Editorial Services: scientific, technical, & medical documents

HOLLY MONTY

Holly Monty, M.A.Ling., M.A.Comm., is a proven APA and Chicago style expert and has been a professional editor and writer for 10 years, 5 of those in a full-time freelance capacity.

Since operating as a freelance editor and writer, Ms. Monty, a Microsoft Word and Latex expert, has worked on books and articles published by many of the world’s leading publishers, including Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, MIT Press, John Wiley, Springer, Lawrence Erlbaum, Pearson-Prentice Hall, Berg, Macmillan, Berkshire, American Geophysical Union, Praeger, Greenwood, Blackwell, Elsevier, Sage, Begell House, Teacher Ideas Press, Libraries Unlimited, UTH Zürich, RAND Corporation, PRMIA, Self-Improvement Online, and other top names in academic and nonfiction publishing. To date, she has edited over 1,000 published journal articles, 80 nonfiction books, and a wealth of dissertations and theses. An elected member of the board of governors of the Editorial Freelancers Association from 2007 to 2008, Ms. Monty is proud to have worked with a diversity of students and academics from a broad range of our nation's universities. Given her wealth of experience, she is adept at working within the precise terms of your university's thesis/dissertation guidelines or with the publication guidelines of any peer-reviewed journal. Ask about her exclusive Submission Match service, which will ensure that your manuscript, be it a book, thesis, dissertation, or journal article, complies with all stated guidelines for successful submission the first time.

Among the many students and scholars with whom Ms. Monty has worked, the following universities have been well represented:

Capella University
Columbia University
Florida State University
Johns Hopkins University
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Nova Southeastern University
Pepperdine University
Trinity International University
Unidad La Paz, Mexico
University of British Columbia, Canada
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
University of Maryland
University of North Texas
University of Phoenix
. . . and many others

Holly's specialties include substantive editing and whole-book preparation for publication (from content through formatting), copy editing, and APA and Chicago formatting.

Ms. Monty graduated with honors from the prestigious Writing Seminars program of the Johns Hopkins University, ranked second in the United States, with a concentration in nonfiction writing. She also holds two master’s degrees: one a master of arts degree in linguistics from Rice University, and the other a master of arts degree in communication from Johns Hopkins (with honors).

Ms. Monty began her career in editorial services and publishing in the offices of Baltimore's City Paper. Later, she was a head copy editor at the American Geophysical Union, in Washington, D.C., a scientific membership organization for geophysicists with a well-respected and well-known publishing division. While a copy editor at AGU, Ms. Monty was head copy editor of three internationally leading journals in geophysics: Journal of Geophysical Research–Earth Surface, Water Resources Research, and Journal of Geophysical Research–Oceans.

TITLE LIST

Journals

Analytica Chimica Acta
Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics
Assessment for Effective Intervention
Atomization and Sprays
Behavior Modification
Behavior Sleep Medicine
Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America
Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education
Evaluation Review
Feminist Criminology
Fluid Mechanics Research
International Journal of Press/Politics
Journal of Attention Disorders
Journal of Clean Air
Journal of Conflict Resolution
Journal of Contemporary Ethnography
Journal of English Linguistics
Journal of Geophysical Research
Journal of Listening
Journal of Management Education
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Journal of Men and Masculinities
Journal of Multiphase Computations
Journal of Planning Education and Research
Journal of Porous Media
Journal of Solid State Chemistry
Journal of Urban History
Language Assessment Quarterly
Multiphase Science and Technology
Parenting: Science and Practice
Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology
Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Political Research Quarterly
Political Theory
Public Finance Review
Qualitative Health Research
Science, Technology & Human Values
Scientific Studies of Reading
Tectonics
Urban Affairs Review
Water Resources Research

Books & Reviews

Adámek, J., J. Rosický, and E. M. Vitale. Algebraic Theories: A Categorical Introduction to General Algebra. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, forthcoming.

Adler-Tapia, Robbie, and Carolyn Settle. EMDR and the Art of Psychotherapy with Children. New York: Springer, 2008.

Anderson, Graham. Greek and Roman Folklore: A Handbook. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2006.

