Lianne Biggar – Editor

“A marvel of care and consistency . . . I highly recommend Lianne to anyone who needs support in copy editing—you will be thrilled with the results.” —Sarah Travis, author of Unspeakable, Metamorphosis, and Remembering the Body

“Remarkable attention to quality . . . Her cheerful disposition and insightful feedback were instrumental in making our project a success.” —Liz M., National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC)

You’ve done the work. I’ll help you present it at its best.

I’m a professional copy editor and proofreader with over a decade of experience, specializing in academic and research-driven nonfiction. I work with authors, researchers, graduate students, organizations, and subject-matter experts to prepare complex material for submission or publication, ensuring it is clear, consistent, and professionally aligned.

I value long-term working relationships and have supported authors through sustained collaborations. I am also experienced in managing consistency across multi-author and highly technical manuscripts.

My expertise includes:

- Scholarly books and research-driven work

- Journal articles and peer-reviewed submissions

- Theses and dissertations

- Codes of Practice and scientific research reviews

- Chicago (CMOS), APA, and publisher house styles

- Complex citation systems and bibliographies.

My editing goes beyond correcting grammar. I address ambiguity, resolve inconsistencies, verify internal cross-references, and ensure careful alignment with your chosen style guide or publisher—always preserving your own voice and the integrity of your work. In keeping with academic and publishing standards, I work exclusively with original, author-developed material and complete all editing personally; I do not accept AI-generated manuscripts or rely on AI tools in my editorial process.

If your work demands careful attention to detail and rigorous adherence to style, I welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can support your project.