Professional Editing Services

Experienced editor with 10+ years of academic writing & publishing experience.

In the last decade, I have helped hundreds of academic authors bring their scholarly writing to a variety of audiences across different platforms.

I bring 10+ years of experience in teaching and editing academic or scholarly manuscripts as a former academic writing coach and book editor.

Dr. Francesca Gacho (she/her)

Services

  • I can help prepare your completed manuscript for publishing with developmental editing. We will discuss global issues, organizational principles, and align your manuscript to your target audience and intended publisher.

  • Improve and finesse your manuscript’s prose and narrative thread with sentence-level and structural interventions with my copyediting services. I offer different levels of copyediting based on your needs and goals.

  • Strategize and plan your writing projects to ensure timely completion and to establish sustainable writing habits and practices. We will discuss writing plans, time management, and establish milestones for accountability and sustainable productivity.

My editorial approach

Author-Centered

As your editor, I listen closely and thoughtfully to your goals, concerns, and aspirations for your manuscript and writing projects. I will make every effort to ensure that your manuscript is aligned with your goals and intended audience. I approach our editing relationship as a mutually shaped partnership fostered by open and respectful communication as we work together to bring your ideas to your readers.

Sustainable Productivity

I recognize that each author brings their own strengths to the writing process, so I tailor my interventions based on realistic and sustainable goals and parameters. I will work with you on establishing manageable milestones to complete your book project in a timely manner.

Clear Guidelines & Expectations

Professional writing is rough enough without the guesswork of what’s expected of you. I provide clear guidelines and expectations to ensure that we are on the same page and that we are clear on your project scope and parameters.

See what others have said…

  • Francesca was instrumental in improving the structure, clarity and effectiveness of my writing. Working with her not only helped me get two articles out the door (and published), but improved my thinking and writing processes overall. I only wish that every scholar could draw on her expertise!

    Frances, Assistant Professor

  • Francesca helped me make sense of my project by helping me gain clarity and a vision around my research questions, and methods. I ranked competitively as an 'Honorable Mention' for four consecutive years for a prestigious fellowship, and she gave me the foundation to build upon and successfully apply for a Fulbright Research Grant for the 2023-2024 academic year. I am so fortunate to work with her, and hope other academics have the privilege to do so as well!

    Eddie, PhD Candidate & Federal Fellowship Recipient

  • Francesca is an invaluable writing resource. She has helped me write more efficiently and effectively than I thought was possible. Her writing strategies are applicable to students of all learning types. I draw on her writing lessons to this day.

    Michael, PhD Student

Get in Touch

Let me know about your editing needs! Click on “Contact Me” to schedule a free 30-minute discovery call.