Your manuscript deserves to be read, trusted, and remembered.
I am not here just to edit your manuscript. I am here to make it speak and be heard, not just read.
Most authors searching for a book editor aren't just looking for grammar fixes. They need a professional who understands structure, voice, pacing, and clarity, someone who can take a rough or almost-ready manuscript and turn it into a polished, reader-ready draft without losing what makes it theirs.
That's exactly what I do.
Here is what one of my clients wrote after we worked together on a poetic prose manuscript:
"Working with Toyosi has been an incredibly positive and affirming experience from start to finish. She approached the manuscript with a level of attentiveness that immediately stood out — not just technical skill, but a genuine sensitivity to how the writing lives on the page. She understood when to preserve space, when to allow breath, and when a shift in pacing could deepen impact. What sets her apart is her ability to hold both the emotional and structural layers of a piece at once. She doesn't rush to fix. She listens, observes, and then responds in a way that honors what the work is trying to do. I would highly recommend Toyosi to any writer working with emotionally layered, stylistically nuanced, or hybrid forms."
Manuscript Editing Services That Cover Every Stage
Whether you need developmental editing, copy editing, line editing, beta reading, or proofreading, I provide full editorial support for authors at every stage of the writing process.
Developmental Editing
Big-picture manuscript editing focused on structure, pacing, transitions, and overall reader experience
Copy Editing
Sentence-level refinement of word choice, clarity, tone, and flow throughout your manuscript
Line Editing
Detailed editing of how each sentence reads, connects, and moves the reader forward
Beta Reading
Early-stage manuscript feedback on plot, structure, character, pacing, and overall reader experience before you move into full editing
Proofreading
Final-pass correction of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and typos before your manuscript goes out
Book Editing for Self-Help, Fiction, Memoir, and Business
I specialize in three core manuscript types:
Self-Help & Personal Development Books: Self-help manuscript editing requires more than clarity. Your framework needs to be logical, your advice actionable, and your tone authoritative without being stiff. I help self-help authors structure their message so readers finish the book feeling guided, not confused.
Fiction & Memoir Manuscripts: Story-driven writing depends on voice, pacing, and emotional pull. I work with fiction and memoir authors to sharpen narrative flow, smooth dialogue, cut repetition, and make sure every chapter earns its place.
Business Books & Professional Manuscripts: A business book represents your expertise. It needs to be credible, organized, and easy to read. I help business authors present complex ideas with the clarity and professionalism their audience expects.
What You Get With Every Editing Project
All manuscript editing is delivered in Microsoft Word using Track Changes, giving you full visibility into every revision. You review each change, accept or reject it, and stay in control of your manuscript from start to finish.
Your completed manuscript will have:
Clear, consistent structure and logical flow from chapter to chapter
A strong, consistent voice and tone throughout
Tight, precise sentences that are easy to read and hard to put down
Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting on every page
A professional, polished final draft ready for publishing, submitting, or querying
Ready to Work With a Professional Book Editor?
If you're searching for a book editor, manuscript editor, copy editor, proofreader, beta reader, or developmental editor who delivers clean, thorough, professional results, send me a message. Tell me about your manuscript, where you are in the process, and what you need. Let's get your book where it needs to be.
Book Editing
Copy Editing
Fiction Writing
Nonfiction Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Line Editing
Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Content Editing
AI Content Editing
Content Writing
Creative Writing
Academic Writing
Academic Editing
SEO Writing
KDP Interior
Ebook Formatting
Formatting
Alessandro S.
Ceres, Italy
$25/hr
5.0
344 jobs
Hi and welcome to my profile!
I'm an Italian freelance translator with extensive experience translating from English, Russian, Spanish, French, and German into Italian. My goal is to ensure your product, service, or book reaches the Italian market with precision, impact, and cultural sensitivity. Whether it's for business, publishing, or personal projects, I always go the extra mile to meet your specific goals and needs with an accurate and engaging approach.
My translations are ALWAYS human.
This is some feedback my clients gave me here on upwork:
"A great professional and super-fast turnaround!"
"Prompt and accurate work as always from Alessandro"
"Very great quality, perfect communication, Alessandro is an amazing freelancer. Thank you and I hope we have the opportunity to work together again!"
I can guarantee top-quality work with fast delivery. The ideal solution for all your translation needs! I'm also well seasoned in MTPE projects and can guarantee top-quality proofreading tasks checking for mistakes, typos, differences in terms usage, and much more.
In the past few years, I worked for final clients like Microsoft, HP, Accenture, Booking.com, CAT, Netflix, Apple Music, and much, much more.
I have gathered experience in many different fields, from 3D printing to movie subtitles, from board games to oil and gas machinery.
Thanks to my hard work, I have gained the 'Top rated plus' status.
I also completed the following tests with '1st place!' results:
English To Italian Translation Skills Test
English To Italian Translation Skills Test
Italian Vocabulary Skills Test
English Spelling Test (U.S. Version)
Italian To English Translation Skills Test
Proofreading
French
Russian
English
Translation
Italian
Content Localization
English to Italian Translation
Writing
Creative Writing
Search Engine Optimization
Italian to English Translation
Book Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Document Localization
Legal Translation
Hanna K.
