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Danielle H.

North Brunswick Township, New Jersey

$80/hr
5.0
570 jobs

✅ Written and Published 100+ Articles in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and INC. Magazine. ✅ Upwork Top Rated Plus 100% Success Rate ✅ Eight-time Best-Selling Ghostwriter ✅ Chief Creative Officer for Authors On Mission ✅ 700+ books written/edited for my clients ✅ Featured on Upwork Success Stories ✅ Top 5% Global podcast host Need Publishing Help? Please feel free to reach out with any publishing-related questions. Did you write your book using AI? I can help with that! I specialize in Humanization editing, which will pass A.I. scans. ✍🏻 “A good editing job is its own re-WORD!”📝 During the time I’ve been freelancing, I’ve worked on projects spanning every genre imaginable. Some topics I specialize in include business, professional development, the rise of AI, and finance. Additionally, some of my favorite topics to work on are health and wellness, technology, and education. Let me help you take your writing to the next level. My words 👩🏼‍💻 Your imagination! 💭 I am passionate about the written word, inspired by literature, and driven to help others achieve their goals. I excel at proofreading, editing, and writing because I hold myself to a strict, knowledgeable standard with my work. I am the best candidate for your project not only because of my deep understanding of the written language, but also because my flexible schedule allows me to complete quality work at a fraction of the time as other freelancers. Let's work together to create an exceptional piece of writing! Do you want to make your writing the best it can be? Let me help you with: ✅ Proofreading ✅ Academic Editing ✅ Copy Editing ✅ Developmental Editing ✅ Writing Critique ✅ Humanization ✅ Beta Reading Do you have an incredible idea, but need an expert to turn it into a phenomenal piece of writing? Let me help you with: ✅ Ghostwriting ✅ Content Writing ✅ Essay Writing ✅ Ghostwriting ✅ Email Newsletters ✅ Blog and Article Writing ✅ Website Content ✅ Copywriting ✅ Humanization I offer an array of other services as well, including: ✅ Search Engine Optimization ✅ Other- Reach Out With An Idea! I am the best candidate for your project not only because of my deep understanding of the written language, but also because my flexible schedule allows me to complete quality work at a fraction of the time as other freelancers. I am the best choice to proofread your essay, academic paper, book or any written piece. I will make it clear, concise and easy to understand. What Makes Me Different from Other Writers? ✍🏻 Immediate response time ✍🏻 Flexibility to meet your needs ✍🏻 Quality work produced at a quick pace ✍🏻 No charge for necessary revisions (Within the scope of original work) ✍🏻 Plagiarism and AI generator- free work What do clients have to say about me? ✅ “Danielle Hutchinson was an absolute pleasure to work with, she handled my job quickly and the result was fantastic!” ✅ “Danielle delivered good work on this project and I enjoyed working with her. Her communication was too- notch and she met all deadlines.” ✅"Danielle is undoubtedly one of the best creative writers on this platform. I've learned so much about the art of writing by working with her. She's a great communicator, responds on time, and pays attention to detail. I hired her to help me revise a manuscript, but she did more than that, she breathed so much life into my story. I highly recommend her." ✅ Danielle was great to work with! She was always quick to respond and took any feedback I had and made the changes necessary. Very talented and I'll definitely be working with her again!"

  • Academic Editing
  • Content Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Book Writing
  • Copy Editing
  • Developmental Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Self-Help
  • Line Editing
  • Business Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Creative Writing
  • Business Editing
  • AI Content Editing
Marissa W.

