If you're an author or publisher who needs editing that respects your work, a company that needs accurate, well-presented transcripts, an author, publisher, or business that needs flawless SR-EN or EN-SR translation, or you simply want a human with a strong content-writing background to review AI-generated text, I might be the right person for the job.
Polishing a manuscript and proofreading a business transcript require different skill sets, but I've spent a decade building both. On the literary side, I hold an MA in Philology, Literature, and Literary Theory, and I've spent ten years editing for authors and publishers — developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, beta reading, blurbs, and book summaries. Writing hundreds of summaries for Amazon publishers gave me an unusually close read on how successful books are structured and why they work, and years of writing SEO content for tech and language-learning companies gave me a working knowledge of discoverability I still apply when editing.
On the technical side, I've spent the past year and a half as a transcript proofreader and fact-checker for AlphaSights, reviewing AI-generated transcripts of expert conversations across technical and nontechnical fields, against a strict internal style guide. I'm bilingual in English and Serbian and have completed a number of translation, QA, and LLM-training projects in both languages.
I've also spent the last five years working inside AI systems — training, evaluating, and rewriting model outputs for enterprise clients. That gave me a precise eye for what AI-assisted writing looks and sounds like at the sentence level: the false coherence, the hedged phrasing, the subtle flatness careful readers sense even when they can't name it. If your draft needs to sound human (or sound like you), I know how to get it there.
I've been on Upwork for over a decade, completed 100+ projects, and maintain a 100% Job Success Score as a Top Rated freelancer. I take editorial work seriously, and I bring the same rigor to transcripts and translations. I prefer working with clients who care about getting it right.
What I offer:
- Developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts
- Editing and humanizing AI-assisted drafts
- Book summaries, blurbs, and critical analysis
- Proofreading, fact-checking, and QA for AI-generated transcripts
- Translation and editing in English and Serbian
- Manuscript formatting
SEO Writing
Synopsis Writing
Copywriting
Content Writing
Blog Writing
Article Writing
Creative Writing
Fact-Checking
Audio Transcription
Proofreading
AI Fact-Checking
AI Content Editing
Line Editing
Serbian
English
Editing & Proofreading
Book Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Content Editing
Uros P.
Novi Sad, Serbia
$33/hr
5.0
122 jobs
"Uros was a pleasure to work with. In addition to being incredibly talented, he communicated his progress and sent updates, was very responsive, stuck to the timeline and produced a final product that was exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend Uros and would happily hire him again." Lily Wick, Upwork client
"Wonderful experience working with Uros! Communication was easy all the way through, and his artistic skills impressive with a creative, personal touch." Frederik Schade, Upwork client
When in a pursue for a visual addition to your story, article, product package or the whole book - I'm your guy!
With an MFA degree in drawing, BFA in printmaking, I'm skilled in drawing in a classic manner, but lately almost all of my artwork is made digitally.
Reading is also my passion so I'm used to going through the manuscripts, instructions, working on that text-to-image path & polishing the results through consultations.
Skills: drawing, illustrating, sketching, doodling, designing, story-boarding, cartooning, character-designing, book cover designing, comic art...
Storybook
Woodcutting
Adobe Photoshop
Storyboarding
Children's Book Illustration
Adobe Illustrator
Illustration
Retro & Vintage Style
Drawing
Printmaking
Comic Art
Sketching
Adobe Creative Suite
Cartography
Cartoon Art
Slaven K.
Beograd, Serbia
$60/hr
5.0
150 jobs
Hello! I’m a book layout designer and typesetter with 20 years of experience and over 100 completed book projects. I specialize in non-fiction formats but have designed everything from business books and textbooks to novels and memoirs. My mission is to make your book look polished and professional in both print and digital formats, so you can publish with confidence.
What I Offer:
Interior Layout Design (Print) – I provide up to 3 initial design concepts for your book’s interior, ensuring the style matches your content and vision. Once you pick a design, I meticulously format every chapter and page for a clean, reader-friendly result.
Expert Typesetting – From straightforward text to complex layouts, I handle it all. Non-fiction is my specialty, including books with images, tables, charts, and footnotes, but I’m equally comfortable formatting fiction and other genres. Every element will be formatted consistently and accurately.
ePub/eBook Conversion – I will convert your book into ePub (and MOBI/KPF if needed) with print-like fidelity. That means your eBook will retain the look and feel of the print layout as much as possible, including proper fonts, headings, and a clickable table of contents. The final ePub will be tested on various devices (Kindle, tablets, phones) to ensure smooth reading.
Fast Turnaround – Need it done yesterday? I’ve got you. I can professionally format a ~50,000-word manuscript in about 3–5 days without sacrificing quality. I know the publishing industry often runs on tight deadlines, so I always deliver on time (if not ahead of time).
Complex Layouts & Extras – Have a lot of figures or footnotes? Large tables or special formatting requirements? I love complex projects. I’m comfortable integrating images, tables, diagrams, footnotes/endnotes, and indices. I can also handle minor cover tweaks (e.g. adjusting spine width or updating back cover text) to make sure your cover fits the final formatted book.
