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Developmental Editing and Writing Coaching Services

Do you want to turn your thesis into a journal article? Do you need help editing your thesis and dissertation? I can help!
TESTIMONIALS

“Working with Tiffany was an incredibly valuable experience. I truly can’t recommend her enough!

 

I came to her with a goal of transforming my master’s thesis into a publishable paper, and she was instrumental in helping me narrow down my focus and shape the content into a concise, journal ready article. Tiffany provided thoughtful and actionable feedback at each stage of the editing process, and her guidance made a very daunting task feel more manageable.

 

If you are feeling overwhelmed at the thought of turning a lengthy thesis into a publishable paper, I highly recommend booking with Tiffany.” 

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-G. Hausmann, M.A.M.A., URI Dept. of Marine Affairs, 2025 (preparing thesis for publication)

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"Working with Tiffany was incredibly valuable to my dissertation process. She was not only a thoughtful and communicative editor, but also brought a deep understanding of qualitative research and the unique challenges of doctoral writing. Her insight helped me refine my arguments and maintain clarity without losing my scholarly voice."

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-Dr. R. Fusco, URI Department of Marine Affairs, 2025 (pre-defense final dissertation edits)

SERVICES PROVIDED:

 

Writing coaching and thesis, dissertation and research manuscript editing (no AI!)​​

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  • Substantive/developmental editing $50/hour (est. 2-6 pages per hour)

  • Writing coaching/consultation $60/hour

  • Basic copy editing $40/hour (est. 5-10 pages per hour)

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I first meet with prospective clients to discuss their goals and assess editing/writing needs. We work together to agree on services needed, a timeline, and a maximum fee. I build relationships with my clients and ensure regular communication throughout the process.

Why should you hire me?

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  • 25 years of experience teaching writing at the graduate, undergraduate and secondary school levels, consistently earning very positive teaching reviews.

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  • Successful published author with 26 peer-reviewed academic publications.

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  • At the University of Rhode Island, I am often surprised when someone knows my name because of my Master's thesis. I passed my defense without needing any revisions whatsoever - and this happened over 15 years ago!

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  • I greatly enjoy sharing what I have learned and supporting students and new scholars in their writing. I look forward to helping you meet your goals.

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