Broomfield, Colorado

$50/hr
5.0
158 jobs

Hello! I am in the top 1% of the most successful Upwork freelancers, according to Upwork. I have been a full-time freelancer for over 15 years, and I have more than 22,000 hours of successful experience. I have the highest U.S. English spelling score of all freelancers on Upwork, along with very high grammar and vocabulary scores. My goal is to help you to be successful! I have extensive experience editing blogs, websites, content marketing materials, business documents, and books. I work with entrepreneurs and authors around the world to help them to polish their content and effectively communicate their ideas. I am currently looking for an additional long-term editing position. I am a native English speaker, and I was born and raised in the U.S. I was a teacher for five years before becoming a full-time freelancer. I pride myself on maintaining long, successful professional relationships with my clients. I have a Master's of Library Science, a Master's in Communication in Education, and a Bachelor's in French and Education. I would love to put my skills to work for you! I am extremely hardworking, dependable, enthusiastic, and motivated to do a great job for you! I have extensive experience in the fields of editing, proofreading, research and marketing. I stay in close communication with my clients to ensure great results. Thank you for considering me for your position. I look forward to hearing from you!

  • Content Editing
  • Business Editing
  • English
  • Line Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Book Editing
  • Proofreading
  • SEO Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • WordPress SEO Plugin
  • SEO Content
  • Yoast SEO
  • Content SEO
  • Technical Editing
  • On-Page SEO
Arshi Q.

Hobart, Australia

$55/hr
4.9
56 jobs

I am a professional editor and proofreader with 7 years of experience working with businesses, academics, and professionals across health, finance, and technology. When I edit a document, I look at the whole picture whether the ideas flow logically, whether the tone is consistent, whether the reader will follow the argument from beginning to end. Then I look at the details. My editing work covers website content, academic papers and theses, business reports, research documents, and long-form articles. I work across APA, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago referencing styles and am comfortable with both British and American English conventions. I am also experienced in SEO content editing, which means I can review web copy not just for correctness but for readability, keyword integration, and structure, the things that affect how content performs online. Clients come to me when the document matters, before a thesis submission, a website launch, or a business proposal goes to a decision maker. I make sure it is clear, polished, and exactly what it needs to be. If you are not sure whether your document needs a proofread or a full structural edit, feel free to message me and I will let you know what I think it needs.

  • Academic Editing
  • Content Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Academic Writing
  • Academic Research
  • SEO Content
  • AI Content Writing
  • Content Planning
  • Website Content
  • Book Editing
  • Amazon Book Category Research
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Academic Content Development
  • Article Writing
  • Web Content Development
  • Web Content Strategy
  • Proofreading
  • Medical Editing
  • Science & Medical Translation
  • Medical Writing
Eric F.

Hessle, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
70 jobs

General Profile Overview This general profile serves as a catch-all for projects that require strong English skills, including AI training, editing, proofreading, transcription, annotation, quality assurance, feedback, and review. For more focused work, please also see my specialised profiles for Data Extraction and Voice Over. AI training features prominently in my work history, and I keep up-to-date with developments in this rapidly evolving field. I also hold a number of certifications in AI-related topics. My Data Extraction profile demonstrates how I integrate AI into practical solutions. As a published author with a respected house and two academic degrees, I bring a sharp editorial eye and strong attention to detail. On Upwork, I have developed a proven track record across diverse roles, maintaining a 5-star rating and excellent client feedback — with many clients returning for repeat projects. * My experience spans a wide range of online work: * Annotation, metadata, schema adjustments, and accessibility (e.g. alternative text for images). * On-page SEO expertise, including RankMath, Google PageSpeed Insights, and Google Search Console. * Testing and review of websites, books, and podcasts, with clients valuing my candid, constructive approach. Additionally, I am a long-standing Amazon Prime member and a regular reviewer. I am a Level 6 Google Local Guide with over 400,000 views, reflecting my engagement with online platforms and my experience in reviewing content.

  • Content Editing
  • Data Extraction
  • API Integration
  • Python
  • Beautiful Soup
  • pandas
  • File Conversion
  • Accuracy Verification
  • Data Cleaning
  • Data Annotation
  • Image Annotation
  • On-Page SEO Report
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Website Copywriting
  • Proofreading
Richard G.

