Developmental editing
I have been so grateful to have Andrea Friedman as a developmental editor. She skillfully combines encouragement with penetrating observations. Working with her, I have felt genuinely supported in my writing process but also pushed analytically and critically. It’s rare to find someone with this combination. From both her formal feedback on our chapters and our free-flowing conversations, I’ve learned so much about historical writing and specifically how to structure my chapters around a strong, coherent argument.
Robert Allen, Mary Ann Lippitt Professor of American History, Brown University
I can’t say enough about Andrea’s talents as an astute reader and insightful developmental editor. After growing discouraged working on my own to finish an essay, I hired Andrea; she read my messy draft and offered advice that helped me to focus my argument and restructure the essay to more clearly and powerfully express my ideas. I highly recommend Andrea if you’re looking for a editor who can support you as you turn your ideas into polished products.
Anne Valk, Professor of History and Director, American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning, CUNY Graduate Center
Andrea has an exceptional talent when it comes to zeroing in on the “real” argument. She demystified the publication process for me, helped me think about scheduling, writing for multiple audiences, organizing my prose to convey originality, and advance interdisciplinary arguments. Andrea will have you fall in love with your work all over again!
Shefali Chandra, Associate Professor of Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies and History, Washington University
Dr. Andrea Friedman’s developmental editing has proven invaluable in refining and elevating my writing projects. Their insightful guidance on structural adjustments, content organization, and overall narrative coherence has played a pivotal role in shaping the clarity and effectiveness of my work and helping me think through complex new ideas. Their expertise in identifying areas for improvement and offering targeted recommendations has not only honed my writing skills but also deepened my understanding of effective historical analysis.
René Esparza, Assistant Professor of Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Washington University
Academic Coaching
I cannot say enough good things about Andrea’s academic coaching services. From our very first meeting, she understood the stakes of my project and reflected them back to me in ways that both clarified my thinking and energized my writing process. Our coaching sessions are the perfect balance of feedback on writing in progress and brainstorming about the work ahead. We can all use someone like Andrea in our corner.
Emily Skidmore, Associate Professor of History, Texas Tech University
It can be very overwhelming and isolating to begin a new book project, and it has been a privilege to navigate the experience with Andrea. Her flexibility in structuring our sessions – sometimes discussing early drafts, outlines, and reader reports and other times, having broader conversations that focus on process – has been very conducive to forward progress. Her written feedback at the close of each session is always tailored to whatever I am currently working through. Above all, I am grateful for how having such a brilliant teacher and mentor as a conversation partner has helped me feel excited about my work.
Tazeen Ali, Assistant Professor of Religion and Politics, Washington University