Professional Academic Editing for Researchers, Postgraduates and Academics

I am a certified editor and proofreader with a professional background in law and technology; I am listed on the SUPRA Proofreaders and Editors List — the editor directory maintained by the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA) as a recommended editor for postgraduate students.

I work within the ethical guidelines established by the IPEd Guidelines for Editing Theses (2025), ensuring my services support, rather than replace, your own academic voice and original work.

My Academic Editing Services

Copyediting:

I review and refine your academic writing at the language and sentence level, focusing on:

  • * Clarity of expression and logical flow
  • * Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
  • * Appropriate academic tone, idiom and style
  • * Consistent use of terminology, abbreviations and discipline-specific language
  • *Presentation consistency for figures, tables and illustrations

Proofreading:

A final-stage review of your completed work before submission or publication, checking:

  • * Completeness of all parts of the document
  • * Grammar, spelling and punctuation
  • * Consistency in language, style, numbers, symbols and capitalisation
  • * Formatting and layout according to your specified style guide
  • * Conformity of in-text citations and reference list to the required style (e.g. APA, Chicago, Harvard)

I Work With a Range of Academic Documents

  • * Research theses (Honours, Masters, PhD)
  • * Journal articles and conference papers
  • * Books and book chapters
  • * Reports and working papers

Indicative Fees

My fees are based on IPEd’s indicative costs for academic editing and reflect fair rates for professional editorial work. All prices are in AUD and exclude GST.

As academic work varies widely in length, complexity, and the level of editing required, I provide a personalised quote after reviewing your document.

Up to 8,000 words (e.g. journal article, conference paper)

$400–$800

8,000–20,000 words

$800–$1,500

20,000–50,000 words (e.g. Honours or Masters thesis)

$1,500–$2,500

50,000–80,000 words (e.g. PhD thesis)

$2,500–$4,000

80,000–100,000+ words

$4,000–$5,000+

Please note: A number of factors can affect the final cost, including the length and complexity of your work, the level of editing required, whether formatting is needed, the turnaround time, and the use of reference management software. I’ll always provide a clear quote before work begins.

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A Professional Editor You Can Trust

  • * Listed on the SUPRA Proofreaders and Editors List — I am listed on the editor directory maintained by the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association for postgraduate students.
  • * IPEd Associate Member — I’m a member of Australia’s Institute of Professional Editors and work in accordance with the IPEd Guidelines for Editing Theses (2025) and the IPEd Standards for Editing Practice.
  • * Specialist background in law and technology — My professional experience means I understand the precision and rigour that legal and technical academic writing demands.
  • * Your voice, preserved — My role is to improve the clarity and presentation of your writing, not to change your argument or conclusions. Your intellectual work remains entirely your own.
  • * Transparent process — I provide a clear agreement before work begins, outlining the scope of editing, timelines and fees.

Working Together

  1. Send your enquiry
    Tell me about your document — what type of work it is, approximate word count, your preferred style guide, any university submission requirements and your submission deadline.

  2. Receive a quote
    I’ll review your brief (and ideally a sample of your work) and provide a personalised quote and timeframe.

     

  3. We agree on scope
    Before I begin, we’ll confirm the editing services to be provided, the timeline and the fee — all in writing.

     

  4. Editing and delivery
    I’ll return your edited document with tracked changes and, where appropriate, a style sheet or editorial notes to support your revision process.
Working Together Process - Academic Editing Services

Note on ethical editing: In line with the IPEd Guidelines for Editing Theses (2025), my editing services are limited to copyediting and proofreading. I do not rewrite, restructure or substantially alter a student’s argument, nor do I write any portion of the work. A record of editing services provided can be supplied to your supervisor or institution on request.

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