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I provide coaching, consulting, and editing services for individuals and organizations on large- and small-scale projects involving research, writing, and creativity.

My expertise is in music, the arts, history, the humanities, education, and the social sciences. I work with researchers, writers, and creatives in both academic and non-academic realms. I also have extensive experience working with individuals for whom English is not a first language.

My clients include:

• Writers, musicians, dancers, artists, educators, directors, historians, curators . . .

• Professors, graduate students, independent authors, executives, entrepreneurs . . .

• Music ensembles, dance companies, museums, universities, creative businesses . . .

Projects include:

• Books (scholarly and nonfiction)

• Dissertations, treatises, theses

• Multi-disciplinary creative projects

• Journal articles

• Conference presentations & abstracts

• Research papers

• Grant proposals

• Lecture recitals

• Application essays & professional statements

• Promotion & Tenure dossiers

• and more!

Writing Coaching & Project Consultation

My 1:1 coaching and consulting services are designed to help you organize and refine your ideas, streamline your process, overcome blocks, elevate your writing, and meet deadlines with confidence.

Whether you’re in the beginning stages of developing an idea or you’re stuck somewhere in the middle of a complex project, I can help!

• Dissertation Coaching

• Book Coaching & Consulting

• Writing, Research, & Creativity Coaching

You’ll get the personalized guidance, feedback, accountability, and support to achieve the results you really want!

Manuscript Editing + Consultation

My comprehensive editing services are tailored to your project and goals. I specialize in developmental, structural, and stylistic editing, line editing, and copyediting for academic and nonfiction projects.

If you’re looking for a perceptive, meticulous editor who can provide critical feedback with area expertise and emotional intelligence, book a call with me today.

See a selected list of publications I’ve edited

 What my clients say

Amy is an invaluable second pair of eyes and ears, a scrupulous editor, and an imaginative problem solver. I would not have made my deadlines without her.

- Dr. Denise Von Glahn, professor, musicologist, and author of Circle of Winners

My book had been stuck in the academic doldrums for the better part of a decade, and Amy provided the tailwind I needed to get the project across the finish line. It is no exaggeration to say that Amy's feedback helped me regain my enthusiasm for my project and indeed for my own writing. This is my first time hiring an editor, and I have been comforted throughout this process by Dr. Bradley's professionalism—which, as I have learned, includes not only reliability and academic bandwidth, but also emotional intelligence. For a project that has been so personal, so challenging, for so long, I needed someone who could deliver constructive criticism in a tactful way, and Amy delivered here, big time, while also helping me stay on schedule. For threading the needle of professional expectations with a caring, personal touch, Amy has earned my highest praise.

- Dr. William Bares, professor, ethnomusicologist, musician, and author of Jazz and the European Dream (forthcoming)

My wonderful writing coach and editor, Amy Bradley, made it possible to pull all the information together in a coherent and concise way. She inspires me. Every time we met, I'd have a brainstorm, and more pieces to the puzzle would fall into place. She's also a subject matter expert—a PhD in musicology, a pianist, and an academic. Her polish has improved the entire presentation. I must have done something really special at some point in my life for the Universe to reward me by finding her! I just can't thank you enough, Amy!

- Elisabeth Sullivan, author of Through the Jungle of Classical Music

There will never in a million years be enough words for me to express how much Amy’s help has meant to me. I thought I’d never be able to express myself musically and creatively again in the way I envisioned after feeling stuck for so many years, and that was painful. But she brought it back out of me, and I will always be grateful. Not very many people have had that big of an impact on my life like she has. She is a beautiful soul.

- J.C. Daniels, musician and songwriter

As a professional coach and coach trainer for a dozen years, I highly recommend Dr. Bradley. I’ve known her for many years and can speak to her passion, creativity, and ability to come alongside as an experienced ally and provide significant support to help you achieve your goals. Having achieved a graduate degree I wish I would have had a coach like Amy to help me cross the finish line sooner.

- Tim Cosby, CEO, Empowerment Coaching Network

Amy provided invaluable assistance in organizing and writing my dissertation. Specifically, I struggled for several months prior to our collaboration with how best to organize and present my ethnographic evidence in support of the theorizing that emerged from my fieldwork experiences. After only two Zoom meetings, I was able to more clearly organize my materials. Later in the process, Amy provided guidance on how best to utilize various creative non-fiction styles of writing to document my experiences. After the successful defense of my dissertation, I hired Amy to copyedit and format my dissertation for digital submission to the university. Over the course of ten months, she demonstrated genuine interest and concern about the success of my project. Amy's contribution saved me time and frustration, and she helped me complete my dissertation more quickly than I would have without her guidance.

- Dr. Scott Swan, ethnomusicologist and professor

Dr. Bradley helped me with writing my doctoral treatise. It was so great to work with her! She is knowledgeable, kind, and very easy to work with. English is not my first language, but she made my treatise look flawless. Moreover, she is an amazing human being! I am extremely grateful to Dr. Bradley for all the time, help, and support during that difficult process.

- Dr. Nina Kim, violinist

Amy was just so helpful in helping me finish my dissertation! She explained things so clearly and made it very easy for me to understand what needed to be improved. She not only helped me with my writing in general, but also with ideas and setting goals within a timeline. Thank you so much, Amy!

- Dr. Pedro Oseias, violinist

Amy has been very helpful with editing my article manuscripts. Working on "revise and resubmit" while on the tenure track is a kind of a million-dollar homework assignment. Amy was very encouraging and also gave detailed feedback on my writing as I was polishing my manuscript resubmissions. I highly recommend working with her!

- Dr. Gilad Rabinovitch, professor and music theorist

I hired Amy to help with a project with great pressure and a tight deadline. She was fantastic! Her calm and focused demeanor is terrific for working under tremendous pressure and criticism (like in graduate school.) Moreover, she also took her time within that small window to understand the project and the author's intent. This was also greatly appreciated. I will use her services again and recommend her.

- Alana Coates, curator and art history PhD student

Let’s work together!

My greatest satisfaction comes from empowering people to express themselves, write with confidence and clarity, and present their work in effective, engaging ways.

If you're looking to flourish in your creative and professional endeavors, I can help!