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Fast-Turnaround Academic Editing and Writing Academic editing and writing for time-sensitive and extended projects, from early drafts to final submissions. Expedited turnaround available. Please include document length, scope, and deadline. I am an Academic Professor with thirty years of experience in writing academic papers, books, and other publications for academics and the general public. I serve as a reviewer and senior editor for international academic journals. I love writing, particularly the process of turning an idea into a polished writing piece. I have worked with several editors for my own writing projects including >100 peer-reviewed journal articles and three sole author books. I offer editorial work in my free time. I focus on structure, content, grammar, and effective communication. My editorial work covers a broad range of writing projects from academic papers to dissertations, general articles, and non-fiction books. I am new to this platform, this is why you will not see work history.

I'm a seasoned copy editor with more than a decade of experience and a passion for helping people communicate through clear and effective writing. My experience includes: - 5 years as a senior editor for a leading online editing firm, where I edited more than 13 million words' worth of documents for a diverse international clientele - 8+ years as a freelance editor - my own award-winning master's thesis and "beautifully written" doctoral dissertation - 8 academic publications, both solo and co-authored, in top-ranked peer-reviewed journals I hold a PhD in Applied Linguistics with a focus on second-language writing. My expertise spans academic content in the social sciences and education, nonfiction manuscripts, and business content such as whitepapers, business reports, slide decks, and other professional communications. I specialize in applying APA style (7th ed.) and Chicago style (18th ed.). Writing is challenging, and that’s why I bring empathy and a supportive approach to every editing project. My goal is to understand your needs and goals as a writer, then offer edits and constructive feedback to help you connect with your audience and communicate your message effectively. I specialize in working with multilingual writers and people with dyslexia. If you’ve ever feared that your writing could hold you back or make you look less capable than you are, I understand and I can help. I look forward to connecting and learning more about your editing needs! Testimonials from my previous clients: “A few words to describe Nina: thorough, precise, patient, communicative, on-time, kind, fair, a life saver. Of particular note is Nina’s range of what she can offer—whether it is correcting my myriad spelling errors, righting upside-down grammar or mapping an entire novel for continuity errors, Nina seems able to handle whatever I throw at her. Honestly, handing Nina a huge mess and getting back a clean, streamlined draft is one of life’s small miracles. As a writer, I have no idea how I would function without her.” Fiction Writer San Francisco, United States “Precise, professional, and thoughtful, Nina’s editing work outperforms other editing services I have used over the years. Her ability to respect my voice and intention is exceptional. I highly recommend Nina.” Professor of Language & Literacy Education Vancouver, Canada “I have been working with Nina for several years. She was exceptionally helpful with editing my book and several academic journal articles. The level of detail in her edits and the thoughtful, informative comments that she provides are unmatched. Nothing escapes her critical eye—from small typos and APA style violations, to unclear arguments or imprecise word choice. I am particularly impressed with how versed she is in the jargon, writing style and major concepts across various disciplines. This allows her to make very astute suggestions that I did not expect someone outside of my field to be able to make. I know that running anything by her before submitting it for publication will take it to the next level.” Associate Professor of Communication at Chapman University Orange County, United States “Nina is extremely meticulous, rigorous, and professional, offering detailed comments and clear suggestions. Beyond proofreading, she has also explained how particular conventions and linguistic rules apply to my writing, thereby helping me to further improve my writing beyond the reviewed text. Our collaboration began 8 years ago during my dissertation writing, and since then, I have continued to rely on her expertise. We have exchanged various academic and professional documents, including CVs, cover letters, conference proposals, and research papers. Despite the era of generative AI, I will continue to work with her as she elevates my writing, simultaneously helping me to maintain my academic voice and style. She remains a trusted friend and colleague whom I greatly value working with. Thank you, Nina, for your invaluable contributions!” Academic Researcher and Instructor Winnipeg, Canada

I am a former educator turned freelancer with particular emphasis on proofreading and copyediting. Here on Upwork, I love hearing about your projects and enjoy the opportunity to work on a variety of assignments. I am a quick and determined learner and problem-solver and find joy in helping you achieve your project dreams. I know the value of communication and commit to responding within 24 hours during the work week so that you can have the best experience possible. If you have questions about my abilities, feel free to ask! Some of my particular strengths include (but are not limited to) the following: ▪️ Specializes in proofreading and copy editing ▪️ Former educator with extensive knowledge of grammar and writing mechanics ▪️ Detail-oriented while also working for large-scale consistency ▪️ Confident working on multiple platforms ▪️ Experienced creating content for social media and websites ▪️ Up-to-date on all major publishing formats and styles ▪️ Extensive experience working with academic writing as a tutor and teacher ▪️ Friendly and creative ▪️ Responds quickly to communication

As an editor for 10+ years, I've copyedited full-length manuscripts, cover letters, blogs, articles, and research papers, and more. My expertise is in providing valuable feedback and edits on written work with a sharp eye for proofreading and catching errors. My experience also includes teaching and tutoring English at the college level. I am quite tech & social media savvy with experience in online publishing and formatting styles.

- Published author - Excellent proofreading and editing skills - Native English speaker fluent in written and spoken English - Scored in the top 10% in a number of English language editing and proofreading tests on UpWork (#1 in English spelling) - Developed technical training manuals and support materials I have worked for Grammarly.com for four years editing and proofreading text from English-speaking countries around the world and English-as-a-second-language text. I am a published author and a developer of technical training materials. I currently focus on editing and proofreading. I have worked with many different types of text for general audiences, with extended experience in travel writing, financial and sales websites, Christian texts, and training and support materials for instruction in computer applications.

I am a highly skilled, detail-oriented editor and proofreader with many years of experience. My goal is to make your writing perfect. You’ve done the work, whether you’ve written a book, short story, academic paper, blog post, sales copy, or business document. Now it’s time to make your writing shine, and that’s where I come in! I pride myself on my precision in using all aspects of grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling. Once I have polished your writing, it will flow smoothly and be clear, consistent, readable, and engaging. Most important of all, it will be free of errors! Your voice as a writer is very important to me, and it will always shine through. After editing, readers will be able to immerse themselves in your unique style without the distraction of errors. I have extensive experience with Chicago, MLA, APA, and AP styles. I am always happy to work with in-house style guides as well. I offer exceptional service with prompt communication and quick turnaround. I immensely value the writing process in all its shapes and forms, and I would love to be a part of yours!