Baxter, Susan, and Jerilynn Prior. The Estrogen Errors: Why Progesterone Is Better for Women's Health. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2009.

Benton, Sarah Allen. Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic: Professional Views and Personal Insights. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2009.

Bourque, Stephen A. Post–Cold War. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2008.

Bresser Pereira, Luiz Carlos. Globalization and Competition: Why Some Emergent Countries Succeed, While Others Fall Behind. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2009.

Browne-Miller, Angela, ed. Faces of Addiction, Then and Now. Vol. 1. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2009.

Bunting-Perry, Lisette K. Comprehensive Nursing Care for Parkinson's Disease. New York: Springer, 2007.

Carter, James M. Inventing Vietnam: The United States and State Building in Southeast Asia, 1954–1968. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2008.

Cimbala, Paul A. The Civil War. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2008.

Claunch, Ann, and Linda L. Tripp. Gateways to Westward Expansion: Using Literature and Primary Sources to Enhance Reading Instruction and Historical Understanding. Westport, CT: Teacher Ideas Press, 2009.

Cocca, Carolyn, ed. Adolescent Sexuality: A Historical Handbook and Guide. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2006.

Cohen, Norm. American Folksongs: A Regional Encyclopedia. 2 vols. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, forthcoming.

Danna, Denise, and Sandra E. Cordray, eds. Nursing in the Storm: Voices from Hurrican Katrina. New York: Springer, 2009.

Ellens, Harold J., ed. Medical and Therapeutic Events. Vol. 2 of Miracles: God, Society, and Science in the Paranormal. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2008.

———. Radical Grace: How Belief in a Benevolent God Affects Our Health. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2007.

Farrar, William L., ed. Cancer Stem Cells. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2009.

Fisk, Nathan W. Understanding Online Piracy: The Truth about Illegal File Sharing. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2009.

Francis, Roger. The Corrosion of Copper and Its Alloys. Houston, TX: NACE International, 2009.

Fraser, Craig. The Cosmos: A Historical Perspective. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2006.

Fusaro, Peter, ed. The Professional Risk Managers' Guide to Energy and Environmental Markets. New York: PRMIA, 2006.

Gabriel, Richard A. Soldiers' Lives through History. Vol. 1, The Ancient World. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2006.

Gallagher, C. J., M. C. Lewis, and D. A. Schwengel, eds. Core Clinical Competencies in Anesthesiology: A Case-Based Approach. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2010.

Galván, J. A. Culture and Customs of Puerto Rico. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2009.

George-Kanentiio, Douglas. Iroquois on Fire: A Voice from the Mohawk Nation. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2006.

Gitlin, Martin. Audrey Hepburn: A Biography. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2009.

Glicken, Morley D. Retirement for Workaholics. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger, 2010.

Goodwin, Michele Bratcher. Baby Markets: Money and the New Politics of Creating Families. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2010.

Greenwood, Susan. The Anthropology of Magic. Oxford: Berg, 2010.

Guzzetti, Barbara, ed. Literacy for the New Millennium. Vol. 3 of Adolescent Literacy. Westport. CT: Praeger, 2007.

Haber, David. Health Promotion and Aging: Practical Applications for Health Professionals. 4th ed. New York: Springer, 2007.

Hanash, K. Anthony. New Frontiers in Men's Sexual Health: Understanding Erectile Dysfunction and the Revolutionary New Treatments. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2008.

Helbig, Adriana, Oksana Buranbaeva, and Vanja Mladineo. Culture and Customs of Ukraine. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2008.

Holtsbaum, Brian. Cathodic Protection Procedures. New York: NACE International, 2009.

Hudson, David L. The Rehnquist Court: Understanding Its Impact and Legacy. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2006.

Huria, Arti. Practical Geriatric Oncology. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2010.

Iganski, Paul, ed. The Consequences of Hate Crimes. Vol. 2 of Hate Crimes. Barbara Perry, series ed. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2009.

Kantor, M. The Essential Guide to Overcoming Avoidant Personality Disorder. Santa Barbara, CA: AB-CLIO, 2010.

Kellerman, Henry. Love Is Not Enough: What It Takes to Make It Work. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger, 2009.

