Hi, I’m Madeline.
I’m a writer, editor, and researcher. And I’m here to help your work make an impact.
I specialize in nonfiction
Don’t get me wrong, fiction is great, but I do far more nonfiction.
I started out in academic editing and writing—books, grants, dissertations, journal articles, museum exhibitions, all of it. I’m always open to new ideas.
I expanded into writing marketing copy for a wine shop, with an education-based content strategy. It resonates with the customers.
Building trust is essential,
whether you’re an academic or an entrepreneur.
In a world where trust is hard to come by, where information is suspect,
I cut through the clutter and make knowledge attainable for everyone.
No topic is too erudite or niche, too abstract or complex.
I make things make sense.
Services
Services
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Proposals, grants, reports, journal articles, marketing copy – I'm here for it! Just give me the information you have, and I’ll help you communicate it.
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Sometimes you have a great idea, but that’s about it. I’m here for you when you need to create an outline, build a narrative, and decide what to cover. All in your unique tone.
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You’ve got your ideas on paper, but you know it’s not quite ready to be seen. I help clean it up for grammar, punctuation, flow, clarity, and conciseness with broad changes or just a light touch.
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If English isn’t your primary language, I can help you get your writing polished and natural for an English audience. Or of you have an iffy AI translation, I can clean it right up for you and verify its accuracy (French, Italian, and Ancient Greek only for linguistic validation – hoping to add Arabic soon!).
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You wrote a whole dissertation! That’s incredible! It’s not worth crying over Microsoft Word’s table of contents function. Let me handle that, along with all the other fussy formatting stuff, so that you can get your degree and get on with your life.
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Making an index is the last thing you want to deal with when you finish writing. I can make you a comprehensive and intuitive index to make citing your work oh-so-easy.
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This can include a bunch of different services, depending on what you need: brainstorming, research, dissertation development, fact checking, pitch development, proposal writing, strategic communications, project management—all the support you might need.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? These are just my core offerings, and I’m happy to talk with you about your needs and my capabilities. Feel free to reach out!
Kind Words
“Madeline Long is a superb editor who assisted me in all phases of completing and submitting a book manuscript to my publisher. Her intelligence, attention to detail, and communication skills make her invaluable to any writer.”
— Dr. Rosemary Erpf
Professor of Art History, Savannah College of Art & Design
“Madeline did a phenomenal job editing my SJD dissertation. Legal writing can be abstruse and highly technical, and Madeline displayed a high level of skill in working within its parameters. She impressed me with her attention to detail and ability to meet my very demanding schedule. I recommend her fully to anyone in need of an editor at the PhD or SJD level.”
— Douglas L. Waters
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Native American Religion, Center for the Study of Law and Religion, Emory University School of Law
“I’ve now worked with Madeline on two very different projects. She is precise, professional, and prompt. She’s been very resourceful, and I am most grateful for her true dedication to good writing.”