Freelance editing services for non-fiction writing

I am a professional editor based in Toronto, Canada, though I work with clients from around the world. I have an editing certificate from Simon Fraser University, a master’s degree, and ten years of editing experience.

Keith Goddard: Non-fiction Editor

I provide a wide range of freelance editing services and can help you with everything from your memoir to your website to academic texts. I specialize in editing dissertations, theses, and educational materials (e.g., curriculums and textbooks). I have also edited several successful grant proposals, totalling over $40 million in funding. Whatever your writing project and editing needs, I can help.

Read on to learn more about some of my areas of specialization and the different types of editing that editors perform.

Let's discuss your editing needs
 
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Do you have educational content that requires editing?

I have over 20 years of experience working in the education sector. I have worked with curriculums as well as numerous teacher and student resources.

 
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Have you written on a music-related topic that needs some editing?

If you need an editor for your written materials about music, you need a music specialist who understands the language of music.

With a master’s degree in music, I can make sure your dissertation, instructional materials, or concert programs are clear and correct. I will also ensure your terminology is consistent.

 
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Are you a multilingual author who needs an editor or coach?

As a certified ESL teacher, I have experience working with multilingual authors. That’s one of the reasons I started an ESL editing service. I can help you express your ideas clearly and concisely.

Thanks to Keith’s editing, my dissertation not only met the formal academic standards but also communicated my ideas with far greater clarity.”
— Yizhou Luo, DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts)
He goes above and beyond to ensure our content is the highest quality.
— Bolek Grant Writing & Consulting
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