I. EDITING/WRITING, academic and technical
II. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS in R & MS Excel
III. TIPS FOR PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS
I. EDITING/WRITING
I combine graduate-level mathematical knowledge with excellent writing skills. Prior to earning a Ph.D. in Decision Sciences and an MBA, I was awarded graduate and undergraduate degrees in English literature and worked as an editor of technical materials. I specialize in academic writing/editing, particularly for quantitative subjects, and am a published author in peer-reviewed journals.
I can and have edited many types of documents: policies and procedures, theses and dissertations (many for ESL students), white papers, reports, papers targeted at academic journals. Books I've edited that are currently for sale on Amazon include the following:
Mike Barrett, "SAT Math 2 Prep Black Book"
Phil Champagne, "The Book of Satoshi: The Collected Writings of Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto"
Mukesh Prasad, "From Light to Eternity"
Ronald J. Ryan, "The U.S. Pension Crisis"
Jon Warner, Business Optimization: A Simple and Effective Approach for Achieving Ongoing Business Success
D. K. Willardson, "Quantitative Hitting: Surprising Discoveries of the Game’s Best Hitters"
Anna Wozniak, "The Demon That Occupied Wall Street: How Social Thinkers Deceived Human Mind"
My Editing Methodology:
If you are seeking someone to edit your 30,000-word thesis in 2 hours for $40, please look elsewhere. A typical edit for me is as follows:
1) A paragraph-level read that usually proceeds at a rate of about 1,000 words/hour. Here I correct/modify grammar, spelling, and some formatting. This rate may be much lower for exacting editing such as papers targeted at academic journals and personal statements written in support of job applications.
2) A higher level reading to not only catch anything I missed in my first reading but also to check the document for flow, clarity, and internal consistency.
3) A spelling and grammar check through MS Word.
4) A final look for orphan headings or anything else that could have gone wrong.
I am expert in MS Word and can style headings and tables, figures, and equations so that Word can generate a table of contents and lists of tables, figures, and equations, respectively. I can style headings according to a particular format (i.e., APA 7th ed.). For mathematical or statistical material, I can generate graphics through either R's basic plotting functions or the ggplot2 package or through MS Excel. I am an intermediate user of LaTeX (Overleaf) and rMarkdow
A further service is reference citation and bibliography. I prefer to use a source-management software such as EndNote or Mendeley, which will generate a bibliography automatically.
If you should have any questions concerning your particular document, please do not hesitate to ask. I offer small, complimentary sample edits.
Lastly, I do not do homework or work for students, although I do provide advice within the limits of editing work--pointing out what I see as flaws or gaps in logic of a document I'm editing. Aside from its being academically dishonest, it places a great deal of responsibility on me. What if I were to do the work and then the work earned an F? I appreciate your understanding with respect to this.
II. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
I am proficient in R and C++. I've had extensive classroom and work experience performing various types of quantitative analyses and currently use R and MS Excel for analysis. I'm particularly adept at logistic regression.
III. TIPS FOR PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS
1. Upon payment of their monthly fee to Upwork, freelancers are given 100 connects with which to apply for jobs. In the past, jobs typically cost 3-5 connects to apply for. However, the cost in connects has been increasing over the last couple of years, and the latest I've seen is 31 connects! Based on this, a freelancer would only be able to apply for 3 jobs per month without purchasing additional connects.
A job poster who charges, for instance, 31 connects for a job that will pay a fixed price of only $15 (of which the freelancer will only receive 85% or $12.75) may not get much attention, particularly from well-qualified freelancers. One possibility is to issue invitations to qualified freelancers, who will then pay nothing in connects to apply for your job. I konw that I am not applying for jobs I would have in the past because of their excessive cost. Therefore, you are missing out on qualified freelancers due to connect inflation.
