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Copyediting is my passion! My expertise includes line editing, copyediting, and proofreading. I focus on reducing wordiness, improving readability, sharpening clarity, and ensuring accuracy—all while preserving the author’s voice. For over sixteen years, I’ve served as the copy editor and final read for numerous authors across genres—including New York Times bestselling author Dianna Love, who writes romance, YA fantasy, and crime thrillers. With Dianna, I handle the copyediting. Others proofread. Then I conduct the final review to ensure the manuscript is fully refined. For all other authors, I provide two thorough reads—copyediting and final proofreading/finalization—ensuring manuscripts are polished and error‑free. In addition to copyediting and proofreading, I’m a strong writer, which makes me a more intuitive, sharper editor. I’ve worked closely with two first-time authors whose stories needed a sentence-by-sentence overhaul to become editorially sound. That’s one end of the spectrum. By the time we wrap up, my clients are ready to publish. I’ve been fortunate to build a strong rapport with each of them, and I believe excellent communication is key. With a sharp eye for detail and unmatched efficiency, I deliver on time. My knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and AP Style, coupled with my bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech, ensures quality and professionalism. I offer two pricing options, each including TWO COMPLETE READS: a flat per‑word rate or an hourly rate. My standard rates are $0.04–$0.055 per word and $35–$55 per hour. I'm glad to tailor rates to suit your needs. Most people do better by the hour unless the project is highly labor-intensive. My structure provides the best of both worlds: if my hourly total exceeds the flat-rate quote, I’ll split the difference—so you receive the lowest possible rate. This is my process. In the FIRST READ (line editing and copyediting), I resolve about 95 percent of the issues using Word’s Track Changes. I use comments when I have questions or need clarification. After this pass, I’ll send the file to you so you can accept or reject edits and respond to comments. You don’t need to accept every change—just reject the ones you don’t want and reply to any questions. Once I receive the file back, I’ll accept remaining edits and begin the SECOND (usually FINAL) READ (proofreading) with a fresh copy. After that second pass, your document will be polished and error-free, aside from any final refinements. Completion time for TWO COMPLETE READS depends on word count and how quickly you return the FIRST READ. I strive to deliver promptly while respecting your work. I have copyedited and proofread over nineteen novels by New York Times bestselling author Dianna Love. Here’s a partial list of other titles I’ve edited: • Sun Tzu’s Art of War in the Battlefield of Project Management—NYT Bestseller—Puneet Kuthiala • Qualified, So I Am Justified—Dr. Kevin Tyson • The Leadership Code—Devyani Patel • 70 50 10: The Journey to an Entrepreneurial Legacy—Mike Russell and Visionary Writing • From Profiles to Partners—Edward Jones • Ghost Protocol—C.R. Burnett • Breathe, Eat, Poop & Grow—Brian Heilig • Black Diamond: The Fourth Missing Bullet—B. Frank Hall • Five Indelible Men—S. Z. Mustafa • The Sales Engineer’s Playbook—Darel D. Ison II • Money Laundering and Compliance in Football—Ibrahim ElOraby • Happy Monday: Designing Your Dream Career—Nathan Stuck and Visionary Writing • Original Human Beings—Dr. Tim White • A Café in Paris—Glenn Ritt • The Hypocrisy of the Church—James E. Allen • The Prescription for Overcoming—Dr. Annetta Alexander • Speak, But Not For Me—Enock Menge • The Art and Science of AI in Education—Branson Adams • Can God Use Me?—Kristine Kimmel • Courage for America—Jackie Arnold • Mulberry Creek—Harry Bach • Practice Pathfinder Blueprint * • Lifemap for Teens * • The Best Adventure Ever * (*All three titles by Mathew Jensen) • Ikhla’s Butterfly—S. Z. Mustafa • Farty Friends: A Stinky Story About Friendship—Kiki Stewart • The High School of Low Blows—Rosie Medero • People and Plants—Desiree Delcourt • Castle Vale Publishers Ltd.: Stop Overthinking It, Sky Soldiers, The Great UN Reset • Twenty-five Ruthless Romance novels If you send me a message, I can send you my resume, which includes a book dedication from New York Times bestselling author Dianna Love and heartfelt acknowledgments from other authors Please feel free to send over a few pages—I’d love to show you how I can help. Copyediting is second nature—I help authors shape meaning, one comma at a time.

You’ve spent weeks or months writing your book. Now you need someone who will polish it, structure it, and prepare it professionally for publishing without losing your voice. That’s where I come in. I help authors, publishers, and entrepreneurs turn their manuscripts into clean, professionally edited, and beautifully formatted books ready for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other publishing platforms. If you're looking for someone who understands both editing AND publishing requirements, you’re in the right place. Professional Book Editing Your manuscript deserves more than a quick grammar check. I carefully review your work to improve clarity, flow, readability, and consistency. Book Editing Services include: • Grammar, spelling, and punctuation correction • Copy editing & line editing for clarity and flow • Consistency checks (tenses, style, formatting) • Elimination of repetitions and redundancies • Improving readability for fiction & non-fiction • Amazon KDP Book Formatting (eBook & Paperback) Amazon KDP Book Formatting (eBook & Paperback) Formatting is where many great books lose their professional look. I ensure your manuscript meets Amazon KDP / other publishing standards with: • Kindle eBook formatting (EPUB / KPF) • Paperback formatting for print (PDF) • Professional book layout design • Clickable Table of Contents • Chapter formatting • Proper margins and trim sizes • Header and footer setup • Image and table alignment • Page numbering and spacing I use Microsoft Word / Adobe InDesign to deliver clean, professional layouts that look great on both eReaders and printed books. Book Cover Design I design professional KDP book covers, including: • Custom front, back, and spine covers • Eye-catching book cover designs tailored to your genre • Professional covers that meet book publishing size specifications • Marketing-ready mockups for promotions Bonus: Clients who order formatting service also receive a free interior mockup for book promotion. Why Choose Me? I have deep knowledge of Amazon KDP publishing standards with hands-on experience in both fiction and non-fiction manuscripts. I also have a fast turnaround and pay attention to detail. Before We Start For editing or proofreading: Kindly send a sample page (about 500 words) so I can assess the level of editing required. For formatting: You may send a sample design or layout reference if you have one. Your book deserves a professional touch that makes it stand out in the marketplace. Let’s work together to make your manuscript error-free, beautifully formatted, and ready to publish. If you're ready to publish a professional-quality book, click Invite or Send a Message and let’s get started. I’d love to help bring your manuscript to life.

