Write like you want to.

I am a Harvard-trained developmental editor and publishing consultant. I help scholars prepare their research to submit to top journals and presses.

TESTIMONIALS

“Now, as I send the manuscript off to the press, I can see how transformative working with Marc was for this project and for my overall skill as a writer. I highly recommend working with Marc on your next writing project. You’ll be amazed at what you can create.”
— Susan B. Ridgely, associate professor of religious studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Are you an international scholar? Is English not your first language? Let me help you publish your article in a top English-language academic journal!

I can help you:

  • Master academic idioms and style

  • Decide whether to use the first person

  • Tighten your literature review

  • Craft an exciting, forward-looking conclusion

I have worked with academics from China, Brazil, Hungary, Russia, Romania, Poland, Ukraine, and Vietnam.

My background is in the humanities and social sciences, including cultural anthropology, sociology, philosophy, American and European history, and religious studies.

Are you a biologist, chemist or mathematician? I also edit science and mathematics articles!

My Rates

  • Developmental Editing: $0.028 per word (USD)

  • Copyediting: $0.025 per word (USD)

  • Proofreading: $0.024 per word (USD)

What is Developmental Editing?

Are you having trouble figuring out what you want to say in an article? Let an editorial coach help!

Let me design an editing consultation plan to meet your goals. Together we can break down:

  • Talking through your ideas

  • Setting goals

  • Laying out a writing schedule

  • Staying on track with encouraging messages

An initial 20-minute consultation is free of charge. Evening and weekend times are available. Competitive rates. ​Graduate students receive a discount. 

Citation Editing

First name first? Last name, then first? Which citation style should I use?

A messy references section shows that you don’t take your scholarship seriously. Reviewers are more likely to reject your article if you don’t use a journal’s required citation format.

I offer multiple services for scholars who need help with their references list.

My Rates

  • Converting your list from one format to another: $65/hour (USD)

  • Proofreading your list and checking DOIs: $65/hour (USD)

  • Constructing your list: $67/hour (USD)