BE CONFIDENT IN YOUR SUBMISSION
The vast majority of scientific papers are published in English, which can present a challenge for authors who are not native English speakers. That’s where I come in. My language-editing service helps ensure that the high quality of an author’s research is not lost as a result of grammatical errors or language issues. My personalized services provide authors with the confidence that journal reviewers will be able to evaluate their manuscripts based on the merits of their science.
RECEIVE THE GIFT OF TIME
Manuscript review at a journal is a lengthy process, often involving long waiting periods, resubmissions, and several rounds of revision with reviewers. Thus, each submission represents a significant amount of time for authors. I help streamline the review process by offering authors Scientific Pre-reviews — expert, peer-review feedback prior to submitting to a journal. Pre-reviews ensure that the premise for the work is framed clearly, that the methods are complete, and that analyses are clear and well justified. This service prevents reviewers from rejecting manuscripts simply because sufficient detail was lacking — truly giving authors the gift of time.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
I have more than 12 years of editing experience and I am a board-certified editor in the life sciences (BELS). I have a Master’s in Biology and a PhD in Ecology (please see my Research Gate profile for a list of my publications).
GENRES
agriculture, biology, crop science, ecology, environmental science, evolution, food science, microbiology, mycology, nutrition science, paleobiology, plant science, pollination, and soil science.
SERVICES OFFERED
Level 1: BASIC EDIT
- Copy-editing for typos/grammar.
- English-language proofing for readability and style.
Level 2: ADVANCED EDIT
- Copy-editing for typos/grammar.
- English-language proofing for readability and style.
- Structural formatting for clarity and flow.
- Editing for adherence to a specific journal’s guidelines -OR-
advice on which journal to submit to (3 journal recommendations).
Level 3: EXPERT EDIT + PRE-REVIEW
- Copy-editing for typos/grammar.
- English-language proofing for readability and style.
- Structural formatting for clarity and flow.
- Editing for adherence to a specific journal’s guidelines.
- Scientific Pre-review (includes a detailed 1-2 page commentary)
COST (all USD)
Normal (5-day) rates:
Level 1 – $0.05/word
Level 2 – $0.07/word
Level 3 – $0.12/word
Expedited (48-hour) rates:
Level 1 – $0.10/word
Level 2 – $0.14/word
Level 3 – $0.25/word
My goal is to help authors submit the best manuscript possible to their target journal. Let’s work together to make your submission shine!
-Natasha Shelby, PhD, ELS
natasha.shelby17 AT gmail DOT com
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