

EDITING EXCELLENCE
We cover all editing and proofreading projects large and small!
Who We Are
Our goal is to ensure that your document meets the highest standards possible and that you are satisfied with the final product.
Dr. Carla M. McNeal
Proprietor
Carla McNeal is a native of Jackson, Alabama. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Mass Communications, her Master of Arts in Secondary Education, and her Master of Arts in Educational Leadership all from the University of Montevallo. She earned her Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. She defended her qualitative dissertation entitled, Empowered Intersectionality Among Black Female K-12 Leaders: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study in April of 2017.
Dr. McNeal started her career in education as a high school English teacher with public schools in Alabama. She has also served as a reading intervention teacher, an adjunct English/Communications professor in higher education, and currently serves as a school-based administrator in the state of Maryland. Carla has more than 18 years of writing, proofreading, and editing experience. She looks forward to working with you on your projects!
Proofreading & Editing Services
We offer the following editing and proofreading services:
- Grammar
- Spelling
- Formatting
- Word choice
- Sentence structure
- Style
- Consistency
- APA 7, MLA, and CMS formatting available
- Dissertation structure/formatting
TYPES OF DOCUMENTS/SERVICES
Articles for Journals
Journal articles usually have a word limit. Let us help you by editing them to say the most with the least amount of words and say it with style.
Academic Papers- Thesis, term, and research papers
Submit your document for review and editing for academic accuracy, to include formatting and style.
Dissertations
Ensure that your dissertation is set up correctly and adheres to APA style formatting to include use of citations.
Conference Papers
Have your conference paper proofread prior to submission and its presentation.
Presentations
Presenting to a group? Make sure that your presentations are eye-catching without being too busy and distracting, Our editing and proofreading service can be the key.
Grant Writing
Do you need assistance with a grant-writing project? Let us help you adhere to the grant guidelines and increase your potential for approval.
Books- Bound & Digital
Let us review your manuscript for readability, syntax, and flow prior to submission to your publisher.
Notary Public
Available for notarization services.
Resumes
Want to get noticed by highlighting your skills and experiences? We can help you present your best self to employers.
Pricing
Document Review
(Journals, academic/conference papers, books)
- 1-5 pages- $5.00 per page
- 6-10 pages- $4.00 per page
- 11-20 pages- $3.00 per page
- More than 20 pages- $2.00 per page
Dissertations
Pricing may vary from $2.50 per page to $5.00 per page.
Contact us for more specifics.
Grants, Presentations, & Notary Services
$15 per hour
Resume Review/Edit
$20 Flat Fee
Reviews
What people are saying about Dr. McNeal's services.......
Professionalism
Allen Forbes- Alloy Consulting Group
I appreciate the professionalism and expertise of Dr. Carla McNeal. She has edited 3 of my books and has done a wonderful job! Not only does she do grammar and proofreading, but she also does content editing. Dr. Carla's work has helped to improve my books and my writing with content flow. I am confident assigning work to her and would recommend her services.
Meets Expectations
Dr. Christine Handy
Dr. McNeal is a consultant that you definitely want to have in your contacts list. Whether you need an editor while writing a book, newsletter, or even a dissertation, she is the person that you want to call. Not only will she edit your document, but she has a way with words and may offer replacement text where appropriate. Always a teacher, she will share writing, grammar, or punctuation tips as well. If she agrees to a timeline, you can be assured that she will meet your expectations. I have used her services personally and referred her to others. I highly recommend her consultation and services.
Highly Recommend
Quentella Quichocho
I was very nervous about sharing my writing with anyone. Dr. Carla put me at ease right away. She is comforting, understanding, encouraging, and most importantly, down to earth. We were able to discuss my work in-depth so that I was able to understand everything. I have already recommended her to my fellow writers.
Excellent Services
Dr. G. Floyd
Quick turnaround and such a pleasure to work with! Highly recommend!
Very Pleased
A. Jackson
Carla revamped and restructured my resume so that I could better highlight my skills and experiences. This will increase the possibility of me securing the type of job I know I deserve. I'm excited and highly recommend her skills and services.
THE WRITER'S BLOCK
March 16, 2021- Contact UsDon't be afraid to reach out. You + us = awesome.
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