Kennedy, Eileen, and Laura Hills. Sport, Media, and Society. Oxford: Berg, 2009.

Levin, Brian, ed. Understanding and Defining Hate Crime. Vol. 1 of Hate Crimes. Barbara Perry, series ed. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2009.

Levine, James E. Learning from Behavior: How to Understand and Help "Challenging" Children in School. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2007.

Lone, Stewart, ed. Daily Lives of Civilians in Wartime Asia: From the Taiping Rebellion to the Vietnam War. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2007.

Magner, L. N. A History of Infectious Diseases and the Microbial World. Wesport, CT: Greenwood, f2009.

Malpass, Michael A. Daily Life in the Inca Empire. 2nd ed. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2008.

Maniates, Michael, and John M. Meyer. The Environmental Politics of Sacrifice. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, forthcoming.

Marill, Alvin H. Big Pictures on the Small Screen: Made-for-TV Movies and Anthology Dramas. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2007.

Matta, William J. Relationship Sabotage. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2006.

May, Timothy M. Culture and Customs of Mongolia. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2008.

Mayer, Geoff, and Brian McConnell. Encyclopedia of Film Noir. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2007.

McClain, Linda C., ed. Gender Equality: Dimensions of Women’s Equal Citizenship. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2009.

McDermott-Perez, Lisa. Preemie Parents: Recovering from Baby's Premature Birth. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2007.

Mullaney, Michael D. The Complete Guide to Option Strategies. New York: John Wiley, 2009.

Nelson, Murry. The Rolling Stones: A Musical Biography. Santa Barbara, CA: Greenwood, forthcoming.

Noland, Carey M. Sex Talk. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, forthcoming.

Ormand, Kirk. Controlling Desires: Sexuality in Ancient Greece and Rome. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2008.

Paravesini-Gebert, Lizabeth. Literature of the Caribbean. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2008.

Piper, Ross. Extinct Animals: An Encyclopedia of Species That Have Disappeared during Human History. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 2009.

Reevy, Gretchen M., with Yvette Malamud Ozer and Yuri Ito. Encyclopedia of Emotion. 2 vols. Santa Barbara, CA: Greenwood, forthcoming.

Riklan, David, ed. 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life. 3 vols. Marlboro, NJ: Self Improvement Online, 2006.

Rogers, Clifford J. Soldiers' Lives through History—The Middle Ages. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2007.

Rosenbaum, Richard. Understanding Parkinson's Disease: A Personal and Professional View. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2006.

Schaie, K. Warner, and Ronald P. Abeles. Social Structures and Aging Individuals: Continuing Challenges. New York: Springer, 2008.

Serlin, Ilene Ava, and Marie A. DiCowden. Humanizing Healthcare. Vol. 1 of Whole Person Healthcare. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2007.

Seward, Frederick D., and Philip A. Charles. Exploring the X-ray Universe. 2nd ed. New York: Cambridge University Press, forthcoming.

Shearer, Benjamin F. Culture and Customs of the United States. 2 vol. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2007.

Showalter, Dennis, and William J. Astore. Soldiers' Lives through History—The Early Modern World. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2007.

Soltau, Friedrich. Fairness in International Climate Change Law and Policy. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2009.

Stonecash, Jeffrey M. Reassessing the Incumbency Effect. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2008.

Starck, Jean-Luc, Fionn Murtagh, and Jalal Fadili. Sparse Image and Signal Processing: Wavelets, Curvelets, Morphological Diversity. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2010.

Stuessy, Joe. Rock and Roll: Its History and Stylistic Development. 6th ed. New York: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008.

Tate, Michael L. Years of Transition, 1865–1898. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, forthcoming.

Tepper, Mitchell, and Annette Owens, eds. Sexual Health. Vol. 2. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2006.

Torstrick, Rebecca L., and Elizabeth Faier. Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2009.

Vincent, Susan J. The Anatomy of Fashion: Dressing the Body from the Renaissance to Today. Oxford: Berg, 2010.

Walden, Michael, and Peg Thoms. Battleground: Business. Vol. 1. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2007.

Weiner, Steven. Microarchaeology: Beyond the Visible Archaeological Record. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2010.

