#67 Editing Services

Hey friends,

Since 2014, I have been conducting many science writing workshops.

I thought every researcher wrote and edited their papers fully themselves

But the truth is, many don’t
Especially when English is not their first language

In October 2015, I came to know that many researchers were getting professional help to edit their manuscripts

They often use professional editing services
These services help improve grammar, structure, clarity, and even journal formatting

I stopped counting the number of times I received requests to edit or review manuscripts
I wish I could help but I have a very limited amount of time to provide good support on this.

So, I recently partnered with Enago, which provides professional editing services
They already served 2 Million Authors from 125+ Countries

Enago has a team of 3,000+ Editors with Masters/ PhD and 19.4 Years Average Editor Experience

They support researchers with:
• language editing
• journal submission help
• formatting and style checks
• improving clarity and flow

What makes a difference is that they match your paper with someone who understands your research field

That means that their edits are not just about language, but also about meaning.

It’s not about outsourcing your thinking and your research work
It’s about polishing your writing so your ideas are communicated clearly

Of course, it’s not free
But when your draft is ready and you want to increase your chances with a scientific journal, it could be a smart move

As mentioned in previous newsletters, even if you don’t use an editing service, the lesson is the same:
You don’t have to edit alone
A fresh pair of eyes, whether a colleague, a mentor, or a professional, always helps.

Writing is hard. Editing is much much harder
Getting help is not a weakness. It’s a proven strategy

Let me know if this is something you have already considered or tried

I would love to read your feedback

As always, if you need clarification or assistance with your research projects, feel free to reach out to me, and I will respond

See you next Sunday!

Jamal