Courtney McDermott
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EDITORIAL SERVICES

Editorial Services
I edit and proofread manuscripts, mainly fiction, but I have also edited nonfiction manuscripts. 

Rates for Book-length Projects:
Proofreading: $4/1000 words
Editing: $6/1000 words

Rates for smaller projects (e.g. short story, college essay): $35/hour
Job Application Services
I specialize in cover letters and resumes for nonprofit and academic positions (non-faculty). I have worked at Harvard, Colby-Saywer College, the University of Iowa, Southern New Hampshire University, Framingham State University, the University of Notre Dame, and Tufts University. I have also worked at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. 
​Also, I have written cover letters that have secured me final-round interviews at the following top institutions and organizations (and most interviews have led to a job offer): Dartmouth, MIT, New Hampshire Humanities, Cambridge Center for Innovation, and the Putney School. 

​Rates:

Cover Letter Review: $50 (includes a second read after revisions have been made)
Resume Review: $25
Cover Letter: $100 (to write from scratch)
Resume: $100 (to write from scratch)
Job Search: $75 (I will compile a list of 10-15 jobs that fit your needs and send you the links to the applications and job descriptions.)


If you are in need of help, please contact me via the contact page. Describe the project you need help with and the time frame for completion. I respond to all emails within 48 hours. Rates are dependent upon project and turnaround time. 
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