◎ Writers who are stuck, who have received crushing or conflicting feedback, or who need big-picture structural guidance on an early-to-mid-stage draft
Perfect For:
The Clarity Edit
You'll walk away with:
A clear understanding of what's working, what's not, and exactly how to fix it, plus the confidence that comes from knowing someone actually gets what you're trying to do.
The Clarity Edit includes:
◎ Developmental feedback on argument, logic, and flow
◎ Targeted line-level suggestions for clarity and cohesion
◎ Comprehensive editorial memo with categorized action steps
◎ Optional 30-minute Zoom consultation
◎ Support for manuscripts up to 6,000 words
If you've got strong ideas but can't quite see the shape of your project (or if you're drowning in conflicting feedback), this is the edit that brings you back to solid ground. I'll read your draft with fresh eyes and give you the kind of feedback, developmental guidance on argument and flow, targeted line-level suggestions for clarity, and a comprehensive editorial memo that breaks down your strengths, growth areas, and concrete next steps.
◎ Writers with a complete, structurally sound draft who need the final layer of precision and polish before submission
Perfect For:
The Polish Edit
You'll walk away with:
polished, submission-ready prose that sounds natural, reads cleanly, and meets the standards your work deserves, plus peace of mind that every sentence has been carefully refined.
The Polish Edit includes:
◎ Line-by-line editing for clarity, tone, and readability
◎ Grammar, syntax, and phrasing refinement
◎ Optional margin comments on recurring patterns
◎ Support for manuscripts up to 6,000 words
Your structure is solid. Your argument holds. Now you need your sentences to do the heavy lifting without tripping over themselves. This is the edit for writers who want their prose to read smoothly, sound confident, and feel powerful without losing the voice that makes the work distinctly theirs.
◎ Writers who want comprehensive support from rough draft to refined argument, and who are ready to commit to the full revision process.
Perfect For:
The Full Edit
You'll walk away with:
A polished, submission-ready piece that reflects your best thinking, plus a replicable process you can use for every project moving forward.
The Full Edit includes:
◎ Two-stage process: developmental edit + line-level polish
◎ Comprehensive editorial memo between stages
◎ In-document comments and tracked changes
◎ Optional 45-minute Zoom consultation
◎ Support for manuscripts up to 7,000 words
This is the whole journey. If you've got a rough idea and you want to get it to the finish line, complete with big-picture feedback and sentence-level refinement, this is the service that takes you there. We'll work in two stages: first, a full developmental edit (The Clarity Edit) to nail down your structure and argument. You'll revise based on that feedback, and then I'll come back in for a stylistic line-by-line polish (The Polish Edit) to make the prose shine.
◎ Writers with book manuscripts, dissertations, or other long-form projects who need a dedicated, personalized editorial partnership
Perfect For:
Manuscript & Long-Form Editing
Articles and chapters are one thing. That sprawling book manuscript currently sitting on your hard drive like a digital paperweight? That's a different beast entirely. Long-form projects are unique ecosystems with their own challenges, timelines, and goals—and they deserve a customized approach that honors that complexity.
Because every manuscript is different, this service begins with a conversation. We'll discuss your project's specific needs, your timeline, and whether you need high-level developmental editing, meticulous line-level polish, or a combination of both. From there, I'll design a support plan that fits your work and your life.
Petra S.
“Verena is a wonderful editor! She's adept at stepping back and imagining the larger (re)organization of a project, as well as helping fine-tune writers' narrative argumentation and analytic claims. Her interventions make revision so much simpler and less painful!”
Laurie J.
“Verena was a marvelously reliable, quick, and conscientious editor for a lengthy and complex project. She not only corrected all grammar and punctuation errors in a piece that involved multiple languages and handled work written over multiple centuries—she improved style and tone where needed, without ever obscuring or altering the author's voice. We recommend her highly!”
This is the core of everything I do. My process is designed to be both intellectually alive and deeply humane.
➔ Clarity, Structure, & Kindness Coexist
Every writer's process is different. I don't impose rigid frameworks or productivity hacks; I help you uncover your rhythm.
➔ Structure Without Formulas
If you feel like your work doesn't "fit," I see you. My role is to help you position your ideas with the confidence they deserve.
➔ Championing Overlooked Voices
I give you sharp, structural feedback that makes your work stronger. Clarity and kindness aren't opposites. They're partners.
➔ Precision with Empathy
I don't believe in harsh red pens or one-size-fits-all formulas. My approach is built on the understanding that writing is intellectual work, and intellectual work doesn't have to come from a place of pressure, self-criticism, or grinding yourself into the ground.
How We Work Together
I know what you're thinking. Maybe you've been sitting with this draft for so long that you're not even sure it's fixable anymore. Maybe you're wondering if hiring an editor means admitting defeat. Maybe you're worried that no one will understand what you're trying to do.
Every writer loses perspective on their own work. You deserve a partner who can see what you can't, who understands the unique frustrations of academic writing, and who will help you get this thing across the finish line without compromising your voice.