I offer editing services for students, academics, and professionals who want clearer, stronger writing. I help tighten prose, clarify arguments, and improve structure while preserving your voice.
I’m a Philadelphia-based educator with a PhD in Philosophy from from Villanova University currently teaching writing-intensive courses at the university level. I work with all writers who care about ideas, including students, scholars, organizers, and independent thinkers. My approach is flexible, collaborative, and focused on helping you grow as a writer, not just polishing a single document.
Services
1. Line Editing (Clarity & Style)
Focused attention on sentence-level clarity. I help eliminate wordiness, tighten prose, reduce passive constructions, and improve flow while preserving your voice.
2. Structural Editing (Argument & Organization)
Big-picture feedback on structure and argumentation. Ideal for essays, articles, dissertations, or long-form projects that need help with clarity of thesis, logical flow, or organization.
3. Academic Feedback
Detailed feedback for academic writing at the undergraduate, graduate, or early-career level. I specialize in philosophy, humanities, and social theory, but I work with writers across disciplines.
4. Application & Personal Statement Editing
Support with graduate school applications, fellowships, or job materials. I help you articulate your story clearly and persuasively while maintaining authenticity. I have worked with students on their successful application materials to top schools such as Vanderbilt University, Drexel University, and the University of Chicago.
What You Can Expect
- Thoughtful, substantive feedback
- Respect for your voice and intellectual goals
- Clear, actionable suggestions you can learn from
Who I Work With
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- PhD candidates and early-career scholars
- Independent researchers and writers
- Community organizers and public intellectuals
Rates
Rates depend on the type of editing and turnaround time. I offer sliding-scale pricing for students and independent scholars when possible. Fill out the interest form below for a free quote.
Timour Kamran, PhD 