Please note: All messages received after 5:00 p.m. EST Friday will be responded to the following Monday. As a proofreader, copy editor, and line editor, I can help you achieve a higher level of professionalism in your writing. I’ll go through your work with a fine-tooth comb to make sure that what you have written reflects your voice in the most coherent and correct way possible. I have 5 years of experience in proofreading, copyediting, and line editing for a range of material, from professional business copy to fiction. Deliverables for any of these services would include an edited copy of your work in the form of a Word document. I can also provide a personalized style sheet upon request. As a developmental editor, my goal is to look at the big picture aspects of a story, such as the plot, characterizations, perspective, and world building, to help authors bring their stories to life in the best way they can. My job isn’t to “fix mistakes” but to simply ask questions and give advice on how to strengthen a narrative. I have experience working with fantasy, romance, mystery, and sci-fi fiction. Deliverables for developmental editing include a copy of your manuscript with comments and a revision letter detailing my findings. My education consists of an English degree with honors from Toccoa Falls College with continued education in proofreading, copyediting, line editing, and developmental editing from Knowadays, Edit Republic, and ClubEdFreelance. I value hard work, dedication, and transparency. I want to help you achieve your dream of becoming a published author. If you're interested in any of my services, send me a message detailing your word count, project type, budget, and the services you're interested in. And if you actually read all of this, tell me your favorite color in your message!

Top-rated Copy Editor | 10+ years Copy Editing & Proofreading | Trusted by bestselling authors I like to think of myself as an editing and proofreading nerd—polishing up a given piece of manuscript brings me too much joy sometimes. With an M.A. in English Literature and years of experience, I've helped hundreds of authors—alongside top publishing houses—bring polished, publication-ready books to life. My goal is to elevate every manuscript to its highest potential through careful proofreading and writing. Here is the list of manuscripts I work on: ▢ Academic manuscripts: Articles, personal statements, dissertations ▢ Books, manuscripts: Nonfiction, fiction, ebooks, children's books ▢ Business manuscripts: Web content, blogs, press releases, white papers, reports, training manuals, marketing copy ▢ Personal manuscripts: Resumes/CVs, emails, social media posts, screenplays, poetry, letters Note: I'm proficient in all major citation/formatting styles (APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver). I'm here Monday to Sunday, ready to hop on a call, brainstorm, or tackle edits with lightning speed. If you are looking for the best proofreading and editing & proofreading service here on Upwork with guaranteed professionalism, exceptional communication, unmatched customer service, and uncompromising quality, you need look no further. Shoot me a message, and let's make your words unforgettable!

"Writing stories for children to love." I am a published children’s book author who has been writing for children for over 30 years. It is my joy and passion to write books, stories, and articles for kids that uplift, entertain, educate, and edify. Many people think writing for children is easy, that all you have to do is “dumb down” the language for kids to understand. On the contrary, there are many things to consider when writing for children that some writers don’t know or think about. Children are a discerning audience, and they deserve respect. A 2,000-word picture book for children 4-8 years old is probably not going to sell to publishers. Why? Because the typical children’s picture book is only about 500 words, 1,000 words at the most. (Of course, if you're self-publishing, you're free to break the rules.) If you want to author a rhyming children’s book, make sure the rhyme is perfect (think Dr. Seuss); otherwise, don’t bother. These are just a few things to consider; there are more. A well-written, engaging story is what children (and parents) look for. As an experienced children’s writer and editor, I can help your story stand out from the rest. Making you look good with a job well done is my ultimate reward. That's my idea of success.

Amazon KDP Expert specializing in fiction books, academic papers, and AI-assisted content editing. I help authors, publishers, and researchers deliver polished, natural, publication-ready work. I am a professional editor, formatter, ghostwriter, and book designer with hands-on experience working with Amazon KDP authors, publishing houses, and academic clients. I handle projects across fiction, including ongoing romance ghostwriting, nonfiction, and scholarly content, with a strong focus on humanizing AI-generated text and removing robotic tone while preserving meaning, voice, and intent. My Core Services • Amazon KDP eBook and paperback formatting (KDP-compliant) • Fiction and nonfiction editing (developmental, line, and copyediting) • Proofreading and final QA checks • Humanizing and refining AI-generated content • Romance and fiction ghostwriting (series and long-term projects) • Academic editing (research articles, reviews, theses, journals) • APA-style refinement and scholarly tone • Research support and scientific report writing • Book cover and interior design Why Clients Work With Me • Proven experience with weekly fiction publishing workflows • Strong academic and research editing background • Skilled at transforming AI-assisted drafts into natural, human prose • Clear communication and strict deadline management • Detail-oriented, revision-friendly approach • Full confidentiality and NDA compliance Whether you are publishing a Kindle book, managing a fiction series, refining AI-assisted content, or preparing an academic manuscript, I bring precision, consistency, and professionalism to every project. 📩 Let’s get your manuscript publication-ready.