Revisions and Support – Your satisfaction is my priority. I include 3 major revisions with every project, and unlimited minor tweaks for up to one year after final delivery. Publish with peace of mind knowing that if you need small adjustments or updates down the road, I’ve got you covered at no extra cost.
All files I deliver will be print-ready and meet the specs for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or other publishers/printers (CMYK PDF with proper bleed, margins, embedded fonts, etc.). I work exclusively with Adobe InDesign (plus Photoshop and Acrobat for graphics/PDF optimization) to ensure top-notch quality. No templates or AI gimmicks – just solid, professional design tailored to your book.
Why Work With Me: I’m a reliable, full-time freelancer who believes in clear communication and building long-term relationships with clients. I’m straightforward and proactive – I will keep you updated throughout the process and promptly address any questions. Clients often praise my attention to detail, quick turnaround, and how easy it is to work with me. (See testimonials below!)
Client Testimonials:
- “He is the best! Don't waste time thinking - hire him without doubt!"” – ★★★★★ Upwork Client
- “Excellent work, fast, professional and to a very high standard. Slaven is now my "go-to" for this type of work. Highly recommended for eBook work. He took my files and smoothly put them into the right format. Dealt with some outstanding typos. Good value.” – ★★★★★ Upwork Client
If you’re an author or publisher looking for a seasoned professional to handle your book’s interior design and formatting, let’s talk! I take pride in helping writers bring their words to life on the page. Whether you need a print layout, an eBook conversion, or both, you can expect friendly service, fast delivery, and a final product that you’ll be proud to publish. I look forward to making your book print- and ePub-perfect!
Book
Ebook
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Layout Design
Publication Design
Graphic Design
MOBI
EPUB
Ebook Design
Erika M.
Kikinda, Serbia
$17/hr
5.0
101 jobs
I'm a creative mind working as a freelancer since 2006.
My main goal is to make a design that makes the client satisfied. Creating coloring books is my main skill. I work with Adobe Illustrator and the end results are clean vector files ready for web or print use.
I published coloring books for adults on Amazon and I sell them on Etsy too.
Line Drawing
Logo Design
Sketch
Character Design
Vector Graphic
Adobe Illustrator
2D Illustration
Illustration
Black & White Style
Sketching
Drawing
Freestyle Drawing
Arts & Crafts
Doodle
Digital Illustration
Digital Pattern Design
Davor R.
Vrsac, Serbia
$23/hr
5.0
110 jobs
Hi, my name is Davor
I'm an illustrator and graphic designer with over 20 years of experience.
I'm a full-time freelancer (Top rated on Upwork). Bachelor’s Degree focused on Graphic Design, College of Fine and Applied Arts, Belgrade, Serbia.
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My basic categories of work are:
ILLUSTRATIONS:
- vector illustrations
- children illustrations
- books illustrations
- game illustrations
- coloring books
- adult coloring books
- digital and traditional art
- objects illustrations
- explainer and technical illustrations
- isometric, flat and pixel illustrations
- printing and digital artworks
GRAPIC DESIGN
- Logo design
- Package design, boxes, labels, bags...
- Brochures, flyers, poster... and other printing material
- Book covers and layouts
- Stationery set and branding
- T-sirts and other objects prints
- Presentations, banners...
I'm very experienced with children book illustrations (over 200 completed color books) children coloring books (over 50 completed) and adult coloring illustrations (over 20 books completed).
For more than 5 years I worked in several printing houses on design and preparation for printing.
Also over 6 years as a designer in the food and pharmaceutical industry.
I have worked in various jobs for large companies such as: Abbott, Mylan, Polpharma, Palladio group, Ben & Jerry's, Swisslion-Takovo, GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), Stada, Hemofarm, Galenika, Mladinska Knjiga, Carobna frula...
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The software I use:
Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Affinity Studio (Designer, Photo, Publisher)
Procreate
Thanks for yout time
Best Regards
Davor Ratkovic
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Procreate
Vector Graphic
Affinity Designer
Logo Design
Raster Graphic
Vector Art
Illustration
Graphic Design
Line Drawing
Affinity Photo
Digital Illustration
Drawing
Vesna B.
Futog, Serbia
$30/hr
5.0
116 jobs
Hello there!
I'm Vesna Bosanac, your friendly freelance creative. With a wealth of experience, I specialize in Adobe tools like Illustrator and InDesign, always keeping my skills fresh with the latest trends, including Adobe Fresco and Procreate.
Whether it's a small project or a big one, I've had the pleasure of delighting clients and becoming their go-to creative. What sets me apart is not just my adaptability to different styles but my genuine passion for hand-drawn creations.
Let's embark on a creative journey together! Feel free to reach out, and let's turn your ideas into vibrant visuals.
Cheers,
Vesna
Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Vector Art
Vector Graphic
Line Drawing
Freehand Digital Illustration
Flat Style
Illustration
2D Illustration
Vector Tracing
People Illustration
Hand-Drawn Style
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