Your writing can make a lasting impression. Let’s make it a great one.

Keith Goddard: Professional Editor

I am a non-fiction editor based in Toronto, Canada. I am a member of Editors Canada and have an editing certificate from Simon Fraser University. I am available for all your non-fiction editing needs and specialize in editing music and education materials. I also have years of experience and success editing grant proposals.

 
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I edit educational content

  • I have over 20 years of experience in the education sector.

  • I can edit your curriculum or teacher and student resources.

 
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I edit writing on music topics

  • I have a master’s degree in music and years of performance experience.

  • I will edit your music dissertation or academic paper for clarity, consistency, and adherence to your chosen style guide.

  • I have edited dissertations for clients in Canada, the US, and Europe. Let me help you graduate as soon as possible.

 
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I offer ESL editing

  • I am a certified ESL teacher.

  • I have experience editing multilingual authors’ academic writing.

 

Whether you need a light copyedit or a major structural edit with some rewriting, send me a message and we can discuss your needs. I’ll take care of the editing, so you can focus on all the other things you need to do.

Working with Keith on this project has been an absolute joy.
— Dan Bader, author
He goes above and beyond to ensure our content is the highest quality.
— Bolek Grant Writing & Consulting
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Editing for clarity

Editing is about more than just following grammar rules and fixing spelling errors. I will preserve your distinct voice while ensuring your message is clear. I can make complicated topics more accessible, and I can reduce your word count without losing your message. Ask me how I can help you.