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My name is Laura Roberts, and I'm a Fortune 500 editor with a little over 20 years of experience editing both formal and informal content from every genre and age group imaginable. With over 4.5 years of experience as a freelance copyeditor and fact-checker for The Motley Fool and almost 30 years of experience as an editor in general, I specialize in providing expert editing and proofreading services. My work focuses on refining content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and professionalism, supported by my strong command of tools like Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Word. Dedicated to delivering high-quality copyediting and proofreading, I collaborate with clients across diverse industries, leveraging my skills in editing, fact-checking/quality control, HTML, and formatting to elevate a wide range of written materials. My commitment to excellence ensures content meets the highest standards of quality and precision. RECENTLY EDITED: * Financial and investment articles and stock market analyses for The Motley Fool (use CMS, Wagtail, and Google Docs) * Investment and retirement information, including reports, marketing, and social media for clients such as Charles Schwab and JPMorgan Chase, among others, for FINN Partners (use Google Docs, PDFs, and Office) EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in English from Texas A&M University (with a minor in secondary education); graduated in the top 20 students from my class, on the Dean's List, and just a hair shy of earning honors (.012 of a point shy) PREVIOUS POSITIONS I'VE HELD INCLUDE: **Copyeditor, SEO copyeditor, and Premium fact-checker and copyeditor for The Motley Fool, 4 years and 10 months (current)—Provide copy editing, including HTML, SEO, and fact-checking services. **Senior Intermittent Copyeditor for FINN Partners, 5 years and 5 months (current)—Provide advanced copy editing and proofreading services for FINN’s client base, including the world’s largest companies and influencers. Examples of types of documents I copyedit include white papers, website content, reports, email content, newsletters, and articles. **Writing Assistant for Grammarly for 5 years and 6 months—I proofread and copyedited content submitted by users across the globe, including fiction and nonfiction blog posts, journal submissions, daily professional correspondence, essays, opinion pieces, website copy, marketing materials, and so much more. I also worked for several teams to help improve AI outputs. I excel in editing American, British, and Australian English. I encourage clients to ask as many questions as they need to fully understand and feel comfortable with my edits; I love to teach as well as edit. My goal is 100% satisfaction — I have many repeat clients for a reason.

✨ Experienced. Efficient. Easy to work with. I’m an editor, proofreader, and writer with 10+ years of experience across books, articles, poems, academic work, and more. I offer fast responses, flexible rates, and clear, thoughtful edits. Whether you’re refining a manuscript or polishing a paper, I bring precision, empathy, and collaboration to every project. I do not use AI. 💼 What I Provide Thoughtful, efficient editorial support tailored to each project’s voice and goals. I specialize in working directly with authors, students, and businesses who value clarity, polish, and authentic impact. • Developmental editing to strengthen structure and flow • Line editing for style, tone, and cohesion • Copyediting and proofreading for grammar, punctuation, and consistency • Constructive feedback delivered respectfully and clearly • Fact-checking and stylistic alignment with custom or standard guides 📚 What I Work With I welcome a wide range of formats, genres, and disciplines. Whether you’re building a story or submitting a paper, I’ve likely worked with something like it before. • Books (fiction, nonfiction, memoir) • Poems and creative writing collections • Academic papers and graduate-level theses • Articles, blogs, and digital content • Business documents and professional bios 🕰️ My Availability I offer consistent weekly availability for new and ongoing projects. My schedule is structured but flexible to accommodate deadlines and collaboration. • Available 60+ hours/week, including weekends for priority work • Responsive to client queries within 24 hours • Comfortable with fast turnaround requests and phased editing cycles 🛠️ Tools I Use I work with industry-standard platforms to keep collaboration smooth and transparent. All edits are clearly tracked, and format preferences are respected. • Microsoft Word – with Track Changes for easy review • Google Docs – with Suggesting mode for shared visibility • PDFs – with markup tools and comment threading • Familiar with AP, Chicago, and MLA style guides

If your writing needs to be clear, professional, and ready for publishing, I can help you get it there. I work with authors, students, and professionals who want their work to read smoothly, sound natural, and meet a high standard. Whether it is an academic paper, a memoir, a self-help book, a novel, or faith-based content, I focus on improving clarity, structure, and flow without losing your voice. I do more than fix grammar. I look at how your ideas are presented and make sure everything connects, reads well, and keeps your audience engaged. I also handle full KDP formatting for eBooks and paperbacks, making sure your book is clean, properly structured, and ready for upload without issues. What I can help you with Academic editing and proofreading (APA and structured writing) Nonfiction writing and editing Memoirs and self-help books Fiction writing and editing Faith-based and inspirational content Copy editing and line editing KDP formatting for Kindle and paperback What you can expect from me Clean, polished, and professional writing Clear communication throughout the project Respect for your deadline and instructions Honest feedback that improves your work A final result that is ready for submission or publishing If you are looking for someone who takes your work seriously and delivers quality you can trust, feel free to send a message. I am ready to get started.