Lisa Anthony, Ph.D.

find your spark

If it’s ‘publish or perish’, then clear writing is a survival skill.

But too often, the spark that drew you to your research can dim after endless revisions, formatting headaches, and unclear or insufficient feedback.

I offer academic editing services—including coaching and mentoring—to help you focus on the ideas that excite you, and reignite your energy and inspiration. From journal articles and theses to high-stakes fellowships and grant proposals, I help scholars shape their research ideas into compelling narratives.

➺ Enrollment is open! “Write Your (NSF) CAREER” proposal coaching program — scroll down or ⤷ jump to the details.

WHATEVER YOUR STAGE, I CAN HELP!

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As an associate professor of computer science, I know how overwhelming it can be to take an idea from draft to polished submission. I also know how important it is to capture your reader’s attention with a clear, compelling argument from the very first lines.

My editing and coaching are tailored to your needs. I’ve worked with authors at every career stage, including many writing in English as a second language, helping them ensure clarity, flow, and confidence in their work.

I can support you on journal and conference papers, theses and dissertations, fellowship applications, grant proposals, tenure packets, and more.

My role is to take the stress out of writing, revision, and submission—so you can focus on your research program and what matters to you.

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How it works

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and explore how I can help you move your writing toward acceptance.

I enjoy shaping research into strong, clear writing—so you can stay focused on the science. From coaching through early drafts to editing polished papers, I’ll help you clarify your ideas, strengthen your narrative, and prepare your work for submission with confidence.

Any editor can fix typos. The right editor(+coach) will help you write with confidence—so you can find your spark.

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“Big-Picture” Editing

Need help planning your draft, strengthening your argument, or restructuring a manuscript? I’ll work with you to clarify your ideas, refine the flow, and highlight what matters most—so your research shines clearly and makes a strong and lasting impact.

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Polish & Proofreading

Have a working draft that needs refining? I’ll help you smooth the language, tighten sentences, and catch misspellings or inconsistencies so your work reads clearly and professionally. A careful polish ensures reviewers focus on your contributions, not distractions on the page.

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Formatting & Submission Support

Have a dissertation, article, or proposal to format for submission? Whether you’re working in Word or LaTeX, I can handle the details—references, styles, and tricky formatting—so your project looks professional and meets publisher demands without the headache.

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Coaching & Mentorship

Prefer more in-depth support? In one-on-one coaching (on Zoom or in person in Gainesville, FL), I’ll guide you from brainstorming and early drafts to revision and resubmission. I also offer specialized coaching for high-stakes projects, such as NSF CAREER proposals.

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ENROLLMENT OPEN! NSF CAREER Coaching Program

Pre-tenure faculty: get the support you need for the most important proposal of your early career. Enrollment is now open for my upcoming “Write Your CAREER” program! The program combines expert guidance, peer community, and proven strategies to help you craft a compelling NSF CAREER proposal.

Check out the enrollment details here.

Who do I support?

And beyond specific projects, I specialize in supporting early-career faculty, graduate students, and first-generation scholars. I also work closely with women+ and multilingual authors who want their research to shine clearly in English.

Clients often describe me as a patient, supportive mentor who helps them bring clarity and confidence to their writing—so they can focus on the work that matters most.

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Let’s connect to explore my academic editing services to find the best options for your needs, and you can make the right decision on a commitment-free basis. Send me an email, read about me as a researcher, editor, and person, or ⤷ jump straight to my contact form.

And maybe by the end, you’ll like writing a little more 😊

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