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- $25 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (107 jobs)
I'm a French native speaker based in Australia. I offer services in editing French texts—translation editing, copy editing, and proofreading—as well as English-to-French translation. With a background in literature, I work on a variety of projects, from books and novels to other types of documents.
Book Editing
BookRomance NovelNovelChildren's LiteratureLiterary TranslationCopy EditingBeta ReadingError DetectionFictionEnglish to French TranslationProofreadingFrenchTranslation - $50 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (32 jobs)
I am a writer / copy-editor / proofreader with a background in professional engineering, a talent for written communication, and a desire to help others write well. The versatility of my editing skills is demonstrated by the fact that I have edited over 120 academic document as a contractor to Cambridge Proofreading (US), 18 manuscripts (art and cultural history books, biographies, memoirs, a book on economics, and a historical novel) for Unicorn Publishing Group (UK), 80+ essays for Quillette, and I provide ongoing editing services to industry newsletters in the UK and USA. If you need a whitepaper or case study written, I am an avid researcher and an accomplished report writer. If you need blog articles, I can do those, too. If you know what you want to say, but not quite how to say it, let me show you.
Book Editing
ProofreadingWhite PaperBlog ContentTechnical WritingCopywritingCopy EditingWritingReport WritingWebsite CopywritingWebsite ContentAcademic Proofreading - $67 hourly
- 4.5/5
- (43 jobs)
A good editor teases out the key messages while holding onto the writer’s voice. If you have something to say - or just have to say something - I can help. My skills were forged from twelve years as an advertising copywriter, business journalist and editor at a think tank. In thousands of published articles, I’ve simplified and explained all types of reports, papers and documents. If it was dry, I made it sound sexy. If it was already sexy, I added intrigue. What sets me apart is my experience creating those complex reports you see discussed in newspapers. I actually got journalists interested in economics. Not an easy task, let me tell you! I know the power of clear writing and telling a fun story. Writing is clear when a stranger in a loud, crowded bar can understand the sentence. That’s my goal. So, what story do you want to tell?
Book Editing
General TranscriptionTechnical WritingNonfictionProofreadingWritingContent WritingBusiness WritingReport WritingUS English DialectBlog ContentLine EditingCopy EditingAcademic Editing - $125 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (31 jobs)
US citizen and internationally-published author with Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster. My most recent book, MADAM, has been made into a multi award-winning streaming series by the same name, starring Rachel Griffiths and Martin Henderson. My services are targeted at serious authors who are working toward a traditional publishing deal or an indie career with a wide readership. If we decide to work together, you can be certain I will take your writing to the next professional level. Over a series of Zoom interviews, I will draw out your story to produce your book-length manuscript to a high-end, professional level. You'll have editorial control throughout, making changes and additions so we retain your authentic voice. And I'll make sure the writing is compulsively readable, so your book attracts the widest possible audience. Friendly, professional, and easy to work with, I specialize in non-fiction and memoir. I do not work with religious texts, poetry, or children's books.
Book Editing
PublishingPublishing FundamentalsCopywritingNarrativeGhostwritingEditing & ProofreadingBook WritingWritingBook ProposalContent CreationDevelopmental Editing - $45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
I am a trained freelance Editor and proofreader. I am currently working in the publishing industry in New Zealand and am seeking more freelance work to help those that need a native English speaker to polish their work – whether it be a trade paperback, an academic article, poetry, or an audio book file, I can do it all.
Book Editing
Copy EditingProofreading FeedbackEditing & ProofreadingAcademic EditingCreative DirectionAdobe Inc.ProofreadingAdobe Creative Suite - $25 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (4 jobs)
Words. Dime a dozen. In a time-poor world, the movers and shakers do not have the luxury to sift through clutter to find what matters to them – YOUR products and services. Enter The Word Merchant. Anyone can muster words. Not everyone can fruit-pick the choicest ones to tease the eyeballs, never mind seduce them. The saddest thing in any form of writing is perfect copy devoid of emotions. Website/social media profiles must be visible like beacons in the choppy seas of commercial marketing. Miss it and risk running aground. How do you ensure internet surfers and the brochure savvy notice you? Put yourself in their shoes, like prospective pet owners – deaf and drowning in the barking and howling cacophony of a dog pound. They file past the countless, claustrophobic cages until they instinctively stop at No 13. The molten eyes of a fuzzy number lock in their gaze through the wire-mesh gate. Not a whimper. Just a hint of a wag on the marshmallow tail as its child-like head rests on its expectant paws. The kids yelp in delight. The parents concur. Shaggy finds a loving home. That analogy is my elixir for your restless nights. 1) Spruce up your profile: Whether it’s Upwork or any other platform, it’s not easy to take a step back to write about yourself. People say do not judge a book by its cover. Reality? We do. Your profile is THAT cover. Email me your main condiments. When I am done with the seasoning, you’ll find umami on your template. 2) Copywriting: Stop threading your worry beads. Let me find the window to the soul of your products and services. With 30 YEARS of writing under my belt, I can turn your enterprise into the loveable pooch it should be. Pedestrians will ruffle its ears and pat its head without much prompting. That is marketing magic. 3) Editing: Your product is the Real McCoy … until the feedback sends you scurrying back to the drawing board. The cupcakes look devine. The state-of-the-art street sneakers beckon. Shoppers hesitate. Is the cupcake decadent? Sneakers smooth? Yeah, right! Smart editing injects moistness to tingle readers’ taste buds. It slips sneaker seekers’ feet into the comfy insoles to walk on air. All that even before they enter your playground. Copy soothes the soul. Simply ask The Word Merchant to deliver.
