Faculty Editing Consultant
Faculty Writing Support: Editing and Manuscript Preparation
Fall 2025
Get to Know your Consultant
Kristian Ford
The University Writing Program is proud to introduce our new Faculty Editing Consultant, Kristian Ford, who will be working with ECU faculty on research-based publications and grant initiatives. Kristian holds a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Professional Writing from Old Dominion University and is currently pursuing her M.A. in English with a focus in Technical and Professional Communication at East Carolina University.
Originally a graphic design major, Kristian shifted her focus during the COVID-19 pandemic to better manage her chronic illness and discovered a passion for writing that prioritizes clarity, empathy, and accessibility. Her background in visual design continues to inform her work, providing a strong foundation in information hierarchy, layout, and audience-centered communication, which translates seamlessly into technical writing. She brings experience in technical and content writing, particularly through her work in the AI field, where she helped refine content for tone, accuracy, and audience engagement.
As a neurodivergent and chronically ill writer, Kristian is especially passionate about developing accessible and inclusive communication practices. Her creative work has received an Honorable Mention from the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest, and her poetry has been featured by Poetry for Mental Health.
Kristian lives in Winston-Salem, NC, with her husband, Mike, a UX designer. They often bond over their shared work in information design and communication, and find daily grounding and joy in their two rescue dogs.
How It Works
The best work starts from a clear understanding between editor and writer about intentions and goals. As such, Kristian will meet with you for an initial consultation (typically 15-30 minutes) in order to learn about the current project and the parameters set by the agency/publication. This time will be spent familiarizing Kristian with your project, as well as your project needs and objectives. This can be a great time to share with Kristian what previous editor/reviewers have said about your writing style or the types of typos/errors your typically make so that she can be on the lookout for those in particular. From there, you will share your finished draft with Kristian by email, and she will provide a timeline for feedback based on the length of the project at that time.
Due to high demand and limited resources, this service will focus exclusively on short-form scholarly manuscripts (e.g., articles, book chapters, proceedings, grant applications, etc. that are under 50 manuscript pages). Faculty and staff who have book-length projects that need editing should contact Dr. Will Banks, Director of the University Writing Program, to explore other opportunities. Likewise, this service is not for pedagogical materials and textbooks at this time; faculty who need assistance with editing their course materials should pursue other for-pay editing services in our area, and Dr. Banks keeps a list of local editors that you can request.
To schedule an editing consultation, use the link below to connect to our Microsoft Outlook Bookings application.
Once you fill out the form and choose a date and time, you’ll receive a email confirmation of your appointment and Reminders the day before and two hours before your appointment. If you need to contact Kristian directly with questions about your appointment, or to ask more general questions about our editing services, please use her ECU email address: fordk25@students.ecu.edu.
Click here to book your appointment.
Spring 2025 Booking Times
Mondays & Thursdays: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Other times may be available by request
Need Help?
If a one-to-one conversation with our accomplished staff would help you with teaching your WI course, book a virtual appointment with Dr. Kerri Flinchbaugh, Assistant Director of the University Writing Program.