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Give your readers the writing they deserve. Content that has been edited professionally stands out for its readability and overall quality.

Editing:

Developmental editing is a big picture approach and the first step in the editing process. During this phase, the editor looks at organization, progression, and other aspects of content and structure. Structural, content, and substantive are also words used to indicate a developmental edit.

Line editing addresses the flow of writing. It is a phrase by phrase, sentence by sentence approach. The editor examines transitions, consistency, and flow while maintaining the author’s unique voice. The goal is to refine the piece of writing and improve clarity.

Copyediting corrects errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, word usage, style, and more. This detailed process focuses on meeting industry-standards and adhering to the chosen style guide.

Proofreading:

This is the final stage of editing in which remaining errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and format are corrected prior to finalizing the writing project.

Editing for non-native English speakers and writers:

Whether your writing is academic, professional, or creative, editing will correct errors in grammar, spelling, and word usage. Let your work stand out and be judged on its content, not on your English language skills.

Writing support for high school, college, and graduate students:

Sometimes students need assistance in generating ideas, organizing content, and producing a thoughtful, thorough, and clear final product. Written materials may include:

Essays
Research papers
Dissertations
Conference presentations, posters, and other written materials

Writing and editing for non-profit, medical-legal, government, academic, and public health organizations:

Represent your organization with clear and professionally crafted written content including:

Fundraising letters
Grant writing
IMEs
Expert witness reports
Capacity evaluations
Newsletters
Monthly & annual reports
Policies
Marketing materials
Curriculum

Style guides: Chicago Manual of Style and APA

For more information or to discuss your project, contact me at [email protected]

What my clients say

Testimonials

  • Beverly Thorn, PhD
    I hired Lisa to serve as my developmental editor, and then line editor on a book [Before I Lose My Own Mind: Dementia Caregiver Survival, In press, Girl Friday Books] that I had finished but had not yet shopped to publishers. I am certain that Lisa's expertise led me to get a contract soon after! Lisa was very reasonably priced (and did not "pad" her services with things I didn't ask for), she was supportive and professional and was accessible throughout the process. My next project will be going to Lisa!    
    Beverly Thorn, PhD
  • - Monica Oxford, Research Professor
    Lisa was wonderful to work with on a revision of a nine-chapter book/manual on perinatal mental health. Lisa demonstrated excellent communication, coordination, and timeliness in managing this massive editorial project. I greatly appreciated her edits. She added suggestions to provide more depth and explanation when needed, addressed issues of voice consistency throughout, and provided insight from a reader's perspective as well as superb copyediting. We will definitely be securing her services for future projects.
    - Monica Oxford, Research Professor
    School of Nursing, University of Washington
  • - Howard M. Aposhyan, PhD
    Lisa is a talented writer with a keen understanding of the power of language. I highly recommend 5 Pens.
    - Howard M. Aposhyan, PhD
    Western Washington Medical Group, Dept. of Psychology
  • - S. Chinen, PhD
    Working with Lisa was a dream! She helped me identify the kind of editing that would most forward my work AND provided feedback that pushed me to improve the clarity of my ideas.
    - S. Chinen, PhD
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