The Right Words are Crucial

Take your writing to the next level with professional editing

My Clients Say…

  • "There’s simply no one else like Karen in this field."

    Hélène (Sioui) Trudel, Q.C., L.L.M.

  • "Karen gave helpful feedback on both the content and the grammar. She was able to complete the entire review within just a few days!"

    Celine Du, Clinical Counsellor

  • "Karen has immense attention to detail."

    Ricardo Simczak Prates, Clinical Counsellor

  • "Karen helped me develop the message behind my words—not what I wanted to say, but what I wanted my clients to hear."

    Elise Weatherby, Owner & Managing Broker, Dogwood Realty

  • "I couldn't have made it to the finish line on my capstone without Karen. She was warm, patient, and validating."

    Christie Holmes, MCC, Clinical Counsellor

  • "Karen's guidance on the technicalities of writing made the process much more bearable."

    Soo Sen Lee, MCC, Clinical Counsellor

  • "Working with Karen was the best decision I made for my capstone project."

    Kate Malone, MCC, Clinical Counsellor

  • "Karen was especially attuned to my particular needs as a scientist in an obscure field. Her patience with my fastidious requirements was a godsend."

    Dr. Kerrie Bann, Owner, Ichnofacies Analysis Inc.

Academic Editing

You’ve done your research and crafted a terrific argument. Now make sure your work is evaluated for ideas and not for errors in language or logic. Whether you’re planning a paper, completing a first draft, or proofreading a final version, my experienced academic editing ensures your arguments flow logically, the grammatical essentials are in place, and all formatting adheres to the style guide. Ask me about student rates.

“I had the daunting feeling that I wasn’t going to be able to finish my capstone paper in time. Karen put all of my worries at ease.”
— Christie Holmes, MCC, Clinical Counsellor

Business Editing

Editing is an astute investment in professionalism. Whether online or on paper, your words are a calling card to customers. Let them know you are on top of every detail with clear, concise writing that is free of errors. Spelling mistakes, typos, or poor word choice can send them elsewhere. An editor will catch things you don’t.

“Any editor can correct punctuation and grammar but it takes a special kind of person to help you share your voice. I highly recommend working with Karen to get your message out!”
— Elise Weatherby, Owner & Managing Broker, Dogwood Realty

ESL Editing and Proofreading

“With Karen’s help, I can be clear, concise and elegant in this crazy language.”
— Ricardo Simczak Prates, Clinical Counsellor

English is a difficult language to learn, full of contradictory spelling and tricky grammatical rules that are regularly broken. Conventional phrasing is even more complicated. ESL editing and proofreading will leave your communications smooth and error-free so your ideas can shine.

Become a Better Writer

For the uncertain writer who wants to get better, editing is the finest teacher. A good editor is like a mentor or a coach. They take what you’ve done and show you how to make your own work better. It’s specific and personal to you. If you’ve received bad feedback or a poor grade and don’t understand why, I can help you see what needs to be changed.

“ The very best writers benefit from fresh eyes on their work and you can too!”

Get Started

You’ve got an idea, a hypothesis, a story, a message. But where to go next? I can help—create an outline, choose a research direction, clarify your audience, and hone your thesis so you can start writing.

“I was feeling totally lost in the writing process. Karen took the time and care to really understand what I wanted to say and helped me to clarify my goals.”
— Kate Malone, MCC, Clinical Counsellor