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I am a freelance editor, proofreader, and writer with more than 13 years of professional experience (11 on Upwork and 2 on Elance/oDesk). As a native English speaker with a strong command of grammar, tone, and nuance, I help clients produce writing that is polished, professional, and engaging. Areas of Expertise: - Medical: With over 30 years as a qualified nurse (general, community health, and psychiatric) and midwife, I am fluent in medical terminology and familiar with healthcare ethics and documentation. - Academic: I edit PhD theses, dissertations, and journal articles in the fields of medicine, technology, business, science, and law. I ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to academic style guides. - Books: I provide editing and formatting services for Amazon KDP, both eBooks and print. I have edited a wide range of books, including self-help, memoirs, Christian and inspirational works, fiction, children’s books, and cookbooks. - Faith: Having done over 30 years of Bible study, I bring insight and accuracy to Christian and faith-based writing and have worked with many Christian authors and publishers. - Nutrition and Wellness: As a nurse and midwife, I have a strong background in nutrition counseling, specializing in pregnancy, diabetes, and weight management. I also worked with Weigh-Less Health and Slimming Clubs as a group leader. - AI Humanization: I specialize in refining and humanizing AI-generated content to create natural, relatable, and emotionally engaging writing. - Education and Curriculum Editing: Drawing on my 14 years of teaching experience, I have edited a wide range of educational materials and online learning content. My experience homeschooling my four children gives me a strong understanding of children’s literature and education. - Recipe Creation and Cookbook Editing I have a background in catering and recipe creation that informs my work on cookbooks and food writing. - Other Services: English transcription Website and business document editing - Strengths Excellent communication: I keep clients informed and respond promptly. Fast and accurate: I deliver high-quality work on schedule. Excellent value: Based in South Africa, I offer competitive rates due to the favorable exchange rate for clients in Europe, Australia, and the United States.

I am a native English speaker with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master's in Business Leadership. I have nine years of experience in writing, editing, and quality-checking written content, from research papers to marketing content and web pages. 25 years of experience in Inventory Management, Project Management, and General Management have equipped me with the technical skills and knowledge to produce plausible technical writing. I have more AI experience than most, having trained large language models over several years. The result is the ability to combine the best of human skill and AI input to produce high-quality content.

Wait! Before you scroll - give me 30 seconds 🎯 Ever hired someone who technically completed the job… but only just? The boxes were ticked. The contract was fulfilled. But the care wasn’t there, and things were rushed. I’m the person who doesn't brush over the details. I catch what others miss, whether that’s a weak paragraph hiding between the pages of your manuscript or a hallucination in an AI model. And yes, I can back that up. 📚 Book Editing & Story Development --------------------------------------------- I’m an avid reader (borderline obsessive) and experienced editor working across fiction and non-fiction. I specialize in: ✦ Romance (all sub-genres) ✦ Mystery & thrillers ✦ Fantasy & sci-fi ✦ Business & technical non-fiction I don’t just fix grammar. I format for publication, tighten structure, improve pacing, and strengthen clarity. I look at whether a book works - emotionally, commercially, and structurally. 🤖 AI Model Evaluation & Data Annotation -------------------------------------------------- I’ve logged 2+ years and thousands of hours on annotation and model evaluation projects. I work carefully. I follow guidelines closely. I flag ambiguity instead of guessing. Because I understand that one small annotation mistake can quickly scale into a very large model issue. My experience includes: ✦ LLM response comparison (Model A vs Model B) ✦ Hallucination identification ✦ Truthfulness & safety evaluation ✦ Instruction-following analysis ✦ Localization tuning (South African, UK & US English) ✦ QA and edge-case logging 🖋️ Writing & SEO Content -------------------------------- I write clear, structured, SEO-aware content in: ✦ Finance & economics ✦ Business & strategy ✦ Health & wellness ✦ Lifestyle & beauty No fluff. Just clean, natural writing that sounds like a human wrote it - because one did. 📄 Languages ------------------ ✦ Native English ✦ Native Afrikaans ✦ Intermediate Dutch If you need precision, consistency, and someone who thinks analytically but writes like a person, then grab a seat, get comfortable, and let’s get to work. Genna

