I provide expert editing for a wide range of academic documents, including:

• Theses and dissertations

• Journal articles and conference papers

• Graduate coursework and essays

• Research proposals and reports

I work with students and scholars from around the world to ensure their writing is clear, polished, and publication-ready.

I offer an all-inclusive academic editing service that covers every stage of your manuscript, from the abstract to the appendices.

Each edit includes:

• Proofreading and grammar correction for accuracy and clarity

• Formatting 

• Detailed reference and citation checks

• Comprehensive feedback on structure, flow, and style

• Optional second review: You have 30 days to send back revisions for a final check, free of charge

Turnaround time: Approximately two weeks (often sooner)

My primary expertise is in education and social care research.
I also have extensive experience editing work in:

• Healthcare and public health

• Business and leadership

• Policy and social sciences

• Chemistry and medicine

• History and humanities

I regularly edit doctoral and graduate-level research across these disciplines. I edit qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods work.

Yes, I will edit your manuscript for your country's English language rules.

Yes, I format your manuscript according to whichever style guide you require. I specialize in APA7.

Absolutely! I regularly work with clients whose first language is not English. My editing services include:

• Improving clarity and flow while preserving your original meaning and academic voice.

• Correcting grammar, syntax, and word choice for natural, professional expression.

• Ensuring cultural and academic appropriateness for English-language journals and universities.

My goal is to help your writing sound confident, polished, and ready for submission without losing your voice.

Yes, every edit includes a detailed reference and citation review. I will:

• Ensure names and years in your citations match your reference list.

• Check compliance with your required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

• Add missing authors or DOIs where possible.

• Identify missing references and flag inconsistencies.

• Suggest sources for any uncited information.

Your references will be accurate, consistent, and professionally formatted.

No. I provide an all-inclusive editing service. This approach keeps the process simple and accessible, ensuring your manuscript is polished, accurate, and professionally formatted in one comprehensive package.

Do you offer other services besides editing?
Yes! In addition to editing, I provide a variety of academic and professional support services, including:

• Presentation preparation

• Dissertation presentation templates

• Custom learning and dissemination materials

• And more!

Visit my Services page for full details.

1. Getting Started

1. Email your completed manuscript to the Editor.
2. The Editor will review the document to ensure it is ready for editing.
3. If accepted, you’ll receive a quote and an Editor Agreement to sign.
4. Once the agreement is signed and payment is received, the two-week editing period begins.
5. If you have a specific deadline, this can be discussed before work begins.

2. Editing Process

1. Reference Review – The Editor begins by checking all references and in-text citations for formatting accuracy and consistency.
2. First Edit – A detailed, line-by-line edit focused on grammar, punctuation, structure, formatting, and flow. Comments that may include hyperlinks are added where clarity or academic strength can be improved.
3. Second Read-Through – A clean review to confirm accuracy and catch any remaining errors.
4. Additional Sections – The Editor reviews the Table, Figures, Appendices, and any other content for formatting, consistency, and completeness. The Table of Contents is checked for appropriate formatting, and page numbers are updated.
5. Template & Rubrics – The Editor reviews any templates or rubrics provided by the Author and ensures that the document aligns with those guidelines.
6. Feedback Letter – You’ll receive a detailed letter summarizing overall impressions, major issues addressed, and clear next steps for final improvements.
7. Delivery of Final Materials – You will receive:
   • An edited version with tracked changes
   • A clean version with all edits accepted
   • Your feedback letter and any additional recommended resources
   • A letter for universities or publishers verifying that the document was edited by a professional editor.

Send your document to mandiekf@gmail.com for a quote and more information on editing.

All documents under 250 pages will be returned within 2 weeks, often sooner. Tight deadlines will be considered.

Yes, as I can. Please mention any tight deadlines immediately!

Yes, every document will be returned as an edited version and a clean version. In the edited version, you will see all tracked changes and comments. 

Absolutely! I always welcome questions and help clients get their work to the point of publishing. 

For large works, pricing is determined by page count. I do not include title or copyright pages in my word count. I also omit blank pages or pages with two lines or fewer of wording.

For smaller works, there is a flat fee. 

For non-editing services, the price is determined by the size of the project, the elements it requires, and the timeframe.

Yes! I always offer a quote. All you have to do is send me your document. I am fully transparent about the price and how it was determined before the editing process.

I accept a variety of different payment methods based on location. I offer Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, and bank transfer (UK).

No. I require to be paid up front before beginning any work. However, I understand that editing can be a big expense, and I am willing to edit smaller sections of work at a time, depending on the quality and type of manuscript.

Yes, I offer a discounted rate to returning editing clients with new documents. This discount is for life!

I do not offer discounts for first-time clients.

Your work and personal information are treated with the utmost confidentiality. I never share, distribute, or discuss your documents with anyone else. All files are securely stored in a password-protected folder. As an academic editor, I adhere to strict professional ethics. Your research, ideas, and intellectual property always remain 100% yours.

I use Grammarly (with AI features turned off) and ReciteWorks to help me edit. However, no generative AI tools touch your document, and your document will NOT be uploaded to any AI source.

I use Copilot to find quick links to grammar and formatting rules, which I follow to verify the rules directly from the website (such as the APA7 website). I also use it to find missing DOIs, which I then verify directly on the journal's website.

I ensure the quality and accuracy of my work by:

• Explaining and leaving links to grammar and formatting rules in the comments of the document.
• Utilizing any templates or rubrics provided.
• Providing a detailed list of editing changes and why I made them.
• Offering a second review.
• Remaining open to communication for any questions of editing changes post-editing.