Editing Services

Clear, Polished, Credible Content for Your Website

You know your content should be professional and engaging, but even the best writers need an editor. Whether you’re working with AI-generated content or crafting original material, don’t let errors, awkward phrasing, or misinformation hurt your credibility or conversions. That’s where I come in.

As a subject matter expert (SME), I’ve worked with businesses across industries—healthcare, education, travel, marketing, tech, and more—to refine blog posts and articles by improving grammar, punctuation, accuracy, and SEO. My goal is always to:

✅ Maintain your voice yet make your writing crisp and natural
✅ Ensure your facts and sources are accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date
✅ Optimize your content for SEO without sacrificing value and readability

What I Do

I specialize in copyediting, fact-checking, and proofreading tailored to your needs:

✨ Copyediting

  • Improve clarity, readability, and flow
  • Fix grammar, punctuation, and wordiness
  • Retain your brand style while enhancing professionalism

🔎 Fact-checking & AI Content Review

  • Verify facts, statistics, and sources
  • Identify and correct errors and repetition in AI-generated content
  • Confirm accuracy and credibility
  • Add value

🖋️ Proofreading (Final Polish)

  • Catch typos, inconsistencies, and formatting errors
  • Prepare your content for publishing with confidence

Leah isn’t just the best copyeditor I’ve worked with, she also has the very unusual ability to explain why each change and rule makes sense.
—Peter Sandeen, Copywriter, petersandeen.com

Who I Work With

I help small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) refine their content, whether it’s AI-generated or human-written. If you need professional, polished writing that enhances your credibility, keeps readers engaged, and drives conversions, I’m here to help.

✅ Website & Blog Content: SEO-friendly, reader-focused writing
✅ AI-Generated Content: Make AI writing sound human and factually correct
✅ Marketing & Business Content: Professional, high-quality copy that converts

If you want to learn how to polish what you write, Leah McClellan is the expert to go to. You’ll improve your writing—and enjoy the ride.
—Mary Jaksch, Chief Editor, Write to Done

Why Work With Me?

With over 20 years of professional editing and customer service experience, I bring precision and expertise to every project.

✅ BA & MA in English (Literature, Writing, and Linguistics)
✅ Expert in AI content editing & fact-checking
✅ US and UK English: Adaptable to regional styles
✅ Chicago & AP Stylebook: Your preferred style ensures consistency
✅ SEO optimization: Writing that ranks, engages, and converts
✅ Hubspot certification: Inbound Marketing, Content Marketing, and SEO
✅ Technically proficient: I edit in Google Docs, Word, and directly in WordPress.

I make the editing process easy and efficient so you can publish with confidence.

Leah is insanely committed to the pursuit of perfection. This is what made her stand out in our organization. Her punctuality, dependability, and ability to keep you updated throughout the process are invaluable in today’s fast-moving world.
—Rushang Shah, President, Gramlee.com

Let’s Work Together

Ready to make your content work for your business? Let’s talk!