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Copyediting

“Margaret doesn't just fix typos and grammar like most copyeditors, she's a trained scholar who reads for the meaning as well as the language. In her substantive copyediting of my most recent article, she pointed out parts that were confusing or repetitive, and where terms needed to be defined. Especially now that most journals only provide very superficial copyediting, or even AI-only proofing that often inserts more problems than it corrects, I very much appreciate Margeret's careful and intelligent human editing.”
–Professor at University of Bergen (Norway)

“Margaret was a joy to work with. She approaches editing as a collaboration, and her critical lens and candor improved my book markedly. … I deeply appreciated her willingness to question conventions and develop our own. Thanks again, Margaret!"
—Assistant Professor, James Madison University

“I receive my work in a form that is greatly improved over the original. MargaretEdits is careful not to change the sense of what has been written. … MargaretEdits turns work around quickly and professionally. My reader reports often mention how clean my submitted work is and that has helped me to land contracts. These are smart eyes (Margaret has a PhD in History) cast upon my drafts, and I am infinitely grateful.”
—Associate Professor of History, Whitman College

“Margaret Puskar-Pasewicz has been outstanding from the beginning when editing my 100.000 words manuscript on Zurich education in the sixteenth century for an academic publisher. She provided thorough footnote and bibliographical editing, and read through my text with unceasing attention for details. … Margaret was always available during and after the editing process. She was on time with her work, patient and caring with her client.”
—Visiting Fellow, Harvard University

Academic Writing Coaching

“I have been working with Margaret for several years. While I am an experienced writer and inherently self-motivated—perhaps very different from the people who might think of using a writing coach—I have come to rely on Margaret’s good sense and practical problem-solving skills. Life is busy and complicated for most of us, I am sure, but I have found that Margaret has a gift for wading through all the issues that hinder my productivity. She offers suggestions that are practical and can be implemented relatively easily. She listens attentively to what I say, and she hears what I don’t know how to explain. She takes my unique writing-related challenges and offers solutions that work for me. She helps keep me on task, she keeps my spirits up, and she reminds me to celebrate my achievements and victories.”
–Independent scholar & historian

“Margaret approaches academic writing with a clear understanding that scholars are full human beings, not just scholars on a deadline. She pairs genuine empathy with the kind of honest, direct push that keeps you, and the work, moving forward. Faced with a project that seemed too big to take on as a whole, I found her an exceptional thinking partner for mapping out a manageable, specific, and nuanced approach. Our check-ins provide a sustainable rhythm, and her editing and expert guidance have proven invaluable. She is the rare consultant who respects both the discipline of academic writing and the lives of the people doing it.”
–Doctoral student

“... I reached out to her [Margaret] when I felt like I was drowning in the combined demands of my teaching workload, a stalled dissertation, and busy home life in which I was the primary caregiver for my toddler. … With Margaret, you will find that her advice and approach to coaching are sensible and constructive. … Also, I always had a listening and supportive ear for my frustrations and fears, and she celebrated with me every "victory" along the way, no matter how small. … It is sincerely a pleasure to work with Margaret, and I highly recommend her as a dissertation coach.”
—Visiting Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh

Developmental Editing

“I just wanted to say how enjoyable and worthwhile this whole experience has been. At first, I didn't want to spend the money on a developmental editor, but in retrospect, it was worth every penny. I learned more about writing while working with you than in all of graduate school. … This was the next best thing, and I almost feel like it was a steal for the price, given how much I got out of it. I'll probably thank you again when we complete everything, but I looked forward to your constructive criticism each chapter. They empowered, rather than deflated, my desire to revise and improve the manuscript. This book is now what I wanted it to be.” —Assistant Professor, Queensborough Community College/CUNY

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