Editing Services Editing is an essential part of the writing process.  The goal of the editor is to help writers communicate their messages — thoughts, ideas, and emotions — plainly and succinctly. If you are not sure if your brochure, letter, fact sheet, or other written communication is accurate, clear, and concise, my editing services will help you create well-written information that reaches your target market. My editorial services include the following: Light editing (copy editing) Light editing is used for documents that are well-structured but require a basic review to identify and correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage errors.  Extensive editing (rewriting) Extensive editing is used for documents that have structural problems such as wordy and incomplete sentences, redundant information, and disorganized paragraphs.  It involves reorganizing and rewriting information so that it clearly expresses the intended message to the target audience. ESL editing If English is not your first language, mastering it can be a daunting task.  Yet you must create the document that will help you accomplish your goals.  With the goal of helping you successfully express what you want to say, I will edit your document to correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word usage errors. I can also identify problems with concept, sentence structure, and paragraph construction. In these cases, I can either make suggestions that will help you improve the document or make the necessary changes. Materials Edited I edit marketing and fundraising materials as well as materials that are used in personal matters. Listed below are just a few of the materials that I edit. Articles  Brochures  Business plans E-mail text Grant proposals Letters  Personal statements Research papers Television treatments Web site content