2. Give complete details on your job--whether it's editing a fiction or nonfiction book, for instance.
3. If you are seeking to hire a new freelancer but have already hired someone that did not work out. your job description will show that you've hired someone. As a consequence, a freelancer may not risk spending connects to apply for your job, thinking it's already been filled. THEREFORE, MAKE CLEAR THAT YOU ARE SEEKING A NEW HIRE IN YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION.
Academic Editing
Proofreading
Technical Editing
Statistics
R
Statistical Computing
Analytics
Copy Editing
Academic Proofreading
Academic Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Academic Research
EndNote
Markdown
LaTeX
Denise P.
Boyd, Texas
$15/hr
5.0
19 jobs
With a B.A. in Biology from Baylor University and a Master of Education from Texas A&M University–Commerce, I bring a strong foundation in science, education, and leadership. My background includes expertise in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and student support, paired with advanced proofreading and editing skills that ensure clarity and accuracy in academic and professional work. I have experience applying research-based practices, problem-solving, and communication skills to help learners succeed. Dedicated to lifelong learning, I aim to positively impact students and the broader community.
- Certified Proofreader through Proofread Anywhere, demonstrating expertise in grammar, punctuation, and attention to detail
- Proofreader for Distributed Proofreaders, reviewing and preparing texts for digital publication
-Contributor to Project Gutenberg, editing and formatting public domain works to ensure accuracy and readability
Academic Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Amelia C.
Kent, Washington
$32/hr
5.0
19 jobs
I am here for all your document needs! Editing, citation work, and information organization are my strengths. I can make forms fillable through Adobe Acrobat Pro. I can help you format documents or help you with data entry. I am also a skilled blog and letter writer. My other specialty is website testing and feedback. I have education and experience with site maps and indexes.
Academic Editing
Citation Style
Literature Review
Article Writing
Content Writing
Blog Writing
Academic Writing
Bibliography
Khmer to English Translation
Lindsey W.
Jellico, Tennessee
$70/hr
5.0
572 jobs
Hi there! I am an American Native English copy editor and proofreader whose work has been used in/by some of the world's:
- ✅ Leading book publishers and news publications (Abrams Books, Forbes)
- ✅ High ranking academic journals and institutions (ASCE Library, The US Chamber of Commerce, AAAS)
- ✅ Top businesses, brands, and websites (PetSmart, Netflix Originals, PILOT Inc.)
...and I’m very excited to help bring your own writing to life today!
I provide you with masterful copy editing, error-free proofreading, and professional formatting - all on a fast turnaround time. With me, you can be sure you're getting the highest quality English editing on the market.
My editing process is done entirely by hand, combing through each word and every comma to expertly copy edit and transform your writing into the most professional, powerful, and engaging document possible.
What separates great editing from good editing isn't just catching errors, but knowing when to hold back. My job isn't to rewrite your work in my voice; it's to find the strongest version of yours and bring it to the surface. After 500+ projects, I've developed an instinct for exactly where a piece loses momentum, where a sentence is working harder than it needs to, and where a single word change makes a paragraph land the way it was always meant to.
Some words from a few of my happy clients:
⭐ - "Lindsey was EXCELLENT! I would highly recommend for any of your editing needs. Flexible, intelligent, highly skilled and all around a great person to work with!"
⭐ - "Lindsey did great work, my book went #1 in 12 Amazon Bestselling categories! and his finishing touches were a great investment!"
⭐ - "Lindsey is the quintessential editor. I could not recommend him more. Such a great guy to work with, very detailed, and eager to overdeliver. And overdeliver is what he did. You will not be disappointed by the level of skill and expertise he offers. One of the best people I've worked with here on Upwork."
⭐ - "Lindsey is legit. He said he could tackle my problem editing with his xp and he most certainly did. Laid out his initial opinion and about the time it should take him then went to work. Not only was it effective, it was extremely prompt. If I ever need an editor again he will have first dibs. No question."
⭐ - "Always great working with Lindsey. Turnaround time is super quick and the work is high class."
