Substantive editing and rewriting

For words that need a little extra care

a solved rubic's cube, courtesy of @lidianemiroff

Substantive editing goes beyond surface fixes. It's about interrogating whether your content actually does what you need it to do. And reshaping it when it doesn't.

I challenge weak arguments, reorganise muddled structures, close logic gaps, and rewrite sections that miss the mark. I identify what's working, what's not, and what's missing entirely.

This level of editing means questioning how sections connect, whether your evidence supports your claims, and if your narrative arc will carry readers from beginning to end.

I'll suggest cuts when content meanders, recommend expansions where you've glossed over critical points, and help you find the main argument when your document has lost its way.

The result: content that builds a clear, compelling case and delivers your message with the impact it deserves.

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