Editing
I work with writers on all aspects of a piece—from content and structure to clarity and flow. I make writing more concise and engaging while maintaining the author’s voice and the publication’s style.
As a freelance editor, my clients include publications, as well as individuals. I’m available to edit magazine features, academic manuscripts, books, video scripts, and more.
“Dr. Beans has edited one of my books and multiple scientific papers in ecology and biology. Her role extended well beyond traditional editing; she provided global assessments of structure, logic, and relevance. Her guidance has included major reorganization where needed and the elimination of material that did not advance the central argument. Her judgment is consistently sound, and all manuscripts she has edited for me have successfully passed peer review.”
— Kenneth D. Frank, author of “Sex in City Plants, Animals, Fungi, and More” (2022, Columbia University Press)“Carolyn Beans was assigned to edit five of my essays submitted to American Scientist, which were subsequently published in the magazine. My essays were greatly improved by her suggestions and a few direct changes to my text. She is a patient, detailed, and exacting editor, who understands the content and argumentative thrust of my draft essays.”
— Robert Chianese, Ph.D., emeritus professor of English at California State University, Northridge