Science Polished

Danielle Rushworth, PhD
Scientific Editing and Communications

About

Clear, polished writing gets research noticed. Confusing writing gets it ignored.I’m Danielle Rushworth, PhD — a science editor and communicator who helps researchers, societies, publishers, and organisations make their work sharp, professional, and ready for submission or the public. With a doctorate in environmental geochemistry and international research experience, I combine subject-matter expertise with meticulous editing to help clients worldwide communicate their science clearly.

Services

For researchers, societies, and non-profits preparing work for submission or publication

  • Line-by-line editing for clarity, grammar, and flow

  • Proofreading to catch final errors before submission

  • Document preparation: manuscripts, grant proposals, reports

  • Special projects: support for special issues and collaborative volumes

Science Communication for Organisations

  • For institutes, research centres, and science-driven companies.

  • Ghostwriting & editing of blogs, articles, and digital content

  • Reports & white papers to communicate research and innovation

  • Technical summaries tailored for funders, collaborators, or stakeholders

  • Website & outreach content to showcase science with impact

👉 Need something else? I also take on bespoke projects and adapt to your goals.

Pricing

Every project is different. Rates depend on the length, complexity, and level of editing required.

As a guide:

  • Copyediting/line editing: from $0.05 per word

  • Proofreading: from $0.03 per word

  • Special projects (e.g., multi-author volumes, society publications, ghostwriting): quoted per project

👉 Get in touch for a tailored quote - I will respond quickly with options

Contact

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Recent work

International Association of Sedimentologists — Edited and formatted 24 peer-reviewed manuscripts for an upcoming Special Publication (2025).
Japanese Research Institute — Ghostwriting scientific blog posts exploring artificial life research. Delivering clear, engaging content for an international readership.

For researchers, societies, and non-profits preparing work for submission or publication.