After retiring from proposal management at a leading accounting firm, I launched my own editorial business to focus on what I do best: delivering clear, polished, publication-ready writing. I bring 20+ years of experience in the medical field, additional legal editing experience with a law firm, and a proven track record editing books across multiple genres—many of which are now published. I’m known for precision, reliability, and a sharp eye for nuance. I’m available for part-time work, one-off projects, or long-term collaborations, and I’d love to help elevate your content.

Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. A Little About Me - I have been editing on and off Upwork for the last four years, and I have been provided the chance to work with many authors, both new and experienced, from around the world as they aimed to get their stories and ideas ready for publishing. What I Offer - Content/Developmental Editing: The main focus is ensuring there are no inconsistencies or unclear areas within the story. Additionally, ensuring the characters and plot develop properly as the story progresses. I will also thoroughly review for dialogue structure, consistent world-building, story pacing and structure among other aspects. - Line/Copy Editing: The main focus is ensuring your material is grammatically sound. I adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style while editing to maintain editing style and integrity throughout. - Proofreading: The main focus is catching any minor errors that might have slipped the cracks to make sure your work is publishing ready. - Beta Reading: The main focus is reviewing your book from a reader's perspective. I thoroughly go through your book and note strong areas as well as areas that may need strengthening. *Additional Services - Ghost Editor/Writer: The main focus is cleaning up what the author already has to help convey the message of the material in a clearer and more concise manner. *Plot Outlines: The main focus is taking the general idea behind the story, and creating a cohesive structure writers will be able to follow. Genres I Edit/Proofread - Action Adventure - Autobiographies - Business/Entrepreneurship - Children's Books - Coming of Age/Young Adult - Fantasy - Memoirs - Mystery - Personal Development/Self Help - Romance of various heat levels (clean or spicy), tropes (lovers to enemies, age gap, billionaire romance, etc.), and subgenres (sports romance, mafia romance, romantic mystery, etc.) - Thriller I value communication above all else, as I regularly check my messages at least twice a day. I value your time meaning if a deadline is agreed upon, I will work diligently to ensure all work is completed in a timely fashion. If you've managed to read through all that, I'd like to express my gratitude for doing so. Should you have any inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to me, and I will do my best to respond quickly. In the meantime, thanks once again!

Hi! I'm a professional proofreader, editor, and writer with a Bachelor of Arts in Literatures in English and a concentration in Creative Writing. I'm interested in working with almost any form of writing—fictional manuscripts, nonfictional manuscripts, articles, academic essays and journals, and more. I've been writing for as long as I can remember, and I have a lot of relevant experience through my education and my freelancing. I've also acted as a Beta reader, proofreader, and editor for published authors, working with manuscripts ranging from ~10k words to ~200k. I have experience with almost every genre, including fantasy, nonfiction, paranormal, romance, contemporary, historical, memoir, self-help, etc. Outside of editing and proofreading manuscripts, I've worked with academic materials—such as articles, journals, and essays—and I've also done social media posts and websites. In the end, I'm dedicated to assisting other writers with ensuring their work is of the best possible quality, whether that be with grammar and syntax or storytelling elements. I love assisting students and writers of all ages with their progress; I've tutored in English and have graded student work, both K-12 and college-level. I'm familiar with APA, Chicago, AP, and MLA style guides, and I can edit/proofread while adhering to their guidelines. Thank you for taking an interest in my profile! I hope to work together :)

"Daniel is a real pro. If you are looking for a top-notch editor, Daniel's your guy. He'll take good writing and make it great. He can go as detailed as you need. Very flexible." "Daniel is an exceptional writer! He is professional, detail-oriented, and puts a lot of passion into his work. Furthermore, we greatly appreciated his insightful ideas and suggestions." **Expert-Vetted Badge (top one percent on Upwork)** **Top-Rated Plus Badge** Dan here, What started as a hobby for writing comedy has transformed into an extensive career encompassing writing, editing, and proofreading as key responsibilities. Originally from Canada, I have lived in the UK for the past five years, which has given me extensive knowledge and experience writing and editing in both UK and US English across a variety of industries and subjects. To date, I have worked closely with several digital marketing agencies, independent clients, and businesses and managed skilled teams of writers across multiple continents. Writing and editing are how I make a living. I never miss a deadline and consistently deliver content that stands apart from the competition. That's not just me saying that — take a quick scroll through my work history to see what previous clients have said about my work. Copywriting | Editing/Proofreading | Scriptwriting (YouTube, Advertising) Website Writing | Speechwriting | Content/Sales | VSLs | Speechwriting (TED Talks, Keynote, Corporate, Wedding, etc.) Feel free to reach out with any questions. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals in the near future.

