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Douglas Michael M.
Douglas Michael M. Douglas Michael M.
5.0
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You will get manuscript editing for submission or pre-press.

Douglas Michael M.
Douglas Michael M. Douglas Michael M.
5.0

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basic copy edit

Basic copy editing, including fact-checking and queries as needed

  • Delivery time 3 days
  • Number of Revisions 1
  • Number of Words 3000
    • Grammar & Syntax Review
    • Fact-Checking
3 days delivery — 12 Sept 2024
Revisions may occur after this date.
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Project details

Clients say I have a solid understanding of academic publishing norms and a keen eye for simplifying language, while delivering just the right level of edits. I help to bring books into being and to get researchers into good journals.
Service Type
Proofread & Edit, Critique, Formatting
Language
English
Content Type
Book
What's included
Service tiers Starter
US$180
Standard
US$280
Advanced
US$5,000
Delivery time 3 days 4 days 70 days
Number of Revisions
111
Number of Words
3000300050000
Grammar & Syntax Review
Fact-Checking
Content Rewriting
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Structural Edit
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Print Layout
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Frequently asked questions

5.0
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Rating breakdown
Availability
5.0
Deadlines
5.0
Skills
5.0
Quality
4.9
Cooperation
5.0
Communication
5.0

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Juliana E.
5.00
27 Feb 2024
Copy Editing for publication It was an absolute pleasure working with Michael. His editing skills are top-notch, and the attention to detail in his work has exceeded my expectations. I appreciate his timely communication and professionalism throughout the process. I'm very satisfied with the outcome and look forward to collaborating with him again soon.

JR

Jermaine R.
4.00
1 Aug 2023
Project Edit Wonderful help! Thank you

TL

Tina L.
5.00
26 Jun 2023
Editing and formatting manuscript according to scientific journal requirements

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Alexandre L.
5.00
10 Jun 2023
Copyediting/proofreading Article Entrustment-based OSCE intended for Journal of Graduate Medical Ed. Excellent as always ! We really appreciated Michael's comments. He is our first external reviewer and this helps a lot for the upcoming peer-review process.

AL

Alexandre L.
5.00
8 May 2023
As discussed, proofreading Article on Physical Examination in Pharmacy Extremely helpful ! Good attention to details. Our best critic : )
Douglas Michael M.

About Douglas Michael

Douglas Michael M.
academic editing | evaluate, edit | peer review, journals, publication
100% Job Success
5.0  (89 reviews)
Manchester, United States - 4:35 am local time
"Very responsive to our specific needs....great academic editor." "Solid understanding of academic publishing norms...significantly improved the paper...helped me get published in a great journal." "Keen eye for simplifying language...easy, and enjoyable, to communicate with...experienced and efficient." "Just the right level of edits." "Good knowledge of the medical scientific literature...Best experience with a copyeditor" "So lucky to have my first hire be Michael." “Outstanding service!" "Beyond excellent." "He's awesome."

Published/credited as Douglas Michael Massing (1996—2017): Alliance Health, Simone de Beauvoir Institute, Continuum International, Tulsa Studies in Women's Literature.
Other (2011—2020): Am. J. Medicine, Anesthesiology, BJA (Oxford), Center for Medical Education, Comparative Political Studies, Dabo Health for Mayo Clinic, Int. J. Environmental Research and Public Health, Mediterranean Politics, Null Publishing Group, Political Geography, UNICEF.

Services include copy editing, substantive and developmental editing, manuscript evaluation, and helping authors submit manuscripts that meet peer-reviewed journal submission standards—across fields ranging from medicine and social science to business, the arts, and the humanities. I also edit fiction.

I write on science-based medicine for both professional and lay audiences. Research services include evaluating, annotating, and digitizing archival material.

The hourly rate posted is a midpoint for a range of services that bill higher and lower depending on the work required.

Steps for completing your project

After purchasing the project, send requirements so Douglas Michael can start the project.

Delivery time starts when Douglas Michael receives requirements from you.

Douglas Michael works on your project following the steps below.

Revisions may occur after the delivery date.

initial evaluation of manuscript and contract

We discuss the target audience, any special needs of the author and publisher, and the state of the manuscript. I estimate delivery date and final cost.

copy edit

I edit the copy for syntax, readability, clarity, and coherence. I identify any issues requiring clarification or resolution by the author. I learn the author's voice.

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