Strategic support for the publishing & funding cycle
Most rejections happen because the argument is unclear, not because the English is wrong. I help you fix the logic first.
The Manuscript Diagnostic
For authors who have a complete draft but aren't sure if it's submission-ready.
Before you struggle through the submission portal, let me stress-test your manuscript. I read your paper as an "Intelligent Outsider"—mimicking the fatigued reviewer who doesn't share your hidden assumptions.
What you get:
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The "Red Flag" report: A 2-3 page strategic analysis identifying logic gaps, structural weaknesses, and unanswered questions.
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Narrative roadmap: Specific instructions on how to reorganize your argument for maximum impact.
Perfect for: Postdocs and PIs preparing for high-impact journals (Nature, Science, etc.) or ERC/DFG proposals.
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No line editing: This is a structural intervention, not a proofreading service. We focus on the big picture before polishing the prose.
Strategic Coaching
For authors who are currently writing and need direction.
Don't wait until the final draft to realize the structure is broken. We work together throughout the drafting process to ensure your proposal is built on a solid foundation from day one.
How we work:
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Bi-weekly strategy sessions: We dissect your current draft section-by-section.
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Accountability: We set milestones to keep you on track for the deadline.
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Real-time feedback: I review short excerpts to catch rhetorical drifts early.
Perfect for: Researchers writing book proposals, major grant applications, or monographs.
Workshops & Training
For research groups & institutes, graduate schools, and universities.
Capacity building for your department. My workshops move beyond standard "Academic English" tips to teach the rhetorical strategy behind successful funding and publishing.
Popular topics:
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Thinking like a reviewer: The rhetoric of funding.
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The essential sections: Introductions, State-of-the-art, Discussions, and Significance
Perfect for: Scaling training for critical third-party funding at the department, institute, or university level.
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The provocative Abstract: How to hook the reader instantly.
Available upon request
For high-stakes publications, I occasionally accept requests for developmental editing projects. This time-intensive, line-by-line editing usually involves stuctural reorganization and deep reworking of your argument and the significance of your findings, and is only suitable for researchers who have sufficient time to process the changes and rework the manuscript before a deadline.