~~ “As an editor, Dr. Benessa provides incredible attention to detail. Coupled with an ability to understand projects in broad overview, which allows her to provide suggestions that apply to a larger vision, her services more than pay for themselves.” – K. Dawn Grapes, Associate Professor of Music, Colorado State University ~~

~Tailor-made editing services at the level you require. 

~Specializing in nonfiction, memoir, and academic writing (history, arts, and the humanities). 

~Through years of experience in the academic field and the creative arts, I offer a discerning eye combined with a sensitivity to your voice. Let’s talk about your project!

~Experience with multilingual clients. 

~Contact me at:  katharynbenessa16@gmail.com

• 9 years as a college instructor advising research papers
• 3 years as Editorial Assistant for the Journal of Musicological Research
• Guest editor, Lute Society of America Quarterly
• Member, Editorial Freelancers Association
• EFA course: Copyediting

~~ “Kate Benessa’s writing and compositional skills are outstanding. She delivered her well-researched book chapter for our newest Echoes of Old Thompson book on time and under budget.” — Joe Iamartino, Editor ~~

 ~~ “After an introduction that details how the articles came about, Kate Benessa made an awesome Table of Contents which includes a summary of each article so the reader knows in advance whether the article will apply to their inquiry. Then she worked with our web assistants to link the titles to the exact location in the Journals, making the information easy to find. This demonstrates a level of thoughtfulness and thoroughness that should not go without mention. So a Board-wide Thank you to Kate for this! Yes, it was a labor of love, but a labor nonetheless.”  – Catherine Liddell, President, Lute Society of America ~~

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