About Madeline
Hello! I’m Madeline, a dedicated academic editor here to support scholars and researchers in taking their written work to the next level. With a deep understanding of the academic landscape, I specialize in refining scholarly manuscripts, dissertations, and research papers across a wide range of disciplines.
I find joy in learning new things and constantly expanding my knowledge. Whether it’s delving into art history or legal theory, editing gives me the opportunity to grow alongside my clients. I’m here to make your hard work more clear, understandable, and citable, while ensuring your unique voice shines through.
My meticulous attention to detail and genuine passion for language ensure that every document we collaborate on is crafted to perfection. I uphold the highest standards of grammar, clarity, and coherence, while offering valuable insights and suggestions to help you effectively convey your ideas and leave a lasting impression in your field.
What sets me apart is not only my expertise but also my genuine love for academia. With degrees in both philosophy and neuroscience, I truly understand the unique challenges and expectations—and the value of good writing. You can trust that I approach each project with professionalism, integrity, and a friendly, collaborative approach.
EDITED WORKS
2023 – Margaret Nagawa, Insistent Presence exhibition, Chazen Museum of Art. Substantive editing for artist bios, artwork chats, and catalogue essay.
2023 – Sheila Cavanagh Multisensory Shakespeare for Specialized Audiences, Arden Shakespeare Bloomsbury Publishing. Substantive editing and research assistance.
2023 – Rosemary Magee, “‘A True Likeness’: The Shared Legacy of Flannery O’Connor and Sally Fitzgerald,” Narrative essay in collaboration with the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship. Developmental editing.
2022 – Clarissa Mulligan, “Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Mental Health Counselors’ Experiences Evaluating Transgender and Gender Nonbinary Clients Prior to Hormone Replacement Therapy,” Capella University PhD Dissertation in Counseling Education & Supervision. Substantive editing.
2022 – Abdulrahman Samandar, “The Road Towards Vision 2030,” Emory University Law School SJD Dissertation. Substantive and developmental editing with ESL considerations, editing and maintaining bibliography, creating a glossary of Arabic terms.
2022 – Mary McCloskey, “Counselors’ Readiness to Adopt Addiction Skills and Self-Efficacy: A Causal-Comparative Study,” Capella University PhD Dissertation in Counseling Education & Supervision. Substantive editing.
2022 – Mark Zeitoun, Reflections: Understanding Our Use and Abuse of Water, Oxford University Press. Substantive editing, indexing.
2022 – Rosemary Erpf, Painting in the 1980s: Reimagining the Medium, Intellect Books. Substantive editing and image sourcing/copyright clearance.
2022 – Rosemary Magee, Family Impromptu: Collected Stories, The Conrad Press. Copyediting and writing back-cover copy.
2021 – Douglas Waters, Jr., “Rethinking Federal Indian Law: Violence Against Native Women as an Indigenous Human Rights Violation,” Emory University Law School SJD Dissertation. Copyediting; indexing; creating bibliography, table of authorities, and table of contents; footnote formatting; and improving aesthetic quality.
2021 – Sucheta Ahlawat, “How Gender Influences Follower Responses to Unethical Leader Behaviour,” Public Management Review, doi: 10.1080/14719037.2021.2000220. Copyediting.
2021 – Allison Kays, “Voluntary Disclosure Responses to Mandatory Disclosure: Evidence from Australian Corporate Tax Transparency,” The Accounting Review, doi: 10.2308/TAR-2018-0262. Copyediting.
2021 – Rosemary Magee, Application for Emory University Heilbrun Distinguished Emeritus Fellowship in support of “‘A True Likeness’: The Shared Legacy of Flannery O’Connor and Sally Fitzgerald.” CV redesign and fellowship proposal developmental editing – Dr. Magee won the fellowship!
2020 – Contracted by Long Engineering, Inc. for Travis Highfield, “A Legacy of Caring: Scholarship Benefits Students Facing Financial Challenges,” Kennesaw State University Magazine, Summer 2021: 16. Copyediting.
2018 – Kevin Corrigan, Love, Friendship, Beauty, and the Good: Plato, Aristotle, and the Later Tradition, Cascade Books. Proofreading.
PUBLISHED WORK
Long, M.R. (2018) Reflections on Empathy and Community. Emory Philosophy Review, 4: 16-26.
Walton, J.C., Long, M.R., Rosenhauer, A.M., McNeill IV, J.K., Albers, H.E. (In prep) Intracellular calcium in the suprachiasmatic nucleus and the resetting of circadian phase, a potential role for CRAC channels.
Walton, J.C., Song, E.Z., Perry, D.M., Long, M.R., Larkin, T.E., Albers, H.E. (In prep) Somatodendritic peptide release and volume transmission in the anterior hypothalamus regulate social communication in Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus).