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Manuscriptas Editorial Services
Healthcare content? Manuscript for publication? Conference presentation? Academic content?
My depth of understanding of health-related content sets me apart. And yes, I know how to properly use semicolons and en dashes, as well as refine your content for clarity, your target audience, and plain language principles.
About Me
I am Beth Hutchason, a nurse practitioner and medical/academic editor. I left bedside care in 2021 to pursue a career in the world of words. As an informal editor during my clinical career, a lifelong reader, and the daughter of two librarians, it seemed apropos. I obtained an editing certificate from the University of Washington and am now successfully editing nursing, medical, pharmaceutical, and general academic content. I live in Poulsbo, Washington, with my husband, two spoiled dogs, and tens of thousands of bees.
Here is my résumé (PDF).
Services
My rate is $75/hour for private clients.
Flat rates charged for manuscripts of 10,000 words or fewer.
Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your project needs.
Copyediting
A complete review to correct grammar, punctuation, and word choice and remedy awkward wording, flow, and transitions.
Proofreading
Typically, the final review of a written or digital product to look for obvious errors after copyediting is complete.
Post-AI Editing
Editing to clean up documents reviewed by AI products. These products are helpful but cannot replace human review.
Heavy Copyediting
Review of complex manuscripts including tables, references, etc. Typically, research or academic works being prepared for journals, conferences, or advanced coursework. Edits include revisions of awkward or wordy passages, queries for gaps in logic or factual inconsistencies, and suggestions for manuscript organization. Journal formatting service available.
Medical-Legal Editing (Medicolegal)
Editing and quality assurance of IMEs and similar documents with cross-checking of medical records. Secure PHI-safe file transfer platform available. Confidentiality and security assured.
Healthcare Communication
Writing and revision of content, particularly consumer-facing.
No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.
~Robin Williams
Projects
Medical, Pharma, and Academic Editing
Freelance work with multiple companies and individual authors performing medical and academic editing of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, doctoral projects, and multilingual authors. Excellent QA scores and author reviews.
Pediatric Blog Editing
Large cache of blog posts written by a pediatrician to educate parents on pediatric medical concerns and growth and development.
Inclusive Prayer Book Copyediting
Prayer book for the LGBTQIA+ community
Hospice Blog Copyediting
Practicum project for editing certificate program for establish palliative care author and consultant.
Hospice of the Northwest
Writing consumer-facing content for foundation and marketing departments.
Alzheimer's Association
Guest medical blog writer for the Washington state chapter. Writing for community-facing blog on topics related to dementia and palliative care.
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