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Dr Ellie Edits/The APA Guru

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I need to start by telling you that I only edit academic writing with APA writing guidelines. I do not ghost write either. Other than that… I’ve had experience with the following schools: UMGC, OSU, USC, Walden University, Grand Canyon University, Harvard, Saybrook University, and many more. I am a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi). Nomination was based on my overall GPA, which upon graduation for my Masters was 3.85! Turning in your dissertation or Masters thesis shouldn't hurt. With a healthy dose of humor, I'll help you deliver a clear, concise, APA-compliant thesis that you can be proud of -- and get you to the finish line. I know the pain of writing a dissertation personally from earning my own PhD in Psychology. I survived and you will too. I'll talk you off the ledge if you need it. You can do this!
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Substantive or developmental editing

Formatting and fact checking

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Academic papers and journals

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Marian B.

4 weeks ago

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Dr. Ellie is truly the queen of APA editing. I contacted her when ProQuest returned my dissertation with major revisions and gave me only five days to complete all requested changes. Dr. Ellie’s pricing was clear and reasonable; she charges per word and provides comprehensive support, so I knew exactly what to expect. Not only did she handle every aspect of APA 7th edition—formatting the manuscript, correcting in-text citations, revising the reference list, and reworking tables and graphs—but she also returned the fully edited document a full day before the deadline, ready for publication. Throughout the process, she maintained constant communication, sending text updates and asking for clarification whenever needed so there were no surprises or misunderstandings. What truly set Dr. Ellie apart from other editors I had contacted was the quality of her questions and attention to detail. She requested my university’s thesis and dissertation guidelines, asked which system and software I used to complete my dissertation, and made sure to work within the same platform so there would be no formatting issues when I resubmitted. This level of professionalism and care made an incredibly stressful situation feel manageable. Dr. Ellie is worth every penny, and I highly recommend her to any doctoral student who wants their dissertation to meet the highest standards of APA and institutional requirements. Don’t think twice about shopping around—working with her was one of the best decisions I made in my doctoral journey.

Details: Editing • Formatting and fact checking • Academic papers and journals • Education • I'm flexible • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Monica M.

Dec 7, 2025

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Dr. Ellie is amazing! I hired Dr. Ellie as an editor for my dissertation. She was spot on regarding what I needed to do and the feedback that she provided after review of my first 2 chapters. Her experience and professionalism helped ensure that my paper was edited to the highest standard, and she ensured that the formatting of my paper was ready to pass all reviews. I recommend Dr. Ellie with the highest level of confidence that the work that she does is top notch and that she cares about how she is helping you succeed. Thank you so much for walking this journey with me, enduring that my dissertation was edited with expertise that secured a successful submission.

Details: Editing • Academic papers and journals • Education • 2,000 - 10,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Katie W.

Jul 12, 2025

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I hired Dr Ellie Edits and I am so happy with the experience. What stood out most was that she's a real human with a great sense of humor, something you don't always find in editing services. She approached my paper with genuine care and attention, working on it as though it were her own project. Her editing was thorough and thoughtful, and she made the entire process so much more pleasant than I expected. If you're looking for someone who will truly invest in your work and make the editing process actually enjoyable, I highly recommend her services.

Details: Editing • Proofreading • Formatting and fact checking • Academic papers and journals • Education • 50,000 - 100,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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David D.

Apr 30, 2025

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Dr. Ellie and I met at the crossroads of stress and surrender. While I was trying to find the continued motivation for moving with my dissertation, she reassured me that things would be okay. She took my words, made them more professional, and continued to challenge me! Not only is she great to talk to, but her sense of humor also provides the stress relief I sought. Her responsiveness is fast and does not leave you in the dark, with top-tier work quality. The value is beyond reasonable, yet the work she does and how she is instrumental should be charging more. However, she knows she is working with students, and that is what makes her core values stand out. I look forward to having her in my life until my journey is completed! I am so glad we met!

Details: Editing • Proofreading • Formatting and fact checking • Academic papers and journals • Education • 30,000 - 50,000 words • A single project • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Gregory M.

Jul 21, 2025

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Dr. Ellie was a non-stop pleasure to work with. She understood my project right away, and when we ran into problems, she blew right past them without any worry on her part. Her work quality is highly professional and very detailed. I would highly recommend her to anyone writing a professional document -- whether article, book, or dissertation. You will get personal and direct service from Dr. Ellie.

Details: Editing • Copyediting • Academic papers and journals • I'm flexible • A single project • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.

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