Polish your academic writing to perfection
Academic Editing
Ink & Insight Editing offers expert editing and proofreading services for:
Journal articles
Books and book chapters
Grant applications
Master's and PhD theses
Academic papers
Website content
Elevate your work with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring clarity, coherence and academic rigor.
Social Media Content and Scripts
Bringing that depth to the digital stage, I now offer assistance crafting compelling, polished scripts that connect.
Whether you're a podcaster refining your narrative flow, a YouTuber shaping educational content or an influencer building a personal brand, I offer script editing and development that enhances clarity, tone and audience impact—without losing your voice. From punchy intros to seamless transitions and call-to-action phrasing, I help you sound as confident on paper as you do on camera.
I also create custom pronunciation guides for difficult words and phrases, helping you deliver complex content smoothly and confidently—especially useful for interviews, explainer videos, and multilingual audiences.
Proven experience and results
Fifteen years of experience across multiple disciplines, academic levels, media and purposes
Proven results across various citation methods and publishers' guidelines, including The Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC), Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA), Harvard, the Australian Government Style Manual and The American Psychological Assocation (APA)
100% publisher approval rate for academic journal article and book formatting
Specialisation in supporting authors for whom English is not the primary language. As a certified TESOL instructor, I provide sensitive, tailored editing and proofreading to enhance clarity and precision in your writing.
Available Services
Where working to a publisher's requirements or style guides, services include follow-up edits to respond to submission feedback.
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Prices subject to change
Rush service add-on (for due dates within 72 hours)
Need your project completed fast?
This add-on ensures priority delivery* within 24–72 hours, depending on word count and service type.
*Delivery assurance based on 30-minute complimentary editing assessment for feasibility.
Pricing (AUD):
Up to 3,000 words – $40–$60
3,001–7,000 words – $70–$100
7,001–12,000 words – $110–$150
12,000+ words – Custom quote starting at $160+
This fee is added to your base service rate. Ideal for urgent academic submissions or time-sensitive content creation.
Basic Package: Academic Proofreading
This service ensures your manuscript is free from surface-level errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting. It’s ideal for final-stage revisions, helping you present your research clearly and professionally—without altering your argument, structure or academic voice.
$0.05 AUD/word
Standard Package: Academic Proofreading and Copy Editing
This service goes beyond basic proofreading to refine the clarity, flow and consistency of your writing. It includes correcting grammar, punctuation and spelling, while also improving sentence structure, word choice and overall readability. Academic copy editing ensures your work meets scholarly standards and communicates your ideas effectively—without altering your core arguments or research integrity.
$0.07 AUD/word
Complete Package: Academic Proofreading, Copy Editing & Structural Editing
This service includes proofreading and copy editing and adds focus on the overall organization and logical flow of your manuscript. It involves assessing the clarity and coherence of your argument, the effectiveness of section and paragraph structure and the alignment between your research goals and how they’re presented. Structural editing may suggest reordering content, refining transitions and strengthening introductions or conclusions to ensure your work is compelling, well-organised and academically rigorous.
$0.10 AUD/word
Premium Package: Academic Proofreading, Copy Editing, Structural Editing & Citation/Reference Checking
This comprehensive package includes all levels of editing—structural editing, copy editing and proofreading—along with citation and reference checking. It’s ideal for academic clients preparing theses, dissertations or journal submissions who want expert support at every stage of refinement.
What’s Included:
Structural Editing: Refines the organization, flow, and clarity of your argument and section structure
Copy Editing: Enhances sentence structure, word choice, and readability while preserving your academic voice
Proofreading: Final polish for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting
Citation & Reference Checking: Verifies citation accuracy and formatting per your chosen style guide
$0.15 AUD/word
Citation/Reference Checking (add-on to any package)
Available with any package, this service ensures your in-text citations and reference list are complete, consistent and correctly formatted according to your required style guide (APA, AGLC, Chicago, Harvard, etc.). It includes cross-checking sources for accuracy, verifying citation placement and aligning formatting with academic standards. Ideal for theses, journal submissions and coursework where citation integrity is critical.
For best results, recommended for final-stage drafts
+$0.03 AUD/word
Citation/Reference Checking (standalone)
This service provides a thorough review of your manuscript’s citation integrity—without requiring full editing. It includes verifying the accuracy and consistency of in-text citations and reference entries, ensuring correct formatting according to your chosen style guide (APA, AGLC, Chicago, Harvard, etc.) and identifying missing or mismatched sources.
