Chasing the Deadline
Too often, the spark that drew you to your research can dim after endless revisions, formatting headaches, and unclear or insufficient feedback.
If it’s ‘publish or perish’, then clear writing is a survival skill.
I offer academic editing services—including coaching and mentoring—to help you focus on the ideas that excite you, and reignite your energy and inspiration. From journal articles and theses to high-stakes fellowships and grant proposals, I help scholars shape their research ideas into compelling narratives.
Work With Me
Read more about the different services and resources I offer. Contact me to discuss your needs.
NSF CAREER Proposals
Coaching and review for proposals.
Pre-tenure faculty: get the support you need for the most important proposal of your early career. I offer both group coaching in my Write Your CAREER program, and one-on-one guidance in my CAREER Concept Intensive (returning soon!). Both are designed to help you craft a compelling NSF CAREER proposal.
Faculty and Student Coaching
One-on-one targeted mentorship.
Prefer more in-depth support? In one-on-one coaching (by Zoom or in person in Gainesville, FL), I’ll guide you from brainstorming and early drafts to revision and resubmission. I also offer specialized coaching for high-stakes projects, like theses, dissertations, and tenure & promotion packets.
Developmental Editing
“Big Picture” feedback and review.
Need help planning your draft, strengthening your argument, or restructuring a manuscript? I’ll work with you to clarify your ideas, refine the flow, and highlight what matters most—so your research shines clearly and makes a strong and lasting impact.
Downloadable Resources
Templates and example documents.
Get my guides to writing a great Abstract, writing ACM SIGCHI papers, writing NSF proposals, and more. (coming soon!)
Keep scrolling for more information, or contact me if you’re ready to get started!
Meet the Editor-Coach
Whatever your stage,
I can help you.
Who Am I?
As an associate professor of computer science, I know how overwhelming it can be to take an idea from draft to polished submission. I also know how important it is to capture your reader’s attention with a clear, compelling argument from the very first lines.
My editing and coaching are tailored to your needs. I’ve worked with authors at every career stage, including many writing in English as a second language, helping them ensure clarity, flow, and confidence in their work.
Who do I support?
I specialize in supporting early-career faculty, graduate students, and first-generation scholars. I also work closely with women+ and multilingual authors who want their research to shine clearly in English.
Clients often describe me as a patient, supportive mentor who helps them bring clarity and confidence to their writing—so they can focus on the work that matters most.
How Can I Support?
I can support you on journal and conference papers, theses and dissertations, fellowship applications, grant proposals, tenure packets, and more.
My role is to take the stress out of writing, revision, and submission—so you can focus on your research program and what matters to you.
Ready to Get Started?
Let’s connect to explore my academic editing services to find the best options for your needs, and you can make the right decision, commitment-free.
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F.A.Q.
What is a coaching session like?
We will have an agenda set before the session in your Project Plan. During our Zoom session, we’ll discuss each item, in a style similar to working with a research advisor or mentor. Depending on your goals, we might brainstorm, talk through a difficult decision, review writing or feedback, or make a concrete plan for your next steps.
What agreements do we make when we work together?
For each project or program, I provide a Letter of Agreement and a specific Project Plan. The Letter of Agreement covers expectations for tasks, file exchange, confidentiality, cancellations, and payment. The Project Plan lays out the scope of our work, planned session agendas, and overall cost. I adapt these documents as needed for each project.
What are the typical costs for my services?
The Write Your CAREER program is approximately $1000, and the CAREER Concept Intensive is approximately $600. Early bird and equity pricing is available for both programs. My current individual coaching rate is $150/hour. Developmental editing typically ranges from $500–$1,500 depending on the scope and length of the document (for example, a 15-page document is often around $700).
Are my documents and data confidential?
All data and documents you provide to me as your editor-coach are kept securely on a locked computer and only stored in the cloud if you choose to share it that way. I will never upload or provide your documents or data to an AI system.
How do I get started?
Submit a request using the form below, or contact me directly.