Expert editing support for clinicians, biomedical scientists, and medical communicators
Writing about research can be challenging. Many clinicians, biomedical scientists, and medical communicators are pressed for time, are too close to the work to see it objectively, or lack access to strong writing and editing support within their institutions.
We provide collaborative editing services to help you communicate your work with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re developing a manuscript, grant proposal, or other research-related project, we offer expert editing, constructive feedback, and hands-on guidance to help your writing—and you—make a stronger impact.
No more…
❌ Submitting papers or grant proposals that get rejected for being hard to read and understand.
❌ Burying your science in complex academic language that bores or loses readers.
❌ Struggling to meet dreaded word, page, and character limits under the pressures of looming deadlines.
❌ Draining your time and energy with unclear direction and endless rounds of revisions.
❌ Feeling drained, stuck, or frustrated by the process of refining the text.
Because you’ll…
✅ Win over editors and reviewers with persuasive prose that makes them eager to publish or fund your work.
✅ Engage readers with clear, concise writing that motivates them to cite and recognize your work.
✅ Express your ideas precisely and concisely without losing essential details that strengthen your message.
✅ Save time and energy by letting expert editors refine your draft while you focus on other important work.
✅ Feel confident knowing that your writing clearly conveys your data and insights.
Three editing levels to meet your needs
Substantive editing
Substantive editing is a professional level of editing. We will dive deep into your writing to ensure the story, content, structure, and language convey your work in a clear, concise, and compelling way.
This level is right for you if:
You’re submitting a manuscript or grant proposal, and you want the best chance of success.
You want a fresh, professional pair of eyes to do a deep review of your draft.
You want to create a compelling story that persuades reviewers and influences readers.
You want to craft prose with a smooth flow that guides readers through your writing.
You need to condense the text to meet a page, word, or character limit.
Line editing
Line editing is an advanced level of editing. We will focus on correcting language errors, inconsistencies, repetition, and awkward phrases to fine-tune the language and formatting in your draft.
This level is right for you if:
You’re submitting a manuscript or grant proposal that only needs some minor refinements.
You have well-organized content that only needs fine-tuning.
You want to ensure your sentences are structured clearly and concisely.
You want a professional pair of eyes to enhance your language choices.
You want to ensure the writing is concise and consistent throughout the draft.
Copyediting
Copyediting is a basic level of editing. We will clean up the draft to remove minor language errors, typos, and inconsistencies to help you package the document for submission to the agency.
This level is right for you if:
Your manuscript or grant proposal needs a final check before submission.
You want a professional pair of eyes to ensure the draft follows a consistent style.
You want to catch any spelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes.
You need the document formatted to meet the agency guidelines.
You want to ensure the draft includes all the relevant sections required by the agency.
Our difference
Most editing services focus on polishing your text. We focus on strengthening both your writing and your skills as a writer so you can communicate your work more clearly and confidently over the long term.
What sets our editing apart:
Detailed edits alongside clear explanations, practical suggestions, and targeted resources so you can apply what you learn to future projects.
Modern, evidence-informed approach to scientific communication that draws on research about readability, learning, and cognitive load to help you clearly communicate complex ideas.
Strategic review of the language, logic, and structure to identify gaps in reasoning, anticipate reviewer questions, and strengthen your overall argument.
Careful attention to cohesion and flow—how each sentence connects, how your story unfolds, and how easily a busy reader can follow your message from start to finish.
Your work is reviewed by doctorate-level editors with experience in biomedical and clinical research, expertise in medical publishing, and distinguished credentials in life science editing. These qualifications reflect a commitment to good publication practices and to the ethical, transparent reporting of research.
Plus, you’ll get access to our Scientific Writing Simplified course and the Redwood Ink Academy
When you choose substantive or line editing,* you’ll also get 1-year access to our Scientific Writing Simplified course and the Redwood Ink Academy. You’ll get instant access to the principles, resources, and systems you need to write more confidently, efficiently, and consistently—with support from an incredible community of clinicians, biomedical scientists, and medical communicators.
You can enroll yourself, gift access to a colleague or mentee, or donate your spot through our scholarship program.
*Not included with copyediting services.
Looking for feedback so you can make changes on your own?
