Who I Am
My greatest strength is my curiosity. I’m curious about you, your work, and how we can best get the ideas in your head out onto the page. Whether it’s ensuring the logical soundness of an argument, the precision of your grammar and syntax, or making sure your voice is the one your reader hears, I lead with questions and follow through with excitement.
It’s your writing.
I’m here to help make it better.
Why we should work together
I hold a PhD in English from Duke University. I have more than a decade’s experience teaching writing at the high school and university levels. I have worked as a developmental and copy editor guiding clients, students, and colleagues through successful writing projects ranging from complex, nationally-competitive grant applications to published pieces in both prestigious academic journals and public-facing literary magazines. Drawing on my coaching and teaching experience, as well as my own expertise in writing, our work together will leave you feeling clearer and more confident about the quality of your own writing, no matter where it is to start.
Finally, I am a proud member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and ACES: The Society for Editing.
“I’m curious about you, your work, and how we can best get the ideas in your head out onto the page.”
My services
Developmental Editing
Comprehensive support at the idea and drafting stage. Offering full read-throughs and detailed structural, organizational, and argumentative feedback.
Style Editing
Paragraph and sentence level editing. Recommended if your piece of writing is in good shape structurally but you want to improve the sense of rhythm, momentum, and audience. Make your sentences clear; make your sentences sing.
Copyediting
Meticulous attention to sentence-level grammar, syntax, punctuation, and citation. Includes bringing your writing in line with publication style and formatting guidelines.
Copyediting involves multiple reviews of material – at least two but sometimes more. Single read-through copyediting is available for a reduced price.
Proofreading
Align all materials with appropriate style guides, correct all spelling and usage errors. Minimal substantive feedback. (Included with copyediting.)
Job, Fellowship, Post-Doc, and Graduate Application Review & Coaching
Holistic review and comprehensive editing of all materials for:
• Job applications (resumes, cover letters, etc.)
• Admissions applications to PhD programs, Law & Medical School (CVs, writing samples, etc.)
• Postdoc & Fellowship Materials (Statements of Purpose, Research Prospectuses, Teaching & Diversity Statements, etc.)
I am also excited to work with you and your organization on grant applications for funding from state & federal sources as well as private foundations and institutions.
Services include clarifying your core project, bringing your story forward, aligning objectives and outcomes, scoping and sequencing of project needs, and persuasive whys for all applications.
Full-suite support; copyediting and proofing included.
All editing packages are tailored to your needs and the needs of your manuscript. We will work together to figure out the next step towards a better piece of writing and how I can support along the way. If you are interested in working together, shoot me an email at kgallin@gmail.com or click the “Contact Me” button below so we can chat about your project.
Kevin Gallin, PhD 