Copyediting/Proofreading/Developmental Editing

I am a freelance editor with a professional editing certificate from University of Chicago and previous experience in the writing collective Foster. I also have two English degrees, one from Marquette University and one from Trinity College Dublin. I enjoy both fiction and academic editing. My specialty is copyediting and proofreading, but I also aid in developmental edits. My fiction editing has focused mainly on Fantasy and Sci-Fi passion projects. My academic editing spans academic journal articles, referee reports, career documents, college-related papers, and college/graduate school application materials. I have particular skill in editing for non-native English speakers and rephrasing/editing for conciseness.

Editing/Citation styles: APA, Chicago 

• "Theresa Murphy line edited my book, The Ring of Dain Thar Duin. Here edits were clear, concise, and prompt despite lengthy chapters and continuous time constraints" -Michael, author

• "One more time, thank you for the edits. I read through most of them last week and I appreciate teh level of detail that you put into it and the fresh eyes on things that were surprising or confusing. But honestly the best part is seeing that some of the weird and tricky stuff (that I was 100% sure would only make sense to me) is actually coming through!" -Ian, author

• "Awesome!! really appreciate your time, your comments so far have been very helpful!" -Nick, author

• "Thank you so much for your help putting together my application/interest statement and CV for this program. It looks like I was offered a spot for the course thanks to your help!"- Danielle, doctorate program, specialized course application

Career Counseling

I provide career counseling to students, future academics, and early/mid-career professionals. I have extensive experience advising students with career aspirations in both academe and industry, hosting 525 advising meetings as a graduate career advisor at Michigan State University over the course of two years. I provide support in career exploration, job search strategies, career document review (including resumes, CVs, cover letters, academic cover letters, personal statements, teaching statements, research statements, DEI statements, etc.), personal websites, LinkedIn, networking, negotiation, and more. I have specialized experience supporting Master's and PhD students, international students, and STEM students. With work experience in Graduate Student Career Advising and a CCVW professional certification, I have reviewed hundreds of career documents and helped both students and professionals make significant improvements. 

Additionally, I have participated in multiple hiring committees. I bring valuable insight into what hiring managers are looking for in candidates. 

I excel in translating career preparation expectations into language that academics comprehend.

• "Great these comments are superhelpful!" -Joe, professional, cover letter review

• "Thanks for the insight!! I've been making some updates. Had 1 recruiter call today"- Andrew, professional, resume review

• "Thank you so much for your review of my resume and for the constructive feedback! I appreciate the detailed edits as well as you answering my broader questions" -Janet, professional, resume review

• "I wanted to send a follow-up email expressing my appreciation for how helpful and professional Theresa was. I met with her twice to review my job application materials (i.e., cv, resume, cover letter) and she had very unique, useful, and insightful comments and suggestions that were articulated clearly and professionally. Thank you for putting me in touch with her"- Andrew, doctoral student, feedback provided to my boss

• "I wanted to schedule some time to thank you for all your support and to share some exciting news! I've accepted a job offer" -Amanda, professional and Master's student