⭐ - "I cannot say enough about Lindsey's ability to elevate my writing. If you want to communicate clearly and concisely, Lindsey is the writer and editor you need. Thank you again, Lindsey! :)"
⭐ - "As always, brilliant work. I can trust Lindsey with any writing project and know it will come back sounding and looking AMAZING!"
Some examples of services I can provide, broken down by category:
ACADEMIC: Editing and proofreading, including paper, dissertation, thesis, essay, and research report revisions. APA 6 and 7, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago Manual of Style formatting are all specialties that I can easily handle!
ADMISSIONS: School and university admissions essay coaching, MBA, job application, resume, and CV editing; personal statements and statements of purpose
AI CONTENT: Editing and bringing a human touch to enhance AI-generated drafts and make them publishing-ready
ARTICLES AND BLOGS: Working with you to find your unique author’s voice and help fine-tune your content to be clear and compelling. I'm deeply familiar with AP Style and Chicago (CMOS) best practices, but I can also quickly interface with custom or in-house style conventions!
BOOKS: Fiction and non-fiction book editing and proofreading; short story, epic novel, or autobiography
BUSINESS: Correspondence (including B2B), marketing material, and product text, as well as corporate websites, internal documents, email campaigns, content and news articles, sales, and newsletters
DEVELOPMENTAL: Assessing content at a high level to help develop ideas, structure, and narrative resonance
GRANT WRITING: Polishing grant documents to be persuasive, professional, and clear
SCIENTIFIC and MEDICAL: Science and medical proofreading, copy editing, and fact-checking
TECHNICAL: Technical editing of internal documentation, manuals, whitepapers, and reports
WEBSITES: Website content editing and proofreading across all types of genres and design styles
- AND MORE (Don't see your project type listed? Reach out - chances are I can help!)
I’m also available on retainer for ongoing or high-priority editing needs.
Ready to get started? Send me a message with a brief description of your project (document type, word count, and any deadlines I should know about) and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. I'd love to take a look!
Academic Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Copy Editing
Line Editing
Book Editing
Business Editing
Technical Editing
Medical Editing
Academic Proofreading
Proofreading
Content Editing
Developmental Editing
Proofreading Feedback
AI Content Editing
AI Fact-Checking
Polish
Story Editing
Jeanie G.
Knoxville, Tennessee
$20/hr
5.0
6 jobs
I’m a detail-oriented and reliable freelancer specializing in data entry, proofreading, and basic bookkeeping support. I help clients keep their information accurate, organized, and error-free.
My services include data entry, data cleaning, Excel data entry, Google Sheets, copy typing, document formatting, and administrative support. I also provide light proofreading and editing, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, and consistency.
In addition, I’m building my skills in bookkeeping support, including data organization, expense tracking, and basic financial record-keeping.
I’m known for:
- Accurate data entry and fast typing
- Attention to detail and quality control
- Following instructions and meeting deadlines
- Clear, professional communication
I’m comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, and Google Sheets, and I adapt quickly to new tools and systems.
If you’re looking for a dependable freelancer for data entry, proofreading, virtual assistant tasks, or beginner bookkeeping support, I’m ready to help. I’m available for flexible, part-time, or ongoing projects and committed to delivering high-quality results every time.
Academic Editing
Proofreading
Academic Proofreading
Proofreading Feedback
Miranda A.
Somerset, Kentucky
$25/hr
5.0
5 jobs
I am an exceptional certified educator for Freshman, and AP Junior/Senior students.
I am an exceptional copy editor with diverse experience in content writing. Literature is my passion, both inside and outside the classroom. I am an expert in time management and will complete projects within the specified timeframe. My profile includes:
-Creative or educational writing abilities.
-Expert abilities in proofreading and editing written material.
-A communicative freelancer who is willing to provide updates or answer questions.
-The ability to condense or evolve provided writings.
-Quick turnaround time for project completion.
Academic Editing
Proofreading
Business Writing
Professional Tone
Writing
Content Writing
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