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Manuscriptas Editorial Services

Healthcare content? Manuscript for publication? Conference presentation? Academic content? Recipes? Memoir? Historical fiction?

 My depth of understanding of health-related content sets me apart. Of course, I can  properly use semicolons and en dashes and refine your content for clarity, target audience, and plain language principles.

Manuscriptas, amplifying voices.

About Me

 

I am Beth Hutchason, a nurse practitioner and nonfiction editor. I left bedside care in 2021 to pursue a career in the world of words. I have obtained an editing certificate from the University of Washington and edit a variety of  content across platforms. I live in Poulsbo, Washington, with my husband, two spoiled dogs, about a dozen fish, and tens of thousands of bees.

Here is my résumé (PDF).

Services*

My rates vary based on the manuscript, the extent of service requested, and the timeline. For a general overview of editing rates, please review the Editorial Freelancers Association rate chart.

Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your project needs.

*Note: I do not edit manuscripts created with generative AI.

Manuscript Evaluations and Developmental Editing

A high-level review of manuscripts to assess structure, theme(s), logic, story arc, etc. This is the first step in the editing process.

Copyediting

A complete review to correct grammar, punctuation, and word choice and remedy awkward wording, flow, and transitions.

Proofreading

Typically, the final review of a written or digital product to look for obvious errors after copyediting is complete.

Medical Authenticity

Review of all or part of a manuscript for the accuracy and authenticity of healthcare-related content, scenes, or characters.

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.
~Robin Williams

Projects

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Medical, Pharma, and Academic Editing

Freelance work with multiple companies and individual authors performing medical and academic editing of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, doctoral projects, and multilingual authors. Excellent QA scores and author reviews.

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Pediatric Blog Editing

Large cache of blog posts written by a pediatrician to educate parents on pediatric medical concerns and growth and development.

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Inclusive Prayer Book Copyediting

Prayer book for the LGBTQIA+ community

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Hospice Blog Copyediting

Practicum project for editing certificate program for establish palliative care author and consultant.

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Hospice of the Northwest

Writing consumer-facing content for foundation and marketing departments.

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Alzheimer's Association

Guest medical blog writer for the Washington state chapter. Writing for community-facing blog on topics related to dementia and palliative care.

What Clients Are Saying

"Beth Hutchason is an exceptional editor and a delight to work with in my genre. Her work is breathtakingly beautiful, informed and creative. She is the ultimate professional in her field and wonderfully personal at the same time.”
Reverend Dr. Sandra Bochonok
Assoc/LSSC
"I'm grateful you were available to help with my project. You delivered ABOVE my expectations. I feel you were a beautiful blessing."
Dr. Glenda Shepard, DNP
"...the perfect combination of attention to detail and careful consideration of words and their meaning, making your edits just right for any writer."
Amy Getter, MS, RN
"You are amazing. I appreciate your editing and am feeling so much better about my paper."
DNP student
"I'm consistently impressed with her and her work. She is a great writer, easy to work with, and thoughtful in her approach to each project. I can always trust that Beth knows and understands the topic she's writing about and the audience we're trying to reach. I truly enjoy working with her and she has my full recommendation."
Carrie McBride,
Marketing & Communications Manager, Hospice of the Northwest

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Let's discuss your needs and craft a plan together.

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