Altrincham, United Kingdom

$60/hr
4.9
55 jobs

I’m a UX Writer and Content Strategist who helps SaaS companies and B2B businesses explain complex products clearly, improve user journeys, and create content that turns website visitors into customers. Whether you’re launching a new product, improving your existing website content or helping your customers understand what you offer, I’ll communicate your value in confident Plain English. I usually work fully asynchronously, so you’ll receive high-quality content to your brief and deadline without meetings or micromanagement. My services include: ✦ Landing pages and high-converting website copy ✦ Full website copywriting ✦ UX writing for digital products ✦ Case studies and business one-pagers ✦ Website audits with clear actions you can implement immediately Why clients hire me: ✦ Consistent, high-quality content delivered on time without meetings ✦ Clear communication and regular updates throughout the project ✦ A friendly, reliable collaborator who keeps things simple Many of my projects are commissioned by clients I have worked with before, and you can check the feedback in my profile for reassurance. I’m a strong fit for: ✦ Small businesses without in-house marketing, content or UX support ✦ Founders and teams who want someone they can trust to own content delivery ✦ SaaS and digital products with early-stage UX or UI challenges ✦ Teams that prefer structured, fixed-price projects with clear deliverables ✦ Business owners whose first language isn't English and require a Native English copywriter If you don’t have in-house content or UX specialists, I will guide you through what I’m doing, why it matters, and how it will support your business goals. And, if you've got a design or development team, I have the technical background to work with them. If you need conversion-focused content delivered without meetings, I’d love to help. 📩 Send me a message or click ‘Invite to job’ to get started. ------------- Client feedback: ★★★★★ “Rick is a diligent, efficient, and collaborative person to work with. His initial support has already proved essential to helping Leapwise improve our marketing offer.” James Sweetland, Senior Consultant, Leapwise (direct client). ---- ★★★★★ "Rick was consistently communicative and easy to work with. The asynchronous nature of the collaboration worked especially well for me, allowing space for reflection without pressure while still keeping things moving. I appreciated his thoughtfulness and professionalism throughout the process." Upwork client. ---- ★★★★★ "I've been raving about how easy Richard made it to have my code reviewed. The feedback was invaluable!" Upwork client, website audit. ---- ★★★★★ “Richard was the best freelancer (of many) I've worked with on Upwork. He is very dependable, quick and clear in communication, and I could trust that he could handle little hiccups independently. I did not need to micro-manage at all and was relieved to simply see the work being done in a fair and thoughtful way with great attention to detail. In the one instance where there was a hiccup (Wordpress glitch-not user error), Richard offered to absorb the 1-2 hrs it would take for him to re-do it sufficiently, even though it wasn't his fault. Standup guy, skilled, and great to work with. I'll be back next time I have a job that fits his skillset, for sure!” Upwork client. ---- ★★★★★ “Rick did great work and we were all thoroughly impressed. Highly recommended!” Upwork client. ---- ★★★★★ “Richard (Rick) has been doing a great job for us. He's organised, communicates clearly and does high quality work. We will definitely keep working with him.” Upwork client.

  • Content Editing
  • Content Writing
  • UX Writing
  • UX Copy
  • Copywriting
  • Website Copy
  • Content Audit
  • WordPress
  • Content Management
  • Email Copywriting
  • Landing Page
  • Case Studies
  • Website Content
  • Website Copywriting
  • Web Content Strategy
Bruno C.