Self-Employment Experience Freelance Writer, Editor, Proofreader 2/10 to Present  Creative visionary, building a global client base from scratch into a successful and highly respected business.  16 years’ experience writing, editing, and proofreading for a global client base including major multi-nationals, individual authors, digital and print agencies, medical professionals, industry leaders, higher-education institutions, government agencies, news outlets, and more.  Published author of high-profile, consumer-facing content in health, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.  16 years’ experience with international standards and frameworks (ISO, GDPR, and others), writing expert articles, and editing standard documentation, professional books, consultant communication, and presentations.  Talented copywriter with 16 years’ experience creating the right copy for the right audience at the right time — both in agencies and independently.  Project management and team-building experience, managing a scalable team of writers for increased workload.  Editing and proofreading wizardry — and the references to back it up.  Proven track record of working remotely, with teammates worldwide. Professional Experience TLM Associates, Inc. Architects + Engineers — Jackson, TN 5/06 to 2/10 Executive Assistant Created marketing proposals, presentations, and responses to RFPs and RFQs to bring in private clients, as well as projects from state and local governments. Completed and submitted all environmental permit paperwork to the State of Tennessee, including development of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans. Edited and compiled technical specifications manuals for Civil and Architectural projects. Built rapport and served as company liaison to local governments and the Tennessee Department of Transportation. West Tenn Diamond Jaxx Professional Baseball Team — Jackson, TN 1/04 to 5/06 (Class “AA” Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs) Director of Community Relations and Group Sales Group Sales Representative Promoted from selling group packages (tickets, picnics, parties, etc.) to Department Director within 6 months. Supervised sales staff, community relations interns, and game-day promotional staff. Actively marketed group packages to area companies, schools, and other organizations. Authored articles and provided photography for Vine Line, the Official Publication of the Chicago Cubs. Wrote content and copy for team website, game-day programs, marketing collateral, correspondence, and press releases. Coordinated and managed all community appearances, including scheduling and “handling” the players and mascot and driving them to events within a 100-mile radius of the ballpark. Organized and managed community programs, including the Honor Roll and Reading Programs in schools, fundraising initiatives with local nonprofit organizations, and incoming donation requests. Coordinated and managed special events, including concerts, special appearances, silent auctions, “School Days,” “Super Splash Days,” and charity events. Murray State University — Murray, KY 8/00 to 12/03 Research Coordinator and Graduate Assistant Conducted extensive research, including authoring and co-authoring published professional articles, in both sport psychology and physiological psychology (neuropsychology). Developed examinations for undergraduate classes. Evaluated and recorded grades for undergraduates’ exams, term papers, and presentations. Education Murray State University — Murray, KY 8/01 to 12/03 Program: Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology Practicum included cognitive-behavioral therapy, in addition to academic, behavioral, and intelligence testing of adults and children. Murray State University — Murray, KY 8/97 to 5/01 Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology, Minor: Criminal Justice Graduated Cum Laude, GPA 3.5/4.0

I'm a 30-year writer and editor with versatile experience including ghostwriting, digital marketing, websites, books, eBooks, catalogs, greeting cards, blogs and magazines. Published works include memoirs, guided journals, self-help books, best-selling devotionals, a children's book, web and magazine articles on diverse topics. I am committed to: -Quick turnarounds -Unique creative solutions -Thorough attention to detail Strengths: -Utility player -Self-motivated -Flexible and adaptable -Fiercely determined to go beyond expectations.

