MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION &/or EDIT
* Manuscript evaluation – for completeness, saleability, and readiness for editing.
* Manuscript editing – to finalize your work for publication.
ACADEMIC OR BUSINESS EDITING
* You do the research — I help you express it clearly!
(Includes ESL)
* My experience in insurance & energy benefits your business documents!
PROFESSIONAL & WEB WRITING
* Focused, researched writing for your publications and the web!
Making Your Bright Ideas Shine!
You need your ideas and information to be clear and bright for your readers. That’s where I can help!
I honor your story, research, or business, retaining your unique voice, so your readers will hear what you have to say, crystal clear!
Let’s work together on your novel — your dissertation — your business report, white paper, or blog post. Contact me now, and we’ll get going on your project.


Here’s what my clients say…
I consider her my secret weapon…I rely on Phyl to make my work stand out in a competitive marketplace.

Tim Vandergrift, wine & beer expert
Tim Vandergrift Consulting and Communications
If you need someone who can put a fine polish on your book, Phyl is your editor!

Lily Reynard
Historical romance novelist
Phyl provided an in-depth plot and character appraisal that truly helped flesh out my work.

Annaliese Plowright
Paranormal and Young Adult novelist
Writing and Editing Tips
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