Clean, Concise Copy: Blog & Article Editing by Caroline ShannonClean, Concise Copy: Blog & Article Editing by Caroline Shannon

Clean, Concise Copy: Blog & Article Editing

Caroline Shannon

Starting at

/hr

About this service

Summary

I offer expert editing for blogs, articles, and branded content that keeps your voice intact while optimizing every sentence. With years of editorial experience and a reputation for being both detail-oriented and deeply collaborative, I help your words land with clarity and impact.

I hold a BA in journalism and am currently an MFA candidate in creative writing. Additionally, I am certified by the University of Chicago in Basic Manuscript Editing and Intermediate Manuscript Editing, which includes a working knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style.

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“Caroline is a talented writer, team player, and excellent communicator. For over a year, we worked closely together on a wide range of assignments, where she successfully took over project management while also writing all the content. From long-form articles to social media and a wide range of marketing materials, Caroline proved that no task was too big or too small, navigating tone of voice for each project with impeccable knowledge and timeliness. Caroline is truly someone you want on your team. From her positive outlook to her dedication to the work, I can’t recommend her enough as a great writer, team member, and collaborator.”

— Heather Franzman, Brand Designer and Creative Lead

Deliverables

Edited Article (Track Changes + Clean Copy)

You’ll receive one edited article (up to 1,000 words) in both a tracked version and a clean final version. Edits include grammar, clarity, consistency, and flow.

Editorial Summary or Style Notes

A brief note (150–300 words) outlining major edits made, style suggestions, and optional tone or structure feedback to strengthen future drafts.

One Round of Revisions (Post-Delivery)

Includes one round of light revisions after initial delivery. Must be requested within 5 days and based on the same draft (not a full rewrite).

Headline + Subhead Polishing

Refined title, subheadings, and intro sentence to better grab attention and align with tone/voice.

What's included

Edited Article (Track Changes + Clean Copy)
You’ll receive one edited article (up to 1,000 words) in both a tracked version and a clean final version. Edits include grammar, clarity, consistency, and flow.
Editorial Summary or Style Notes
A brief note (150–300 words) outlining major edits made, style suggestions, and optional tone or structure feedback to strengthen future drafts.
One Round of Revisions (Post-Delivery)
Includes one round of light revisions after initial delivery. Must be requested within 5 days and based on the same draft (not a full rewrite).
Headline + Subhead Polishing
Refined title, subheadings, and intro sentence to better grab attention and align with tone/voice.

Skills and tools

Blog Writer

Article Writer

Author

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

WordPress

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Clean, Concise Copy: Blog & Article Editing

Caroline Shannon

Starting at

/hr

About this service

Summary

________________

— Heather Franzman, Brand Designer and Creative Lead

Deliverables

Edited Article (Track Changes + Clean Copy)

You’ll receive one edited article (up to 1,000 words) in both a tracked version and a clean final version. Edits include grammar, clarity, consistency, and flow.

Editorial Summary or Style Notes

A brief note (150–300 words) outlining major edits made, style suggestions, and optional tone or structure feedback to strengthen future drafts.

One Round of Revisions (Post-Delivery)

Includes one round of light revisions after initial delivery. Must be requested within 5 days and based on the same draft (not a full rewrite).

Headline + Subhead Polishing

Refined title, subheadings, and intro sentence to better grab attention and align with tone/voice.

What's included

Edited Article (Track Changes + Clean Copy)
You’ll receive one edited article (up to 1,000 words) in both a tracked version and a clean final version. Edits include grammar, clarity, consistency, and flow.
Editorial Summary or Style Notes
A brief note (150–300 words) outlining major edits made, style suggestions, and optional tone or structure feedback to strengthen future drafts.
One Round of Revisions (Post-Delivery)
Includes one round of light revisions after initial delivery. Must be requested within 5 days and based on the same draft (not a full rewrite).
Headline + Subhead Polishing
Refined title, subheadings, and intro sentence to better grab attention and align with tone/voice.

Skills and tools

Blog Writer

Article Writer

Author

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

WordPress

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