Potential clients often wonder about the cost of academic editing and whether it's worth it. Those are good questions! So I answer them here and also provide some quick tips for working with editors on a budget.
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Are you looking to get writing done this summer? Then try this high-quality writing group! 89% of participants report these groups helped them feel more confident about their writing. 100% said they that they'd do another one.
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Yes! and I love how you brought up students. It's so important to model this to them.
Yeah, the scholarly patterns make it difficult and can also make it hard to get to writing even though many folks have to do that to keep their jobs or (even better) want to do it. You sure sound like a writer to me!
Do you scholarly writers out there think of yourselves as writers? I have been reflecting on how, despite a range of publications, I still don't. So I'm trying to introduce myself as a writer, to help me prioritize this part of my work. I think it's helping. Thoughts?
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Text with gold banners at top and bottom. Text reads free argument workshop! Come with a scholarly argument! I'll talk you through two writing exercises. Leave with useful tools and a refined argument. Wednesday, April 8 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern via Zoom
Have an argument that just won't come into focus? Want to feel more confident in your writing? Try this FREE workshop!
I'm a former tenured professor turned dev editor and I can't wait to share my insights on argument!
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It's time for my next round of scholarly writing groups! Sign up to work with supportive scholars. Sign up because you want to get writing done! Sign up because your writing matters!
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I publish a monthly newsletter on scholarly writing. Tomorrow's edition focuses on why scholarly writing is hard and provides a tip on what to do about it. Plus BONUS discount for my scholarly writing groups!
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I totally agree! Sometimes "complexity" is used to avoid the kind of clear thinking it takes to make a really important argument.
As scholars, we've been writing arguments since (probably before) college. But it can be hard to come up with an argument or tell if it's a strong one. Let's make it easier! Come to my FREE argument workshop on April 8 from 3 to 4:30 Eastern.
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Yes! Such a good reminder to look at the notes!
How does a developmental editor cut a too-long article?
I needed to cut 3,500 words.
1: Eliminate redundancy and wordiness (-1000).
2: Cut larger sections that didn't fully support the argument (-2000).
3: Refine, marking additional repetitiveness.
How do you do it?
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Navigating relationships with acquisitions editors can be scary. But they are also humans who understand that meeting deadlines can be difficult. In this post I explain how it usually goes if your manuscript is late.
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Want to try developmental editing your own work? It can be tricky to do, but also very satisfying. Learning to edit can make a big difference in our writing. So here's the method I use as an editor. I hope it helps!
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Those are great points. It also overlooks an opportunity to let a heading do some work for your writing, signaling an important point you hope readers take away from a piece.
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I just saw TEN bald eagles hanging out over the Mohawk river watching for fish. It's the most spectacular thing I've ever seen in nature and it was just from this viewing point for a waterfall (like right off the road, basically). This gives me a little hope. Now off to a protest!
This isn’t immigration policy. It’s a business model.
ICE keeps growing, not because it makes America safer, but because corporations are raking in billions off cages, bodies, and suffering. ICE’s existence is a massive revenue stream.
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If you are feeling stressed by your winter break writing project, take a beat and ask yourself whether you can write something else instead. Do you have to write this piece now? Is there something else that would be easier? Give yourself permission to shift course!
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Need a gift for a PhD pal this year? Look no further than this gift guide for scholarly writers. Does it contain books about scholarly writing? Indeed it does! Shop on. And treat yourself too! :)
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Oh, cool! I'm just a solo freelancer and am not planning on growing. People have recommended Bonsai and HoneyBook. Do you agree? Or have others to recommend? Thank you so much!
#Freelancers! What project management software do you like? Mine is going away in early 2026. Boo! I'd ideally like some that does invoicing, time tracking, contracting, and accounting as well as allows me to keep track of clients (including taking meeting notes). Thanks for any help!
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Are you having a hard time getting writing done? Do you ever feel lonely in your writing? Would you benefit from some instruction on scholarly writing? If you answered yes to these questions, consider joining my writing groups!
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Two of my former writing group participants ran into each other on the dance floor at the African Studies Association. This makes me so happy! If you want to build community in academia and get writing done, come join us in January!
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One round or two rounds of scholarly review? Often we don't have a choice, but if you do, here are some factors to consider!
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This is so true! I remember being in a faculty meeting next to someone who was on his ipad (looking at photos, writing emails, reading the news). I had such a difficult time concentrating! Thanks for this research!
Feeling overwhelmed by writing the book's introduction? You aren't alone.
In this week's TEA Delivered, I discuss five elements of book introductions. Keeping these components in mind may make outlining (and writing) the introduction a little easier.
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How to structure a chapter or article? Quick tips: use the argument as a guide, consider potential sections in relation to each other, and focus on how you want to tell the story. Read on!
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BANNED BOOKS WEEK Oct. 5-11, 2025. Censorship is so 1984 - Read for Your Rights. ala.org/bbooks. American Library Association
Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.
Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.
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Google search bar with "free write one word or two" in it. AI response "Word, word word"
Here was AI's answer to my question this morning. Also, did I make AI freewrite? Is this what AI freewriting looks like?
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