Are you:

An Academic Writer preparing a paper, journal article, dissertation or book?

A Researcher whose report requires better clarity and precision?

A Nonfiction Author struggling to shape your pre-publication manuscript?

A Student aiming to impress with an application essay, personal statement, or statement of purpose?

A Business Manager seeking to polish reports, letters, proposals, or presentations?

A Thought Leader developing a book, course, or coaching material that must shine?

An ESL Writer wishing to ensure your English is impeccable?

An AI User wanting to turn AI-generated text into engaging, human-sounding prose?

I've got your back!

Hi, I’m David!

I specialize in collaborative copy and developmental editing as well as line editing, proofreading and coaching. As an editor dedicated to ensuring readers understand your writing, I make that content clear, consistent, and polished. This involves the rigorous correction of grammatical errors and typos as well as strategic structural and sentence-level refinement that will elevate your authentic voice and maximize your impact. I am committed to delivering documents which meet the highest professional, academic, publishing, and business standards.

David Allen, Ph.D., professional editor and writing coach
Developmental
Editing
Copy Editing
Line Editing
Proofreading
AI
Humanization
Coaching

Kind Words From Satisfied Clients

Scientific Book Editor

"I highly recommend David for any project requiring meticulous copy editing of technical content.His ability to quickly grasp complex topics and enhance their readability without diluting the content's original insights is exceptional. David's work is characterized by precision, efficiency,and a deep respect for the material's integrity, making complex ideas accessible and engaging. David is not only proficient in his craft but also a joy to collaborate with. He is communicative,positive, and highly professional, ensuring that every project benefits from his detailed andthoughtful approach. For anyone in need of an outstanding copy editor who can make technical content shine, David is the perfect choice. I look forward to working with him again."

Michael J.
Commercial Real Estate Research Paper Editor

"David is an absolute Professional at his work. He followed the instructions well and did more than just a thorough review of my project. He called out a number of mistakes—and why they were mistakes—that I thought were perfect. David completed the job in a timely manner. I am pleased with his work and would certainly use him again for future projects."

Jay P.
Humanization of AI-generated Text

"David was a pleasure to work with. I had some AI-generated content that needed to be humanized and he did an excellent job at capturing the tone and style I was looking for. He also provided thoughtful suggestions on how to take things to the next level. I'm looking forward to working with him again. Strong communication, highly skilled."

Larry C.
Academic Editor for Literature Review

"David was a delight to work with. He jumped straight into my project and made thoughtful edits and word cuts. I am happy with the output and would hire him again."

Annaliese M.
Doctoral Statement of Purpose Editor

"David delivered outstanding work on this project. His communication was excellent, he met all deadlines, and his skills were very strong. At one point, I asked for additional milestones and changed some deadlines—he was extremely helpful. He gives smart advice, explains his reasoning, and offers thoughtful guidance. I will definitely have additional jobs for him in the future."

Sam L.