PFAU Writing Support provides in-depth editing support for high school, university, and graduate school essays, assignments, thesis/dissertation, proposals, comprehensive exams, publications, and other academic materials. Lisa Pfau also edits professional reports, non-fiction books, and fictional work upon request. Although Lisa Pfau is a proficient proofreader, in the age of generative AI, her main strength is her ability to understand the nuances of an author's work and elevate it through substantive commentary and copy-editing focused on improving clarity and flow.

Her editing is based on a relationship that she builds with the client to ensure that she maintain their voice and vision throughout the editing process. Her substantive comments help to develop a work’s references, evidence, analysis, and logic. In addition, she engages in copy-editing to restructure and rewrite passages of the author’s work to improve coherence and concision while being careful to convey their own tone and voice. PFAU works collaboratively with our authors and writers, checking in with them through detailed comments and conversations throughout the editing process to ensure the highest quality work.

Although generative AI can give grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary suggestions on documents, it does not have the ability to understand the meaning and specific nuances of a writer’s work. In other words, yes it can help you to format, style, and correctly present your written material, but it cannot personalize it. It also continues to make errors related to referencing and verifying facts and data. Thus, at PFAU, our editing is focused on getting to know our writers personally and working with them to elevate their work to reach their full potential on the page, and in life!

*For books or items not listed in the editing price list, please email lisa.pfau@pfau.ca for a quote, include writing sample, word count, deadline for editing completion

Client Testimonial

“Lisa has been a wonderful source of support for me. I have known her to be very resourceful, compassionate and professional. In addition, she challenges one to think ‘outside of the box’. She helped me throughout my undergraduate degree at York University by editing and providing substantive feedback on my essays. She is absolutely FANTASTIC at what she does!!! I would definitely recommend her if you need any support in your writing skills.” - Mariam Girma (Bachelor of Social Work, York University)