FOUR FINALIZED ACADEMIC EDITING SERVICES
About Us
Four Finalized is dedicated to providing high-quality editing services for students and professionals alike. Whether you're preparing your next academic essay or refining your resume, we are here to elevate your work.
Message from the Founder
When I started Four Finalized, it wasn’t just about editing; it was about healing. After facing a personal health crisis and walking away from the corporate world, I had to rebuild my life from the ground up. I learned to walk again—literally and figuratively—with the support of loved ones, unwavering faith, and a renewed sense of purpose.
As someone who’s been both the student and the patient, the tutor and the one tutored, I understand how complex life can be, especially for students balancing academic demands with personal challenges. That’s why I created Four Finalized: to offer more than just editing services but also compassionate support tailored to each student's journey. Every student has a story. My job is to make sure their work reflects their voice, their effort, and their potential.
With each step, I carry the lessons of resilience, adaptability, and empathy that have shaped me. My goal isn’t just to help clients improve their writing but to also empower them to succeed, even when the odds feel overwhelming.
Thank you for trusting us with your work. I don’t take that for granted.
— Thorne J. McFarlane, Founder
Our Team
Thorne J. McFarlane
Thorne McFarlane is an academic editor and the founder of Four Finalized. He has close to a decade of editorial experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Penn State, where he also worked as a writing tutor. He also served on the editorial board of his local newspaper, the York Daily Record/Sunday News. He briefly attended Johns Hopkins University before deciding to focus on Four Finalized.
As someone who once relied on tutoring during his time in school, he understands the struggles many students face, and he is passionate about helping others reach their academic and professional goals. He has authored two books of poetry, The Groundwork of Realization and Power-Fool, the first of which was inspired by his struggle with sickle cell disease. He lives in York, Pennsylvania and enjoys reading, writing, and rooting for the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Eagles.
- Education: Pennsylvania State University (BA), Johns Hopkins University (Attended).
- Familiar With: AP Style, APA Style, MLA Style, Chicago/Turabian.
- Memberships: Pennwriters, ACES: The Society for Editing.
Mary Smith
Joseph Lister