Get a writing evaluation
A writing evaluation is an editorial assessment of your draft. We will read through your draft and provide in-depth, actionable feedback about the story content, structure, language, and formatting. Then you get 1-year access to our Scientific Writing Simplified course and the Redwood Ink Academy so you have the principles and tools you need to enhance your writing on your own.
A writing evaluation is right for you if:
You want to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your draft.
You want a fresh, professional pair of eyes to do a deep review of your draft.
You want help with devising a revision strategy that will improve your draft.
You want the best chance of success for your manuscript or grant proposal.
Frequently asked questions
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Every project and client is different, so our pricing varies depending on the scope, timeline, and amount of support you need. We provide clear estimates up front and are always happy to discuss options.
When possible, we can also adjust the scope of work so you receive the most meaningful help within your budget.
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We aim to return projects within 2 weeks, although we often return them much sooner. If we need more time (such as during busy grant seasons), we will discuss the turnaround time with you in advance.
If you need your project reviewed in a shorter time frame, please contact us as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Rush fees may apply.
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We provide scientific and medical editing services for a range of research-related documents, including:
Abstracts
Books and book chapters
Case reports
CVs
Dissertations and theses
Editorials
Galley proofs
Grant proposals
Letters
Research manuscripts
Personal statements
Poster presentations
Progress reports
Promotion materials
Protocols
Review articles
Responses to reviewers
Slide decks
Technical reports
*Don’t see your document type on the list? Contact us. If we can’t help you, we will help you find someone who can.
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We’d be happy to review your project as many times as you need. We can discuss options during our clarity call. Additional fees may apply.
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Accounts of Chemical Research
American Journal of Audiology
American Journal of Nursing
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology
AMWA Journal
Annals of Neurology
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
Biomedicines
BMJ Open
Cell
Cell and Gene Therapy Insights
Cell Death and Disease
Cell Reports
Cell Stem Cell
Circulation Journal
Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
Clinical Imaging
Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine
Clinical Transplantation
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Contraception
Current Breast Cancer Reports
Current Opinion in Cell Biology
Development
Drug Discovery Today
eLife
EMBO Reports
EMWA Journal
eNeuro
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience
Frontiers in Medicine
Frontiers in Neurology
Glia
Health Psychology
Health Psychology Review
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
JAMA Dermatology
JAMA Internal Medicine
JMIR Formative Research
JMIR Medical Informatics
JMIR Research Protocols
Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer
Journal of Allied Health
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Journal of Autoimmunity
Journal of ExtraCorporeal Technology
Journal of Health Psychology
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
Journal of Lipid Research
Journal of Maine Medical Center
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Journal of Molecular Medicine
Journal of Neuroscience
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing
Journal of Palliative Medicine
Journal of Personnel Psychology
Journal of Student Research
Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology
Medical Hypotheses
Methods of Information in Medicine
Mobile DNA
Molecular Therapy
Molecular Therapy Methods and Clinical Development
Nature Communications
Nature Gene Therapy
NEJM Catalyst
Pediatrics
PLoS One
PNAS
Science Advances
Science Translational Medicine
SLAS Discovery
Surgery
The American Journal of Surgery
The Department Chair
The EMBO Journal
The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open
Virology
Virology: Research and Treatment
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ALS Association
Alzheimer's Association
American Epilepsy Society
American Foundation for AIDS Research (amFAR)
American Heart Association
American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA)
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
BrightFocus Foundation
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)
Department of Defense
Gates Foundation
Howard Hughes Medical Research Institute (HHMI)
Human Frontier Science Program
March of Dimes
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - K22, R01, R15, R21, R35, U01
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation
Parkinson's Foundation
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
The Dravet Syndrome Foundation
US Department of Education
Whitehall Foundation
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Only the substantive editing, line editing, and writing evaluation services include 1-year access to the Redwood Ink Academy with your first project. However, we offer a discount with copyediting services.
What People Are Saying
“Crystal has been an incredible asset to the start of my career in academic medicine. Her editing services not only strengthen the manuscript, but provide insight into why she is modifying parts so that I can learn from the changes and create a stronger manuscript next time. Her online resources are also helpful when I want to learn more about a particular writing style or way to draft a certain section of the manuscript. Her attention to details is exceptional. Her desire to create a successful finished product is a testament to the dedication to her clients and her work. I am so grateful to have found Crystal and look forward to learning from her masterful editing ability as we continue to work together!”
– Nicole McCoy, MD, Medical University of South Carolina