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Testimonials

"As members of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Gila and I have swapped several manuscripts as beta readers. Her feedback has always been thoughtful and supportive. She is a consummate professional, delivering her services in a timely and diplomatic manner. I highly recommend her."
Marc Kornblatt, Filmmaker/Author, USA/Israel

"Gila is a rare creative mentor who focuses on the craft and intention of the work. She encourages her students to push their creative boundaries. I had the pleasure of working with her individually on my own creative work, and her clear guidance empowered me to focus on the work, helping me grow as a writer."
Anastasia Wasko, Writer, Editor, & Transpersonal Guide, New Orleans, USA

"Gila is great! I gave her my first draft of the first fiction book I ever attempted, for copy editing. She was quick, thorough, flexible, and very generous with her time. She went beyond the mandate, providing valuable insights on my manuscript's story and structure. I highly recommend her."
Jeremy Esekow, Raanana, Israel

"Thanks very much for your work! I can't believe I found such a skilled English editor on a Facebook group, and for a community in Israel no less. I really appreciate the positive feedback on my humor, voice, and message. Thank you!"
Adam Taylor, Zichron Yaakov, Israel


Professional Editing Services

As a professional editor, I offer a wide range of services to help authors, academics, and businesses refine their work. I specialize in both creative and academic editing, focusing on clarity, accuracy, and style to enhance your writing.

Editing Services:

  • Line Editing: Refine your manuscript by improving sentence structure, eliminating repetition, and enhancing word choice for clarity and engagement.
  • Developmental Editing: Address core story elements such as plot, character development, pacing, and setting, with comprehensive feedback and suggestions for strengthening your manuscript.
  • Sensitivity Reading: Ensure cultural authenticity and accuracy, especially for authors writing outside their personal experience, with a specialization in Jewish cultural experiences and Israeli identity.
  • Beta Reading: Receive fresh, constructive feedback from an experienced editor to help you identify areas for improvement in your manuscript's structure, character development, and pacing.
  • Manuscript Evaluation: A comprehensive review with actionable feedback designed to help you fine-tune your manuscript and make it ready for publication.

Consultation Services:

  • Zoom Consultations: One-hour consultation sessions designed to provide expert guidance on any aspect of your writing project, including manuscript feedback, publishing advice, query letters, or career coaching.

Specialized Writing Services:

  • Academic Editing & Proofreading: Expertise in PhD, MA theses, and academic journal articles in the humanities and social sciences. I help students clarify their arguments, improve structure, and ensure coherence in their research.
  • Copy Editing for ENQ (Enquiry): As the copy editor for the ENQ (Enquiry) journal, I work with a distinguished team of scholars to support the development of architectural research. ENQ (ISSN 2329-9339) is an open-access journal for architectural research, published by the Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC).
  • Business Writing Services: Whether you need to draft business letters, speeches, or marketing content, I offer tailored writing and editing services for professionals in any industry.

Pricing

I offer flexible editing solutions based on the specific needs of your project. My rates start at $70 USD (I offer a Canadian option) or 280 NIS, and I provide quotes based on the complexity of your work. 

For a more detailed quote or consultation, contact me today to discuss how I can help you elevate your project to its fullest potential!

Editing Testimonials

  • Dedicated, Insightful and Professional

    Thank you so much for your dedicated, insightful and professional guidance and work on this.

    Yosef Packer

  • Happy to be working with you!

    I love, love, love your comments and feedback--thanks so much.
    I just finished rewriting the chapters you edited and I just want to say thanks so much. Your comments are so insightful and so on target. They forced me to really imagine the scene in all its detail and then pick the right details to bring it to life, and ground it at the same time.
    I'm really happy to be working with you! Avigail Sharer

    Ok, so first of all, thanks very much for your work! I can't believe I found a skilled English editor on a Facebook group, and for a community in Israel no less. 😝 I appreciate the positive feedback re: humor, voice, and message, thank you! Adam Taylor

  • Packed Pathos into Chapter

    It’s amazing!!! You packed so much pathos into that chapter and gave us such a clear sense both of Shulamit’s personality and the time period.

    Mishpachah Editor

  • Great Job!

    You're amazing. You've done a great job!!!

    Carol Ungar

  • Really Raised the Level

    Thank you so much for your work.
    You really raised the level of the catalog greatly!

    Eliyahu Miller

  • Really Helpful

    Thank you for all your hard work on this. Your comments are really helpful. I have told a couple of people about you as they needed an editor.

    Sue Lachman

  • Thorough, Knowledgeable

    Wow… this is quite some food for thought!
    Thanks, Gila, for being so thorough. You have a lot of knowledge to impart and I was lucky having you on board.

    Esti Teichtal

  • Exactly What We Need

    Love what you've done here, Gila. This is exactly what we need.

    Faigie Zelcer