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About
As a language lover and grammar nerd, I revel in reviewing my friends’ work, inserting Oxford commas, and eliminating redundancy. I am meticulously organized and enjoy obsessing over the details. I produce superior results with a short turnaround time. I enjoy building a rapport with my clients and taking the time to understand their unique needs. I am responsible and trustworthy and am happy to sign any NDAs or confidentiality agreements as needed.
Editing provides me an often necessary recess from stressing out over my own work. During a time when I was experiencing frustration with my day job, getting together with one of my best friends every Sunday evening and helping her edit her college essays was usually the highlight of my week. As an editor, there is a certain satisfaction that comes from turning something good into something great. Reviewing other people’s writing is also an opportunity for me to learn more about them.
Overview
Hired 144 times
Serves New York, NY
Background checked
1 employee
10 years in business
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Services offered
Type of work
Editing type
Substantive or developmental editing
Formatting and fact checking
Copyediting
Proofreading
Document to be edited
Fiction manuscripts
Non-fiction manuscripts
Academic papers and journals
Scientific / medical papers and journals
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Monica M.
Aug 4, 2026
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I really enjoyed working with Pavita. She was very responsive with great editing style. She really dives in and helps collaborate with you and your book. I appreciate all her time and effort she invested into my children's book. Would work with and hire her again!
Details: Editing • Substantive or developmental editing • Formatting and fact checking • Copyediting • Proofreading • Fiction manuscripts • Education • Fewer than 2,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
Writing and Editing Services
Shawanda D.
Aug 2, 2026
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Pavita was great! She was professional, punctual and edited my manuscript in no time! Her comments and suggestions were very helpful! I will definitely use her again!
Details: Editing • Proofreading • Substantive or developmental editing • Copyediting • Fiction manuscripts • Education • Fewer than 2,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)
Writing and Editing Services
Daniella P.
Sep 7, 2025
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PaveEDITa was a go to person. I was very impressed by the amazing work that she provided in supporting my me to edit my discussion post for my education class. She took the time out to understand what I needed and was proactive in completing the task and completed in a timely manner based on my needs. She was also able to bring my writing piece down from 625 words to 200. She was professional throughout this experience and charged a great price.
Details: Editing • Formatting and fact checking • Proofreading • Academic papers and journals • Education • Fewer than 2,000 words • A variety of projects • Remotely (phone or internet)
Writing and Editing Services
Ebony W.
Nov 8, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pavedita helped me with my first Children’s book and she made the process super easy and gave me great feedback. I will definitely use her for future projects.
Details: Editing • Copyediting • Proofreading • Non-fiction manuscripts • Non-profit • Fewer than 2,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)
Writing and Editing Services
Thom F.
1 day ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Working with Pavita was a delight. She is experienced, friendly, and deft. I appreciated her responding to my request for a light edit of story material. She handled the work smoothly and efficiently. It was almost like working with some of the great colleagues I've collaborated with in the past.
Details: Editing • Copyediting • Proofreading • Fiction manuscripts • Education • 2,000 - 10,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)
Writing and Editing Services
Credentials
Background Check
Pavita Singh
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
In general, we are looking at $5 per 250 words.
Estimates may change from initial quotes based on the amount of editing I have to do, and I try to be as upfront as possible should this be the case. I'm always willing to work within clients' budgets.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First I try to understand exactly what they'd like to get out of their work with me. Are they looking for content editing? Copy editing? Both? I have them email me their drafts, and then I send my redlined versions back to them. We repeat this process as many times as needed until the customer is satisfied. I make it a point to stay in touch with customers even after a project is completed.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I just graduated with my doctorate in Health Promotion & Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. I also have a Master in Public Health in Social & Behavioral Sciences from Yale University and an undergraduate degree in Gender & Sexuality Studies, Linguistics, and Child & Adolescent Mental Health from New York University. I am a certified copyeditor and former apprentice with elephant journal.
