“Seamless and lightning-fast.”
—Ruth Angus, American Museum of Natural History

I help non-fiction and academic authors at every stage of the writing process, from crafting book proposals and combing through archives to developing manuscripts and cleaning up final drafts.

My clients have successfully published with Random House, HarperCollins, Hachette, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, MIT Press, Stanford University Press, W. W. Norton, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and many more.

“My only regret is not getting in touch with him sooner.”
—Marie Sarita Gaytán, University of Utah

JOURNALS & REPORTS

“Holy cow! Tyler took my book proposal from half-way there to over the top.”
—Molly Beauregard, University of Michigan

Other clients included:
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
The Associated Press
Beacon Press
Open Boat Editing
The Trace
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Scripps Gerontology Center
D.C. Independent Film Festival
The Smiley Company
AM Best
Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission

Let’s talk

I am currently accepting new clients! Answer a few questions about your project here to get in touch. I respond to most inquiries within 24 hours. Not quite sure what you need? No problem. Once I’ve reviewed your submission, we’ll set up a free consultation to talk about your project.

“Masterful work.”
—Mike Longo

My services

I support authors at all stages of the writing process—from background research and fact-checking to line edits and comprehensive revision plans. I’ve worked with clients to develop and improve manuscripts, book proposals, essays, dissertations, journal articles, writing samples, newsletters, website copy, and more.

Not sure which service is right for you? Fill out this short form to set up a free consultation.

Rates

While cost can vary depending on project scope, my current standard rates are as follows:

Developmental Editing	8.5¢ per word
Line Editing	8.5¢ per word
Doctoring	$85 per hour
Proposal Evaluation	$1,400 flat fee
Proposal Writing	$85 per hour
Coaching	$85 per hour
Research	$85 per hour

“I have no words to express how much my paper was advanced thanks to Tyler’s fantastic editing!”
—Tali Jaffe-Dax, Rutgers University

FAQs

What’s the difference between developmental editing, line editing, and doctoring?

Line editing focuses on improving readability, with attention paid to word choice, flow, and pacing at the sentence and paragraph levels.

Developmental editing may also address some of these things, but it mostly focuses on the big picture: whether the subject matter has been thoroughly explored, whether the argument is clear, whether the structure is logical, whether the style is appropriate for the intended audience, and so on.

Doctoring goes beyond editing to include active writing and rewriting. The primary difference between editing and doctoring rests on who is implementing the suggested revisions. With editing, the author implements the revisions; with doctoring, I take the wheel.

What’s the difference between a proposal evaluation and proposal writing?

Proposal evaluations include in-text edits, comments, and recommendations, as well as a memo with high-level feedback. Proposal writing involves the bespoke development of query letters and proposal packages for the client.

How long does it take to edit a manuscript?

For a full book manuscript, a line or developmental edit typically takes about six weeks. Exact timing can vary depending on the length and complexity of your project, as well as what other projects I have scheduled.

Shorter projects, like articles or reports, have shorter timelines. A proposal evaluation takes about two to four weeks.

What if I’m not sure what kind of editing I need?

I’m happy to discuss the different editing and research options! Answer a few questions about your project here, and we’ll schedule a free consultation.

“Tyler is one of the most gifted and tireless researchers I’ve had the privilege to work alongside.”
—Evelyn Duffy, Open Boat Editing

About me

I am a non-fiction editor and researcher with a rich portfolio of successful trade and academic projects. Since launching my editorial practice, I have served as a Grant Panelist for the National Endowment for the Humanities and completed a four-year term as Technical Editor at the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

Prior to editing professionally, I wrote about international labor rights and trade policy issues in Southeast Asia as a Research Analyst at Sorini, Samet & Associates, and I led the communications team for three years at the Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP).

My editorial approach is informed by a background in the human sciences. I hold a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from George Washington University, where I was a Graduate Fellow and Teaching Assistant. And I studied critical theory at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales and Birkbeck, University of London. 

My research has appeared in Epoché Magazine, Puncta: Journal of Critical Phenomenology, and the edited volume Problematizing the Profession of Teaching from an Existential Perspective (Information Age, 2022), and my creative writing was selected by the Golden Haiku Competition for its annual exhibition in 2026.

Originally from Mississippi, I live and work in Washington, DC.

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Testimonials

“My experience working with Tyler could not have gone better or more smoothly. With analytical sharpness, perceptiveness, and telepathy-like insight, he intuitively understood the ideas and goals for my writing. Tyler approaches his craft as a developmental editor with love and care. I am deeply grateful for his support.”