Warsaw, Poland
$30/hr
5.0
34 jobs
Hi! I’m Hanna Kowalewska - a Children’s Book Illustrator & Book Designer 🎨📚
If you’re an author looking to bring your story to life with heartfelt, high-quality illustrations and professional publishing design - I’d love to help. With 50+ completed children’s book projects on Upwork and a background in both illustration and graphic design, I specialize in creating whimsical characters, engaging page layouts, and print-ready files for platforms like Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and more.
🌟 Here’s what I offer:
✏️ Full children’s book illustration (character design, background, storyboard)
📘 Book formatting & typesetting (print and eBook-ready for KDP & IngramSpark)
🎨 Custom cover design with spine, title, and back cover layout
✅ Print-ready & digital files: CMYK PDFs, ePub, and high-res exports
📦 Also available:
- Activity books, coloring pages, and educational worksheets
- Promotional materials: bookmarks, posters, flyers, and social kits
- Merch design: stickers, apparel, packaging & more
💬 Clients love me for:
- Friendly, responsive communication
- Clear milestones and fast turnaround
- High creative standards and design consistency
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 100% Job Success – trusted by indie authors and publishers around the world.
Let’s make your book something truly special.
With care and support,
Hanna Kowalewska
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Illustration
Children's Book Illustration
Game Development
Digital Illustration
2D Game Art
Digital Painting
Digital Art
Ernesto G.
Mexico City, Mexico
$25/hr
4.9
588 jobs
20 years experience writing, translating and developing for Technical and Creative-Minded publications.
Recent projects in fields such as: Movie and documentary captioning, E-learning tools, translation for Manufacturing/MES, Investing/Forex/Binary Options, Health/Medicine, App Localization, Biblle studies, Self-help books.
Experience in English and Spanish Teaching to Executive-level employees.
Academic Papers translation to Faculty members.
Spanish-to-English translation for Technical, Social, and general topic.
English-to-Spanish translation customized to target audience: Europe, Mexico, Central America or South America.
Subtitles
Caption
Product Documentation
Content Localization
C
English to Spanish Translation
Forex Trading
Linux System Administration
Technical Manual
Software Localization
Mexican Spanish Dialect
Bash
Andrea V.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$15/hr
5.0
262 jobs
Upwork‑only Freelancer — 8+ years translating, proofreading, and localizing legal, corporate, and financial content to help law firms, brands, and individuals connect with Spanish‑speaking audiences across Latin America, Spain, and the U.S.
▪️ Full‑time translator, proofreader, and interpreter since 2018
▪️ University‑trained (UBA – one of Latin America’s top universities)
▪️ 200+ projects for international brands & law firms
▪️ Trusted by Mastercard, Novo Nordisk, the World Diabetes Foundation, EVERFI, Euroclima+, the International Youth Foundation, FIIAPP, Calendly, PlayStation, and top U.S. immigration attorneys
▪️ Proficient in MemoQ, Trados, Wordfast, SmartCat, Figma, Adobe Suite, Articulate Rise, Canva & more
Legal & Immigration: USCIS forms, affidavits, U/T visas, asylum docs. Certified, court‑ready translations with affidavits of accuracy.
Corporate: Contracts, NDAs, reports, GDPR/LatAm compliance, and brand‑adapted business content.
Financial: Bylaws, financial reports, IPOs, audits, budgets, grants, and banking docs.
Why clients choose me:
Court‑level accuracy + cultural sensitivity • Trusted cross‑border legal expertise • Audience‑focused translations • Clear communication & on‑time delivery.
My philosophy: Great translation goes beyond words — it’s about adaptation. Every project I deliver is accurate, culturally relevant, and tailored to its audience.
📅 Availability: Booking Aug 1 and beyond.
Let’s connect — message me today to get started!
Spanish
Proofreading
Translation
Latin American Spanish Accent
Spanish to English Translation
Editing & Proofreading
Kali B.
Brooklyn, New York
$50/hr
5.0
301 jobs
Helping authors self-publish their books, our services include manuscript evaluation, editing and proofreading, fact-checking, and translations (machine-assisted and enhanced by native fluency in English and Spanish). Once the manuscript is finalized, we design (style, typeset, and format) book interiors for print, code and test e-books, and create book covers and collateral graphics. We also upload files or provide technical support, as needed, for online distribution -- including Amazon (Kindle/KDP), Apple/iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Draft2Digital, IngramSparks, Lulu, and others. We also offer cover design, other digital assets to enhance the overall design of the book, as well as collateral promotional materials for media kits, social media postings, and online book or author pages.
For over a decade, we have helped clients create legacy projects: personal memoirs preserving family histories, cookbooks, and spiritual testimonials. But our authors also cover the gamut of genres and categories, including fiction (literary novels, fantasy and sci-fi, short stories), poetry collections, and non-fiction (business/legal, health and wellness, travel, and self-help guides). We occasionally also consult on other aspects of publishing and help brainstorm actionable tasks to make your book project a success.
Editing and proofreading services beyond books include website content, articles, white papers, marketing proposals, training manuals/user guides, and post-graduate dissertations (social sciences). We can employ CMoS, AP or APA style, as needed.
Book
Proofreading
English
PDF Conversion
Copy Editing
EPUB
Ebook Design
Book Cover
English to Spanish Translation
Layout Design
Publishing Fundamentals
LULU Software SODA PDF
Print Design
Typesetting
Nonfiction
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