I will review your academic manuscript for journal voice and style


About this gig
A strong argument can still be weakened by prose that sounds generic, repetitive, over-smoothed, or poorly matched to the target journal.
I review completed English-language scholarly manuscripts for academic voice and journal style. I focus on clarity, structure, transitions, claim tone, formulaic phrasing, unnecessary repetition, awkward scholarly English, and overclaiming or underclaiming.
You will receive:
prioritized findings showing where the main style problems occur
clear explanations of why they matter
selected original-and-suggested formulation examples
manuscript-wide style rules you can apply yourself
Premium also includes calibration to the tone and conventions of your target journal.
This is not an AI-detection or detector-evasion service. I do not determine whether text was AI-generated.
I provide critique, revision guidance, and selected wording alternatives. This is not ghostwriting or replacement writing. Your ideas, argument, and final wording remain yours.
For manuscripts above 12,000 words, please message me before ordering. A Manuscript Recheck extra is available for one focused recheck after revision.
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
Get to know Kyung M. Lee
Manuscript Reviewer for Journal Submission
- FromSouth Korea
- Member sinceAug 2026
Languages
English
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FAQ
Do you rewrite the manuscript for me?
No. I provide diagnosis, revision guidance, and selected wording alternatives. I do not ghostwrite or replace the author’s scholarly contribution.
Do you detect whether a manuscript was written by AI?
No. I do not provide AI detection or detector-evasion services. I assess observable writing issues such as formulaic phrasing, repetition, vague language, and journal-style mismatch.
What does the included revision cover?
One revision covers clarification or correction of the delivered audit within the original scope. It does not include a new audit of a substantially rewritten manuscript.
What is the Manuscript Recheck extra?
It is one focused recheck after you revise the manuscript based on the original audit findings. It is not a complete new review.
Can you guarantee journal acceptance?
No. The service is designed to identify submission risks and improve manuscript readiness, but editorial and peer-review decisions remain with the journal.
What if my manuscript is longer than 12,000 words?
Please message me before ordering. Longer manuscripts may require a custom offer depending on length and review scope.
Do you check references and citations?
Reference and citation verification is not included in the standard packages. If you need a focused reference or citation check, please message me before ordering so we can confirm the scope.
Which package should I choose?
Choose Basic for a focused voice and style diagnosis, Standard for a manuscript-wide style audit, and Premium for a target-journal-calibrated audit with section-level guidance.