—Sa’ed Atshan, Swarthmore College

“Holy cow! Tyler took my book proposal from half-way there to over the top. I am forever grateful for his insights and edits, and I am delighted with the proposal. Thank you, thank you!”

—Molly Beauregard, University of Michigan

“I contacted Tyler to help me with a 134-page document that I had lost control over during the pandemic. I honestly could barely look at it. During our weekly meetings, Tyler helped me to trim, see the important pieces, and sharpen my argument…. My only regret is not getting in touch with him sooner.”

—Marie Sarita Gaytán, University of Utah

“I have no words to express how much my paper was advanced thanks to Tyler’s fantastic editing and insightful reading!”

—Tali Jaffe-Dax, Rutgers University

“Tyler is an expert at crafting a book proposal, and his advice ranged from small-scale to big-picture. His experience in science writing is clear—he understands both the science and the audiences that read science books. Working with Tyler was seamless and lightning-fast.“

—Ruth Angus, American Museum of Natural History

“Tyler is well-organized and timely, and I am grateful to have worked with him. I would definitely work with him again.”

—Donald Kizza-Brown, Harvard University

“Tyler’s editing and rewriting were very good—very much what I hoped for. Back when I helped start the underground newspaper The Great Speckled Bird in the 1960s, I learned that having an editor could really help. Even still, I was struck by how much Tyler improved my book.”

—Gene Guerrero, Civil Rights Activist

“Tyler is one of the most gifted and tireless researchers I’ve had the privilege to work alongside.”

—Evelyn M. Duffy, Open Boat Editing

“Tyler works with excellent efficiency. He is meticulous, clear, and very well-organized.”

—Andrew Almanza, AM Best

“Tyler Loveless and Ben Gambuzza contributed rigorous archival and genealogical research and a keen understanding of Middle Tennessee, the whiskey industry past and present, and countless topics in between. Their diligence, intellectual curiosity, and investigative skills were instrumental to building a bridge between past and present.”

—Fawn Weaver, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

“I’m very grateful for the timely and thorough archival research Tyler completed at the Library of Congress for me. He also suggested an avenue for further investigation that I hadn’t considered, which helped to solve a mystery in the paper I’m working on. I really enjoyed the collaboration and would gladly work with Tyler again.”

—Kimberley McFarlane, Federation University

“I can’t tell you how much we appreciated Tyler’s assistance with this historical research project. He located new material that helped humanize the soldiers in the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry beyond a mere statistic, and his communication with our office was excellent.”

—Jimmy Cunningham, Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission

“Tyler is an absolute gem! He’s thoughtful, responsive, kind, and thorough. He works hard and quickly. I highly recommend his services and will definitely hire him again if the need arises!”

—Cynthia Lamontagne, Confidential Book Project

“It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Tyler. He truly helped me get across the finish line.”

—Souleo, Confidential Book Project

“[Tyler’s] early edits sent me in all the right directions!”

—Susan Erikson, Simon Fraser University

“Appreciated the good work [and] editing. I learned a lot from you, and you certainly helped improve my book.”

—Jonathan F. Foster, Current Capital Partners

“Thank you…so much for sharpening the proposal and, as a first-time author, helping me clearly communicate my vision to the publisher.”

—Damien A. Joyner, Move for Life

“Thanks for following the facts.”

—Carol Roberts, Tennessee State Library & Archives

“This book was the ultimate team effort, and I’m grateful to…researchers Ben Gambuzza and Tyler Loveless.”

—Julie Pace, Associated Press

“Thanks to…Ben Gambuzza and Tyler Loveless, for their research skills.”

—Darlene Superville, Associated Press

“Andrews McMeel Publishing wants to acknowledge the outstanding work of…researchers Ben Gambuzza and Tyler Loveless.”

—Andrews McMeel Publishing

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Memberships

I am a longtime member of the Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy (SPEP), the International Merleau-Ponty Circle, the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), and the American Copy Editors Society (ACES).

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Specialties

Humanities, Social Sciences, Memoirs & Biographies, Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology, Critical Theory, Critical Race Theory, Cultural Studies, Psychoanalytic Theory, Psychoanalysis, Political Science, Political Theory, Literary Theory, Literary Criticism, Cultural Criticism, Ethnography, Phenomenology, Politics, International Affairs, Existentialism, Psychology, Women’s Studies, Ecology, Education, History, Marxism, Hermeneutics, Structuralism, Poststructuralism, Deconstruction, Postmodernism, Postcolonial Studies, Gender Studies, American Studies, Semiotics, Qualitative Research, Medicine, Government, Therapy, Journalism, Activism, American South, Intersectionality.

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