Great writing opens doors.

I offer professional editing and proofreading services that honour your voice and help your words create real impact.

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Welcome to Eye Edit

I'm Athena, a professional editor with over eight years of experience helping academics, authors and professionals express themselves with clarity and confidence.

To me, editing is about empowering writers. It's about drawing out what's already strong in your work and refining it so it connects with readers in the most meaningful way.

I believe great writing opens doors. It transforms how your work moves through the world. It creates connection. It sparks new ways of being and touches readers' inner worlds.

I would love to help you enhance your work, elevate your writing and bring your words to life.

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My services

Service	Description	Per-word rate (USD)
Academic copy-editing	Polishes grammar, punctuation, spelling and word choice Refines text for clarity, precision and readability Aligns formatting and references with your department or target journal Ideal for journal articles, dissertations, proposals, reports and presentations	$0,03–$0,04 per word
Fiction and non-fiction editing	Strengthens prose at sentence and paragraph level for flow, rhythm and impact Enhances narrative continuity, structure and story development Provides light big‑picture feedback to support clarity and cohesion Ideal for manuscripts, long‑form content, memoir and early‑stage creative work	$0,04–$0,05 per word
Proofreading	Final quality check for language, typos, formatting issues and small inconsistencies Ensures your document is clean, consistent and submission‑ready Ideal for polished work heading to publication, peer review or assessment	$0,02 per word
Other	Retainer work, consultation calls, etc.	Custom pricing available

Rates are in US dollars. Exact per-word rate confirmed after document review. South African clients receive custom rand rates.

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Frequently asked questions

Copy-editing focuses on clarity, flow, grammar, tone and consistency at the sentence and paragraph level. It improves how your writing communicates your ideas to readers. Proofreading is the final polish. It catches typos, formatting issues and small errors after the text has already been edited.

If your writing needs clarity, refinement or stylistic improvement, copy-editing is usually the best fit. If your document is already polished and you only need a final check before submission or publication, proofreading is ideal. You're welcome to send me a short sample and description of your goals, and I'll guide you toward the right level of support.

I charge per word so that pricing is transparent from the start. Once I've reviewed your sample, I'll confirm the rate, total cost and timeline before any work begins. Rates are listed in US dollars, and I work with international clients. Discounted rates are available for South African clients.

Turnaround time depends on the length and complexity of your document, as well as my current workload. After reviewing your sample, I'll provide an estimated timeline along with the quote. I always strive to deliver high-quality work within a reasonable timeframe and will communicate openly about scheduling.

Yes. The beauty of remote work is that I can support writers from around the world. I also have experience working with non-native English speakers from various countries.