Frequently Asked Questions
How do you edit
Please submit your piece in Word.
I’ll track changes so you can see what I suggest.
When I return the document to you, you’ll get the Word file plus a letter from me identifying any more systemic work that could be done.
How long will it take
Less than ten pages to edit? Next-day turnaround.
More than ten pages to edit? Tell me when you need it.
How much does it cost
I charge a flat rate of $40/hour.
On average, I can edit 5 pages an hour.
The minimum charge is a 1/2 hour, or $20.00.
I invoice through a Tidy Words LLC Venmo account.
How do I book services
Send an email to tidywordsllc at gmail.com with:
The document
Your name
The page count
The due date
Where the document will be submitted
Any particular questions or concerns you have
The style guide you prefer (AMA, APA, Chicago, or MLA)
What are your qualifications
Amy Chen
2023-, Senior Project Manager (and sometimes copyeditor), Precigen Exemplar
2022, Published my second book
2021-, Editor at Tidy Words (freelance)
2020-2023, Medical Editor, JMI Labs (full-time)
2020, Published my book
2015-2020, Librarian, University of Iowa
2013-2015, Librarian, University of Alabama
2013, PhD in English, Emory University
2009-2014, Private writing tutor
2008-2013, Composition Instructor
2006, BA Honors in English, University of Iowa
2004-2006, Writing Fellow, University of Iowa
What subjects do you cover
I specialize in
Humanities
Library and Information science
Life sciences