Welcome to Rock Paper Editing

Spelling slips. Punctuation problems. Grammar goofs. Poor word picks. These are nothing to be ashamed of. They happen to the best writers. But having them in your manuscript is one thing, finding and correcting them is another.

Unclear writing calls into question your abilities as a scientist. If you can't see that your writing is confusing, readers will think you can't handle difficult science. So poor writing affects your reputation as a scientist, your promotions and tenure, and possibly your qualifications for getting a job. That's a lot of pressure on you and your research articles.

A professional editor will find the hidden errors and the awkward or unclear parts of your document—things you don't see because you are too close to the writing. Even the best writers benefit from professional proofreading and editing. Non-native English speakers are especially encouraged to use an editing service before submitting manuscripts for publication.

My name is Tom Musselman. I am a freelance editor and proofreader specializing in the earth sciences. I will proofread your document for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. I will edit for clarity, word choice, syntax, paragraph structure, logical flow of ideas, organization, section structure, and format. I have the experience to polish your manuscript so you can submit it with confidence.