With over 41 years of dedication to the editing and publishing field, my expertise and focus lies in assisting writers to produce content that is not only grammatically of high standard, but is engaging to the reader. Myriad subtle elements have an indirect but profound impact on a piece of writing on its reader. My linguistic proficiency shapes my approach to editing, where every word is chosen with purpose, every concept is logically presented, and the structure and flow of a piece of writing is smooth and harmonious. I offer: - Copy-editing: I have worked on a vast array of different genres, industries, and subjects, editing everything from books, to business communiqués, ad copy, websites, articles, blogs, and various other manuscripts. - Developmental editing: I have very many authors whose books are successfully selling, which I have helped develop, edit, and proofread (over 987 books - fiction and non-fiction to date - on Upwork but mainly outside this platform, working for various publishing houses - see below for list; references available on request). - Skilled academic editing (theses/dissertations/journal articles), I am au fait with various academic referencing styles (e.g. APA, Harvard, MLA, Chicago/CMOS/Turabian, MHRA, etc.). Professors, graduates, and students all pepper my resume with glowing thanks. I currently have a 100% pass rate for all my postgraduate students. (References available on request.) - I also offer the unique benefit of having TEFL experience (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and quickly and easily read beyond sometimes awkward language (for example, of non-first language English speakers/writers) so as to rephrase/restructure, and advise content that is correct, reads smoothly and is engaging. - I am skilled at KDP/Ingramspark/print formatting (in Word but can convert to other programs if need be) and can provide documents crafted to specifications for publishing via your publisher of choice in all three formats: hardcover, paperback and e-book. - My many years of experience in design and layout adds a unique benefit ... having an editor (who knows your material well) also design your book ensures all elements are appropriately and effectively presented. I also provide design guidance and/or do the design, sourcing design elements and images (including fonts) that are free for commercial use for you to approve. - I have extensive publishing experience (having worked as a Managing Editor for Pearson Publishers, editing, proofreading, and project management), as well as freelance with ESI Press (University of Pretoria), Publishing World SA, Jonathan Ball Publishers, Print on Demand Publishers, Accelerated Authors' Academy and Word 2 Kindle. I thus am familiar with working to publishers' style guides and specifications. I also have 18 years' full-time experience as Editor of the SA Navy's flagship publication Navy News Magazine and Creative Director of the SA Navy Multi-Media Center during which I did extensive editing and proofreading, and also established, ran, trained, and worked in the DTP/design and layout section. I am currently the editor of Sisterhood Sleuth Magazine, overseeing development, editorial and design. - Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Canva, Access, GoogleDocs, WordPress, Asana, Slack, ClickUp, Caliber, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign. - Proficient in academic referencing styles: APA (all versions), Chicago (Chicago Manual of Style all versions), Turabian, MLA, Harvard, AP, IEEE, MHRA, AAA. - Proficient in US, British, South African, Canadian, New Zealand, and Australian English

Thank you for viewing my profile. I have been absent for some time, but am happy to be back here. I do not use AI for my writing service, other than for research when required. Aside from the service I offer as a writer, I am learned in book production (from scratch) and will be happy to assist you with your book from start to finish. Don't hesitate to request samples of my writing, to determine if I am a good fit for your project. Creative-writing service ~ I specialize in fantasy/fiction, children's stories (especially rhyme), romance, spirituality and self-help. I ghostwrite stories from scratch, help with plot and character creation and development, and edit existing drafts so they're ready for publishing. I have written numerous fantasy stories for children/young adults, some of which you will see in my portfolio. I have also written content for works focused on positive thinking, self-help, relationships, spirituality, sex, narcissism, recipes, stress management, time management, goal setting and bathroom remodeling, as well as content for websites focusing on 'how to' topics, model trains, bathroom decorating, travel, single parenting and more. Aside from the book industry, I have also written RPG games from scratch, including mechanics, and I've created a number of plots and outlines for film. In the field of non-fiction I work with the 'unexplained', often combining physics, science, folklore, the paranormal, extra-terrestrial, astronomy and mysticism. I enjoy projects that challenge the norm. I am a dedicated writer and thorough in the field of research (when required). My writing style is neither formal nor too casual - it could be considered conversational. However, I can adjust according to the purpose of the written content. The service I offer ranges from simple story writing to full project management. Previous experiences before Upwork - Extensive work for HT Media, London - Online Marketing Agency - - Writing articles for web content - Product descriptions - Product reviews - eBook writing Ghostwriting eBooks include - - Children's books - Romance - Positive thinking - Self-help - Spiritual - Recipe books - Relationships Genres - - Fantasy - Self-help - Paranormal - Romance - Science - Politics - History - Current trends - Children's Holder of CO1 Dogwise Certificate - Thinking Pets/COAPE (animal training). 2012 Tertiary Education - AAA School of Advertising South Africa 1996 - Marketing - Client service - Business management I am an artistic thinker and, more often than not, provide out-the-box suggestions and ideas, to ensure that projects I work on are original and unique. I look forward to working with you!

Passionate About Making Voices Heard | Privileged To Offer 13+ Years of Experience in Writing, Editing, & Proofreading Services | Persuaded That Embracing Creativity is for EVERYONE | Do you need a HUMAN writer? Blogger? Ghostwriter? Line EDITOR? Eye for detail? I'll come at it with over a decade of proven experience in WRITING, editing, and PROOFREADING. Isn't life an adventure? Collaborate with me. You'll discover a South African nature lover, mother of three, teacher, coffee and tea drinker, birder, and gardener who finds JOY in the little things. What message have you been longing to share with the world? Grammarly has dubbed me "The Sage," describing my work as "visionary" and "full of EMPATHY, insight, and information." Apparently, this unique blend also makes me a natural LEADER with an extraordinary ability to guide a team toward SUCCESS. Sounds great, right? As tech evolves, however, I continue to remind my clients that generative AI isn't how I got here. Grammarly catches missing commas or extra spaces, but it's my creative flair, attention to detail, and free spirit you'll be hiring. Let's INSPIRE your audience the human way!