No matter the stage of writing—whether you’re dreaming or drafting, composing or correcting, prepping or polishing—Synthesis can help.
Services
Science Writing Coaching
Are you a scientist looking to develop your writing craft? A writer who wants to produce compelling pieces on scientific topics? Synthesis is here to help you level up!
Send in a ~500-word writing sample and receive thorough edits plus commentary exploring your strengths and weaknesses to support your talent development $200
Pre-submission Manuscript Editing
Experiments done, figures made, draft complete? Let Synthesis help get you ready to submit to the journal of your choice!
Substantive editing — Review your manuscript for content, strength of argument, structure, and overall presentation of ideas $450+
Line and copy editing — Review your manuscript for voice, flow, readability, and coherence, plus typos, spelling, and grammar $250+
Basic proofing — Review your manuscript for typos, spelling, and grammar $150+
Formatting — Ensure your manuscript is compliant with journal formatting requirements, including tables, figures, and supplemental material $150+
Length — Trim your manuscript to meet journal length requirements without sacrificing the core message of your work $200+
Mix and match services to meet your specific needs; combined services receive a 10% discount on final cost
Pricing scales with manuscript length, number of figures, number of tables, and amount of supplemental material
Developmental and Substantive Editing
Develop an idea from the start with guidance on structure, presentation of ideas, writing with a specific audience in mind, and more through a collaborative and iterative process
Take an early draft from solid to sensational with a thorough and iterative editing process that reviews strength of argument, structure, and overall presentation of ideas
Pricing depends on project scope and length
Don’t see what you’re looking for?
Have other needs not listed here? Please reach out—all of the work Synthesis does is tailored to you, and I’d love to hear about your project to see if we’re a good fit. I can also offer some financial flexibility for those who need it.