Find the Right Word Editing Services

Editing for academics, creative writers, and organizations

Find the Right Word

Editing services for academics, students, Creative writers, and organizations

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Writing is hard. Let us help.

Experienced. Friendly. Meticulous.

Editing and Writing Services for Everyone

“An editor is a person who knows more about writing than writers do but who has escaped the terrible desire to write.” E. B. White 

Copyediting and proofreading

Meticulous line editing and fact checking following APA, CMS, MLA, or Canadian Press style guides.

    Structural, developmental, and stylistic editing

    Detailed feedback on content, organization, audience specificity, and syntax, with opportunities for revision and learning.

      Writing tutorials

      Using your writing project, we will work together in person or by Zoom to identify weaknesses and develop better writing strategies as you learn how to edit your own work.

        Meet the Editor:
        Carina Blåfield

        I am a creature of the shadows: my work is to make your writing shine. For twenty-five years, I have helped academics, creative non-fiction writers, students, and organizations ensure their writing is not just average, but excellent. I emphasize your voice while ensuring the copy is clear and audience-appropriate. I will meet you wherever you are in your writing process, and ensure that your final draft is publication-ready.

        ESL Academic Writing Support

        I have worked with ESL academics from Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, India, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Sweden, Switzerland, and Finland to ensure their articles, dissertations, or proposals are ready for publication. I am familiar with the syntax issues faced by ESL writers, and can teach you how to communicate with maximum clarity in your field.

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        Editing Advice

        Every month I post on the most common mistakes I spot as an editor, and how to avoid them.

        Why Hire an Editor?

        Bad writing is easy. Good writing is hard. With an editor, you can ensure your work is not just average, but exceptional. An editor will read your work with your target audience in mind, and ensure your writing is clear and concise. An editor will elevate your voice, instead of making it generic. An editor will catch all of your mistakes, not just most of them. Most importantly, an editor will teach you to recognize your stylistic and grammar problem areas, so you can learn from the process.

        Testimonials

        Prompt, detailed feedback. An eagle eye for fact checking and redundancy. A friendly, supportive style that encourages every writer.

        Many thanks for all your kind support and care and for your helpful and thoughtful edits and questions. I’m very grateful to you!

        Zachary Howlett

        Professor, National University of Singapore

        Thank you for the fantastic editing of the article. We truly appreciate it!

        Nissim Otmazgin

        Professor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

        With your advice and guidance, I feel it will be a lot stronger. I can’t thank you enough, you are awesome!

        Kalinda Link

        Creative writer, Vancouver

        Many thanks again for your close reading of the manuscript–much appreciated.

        Hyung Gu Lynn

        Korea Research Chair, UBC

        Thank you very much for the prompt and professional editing. I truly appreciate the effort you put into improving the clarity and flow of the article. Your revisions have indeed made the article read more smoothly and naturally. Thank you again for your meticulous work and kind assistance.

        Zhang Miao

        Professor, Xiamen University, China

        I very much appreciate your thorough and detailed copyediting.

        Sunil Kim

        Professor, Kyung Wee University, South Korea

        Very helpful edits and suggestions!

        Il Hyun Cho

        Professor, Lafayette College, PA

        Good catch! Thank you again for your careful copyediting of our article.

        Kai Ostwald

        Professor, UBC

        Thank you so much for your meticulous editing.

        Son Raekwon

        Professor, Sogang University, South Korea

        I truly appreciated your insights, and they have given me a much better understanding for developing my manuscript. Thank you again for your support.

        Almira Omerovic

        Memoir author, Coquitlam, BC

        Thank you again for your thorough review and valuable edits on my article … and for the collaborative effort in refining it.

        Weijun Xu

        Ph.D. candidate, University of Cambridge

        Thank you so much for completing a thorough copyedit so expeditiously.

        Suh Jae-Jung

        Professor, International Christian University, Japan

        Contact Us to Get Started

        Reach out to us for your free editing consultation. We can provide a sample edit, a free Zoom or phone consult, and a quote for your project.

        Email: carinablafield@gmail.com
        Phone: 604.602.9372

        Get your free consultation

        Photo credit Marian Kloon