Beth Phillips, Eagle Eye Editor

Eagle Eye Services
Clear, concise writing communicates effectively.

Copyediting Services

"Copy editors . . . are more powerful than proofreaders. They untangle twisted prose. They are surgeons, removing growths of error and irrelevance; they are minimalist chefs, straining fat."
--Lawrence Downs,
"A Changing World of News," NYT June 16, 2008.

To communicate effectively, text must meet the following criteria:
     It is mechanically correct in terms of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage

     It is clear, concise, and easy to read

     It conveys complex ideas in a manner that is easily understandable

Clean:
    Correction of faulty spelling, grammar, punctuation, pronoun errors, shifts in time and/or person, and word usage, including homophones and shades of meaning

Clear:
    Checking for coherence, logic, consistency of tone and focus, and appropriate diction

    Improvement of word choice, sentence structure, transitions within and between paragraphs, organization of paragraphs, and overall fluency

Concise:
    Elimination of gaps, fog, jargon, redundancies, wordiness, and use of the passive voice (if requested)

Other Editing Services
(Available by Request)

Content Editing:
Revision of text beyond the simple changes necessary for smoothing out awkwardness

Developmental editing:
Reorganization or restructuring of a typescript