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Hi, I’m Eimear—a freelance editor, proofreader, and story-shaper. With 10+ years of experience in writing, editing, and proofreading across corporate and creative spaces, I specialize in transforming manuscripts into polished, engaging, and publication-ready work—while preserving the author’s voice. I hold a Master’s in Journalism and have completed the Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing, bringing strong judgment, accuracy, and narrative sensitivity to every project. My areas of expertise include: ✍🏻 Line & Copy Editing I refine sentences for clarity, flow, tone, grammar, and consistency, enhancing readability while preserving your unique voice. ✍🏻 Developmental Editing I provide thoughtful, constructive feedback on plot, character development, pacing, and overall storytelling—always respecting your vision. ✍🏻 Beta Reading You’ll receive concise, actionable notes on pacing, clarity, engagement, and overall flow. ✍🏻 Proofreading A meticulous final review focused on spelling, punctuation, grammar, and minor inconsistencies. If you’re searching for a freelance editor who prioritizes clear communication, detailed feedback, and supportive guidance, I’d love to hear more about your project. Testimonials: "Eimear is an exceptional editor, with excellent consistency, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to provide insightful feedback in a clear and thoughtful way. A fantastic editor anyone would be lucky to work with!" "I have worked with many copy editors in the past and Eimear was one of the best." "An exceptionally intelligent and helpful beta-reader. Provided highly nuanced points that made me think. Highly, highly recommended."

Your nonfiction manuscript should sound unmistakably like you—only clearer, stronger, and harder to put down. I’m a top rated nonfiction book editor with more than 10 years of book-editing experience and more than two decades in writing, communications, and branding. I’ve edited 65+ nonfiction titles for first-time and established authors, ghostwriters, entrepreneurs, coaches, academics, and subject-matter experts. My editing experience includes business, personal development, memoir, sports, technology, education, health, relationships, and practical how-to books. Depending on what your manuscript needs, I can provide: • Developmental editing: structure, organization, argument, pacing, and missing or repetitive material • Line editing: voice, flow, readability, tone, and sentence-level improvement • Copy editing: grammar, clarity, consistency, word choice, and Chicago style • Proofreading: a final check for errors before publication • AI-draft editing: turning stiff or generic AI-assisted material into natural, credible writing • English-language editing: polishing translated manuscripts and writing by non-native English speakers You’ll receive clear edits and comments in Microsoft Word using Track Changes, an editorial memo when the scope calls for one, and a clean edited file. I can also work in Google Docs when needed and accommodate US, Canadian, or British English. My job isn’t to turn your manuscript into something I would have written. It’s to understand what you’re trying to accomplish, identify what’s getting in the way, and strengthen the book without losing your voice. That approach has helped one client secure a literary agent and major publisher. Another client described me as the developmental editor they had spent more than a year trying to find. Send me your manuscript’s topic, word count, current stage, and the kind of editing you think it needs. If you’re not sure, send a sample and I’ll give you an honest recommendation.

