctuation, grammar, usage, and fine tuning your personal style

Making use of extensive editing experience

Helping you to communicate effectively. Whether you are an entrepreneur trying to increase your business, an engineer needing to reach an audience outside of your field, or a job candidate polishing your resume and cover letter, you can depend on me to review your writing and to fine tune it to reflect what you want to emphasize.

Consulting appropriate style manuals

I am familiar with MLA and APA style manuals and have also worked with the Chicago Manual of Style.

Free initial consultation

During this consultation, you will be able to discuss your writing with me and let me know what you want to emphasize to your audience. And you will also learn what you can expect from me during the editing process.

Quick turnaround

You can count on a quick turnaround. Copy editing and proofreading can ordinarily be finished within one to two days or even on the same day. In-depth revision or developmental editing may take longer, depending on the nature and length of the work.