Transforming Manuscripts Into Publication-Ready Scholarship. 

Developmental editing for academics and researchers preparing journal articles and revise-and-resubmits.

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Is this you?

  • You juggle a heavy teaching load, home life, and multiple research projects, and it’s a struggle to get your articles published in time for tenure.

  • You got an R&R, but you’re not sure how to satisfy the reviewers’ requests for changes to your manuscript.

  • Your article got rejected because the reviewers said the framing is not right, or there is a disconnect between your theory and your findings.

  • You don’t belong to a close-knit research group, and you struggle alone figuring out how to make massive structural changes to your manuscript. 

I was once where you are now.

I have experienced the harsh demands of publishing high-impact research articles. As a graduate student and early on the tenure-track, I struggled to figure out the mechanics of what makes an article publishable. As a current faculty member, I have a high teaching load (6 classes a year!), which I initially struggled to balance with my research. 

Despite all this, I have published multiple high-ranking journal articles in my discipline. Two of them rank in the top twenty journals in my field, according to Google Scholar Metrics, and one is a leading flagship journal in my subfield. I specialize in providing developmental editing that will position you to publish in high-impact journals, turnaround an effective R&R, or turn your dissertation chapters into standalone publications. 

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Here’s how I can help:

Manuscript Diagnostic Review

A structured expert assessment of your manuscript with clear revision priorities.

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Pre-Submission Edit

Deep structural editing focused on making the paper publishable.

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R&R Accelerator

A strategically revised manuscript positioned for acceptance.

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How the process works:

Step 1: Fill Out Intake Form

Fill out a brief intake form to tell me about your manuscript. I will confirm fit and email you next steps.

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Step 2: Select a package

You send your manuscript, and I will take care of the rest. 

Step 3: On your way to submitting a polished paper

I’m flexible and will make a plan that fits your needs.

Client Reviews

“[Dr. Farole’s] suggestions and edits significantly enhanced my writing and improved the overall quality of my submission.”

— Alejandra V. (Johns Hopkins University)

 “Throughout the entire process [Dr. Farole] gave insightful comments, pushed me to develop my ideas further than before and genuinely cared about helping me develop my writing and analysis skills.”

— Ike S. (Portland State University)

“[Dr. Farole] was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, guiding me in refining my topic, strengthening my thesis, and helping me produce a body of work I would be proud of.”

— Maymun A. (Syracuse University)

About Me

Safia Farole, PhD

I earned a PhD in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2019. Before that, I earned my BA from the University of Washington in Seattle. I have extensive experience in social science research, having published multiple peer-reviewed journal articles in my field. In addition to my own research, over the years, I have provided developmental editing services to colleagues. And I have served as a reviewer for multiple journals in my discipline.

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