AI can draft a book. It can’t give it soul. If your manuscript feels slightly mechanical, repetitive, or flattened, you’re not imagining it. Even strong ideas can lose their impact in execution. I specialize in AI-humanization, structural refinement, and voice elevation, transforming drafts into cohesive, organic, emotionally compelling books. I’m Linda—a multi-published author and editor with a deep understanding of cadence, nuance, and narrative flow. Your book should read like it was lived—not generated. What I Can Do For You: AI CONTENT HUMANIZATION If your manuscript includes AI-generated sections, I specialize in: - Rewriting robotic or repetitive phrasing - Restoring emotional nuance and natural flow - Matching and enhancing your voice so it feels seamless - Ensuring your work passes AI-detection thresholds when needed - No awkwardness. No generic tone. Your voice stays at the center. DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING This is the big-picture work that makes a book readable, powerful, and unforgettable: - Strengthening structure, pacing, and message clarity - Identifying gaps, redundancies, and missing transitions - Enhancing narrative flow and emotional impact - Ensuring every chapter supports the purpose of your book - Think of this stage as elevating your book’s architecture so the writing can shine. LINE & COPY EDITING This is where the writing becomes smooth, vibrant, and professional: - Sentence refinement for rhythm and clarity - Voice consistency throughout the manuscript - Removal of filler, repetition, and weak phrasing - Precision editing for tone, language, and readability - Your ideas stay intact, but the delivery becomes unforgettable. PROOFREADING & KDP-Ready For Formatting When your manuscript is nearly ready, I handle: - Final quality check for typos and errors - Ensure your book is polished, professional, and ready for formatting WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME Clients describe my style as: Calm. Collaborative. Intuitive. Deeply Supportive. Highly attuned to the emotional heart of nonfiction writing My background in personal development, spirituality, memoir writing, and emotional storytelling allows me to help authors who are writing books with depth, wisdom, vulnerability, and transformation. You’ll feel guided, understood, and creatively supported every step of the way. WHO I WORK BEST WITH - Nonfiction authors - Memoir writers - Personal development & spiritual writers - Individuals using AI for first-draft support - First-time authors who want a steady, encouraging guide - Experienced authors who want high-level refinement If your goal is to create a book that touches readers on a deeper level, I’m your editor. SELECTED EDITORIAL & MANUSCRIPT HUMANIZATION PROJECTS I’ve edited and humanized over 100 nonfiction books, many of them AI-assisted manuscripts requiring structural refining, emotional intelligence, and a natural human voice. My work often sits at the intersection of psychology, self-help,nervous-system regulation, relationships, and personal transformation. Representative projects include: • Somatic Therapy Workbook for Mind-Body Reset • Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganized Attachment Recovery • The Practical Guide to Somatic Exercises for Nervous System Regulation • Overcoming Toxic Relationships • Beyond Yelling: A Connection-Based Approach to Anger Management for Parents • Stop Overthinking and Start Enjoying Life Additional titles and Amazon links are available upon request. Let’s Bring Your Book to Life! Whether you need full-scale editing, voice restoration, AI humanization, or ghostwriting support, I’ll help you transform your manuscript into a book you’re truly proud to publish. Send me a message, tell me about your project, and let’s begin.

"I can't begin to tell you how happy I am with the wonderful job Alan did. He brought my words to life." "Alan did exceptional work throughout his contract. He does the work of two writers in half the time." I 9-5 scribe children's books, short stories, and rhymes, creating magic with words. When you hire me, I'll treat your project as my own. I'm only happy once I've exceeded your expectations. I've written and edited dozens of children's books, including rhyming books. I'm particularly drawn to stories about travel, human and animal rights, and environmentalism. I'm also passionate about writing and editing non-fiction children's books, including books about STEM. I've written a world atlas for children, profiled women in STEM to inspire future generations, and collaborated with BILL NYE on a space book! Beyond children's writing and editing, I've also edited dozens of poetry books, written or edited over 20 memoirs, coached memoir writers, and written sleep stories for apps like Calm and Headspace. Starting in June 2025, I'll be working toward an MFA in Fiction so that I can coach and educate aspiring writers in formal settings. With over a decade of writing and editing experience, your words are in good hands! Get in touch to see what kind of magic I can bring to your project! WHAT I OFFER ►Rhyming stories, songs, and poems ►Children's fiction and non-fiction ►STEM books for kids ►Coaching and educating for writing projects ►Sleep stories (similar to Calm and Headspace) WHAT CLIENTS GET ►Fresh, engaging writing ►Creative solutions ►Quick delivery ►Easy interactions with an all-round cool guy* *FUN ALAN FACTS ►I've traveled to over 60 countries. ►I'm a certified scuba divemaster. ►I recently adopted a staffy! FAVORITE AUTHORS & INSPIRATIONS ►Dr. Seuss ►Roald Dahl ►Beverly Cleary ►Judy Blume ►Jeff Kinney Read all the way here and not sick of me yet? Check out my sample of children's stories below. If you have any questions, or you'd like to know about my current availability, invite me to your job, and I'll get in touch soon!

In-house editorial experience at House of Anansi Press, Canada's leading independent book publisher. Experienced in using style guides to copy edit, proofread, and format writing. Proficient in beta reading, editor's notes, fact checking, citations, and reader’s reports. Practiced in dis/ability language, alt-text, and accessible design. Graduate studies in Publishing - Book and Magazine, at Centennial College. Key projects include overseeing the creative department at local magazine, On the Danforth, writing for the community and culture section, and copy editing articles for print. Undergraduate studies in English Literature at Toronto Metropolitan University. Key projects include a literary magazine production, a playable thriller story, a short literary piece, a puppet play adaptation, and research on gender exploration in video games. Minored in Philosophy, with key courses including Critical Thinking, Formal Logic, and Existentialism in Art and Culture. Also minored in Psychology, with key courses in Intro to Psych and Positive Psychology. Analytical, organized, resourceful, and passionate about people learning from each other's stories. Technical Skills: Affinity (Layout, Vector, Pixel), Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Acrobat, Fresco), Chicago Manual of Style, Canadian/Associated Press, BooksoniX, macOS, Smartsheet, BISAC, WordPress, and Microsoft 365.

Hi! I'm an editor, proofreader & formatter who helps authors transform manuscripts into publication-ready books. Over the past 7 years, I've completed more than 150 editing projects, working with fiction writers, memoirists, spiritual authors, and nonfiction experts to bring their stories to life. Now I'm here on Upwork to help you do the same. My background in English education combined with hands-on editing experience means I approach every manuscript with both technical precision and a deep respect for your unique voice. Whether you're writing personal memoirs, spiritual and theological works, health and wellness guides, or genre fiction, I bring cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed editing practices to every project. Services & Deliverables: - Developmental Editing I work with the big-picture elements of your manuscript, structure, pacing, character development, thematic consistency to help your story reach its full potential. You'll receive a marked-up manuscript with inline comments and a comprehensive revision letter detailing my recommendations. - Copy Editing & Line Editing I refine your prose for clarity, flow, and correctness while maintaining your unique voice. I check grammar, punctuation, syntax, word choice, and consistency throughout. You'll receive a clean edited manuscript using Microsoft Word Track Changes. - Proofreading Final-stage polish to catch any remaining typos, formatting inconsistencies, or errors before publication. Perfect for manuscripts that have already been edited and need one last professional review. - Amazon KDP Formatting Professional formatting for both print and digital publication that meets Amazon's technical requirements and enhances reader experience. I handle interior layout, chapter headers, page numbers, and ensure your book looks polished on every device. My Approach: I don't just fix errors, I help you communicate your message with clarity and impact. My editing is collaborative and constructive. I ask questions, offer insights, and work with you to strengthen your manuscript while keeping your voice at the center of everything. You'll always know why I'm suggesting a change and how it serves your larger vision. Areas of Expertise: - Fiction: literary fiction, spiritual narratives, healing stories - Nonfiction: memoirs, self-help, health and wellness, theology and spirituality - Academic editing and developmental feedback - Style guides: Chicago Manual of Style, APA - Software: Microsoft Word Track Changes, Google Docs, Amazon KDP Client testimonial: "Muheeb is undoubtedly one of the best proofreader & Editor on this platform. I've learned so much about the art of writing by working with him. He's a great communicator, responds on time, and pays attention to detail. I hired him to help me revise a manuscript, but he did more than that, he breathed so much life into my story. I highly recommend him." Ready to take your manuscript to the next level? Send me a message with your word count, project type, and the services you're interested in. Let's discuss how I can help bring your book to life.