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I trade as Eagle Editing and am taking bookings from mid-June onwards. Send me a message with some details about your proofreading job (including a short sample if your document is over 5000 words in length) and I'll get back to you quickly! I'm based in the north east of Scotland and am an intermediate member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, through which I've done formal proofreading training. I specialise in non-fiction and academic proofreading and have also worked on a small amount of fiction. I've also done training on formatting Word documents for e-book publication. I don't use AI when I'm proofreading. My background is in engineering (I hold an MEng) and I've also studied leadership and management to diploma level. I worked full time in the energy industry for over 14 years so have experience working on technical documents. I have an eagle eye for detail and would love to help you elevate your writing so that it's error free, clear and consistent.

"Angela was incredible to work with! Her work was timely and accurate. She communicated clearly, kept me in the loop about her progress on the project, and was able to complete two different tasks (beta reading and copyediting) in advance of milestone deadlines." - Author's feedback on a 30K manuscript project. If you need a copy editor or proofreader: I'm your extra pair of eyes to detect typos, grammatical/syntax errors, confusing sentences or plot holes. Readers can be picky and too many errors can mean the difference between a glowing 5-star review and one that is well... less complimentary. If you need a beta reader: I provide an in-depth report focusing on characters, plot, pacing, style, flow and any particular concerns you have, to ensure your manuscript meets reader expectations and genre tropes. My Services: ☑️ Copy editing ☑️ Proofreading ☑️ Developmental editing ☑️ Beta reading Extra Info: ☑️ Romance specialist but interested in editing and proofreading most genres, including non-fiction ☑️ Native English speaker with a MA in English based in Edinburgh ☑️ 12+ years of writing, copy editing and proofreading experience ☑️ Self-published author ☑️ Timely turnaround (1 week for a 60K word copy edit / proofread) ☑️ Prefer Word.docx using track changes and highlighted comments (but Google Docs OK too) ☑️ Delivery: a tracked changes version and a clean version of your manuscript. ☑️ UK English or US English - either is fine If you need an experienced, affordable copy editor, proofreader or beta reader with a quick turnaround, contact me for a quote!

Fiction & Nonfiction Editor | Developmental Edits, Line Edits & Proofreading | SEO & AI Content Specialist Hi, I’m Hannah—a professional editor with over 10 years of experience working across fiction, nonfiction, and high-volume SEO content. I help authors, businesses, and agencies turn rough drafts into clear, polished, publication-ready writing while preserving their voice, tone, and intent. Alongside editing books (both traditionally published and self-published), I’ve spent the past few years working with a SEO companies, editing large volumes of content on a weekly basis, including AI-assisted writing. This means I bring both creative editorial skill and speed, consistency, and reliability to every project. Services I Offer * Developmental Editing (structure, pacing, big-picture feedback) * Line & Copy Editing (clarity, flow, sentence-level refinement) * Proofreading (final polish: grammar, punctuation, consistency) * Manuscript Critiques (structured editorial reports) * SEO & AI Content Editing (blogs, articles, long-form content) My Approach * Strengthen clarity, flow, and readability * Preserve your unique voice and tone * Identify repetition, inconsistencies, and logic gaps * Deliver clean, consistent, professional content I don’t over-edit or rewrite unnecessarily. I refine what’s already there so your writing feels natural, engaging, and effortless to read. Experience Highlights * Editing high-volume SEO content * Experience with AI-assisted writing workflows * Editing full-length fiction and nonfiction manuscripts * Comfortable working across multiple styles, tones, and audiences * Strong understanding of both creative storytelling and structured content Tools & Workflow * Microsoft Word (Track Changes) * Google Docs * PDF markup * Used to structured workflows, deadlines, and content management systems What You Can Expect * Clear, professional communication * Respect for your voice and goals * Consistent, high-quality editing * Reliable turnaround times If you’re looking for an editor who combines attention to detail with a strong understanding of both storytelling and content strategy, I’d love to work with you!

I hold a First-Class Honours degree in Comparative Literature and English Language & Linguistics, which has strengthened my communication, analysis, and writing skills. I hold two awards for writing and have written a number of newspaper articles and am now seeking proofreading, editing, or customer success work where I can combine my language expertise with my commitment to quality and client satisfaction. Available for: Focus group Market research Beta-reader Voice actor/narrating Article reviewer Website reviewer Editing Proofreading Languages: British English (native) Spanish (conversational)

– Published author and highly experienced writer, editor and proofreader for a very diverse range of clients, from professors to prime ministers – Writing/editing work featured in major publications, including Harvard Business Review, Newsweek, Fortune magazine, the Guardian, the Observer and the Diplomat – Outstanding track record of helping academics to get published in leading journals, including Organizational Science, Frontiers in Psychology, Minds and Machines and Digital Society – Award-winning ghostwriter and author of books ranging from children's stories to a biography of Joe Biden – Business development professional whose proposal writing has contributed to winning funding of over $80 million – 99.4% five-star reviews on Upwork (the other 0.6% were 4.75 stars)

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