Services for Scholars

Academic Editing

Working Words for Clarity, Impact & Accuracy

I edit articles for scholarly journals in order to take your text to the next level, maximizing its chances for successful publication. Because I offer a range of editing services, I can get involved at any point in the writing process, from brainstorming to polishing text for immediate publication. Every project starts by assessing where it stands in the writing process and your goals for the finished product.

When you have an idea of the kind of editing you’d like or if you just want to chat about how I can help you polish off your writing project, the way to get started is to contact me: janet@janetworkswords.com.

If you have needs not addressed by the services below, please contact me to discuss possibilities. I can tailor a package specifically for your project.

My calendar is typically booked at least four weeks in advance for book-length projects, while shorter documents (e.g., journal articles) can often be worked into my schedule with less notice. So don’t wait to contact me until your manuscript is “ready” to be sent out for editing. It’s never too early in the writing process to start exploring the possibility of working together. I do offer rush rates for projects that require me to work overtime, but getting in touch with me early will help avoid that scenario.

Areas of Specialty

Humanities and qualitative social sciences, such as literature, cultural anthropology, languages, education, history, religion, and philosophy. Articles I edited have appeared in: