an editing service for scientists
Services offered by BioMedical Science Writers, LLC
BioMedical Science Writers offers an integrated editing service. My approach is to do what it takes—as much or as little—to make your document the best it can be. My goal is to help you generate a manuscript that shows your science to its best advantage. I believe that my skills and experience make me uniquely qualified for this task.
After a few fits and starts during the first years of the business, I have settled on a somewhat unusual business plan. I do not contract with other editors. I do all of the work myself. Let me say that again. I do all of the work myself.
Editing services I provide:
I will proofread your document and perform basic copy editing including correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, verb tense consistency, noun-verb agreement, and formatting consistency.
I edit for clarity and style. I eliminate jargon, smooth language, and rewrite to improve sentence clarity.
I may include substantive re-writing and reorganization to improve readability and clarity. I may return intermediate revisions for your review and feedback, and may consult with you by telephone. If you have specific requests or concerns regarding your manuscript, please tell me. I will do exactly what you want me to do. The result will be a document that reads well and communicates your message clearly and succinctly.
Scientific editing ...and much more!
Grant proposals:
Although I will not write your grant for you, I will provide expert grant writing assistance. I have written and been the principal investigator or co-principal investigator on more than 20 awarded research grants and contracts. My grant proposal writing skills are outstanding. I have served on study sections for the NIH and the Arthritis Foundation. I know what grant reviewers want. My insider knowledge of the grant review process means that, as your proposal is being edited, any grantsmanship issues that might adversely affect how the study section views your proposal will be noted and alternatives will be suggested; common "kiss-of-death" faux pas will be pointed out and corrected; grant writing tips that you might reasonably expect to receive only from an experienced colleague who took the time to study your proposal will be provided--because I am an experienced colleague and I will study your proposal.
What I will do:
I will acknowledge receipt of your document promptly. I will edit your document and return it to you in a timely fashion (standard turn-around is 5 days). The edits will be tracked and highlighted but not yet accepted so that you can see exactly what was done and have the option of accepting or rejecting each individual edit. If you wish, I can also provide a second copy of your document that has all of my edits incorporated in final form ready for submission.
Sending Your Document to BioMedical Science Writers
Your document is submitted as an email attachment. Clicking the button below will open an email window. I accept word.doc and rich text.rtf files. Graphics may be embedded in the text or attached as separate files. Please include your contact information, including name, mailing address, telephone number, & email address. By submitting your document to BioMedical Science Writers you are agreeing to my terms of service.
Although it is not essential, for journal manuscripts it may be helpful if you indicate the intended journal or include the instructions to authors. For grant applications it may be helpful to include a link to the specific instructions or program announcement or RFA.
Submit Your Document:
To open your email client and send your document to BioMedical Science Writers click the button below:Please attach your document as a word.doc or rich text.rtf file. For best service, please provide your contact information, including name, mailing address, phone, & email address. By submitting your document to BioMedical Science Writers you are agreeing to our terms of service.