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Alice McLean

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Description

 Founded in 2015 by Alice McLean, Idea into Word provides editorial services for academic authors and publishers. With a PhD in English literature, McLean specializes in the humanities and social sciences, helping authors navigate the journey from concept to polished manuscript. Idea into Word provides editorial services for all stages in the drafting process, from shaping and refining content and responding to peer review commentary to honing reader-friendly prose and engaging narrative flow. McLean has worked on both sides of the peer-review process, authoring three books for academic presses and numerous essays for journals ranging from <i>Gastronomica </i>to <i>The Journal of American Ethnic History</i>. She has also served as a peer reviewer for University of California, Johns Hopkins, Cambridge, MIT, Routledge, University of Nebraska, and University of Hawai’i. Please visit <a href="https://ideaintoword.com/&quot; rel="nofollow">Idea into Word</a> should you wish to learn more about her services.

Company Name

Idea into Word

Website

ideaintoword.com

Years of Experience

10+

Skills

academic evaluation, copyediting, developmental/substantive editing, editorial consulting, fact checking, line editing, manuscript evaluation, stylistic editing, writing, writing coach

Genre

nonfiction: academy

Style Guide

AP, APA, CMS, MLA

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California

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