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Hi. I’m Lesley Tsai.

I help businesses, nonprofits, and creatives communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally.

Whether you’re fine-tuning your web copy, crafting a proposal, or putting the finishing touches on a manuscript, your message deserves to land with impact. I can help make sure it does.

I’m a proofreader and copyeditor by both training and temperament. Grammar and vocabulary thrill me. Syntax and semantics energize me. The flow of well-written prose sends me to my happy place.

This passion for language led me to earn master’s degrees in both comparative literature (University of Connecticut) and English language instruction (Boston University).

Before starting The Write Polish Editorial Services, I taught English and advanced composition—first in Northeast China, then at San Jose State University and several California community colleges.

Now I channel that same expertise to support writers, businesses, and nonprofits who want polished, professional writing.

What I bring to your project:

  • A meticulous eye for clarity, consistency, and tone

  • Insight into how readers process language

  • A collaborative process that saves you time and reduces stress

  • A deep respect for your unique voice and goals

You have important things to say. My job is to make sure your audience hears them with the clarity, authority, and style they deserve.

When I’m not editing, I’m probably journaling, watching a British detective drama, or laughing along with a British comedy panel game show. Words are never far from my world.

Your writing is too important to leave unclear.

Are you ready to make every word count?

Let’s talk about your your project—request a sample edit or schedule your free consultation below.

I’m a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and the American Copy Editors Society.

 
 

What People Are Saying

Testimonials

Lesley is brilliant with words and really knows wordsmithing and the English language. She has a keen eye to detail. She’s helped me with many of my marketing projects and made my writing even better. I highly recommend her.

Angel Drinkwine, Realtor, John L. Scott Real Estate

I have worked with Lesley as both a collaborator and a copy and script editor. She is meticulous in finding grammatical and spelling errors but also able to maintain the voice and style. Lesley takes the initiative to go above and beyond the expectations of the job.

– Tom Relth, retired teacher and practicing artist and filmmaker

I handed Lesley a tough assignment and she delivered—more than expected! She turned a highly technical one-hour video, filled with unfamiliar acronyms, into a concise document with shareable insights. Saved me valuable time and inspired me to explore other ways to engage The Write Polish in the future.

– Randy Rhodes, Technical Executive, EPRI

Lesley was very prompt in editing our website. She noted redundant comments and helped streamline what we were trying to convey. Her keen ability to read our website from a potential customer’s perspective and share those areas that were confusing or not clear made us realize we may be leaving potential customers with many questions.

– DONNA AND DAVID SPANGLER, DANCE INSTRUCTORS, THE DANCING DUO