Book Editing
Creative WritingGhostwritingCopy EditingBusiness ServicesFact-CheckingWebsite ContentCopywritingBlog ContentEditing & ProofreadingContent WritingEnglishSEO WritingArticle WritingMedia & Entertainment - $27 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
I am a New Zealand based customer service expert with over 10 years of experience in the hospitality and fashion industry. I am skilled in managing people, keeping deadlines and have impeccable time management skills. I have worked in hospitality for the past five years in the Coromandel, the tourist hot spot of the north island of NZ. A driven self-starter, I previously owned and operated a fashion label in Auckland. I have a diverse set of skills ranging from proof-reading and editing to complaint resolution, inventory management, problem solving and ecommerce.
Book Editing
Review or Feedback CollectionNew Zealand English AccentSpoken Communications SpokenWritingProofreadingPhone CommunicationEmail CommunicationCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingNew Zealand English DialectEditing & ProofreadingLiterature ReviewLiteracyEnglish - $20 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (51 jobs)
I have been writing for 20 years and have been fortunate enough to receive publication in Takahe, Bravado, Adelaide Literary, PIF, Daily Love, Danse Macabre, Apocrypha and Abstractions, Dash, The Fictional Café, Potato Soup Journal, Fleas On The Dog, Cardinal Sins, Tiny Molecules, and Mystery Tribune. I specialize in editing fiction to maximize the readability and impact of each line, paragraph, and chapter. Your reader should want to re-read your sentences because they appreciate them - never because they need to re-read in order to follow the narrative. Writing isn't what I do, it's who I am, and therefore I am never happy until the client is happy. I will edit and re-edit until the client is satisfied. I am an accomplished writer and editor, and - as a fellow writer - I understand the excitement and stress of final edit before publication. I promise to edit your work as if it were my own and assure you that you will be consulted each and every step of the way. I work from home and therefore am available 24/7 for Skype, Zoom, Email - whatever you require, at a moment’s notice. I see UpWork as an opportunity to finance my savings throughout my life. With that in mind, my reputation and quality of work will always be my highest priority. I am not satisfied until the client is satisfied. You will, of course, be consulted as often as is needed throughout each step of the process. My favorite writer, F Scott Fitzgerald, wrote that a poorly formed sentence rang as untrue as a mistimed musical note, and will I take that as guidance during any revision process. I look forward to working with you, Jonathan Herring
Book Editing
Microsoft WordEditing & ProofreadingYoung AdultLine EditingChildren's WritingEnglishNonfictionCreative WritingFiction WritingProofreadingStory Editing - $30 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I am an experienced proofreader who can check, critique and provide suggestions to enhance written content across a variety of mediums. Focusing on non-fiction writing, I will work with you on the level of feedback required for your written work, whether it be simple spelling, grammar and sentence construction, right through to analytics of structure. I have a special interest in biographies, food and recipes and travel writing but will happily work across many different topics and not just be a working partner, but a helpful sounding board. I look forward to working with you.
Book Editing
WritingWriting CritiqueProofreading FeedbackProofreadingEditing & Proofreading - $25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am: A qualified freelance editor and proofreader (DipEdit) specialising in nonfiction historical, medical and biographical content. You will find me friendly, accommodating and professional with a healthy sense of humour. I am medically fluent after 24 years in the medical field and can competently edit your medical content. I also have a special interest in historical and biographical projects. I enjoy the research, fact-checking and learning that these nonfiction projects require. My last project was a book about newsworthy deaths in the early 1800s. My prices reflect that I am new to Upwork and would like to build up my portfolio of happy clients rather than my wallet right now. All my services include a plagiarism check, AI detection and 'humanisation' rewrites. I am happy to customise a contract to suit your requirements. I am looking for nonfiction content including: - Historical - Biographical - Medical - Educational and instructional - Comedy NOTE: It's a fact that the human touch goes beyond AI's capabilities. Editing AI is only as good as the human using it. I only use Grammarly as a final check before I return your project, like an extra pair of eyes. When I use Grammarly, the more I discover its many limitations, such as its inability to capture context-specific errors and misused words or provide helpful feedback on the overall coherence, structure, rhythm or voice of the writing. Those sneaky, easily overlooked, misused words and phrases are pretty funny sometimes!
Book Editing
HistoryEnglishFix DocumentationTechnical EditingBusiness EditingMedical EditingContent EditingStory EditingBiography & MemoirNonfictionProofreadingLine EditingCopy EditingEditing & Proofreading - $25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I’m a writer, as well as an editor and proofreader of creative writing, primarily works of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, as well as articles. I am dedicated and efficient when it comes to improving form, content, grammar and punctuation. + I hold a Masters degree in Creative Writing + I have worked professionally as an editor and subeditor + I am efficient and reliable + I love language!
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