Need an enthusiastic editor?
You’ve done the work and written it up. I will help you get to the finish line with a squeaky-clean document ready to submit. I *love* taking care of the details. I enjoy tidying things up so your words shine.
Professional APA Editor
I specialize in applying APA style to student theses, dissertations, and articles for peer-reviewed journals. If your university program requires a “professional APA editor,” you’re in the right place. See lists of universities, journals, and publishers I’ve worked with. I am also an expert in presenting modern résumés, CVs, and tenure applications.
Easy to work with, precise, and unashamedly enthusiastic about words, I will polish your work. I am a professional who’s worked in nonprofits and academic publishing for decades, with enough credentials to know what matters and experience to know what doesn’t. Find out more about me.
Your writing will be smooth and clear, and your paper will be immaculately formatted. Read about my services. I offer free sample edits.
I’m a proud Canadian and an active member of Editors Canada: Learn how an editor can help you.
“You didn’t only help me with editing my thesis, you also helped me out of mental health struggles on this work.”
Master’s thesis client
“Amazing! Your feedback and suggestions really made a difference in improving the overall quality of the paper and ensuring APA is correct.”
Western dissertation-in-practice client
“I cannot thank you enough. This has been an amazing experience and I am just so glad I didn’t skimp on this part of the process. I really want to thank you for all your time and dedication to making my dissertation stronger. I can’t believe I am finally at this point –and even several days earlier than planned.”
SW PhD dissertation client
“I can confirm Karen is a very enthusiastic editor.”
My son
“I am on page 20 and could not be more pleased. You are the real deal, and I so appreciate all the comments and suggestions! What a gift to have found you!!! You are a dream to work with and everything I hoped for.
“I feel so relieved knowing you are on the job.”
Conference program client
“It is so calming to know this had been tended to with such care, diligence, and precision. I’m feeling very grateful.”
Journal article client
“As an English teacher, I was honestly hesitant to send my work to an editor (maybe a little ego got in the way here). I feel that I am a strong writer and know how to check my work well! The changes you made and things you saw have improved my writing substantially and I am very grateful for your attention to detail.”
Capstone client
“What a great job you have done on my thesis! It looks and reads a thousand times better.”
Master’s thesis client
“Thank you to my editor, Karen Lowry, who took all my old rags and turned them into a Cinderella gown!”
PhD dissertation client
“I have gone over all of the changes and recommendations you have suggested! The focus on unnecessary and redundant wording was very helpful! I am extremely happy with the small details that your eyes were able to catch that mine missed!”
Capstone client
“I am grateful, as always, for your work. You have such a keen eye and vast knowledge, it makes it so comforting to rest on your absolute professionalism.”
DiP client
“Thank you so much for reviewing my book chapter and for the thoughtful feedback and corrections you provided. I really appreciate the care you take with both the content and the details—your edits always strengthen the final piece.”
Academic book client