Werner, Emmy. In Pursuit of Liberty: Coming of Age in the American Revolution. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2006.

Westheider, James E. The Vietnam War. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2007.

Whitmarsh, I., and David S. Jones. What’s the Use of Race? Modern Governance and the Biology of Difference. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2010.

Wildemuth, Barbara M. Applications of Social Research Methods to Questions in Information and Library Science. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2009.

Wong, Glenn M. Essentials of Sports Law. 4th ed. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger, forthcoming.

Young, William H., and Nancy K. Young. Music of the World War II Era. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2007.

Feedback

"Excellent and detailed — the work and explanation was done timely and on a professional level — a job well worth it and the knowledge and expertise was valued highly." —Francine Baffa

"Excellent communication. Work returned quickly. Editing thorough and easy to understand. Have already recommended the network to a student needing an editor for her dissertation." —(Contact information on request)

"Hiring a professional to do this work was one of the most difficult processes I have encountered in a long time. I usually find it fairly easy to hire for professional services, but this was a new experience. Along the way, I had people say they knew APA, and probably believed they did, but made such errors as revising all the verbs to present tense on a sample edit. Holly was a true professional from the outset and remained that way through the project. We probably exchanged less than 5 emails through the process, and my project was completed. If you are an overwhelmed student who needs professional assistance in preparing your manuscript, definitely contact Holly. She delivered professional work, but most important was that she understood my needs as a novice client. Holly produced what I needed even though I was not sure of the exact services required. Thank you." —Mike Nordbye

"I cannot thank you enough for Holly. We had an 83,000 word book that needed technical formatting in an extremely short time frame. Even though Holly was in the midst of other projects, she not only provided the formatting, but copyedited two important chapters as well. Our publisher insisted the book strictly conform to Chicago Manual V15, and within minutes of our first conversation, it was clear that Holly practically knew the style guide by heart. Her work was impeccable and everything came back early. I wish I had found her a month earlier so she could have copyedited the entire book. I cannot say enough about her editing skills and customer service." —Susan Bilheimer, Secret Suffering, LLC

"Holly delivered on every deadline and on every part of my MBA Capstone needs. (This was for Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA.) She is the 2nd editor I used on this project and the difference was night and day. She was fantastic and I appreciate everything she did for me." —Jeff Van Diepen, president/CEO, Pestmaster Services, Inc.

"Holly was wonderful! I had a very quick deadline and she worked with me to finish the project within the period I needed. She made the tables and figures in my document look great and made some excellent suggestions in my writing. I am very pleased with this service." —Ashley Brooks, PHD in Psychology & Counseling, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

"Holly was FANTASTIC. She was SO thorough and submitted everything back to me earlier than I needed it! Even after she was done with the edit, I had some questions, and she was very speedy in her responses. I appreciate that she took time to answer my questions. She really went above and beyond! My paper not only needed to follow APA guidelines, but my university had guidelines as well. She did both perfectly." —Nicole Foster, Trinity International University.

"Like any other scholar, I was very reluctant to say 'I need help,' and I needed help! My scientific paper needed reorganization and editing, and I was having a lot of problems. I was very impressed with Holly from the first moment. She presented a physics equation in such a natural way that I thought she had a Ph.D. in physics; I thought she was reviewing my paper and checking the math! Holly exceeded my expectations of the client-provider relationship, and she took care of the most important things such as maintaining meaning in the context of the paragraphs and elegance in presentation with easy flow, while developing the composition. I can go on and on, but I only want to say that I certainly will use Holly's services in the future." —R. Ortega, Unidad La Paz, La Paz, Mexico

"Holly is a consummate professional. My project involved the editing and formatting of a submission for an academic journal. It was completed almost 3 weeks ahead of my original schedule! Great editing skills, and a thorough knowledge of style requirements. It's refreshing to find someone who does quality work like this. Thanks, Holly!" —P. Moroney, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

"I am impressed with the work I had done. Holly was timely, professional, very detailed, knowledgeable about APA style requirements, and did an overall excellent job. I would highly recommend this service to others who are sending professional work to be published in the public domain." (on file with network coordinator)

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