WithMA degrees in both English Literature and Religious Studies, Jim is a former Professor of English Literature. He has been editing, coaching, and tutoring writers and students for years. He was inhouse APA proofreader of doctoral dissertations at the Fielding University. He excels at working with international / ESL students. Specializing in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles, he has proofread hundreds of doctoral dissertations and papers. He is an internationally published writer, with books issued by major houses: Prentice Hall, William Morrow, and Hosei University Press (Japan).
Specialties
Books, theses, and dissertations
APA, MLA, Chicago formats
James Powell examines the symbols of language the way a biologist examines cells. New York Times Review of Books.
James Powell assures us that the universe is a silent partner in a dialogue that goes on all the time. New York Times Review of Books
James Powell is "a good literary surgeon." An accomplished writer of fiction.
James Powell’s writings on Polynesian sexual mores (Energy and Eros) have been embraced worldwide as a way to rediscover the contemplative dimension of sexual union, to blend the infinity of delight we experience through our sensual play with the ocean of spiritual bliss we can discover within our hearts. These writings have enjoyed an especially warm reception in Japan, where the island nation’s most revered author, a sort of literary spiritual icon, Mr. Hiroyuki Itsuki, was inspired by Energy and Eros to pen two volumes: Silent Love and Twelve Chapters on Love. More recently, the head of the Japanese Family Planning Association also recommends Energy and Eros.
With the worldwide popularity of the Slow Life, Slow Food and Slow Love movements, Powell’s writings on laidback loving have gained popularity around the globe. In his workshops on Polynesian passion participants explore a more quiet and subtle use of their senses, discover the emotional blocks that inhibit a more heartfelt union with their lover, and enjoy deep rest.
Powell’s lucid guides to the contemporary world’s most important but obscure philosopher, the late Jacques Derrida, and his philosophy of deconstruction whittle down the confused brambles of Derrida’s thought into prose you can get a handle on.
His introductions to Postmodernism and Eastern Philosophy bring new clarity to the subjects.
Powell’s cross-cultural study of philosophies of language around the world, The Tao of Symbols, motivated a reviewer in the New York Times Review of Books to write that Mr. Powell “examines language the way a biologist examines cells.”
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"I was very happy with the professionalism, work, insight and expertise of Mr. Powell. His editing really streamlined my ideas. His knowledge of Asian culture, literature, and history created a great dynamic between us. Essentially, my editor also acted as a collaborator. On a couple of occasions, his editing enabled me to reflect on my writing and re-write (or add) more information to clarify some chapter sub-sections. On another occasion, Mr. Powell suggested that I add some ideas to further support my thesis. His expertise, directed me to a field of research where I quickly found and added information that helped clarify and substantiate the thesis in that chapter sub-section. The writing that I am doing these days is very specialized and requires an editor with very highly developed editing skills who also has deep knowledge of Asian culture. As I am under a deadline and a poor editor of my own work, Mr. Powell's service offered much needed support." -- Contact information on request
"Thank you for your work! I have read new version and I really enjoyed it. Hope the readers will feel the same. In future if I would need to make correction I will be happy to apply to you." -- Konstantin Ignatov, Russian novelist
"In December, 2003, James Powell edited a grant proposal for me, a doctoral candidate in Greek Literature. His meticulous editing caught typographical and grammatical errors while improving the clarity of my argument. His changes were extremely effective but in no way altered the style or 'voice' of my writing. Moreover, he (thankfully) worked extremely quickly, as I was under a pressing deadline!" -- Trinity Jackman
"James Powell's skills as both editor and proofreader were a valuable asset throughout my undergraduate career. Jim is a published author whose editors say his own books need no editing. He has incredible depth of knowledge, as he holds two Master's Degrees. He also has an amazing breath of knowledge because for 20 years he wrote abstracts of thousands of academic journal articles in the humanities and social sciences. Thus, he not only knows grammar, but also always has some insight in the content and methodology of the pieces I wrote for my classes. He is precise and reliable, and I can highly recommend him to anyone seeking assistance in the polishing stages of the writing process." -- Amber Kelsey
"I am half way through my thesis and I can't believe my eyes!! It sounds fantastic! Thank you so much for taking the time to fix this for me. Hope you don't mind that I will be holding on to your e-mail for my dissertation when that comes along! Thanks again. I am finally proud of this work. Great job!!" -- Mike Lu
"Jim's editing for my dissertation helped me tremendously in formatting and English coherency. Furthermore, he can always work in time. I do recommend him without any hesitation." Xiaowen Yan, University of Florida
"The work was returned extra fast and I was very pleased with the results. Even though I had my work checked by a friend for whom English is a first language, Mr. Powell found lots of grammatical mistakes and improved style and grammar of my thesis greatly." Violeta Kolundzic , York University
“James Powell offered great suggestions. He was very personable and friendly in our email contacts. I would use his services again.” Michael Beach, M.Div student, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“The turnaround time was excellent. The work was fabulous!!” Nova University student. Contact info on request
“Mr. Powell has been an exceptional help with my editing/proof-reading and APA style errors. I am going to use his editing for each chapter of my dissertation this year. Quick response time and personable! Very pleased!” Terri Lechnyr, Psychiatric Social Worker/Ph.D Candidate, Capella University
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James Powell’s writings on Polynesian sexual mores (Energy and Eros) have been embraced worldwide as a way to rediscover the contemplative dimension of sexual union, to blend the infinity of delight we experience through our sensual play with the ocean of spiritual bliss we can discover within our hearts. These writings have enjoyed an especially warm reception in Japan, where the island nation’s most revered author, a sort of literary spiritual icon, Mr. Hiroyuki Itsuki, was inspired by Energy and Eros to pen two volumes: Silent Love and Twelve Chapters on Love. More recently, the head of the Japanese Family Planning Association also recommends Energy and Eros.
