Freelance services
Thank you for your interest. I love to collaborate and tackle new challenges, and will consider projects at any scale — no job too large or too small. Whatever the end product, I deliver thoughtful problem-solving, strong narratives, and elegant prose. Don’t take my word for it — here’s what one recent editorial client had to say:
“This book would have been impossible without the editorial assistance of Olivia Schwob, who carefully and precisely weighed every word of the manuscript while making sure that I was saying what I meant. Her skills as an editor are extraordinary.”
Who I work with
I'm open to anything that's interesting!
Recently, I’ve worked with independent writers and scholars, university-affiliated researchers, local and state government agencies, technology and design companies, not-for-profit organizations, political campaigns and advocacy groups, and arts collectives.
Projects have included fundraising proposals, academic monographs, general-audience nonfiction, policy reports, public informational toolkits, audio guides, educational videos, and political communications strategies.
Editorial
As an editor, I offer:
☞ Early-stage developmental editing to help hone the idea and outline the structure of your project
☞ Structural editing, including moving material around within sections or chapters for greater flow, and suggesting additions or excisions
☞ Line-by-line copy editing focused on style, grammar, and clarity
☞ Eagle-eyed proofreading for grammatical and orthographical errors
Writing and producing
As a writer and producer, I can:
☞ Conduct interviews and edit transcripts to produce voice-forward “as told to” pieces
☞ Create engaging explainers from technical documentation and scientific, legal, historical, or policy research
☞ Develop mission statements and visioning narratives for fundraising proposals, communications campaigns, and strategic planning
☞ Storyboard and script audio, video, and exhibition projects
☞ Curate multimedia from the depths of the archive or the breadth of the internet in support of narrative projects
☞ Hone short-form messaging for email, social media, and web copy
☞ Produce clean and effective copy for any basic content-writing needs
☞ Design final products including presentation decks, printed and digital reports, posters, signage, and more
Logistics
I base my rates on the Editorial Freelancers Association rate survey, but will make adjustments depending on the nature of the project and the desired timeline.
I expect payment within 30 days of invoicing in accordance with the New York City Freelance Isn’t Free Act.
Ready to work together?
Please get in touch!