Ideal for authors who’ve completed their own editing but need expert support to meet academic publishing standards.
Pricing based on reference volume:
Up to 30 references Light review: basic formatting, citation matching $40–$60 AUD
31–75 references Moderate review: detailed formatting, style guide checks $70–$100 AUD
76–150 references Extensive review: full cross-checking, consistency audit $110–$150 AUD
English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialised Assistance (add-on to Standard Package or higher)
This optional service provides targeted support for non-native English speakers, helping to refine academic writing while preserving the author’s voice. It includes personalised feedback on common language patterns, suggestions for clearer phrasing and guidance on grammar and syntax tailored to your proficiency level. Ideal for students and researchers seeking to improve fluency, clarity and confidence in English academic communication.
+0.03 AUD/word
Guideline-compliant Formatting and Layout (add-on to any package)
A deeper check for alignment with specific academic style guides (APA 7th, AGLC, Harvard, etc.), including headings, tables, figures and appendices. Ensures consistency in headings, spacing, font styles, margins and overall presentation—especially useful for theses and journal submissions with strict formatting guidelines.
Up to 5,000 words: $40–$60
5,001–10,000 words: $70–$100
10,001–20,000 words: $110–$150
20,000+ words: Custom quote based on complexity
Social Media/Podcast Script Proofreading
This service ensures your social media/podcast script or long-form post is free from surface-level issues in grammar, spelling and punctuation. It’s ideal for helping you present your point-of-view without the distractions of language errors—while keeping true to your own voice. Engage with your audience about your content, not your presentation!
$0.04 AUD/word
Option for ongoing service at a reasonable hourly rate is negotiable.
Podcast/Social Media Tailored Pronunciation Guide
Tired of listener/viewer comments that you mispronounce words--and that it detracts from your presentation? Did you know that poor pronunciation can cost subscriber numbers and harm your ratings? This unique service provides phonetic pronunciation guides for pressure-point words and phrases in your script.
$0.10 AUD/target word (no other editing provided)
Option for continuous service at a reasonable hourly rate is negotiable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why would I hire editing services when I can just use ChatGPT or a similar AI platform for free?
A: While AI has come a long way, it still has not mastered the intricacies and nuances of how humans use the written word. AI canvasses existing samples across the internet to provide advice and make edits. A human editor learns your voice and how you use language and helps maintain it throughout your work.
Not convinced? Try running your work through ChatGPT, then ask me for a sample edit and compare the two. I'm confident you'll appreciate the difference a human touch makes.
Who I Am and What I Can Do for You
I'm Catherine, an academic editor and creative consultant with over 15 years of experience spanning law, public policy, regulation, literary analysis, historical research and comparative linguistics, to name just a few. I hold a Master’s degree in English Literature Pedagogy and a TESOL certification, which equips me to support both native and non-native English speakers with precision and empathy.
My services blend scholarly rigor with creative clarity—whether refining complex arguments, checking citations for style guide compliance or shaping visual identity for academic professionals. I specialise in helping clients elevate their work to meet publication standards while preserving their unique voice.
I have expanded my services to bring that depth to the digital stage, helping creators craft compelling, polished scripts that connect.
Whether you're a podcaster refining your narrative flow, a YouTuber shaping educational content or an influencer building a personal brand, I offer script editing and development that enhances clarity, tone, and audience impact—without losing your voice. From punchy intros to seamless transitions and call-to-action phrasing, I help you sound as confident on paper as you do on camera.
I also create custom pronunciation guides for difficult words and phrases, helping you deliver complex content smoothly and confidently—especially useful for interviews, explainer videos and multilingual audiences.
Ink & Insight operates on Ngunnawal Country. I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as the traditional owners of this land on which we work and live. I acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and connections to land, water and community. I pay respect to the Elders of the Ngunnawal Nation past, present and emerging. Always was always will be.
Past Projects
Past editing projects include:
Editing on retainer for two law professors at leading Australian universities (academic journal articles, books, book chapters and website content)
Proofreading, copy editing, structural editing, citation/reference checking and strict formatting for seven academic books (please see my LinkedIn profile here)
PhD theses for eight candidates across Bond University, University of Queensland and The Australian National University
Master's theses for two students at ANU
Grant applications to funding bodies such as the ARC, US Federal Government, the United Nations and the Westpac Scholars Trust
Contact Info
Address
Canberra ACT, Australia
ABN
15627655619
Operating Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm AEST/AEDT
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
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