I offer proofreading and editing services, academic language editing (for clarity, flow, and tone), ESL editing, journal article reviews, thesis and dissertation editing (including individual chapters or complete works), formatting help and help complying to specific reference styles (such as APA, Chicago, MLA, or journal-specific styles), and other assistance as needed. 

If you have a unique project or need assistant that is not listed here, please email me at elenawritesbooks@gmail.com and we can discuss options. I am also open to helping you with your research as a co-author for more intensive projects.

While I love helping people with their writing and research, please note that I do not perform any services that constitute plagiarism or cheating. I want to help you create your best work possible and refine your work.

I work with people across the STEM fields, social sciences, and humanities.

For any editing or proofreading services, please fill out my Inquiry form.

If you need help with research design or analysis planning, or if you have any trouble with the Inquiry form, please reach out to me at projects@efresearchconsulting.com.

To develop an accurate quote and timeline, I need specific information about your project and needs. By filling out the Google form, I can streamline this process to get your contract together and your edits complete as quickly and efficiently as possible. 

If you have trouble with the Google form, please email me at projects@efresearchconsulting.com for assistance.

I love unique and creative projects! If you have a project that needs editing or proofreading work that doesn’t seem to fit the categories laid out in the Google form, please email me at projects@efresearchconsulting.com with information about your project so we can discuss how I can best help you.

Yes! My primary focus is on editing and proofreading scholarly writing. However, I also love working on other types of manuscripts, helping researchers develop research poster formats or presentations, consulting on research design or statistical analysis planning, and more. If you have another type of project you want help with and want us to work together, please email me at projects@efresearchconsulting.com. I am also open to helping with original research as a co-author for more intensive assistance.

While I love helping people with their writing and research, please note that I do not perform any services that constitute plagiarism or cheating. I want to help you create your best work possible and refine your work.

I have years of experience in editing academic writing, including theses, dissertations, and more. I’m familiar with academic expectations and publication standards, and I have experience working with a variety of clients, ranging from undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, university staff, and other researchers. I’m committed to helping you make your research the best it can be.

After we sign our contract, I will send you an invoice through PayPal. For most projects, a deposit is due at the time of signing, and the remainder is due within 48 hours of final delivery. A deposit is required to start work.

For some projects, including projects with researchers outside of the Pittsburgh area, complete payment may be due up front.

No, I do not use AI to complete any of my services. All of your feedback is coming directly from a real person drawing on years of knowledge and experience to provide personalized feedback.