My experience includes several decades of writing and editing both fiction and nonfiction and specialize in self help, memoir, business and finance and fiction. As an editor, I have worked with hundreds of writers from beginners to experts at all stages of development to help them make their writing shine. I enjoy variety and challenge and am versatile, fast and dependable. I have strong grammatical skills and am a competent editor of all phases of editing.. As a fun aside, I am a Publishers Weekly Bestselling and Award-winning novelist with over two million books in print as well as hundreds of non-fiction articles and blog posts. Whatever your project, let me help you make it be the best it can be.

I taught English for Academic Purposes for 40 years at colleges and universities around the world, including Zayed University and the Higher Colleges of Technology in the UAE, and Jefri Bolkiah College of Engineering in Brunei Darussalam. This work always included close coordination with other subject specialists, so I have a good understanding of the language and content of science, business, IT and arts, which allows me to handle a wide range of materials. Since retiring from teaching in 2016, I have edited an average of two dissertations or journal articles per week, including formatting and referencing to the requirements specified by the client's institution or publisher. I am familar with all the main referencing formats, e.g., APA, Harvard, Chicago and IEEE. Please note that I no longer take on writing jobs; I limit myself now to editing and proofreading. Also, there are some task types I will not consider: I will not work on military-related tasks or religious polemic (any religion), and I will not rewrite texts to avoid plagiarism.

Non-fiction/technical editor. Books, articles, white papers, patents, and more. Favorite topics: memoirs, business, self-help, health-related, religious. Academic proofreader and editor. Masters and doctoral theses are my specialty! 20+ years of experience proofreading and editing. Background: PhD in Naturopathy, Certified Professional Midwife, Bachelors in Education. Paid my way through college editing other students' papers!

Clarity-first editing: I help your readers see your message. Human-only editing: I will not use generative AI for any part of your project, and I will not submit your document to any generative AI tool. This includes ChatGPT, Grammarly, Uma, Gemini, Copilot, and similar tools. "Wes is the editor you want for your scientific paper: He's thoughtful, diligent, and quick. He caught unclear areas of our paper which the reviewers missed. I highly recommend him." - researcher in medicine and machine learning I edit academic and technical material as well as nonfiction books and business documents of all kinds. Specialty areas include computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, economics, finance, and related fields. For my current rates and what to expect during the process, please see the portfolio item “Rates and What to Expect”. I have been writing and editing technical and business material for about forty years. I will apply this experience to your project to help ensure your words are presented in the best light. "Wes is brilliant! He edited my work fast and with great care. And these are two things that don't come together often. He is also very pleasant to work with." - political scientist For those who are considering inviting me to bid on your job: First, thank you! I appreciate invites and accept many of them. Please be aware that I am unable to offer same-day delivery and often schedule several weeks in advance. Advance planning is helpful to reserve a spot on my calendar. I primarily work in these formats and programs: Word, LaTeX (using Overleaf/ShareLaTeX), PDF, InDesign, PowerPoint, and Google Slides. "Always great working with Wes. Clear quotes, fast and accurate work." - academic research institute A list of selected published material that I’ve edited is available on request. To give you an idea of how I may be able to help you, here are some examples of the types of material I’ve edited recently. The level of edits on these include substantive editing, light and heavy copyediting, and proofreading. Technical books: • Artificial intelligence • Electrical design Journal / conference papers and other technical / scientific material: • Artificial intelligence • Machine learning • Natural language processing • Social network modeling • 5G signal propagation • 3D modeling • Space habitat engineering • Transportation engineering • Medical case reports • Economics • Art history • Federal and state agency contract proposals • Sustainability reports • Environmental impact and mitigation reports • Environmental permit applications • Knowledge base articles Non-fiction books: • Memoirs • Real estate investing • Business development • Workplace gender equity • Brand development • Leadership transformation • Sales • Home remodeling • Writing Business material: • Investor reports • Investment idea writeups • SEC documents • Business plans • Press releases • Annual reports • Social impact reports • Whitepapers • Proposals • Surveys • Articles • Marketing material • T&C documents • Membership documents • Customer-facing websites • Training decks and workbooks I look forward to working with you on your next project.