You will get Proofreading/Editing Dissertation or Book Manuscript (No Ghostwriting)
Project details
As a Professor of International Studies and professional academic advisor, I have worked with hundreds of students, colleagues, and clients on thousands of drafts of theses, dissertations, proposals, prospectuses, and book manuscripts on a wide range of subjects. I have a keen eye for detail and a proven track record as a thoughtful, responsive, and meticulous proposal editor. Most of my advisees and clients have earned honors and awards for their thesis work, and I have helped many of them prepare their manuscripts for publication. Their evaluators have accepted all of the numerous thesis proposals I've helped students prepare. Many of these students were encouraged by their advisors and committee members to use their proposal in the introductory chapters of their dissertations, which facilitated their efforts to defend their central arguments and parse what may otherwise seem like an overwhelming project. All of the clients and colleagues I've assisted with book writing have successfully submitted their manuscripts for publication.
Service Type
Proofread & Edit, Critique, FormattingLanguage
EnglishContent Type
BookWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$800
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Standard
$1,000
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Advanced
$1,200
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 20 days | 30 days | 40 days |
Number of Revisions | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Grammar & Syntax Review | |||
Fact-Checking | - | - | |
Content Rewriting | - | ||
Structural Edit | |||
Print Layout | - | - |
Optional add-ons
You can add these on the next page.
Fast Delivery
+$100 - $300
Additional Revision
+$199
Additional 100 Words
(+ 1 Day)
+$49
Fact-Checking
(+ 5 Days)
+$399
Content Rewriting
(+ 7 Days)
+$599
Print Layout
(+ 3 Days)
+$299
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Mark nails it again. Do not hesitate at all to use Mark's services. He is extremely helpful, skilled, honest and smart. He has helped me to understand how my writing can be improved long term. He is nice to deal with. His work is delivered as communicated. I have no hesitation in recommending Mark.
About Mark
Academic Editor, Advisor, and Tutor with PhD and 25 years experience
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Job Success
Chicago, United States - 1:55 am local time
What I do best:
I help students win admissions and scholars publish with confidence. I’m a PhD in Political Science with 20+ years teaching and advising at Vassar, Macalester, Queen’s University Belfast, the University of Minnesota, and Saint Xavier University (current). Top Rated on Upwork.
- College & Grad Admissions: Personal statements, statements of purpose, program‑fit strategy, scholarship essays, and interview prep.
- Academic Editing (APA‑7/CMS): Language polishing, structural edits, reference clean‑up, figures & tables checks, and submission‑ready formatting.
- Course Design: Syllabi, lecture outlines, Canvas modules, auto‑graded quizzes, and discussion prompts that actually engage.
Selected advising outcomes
- Advised multiple prize‑winning theses at Vassar (e.g., Glen Johnson Prize; Marjorie Lynn Gluck Thesis Prize).
- Extensive thesis supervision across International Studies, Political Science, and Women’s Studies; coaching students to sharpen argument, evidence, and narrative.
- Long‑form editorial support for senior scholars (book projects and articles on race, gender, and governance; AAPF collaborations).
Outcomes you can expect
- Clear, compelling narratives that sound like you—not a template.
- Fast, transparent workflows with milestone check‑ins.
- Clean APA‑7 references and polished prose that passes faculty scrutiny.
How I work
- I offer fixed‑price packages for speed and clarity (see Project Catalog).
- Two proposal sprints weekly; limited delivery windows to protect turnaround.
- Academic integrity: I don’t ghostwrite graded assignments; I coach, edit, and strengthen your own work.
Let’s make your next deadline your best submission.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Mark can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Mark receives requirements from you.
Mark works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Summary of steps
- Work closely with you to refine your proposal and introduction - Consultations whenever you feel a conversation might help you work through an idea - Careful proofreading; extensive track-change suggestions and marginal comments