Lagos, Nigeria

$20/hr
5.0
140 jobs

I know you want content that ranks on Google, reads cleanly, converts, and shows up in AI search results. I’m Canice-Eke Bruno, a 6+ year copywriter and Expert-Vetted Upwork freelancer. I use AI for speed, but the strategy, structure, and final polish stay human. I help brands publish and refresh SEO content that is easy to read, accurate, and built to answer search intent. I also write with GEO/AEO in mind, meaning your pages are structured to win featured snippets and AI summaries. Expect a repeatable process: research, outline, writing or editing, SEO optimization, and QA. If you want, I can also upload and format everything inside your CMS. 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐌𝐄 ➡ ✅ 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓: I'm a master at creating captivating, distinctive content. My top-notch blogging and writing skills will grab your audience's attention. ✅ 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓-𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐍: 🚀 I blend creativity with SEO, AI SEO, GEO, AEO, and LLM content strategy to produce content that gets discovered, resonates with your audience, and supports visibility across both search engines and AI-powered platforms. ✅ 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓-𝐕𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃 — 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟏% 𝐎𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝐌+ 𝐔𝐏𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒: Proudly recognized among Upwork's top 1% of freelancers, my expertise is expert-vetted and proven. With a track record distinguished among 20M+ freelancers, I bring a level of excellence that speaks volumes. ✅ 𝐒𝐄𝐎 + 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐄𝐎 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: 🔍 I create content optimized for traditional SEO and modern AI discovery. That includes Google rankings, featured snippets, answer engines, and content structures that are easier for LLMs and generative search tools to understand and surface. ✅ 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐓: You will get content that is both engaging and relevant. Through a dedicated emphasis on thorough research, I ensure each article remains current and compelling. ✅ 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: 💬 Your project will benefit from a proactive approach to communication, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas flourish. 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒, 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐒 & 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐒 𝐈 𝐔𝐒𝐄: ⫸ WordPress ⫸ Webflow ⫸ Canva ⫸ ChatGPT ⫸ Claude AI ⫸ Gemini AI ⫸ Perplexity AI ⫸ Midjourney AI ⫸ SurferSEO ⫸ Semrush ⫸ Ahrefs ⫸ Moz ⫸ Google Analytics ⫸ Yoast SEO ⫸ Rank Math ⫸ All in One SEO ⫸ Copyscape ⫸ Grammarly ⫸ Hemingway Editor ⫸ Zoho ⫸ Trello ⫸ Google Workspace ⫸ Microsoft 365 ⫸ And other tools across SEO, AI SEO, GEO, AEO, LLM content workflows, content strategy, research, editing, and optimization 𝐒𝐎 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓’𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔? 👑 ⚫ 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝-𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩: You get content that is well-researched, strategically written, and built to support your business goals, not just fill pages. ⚫ 𝙎𝙀𝙊 + 𝘼𝙄 𝙎𝙀𝙊 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨: Your content is optimized for traditional search, AI search, GEO, AEO, and LLM visibility, helping you perform better across Google and emerging AI-driven discovery platforms. ⚫ 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚: Your business stands out with content that sounds clear, credible, polished, and aligned with your brand identity. ⚫ 𝙉𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙙𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮: I can quickly understand different industries and create accurate, relevant, and audience-focused content across multiple niches. ⚫ 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣-𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙥𝙮: You get content that feels natural, readable, and persuasive while still being optimized for performance. ⚫ 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙨: I bring fresh ideas, strong angles, and strategic execution that make your content more memorable and more effective. ⚫ 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚-𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: Every piece is tailored to your target audience, so your message connects with the right people and drives better engagement. ⚫ 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝-𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮: You receive content supported by strong research and reliable information. ⚫ 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩: Every article is written to be unique, authentic, and plagiarism-free, protecting your brand’s credibility. ⚫ 𝙊𝙣-𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮: You can count on professionalism, consistency, and respect for deadlines. ⚫ 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙏𝙤 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠: I take feedback seriously and refine the work until it aligns with your goals, standards, and vision. ❝𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 👍❞ I am dedicated to fast and reliable delivery within 24-48 hrs or less. I'm always available for adjustments or any specific needs you may have. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘪𝘹 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴, 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵. Please message me let's discuss how I can help you achieve your content goals. Let's work together! 👍

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  • SEO Writing
  • ChatGPT
  • Creative Writing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Ebook Writing
  • Blog Content
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  • Copywriting
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How to Hire Top Content Editors

How to hire content editors

Content editors possess a strong attention to detail needed to correct, condense, or otherwise polish content before you publish it to the web. 

So how do you hire content editors? What follows are some tips for finding top content editors on Upwork.

How to shortlist content editing professionals

As you’re browsing available content editing consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a content editor who understands your industry so they can help you figure out how best to reach your target market. 
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., editing your YouTube videos with DaVinci Resolve).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular content editor.

How to write an effective content editing job post

With a clear picture of your ideal content editor in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project. 

An effective content editing job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From editing books to music files, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, media, or editing tools, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Ready to give your content a professional polish before you publish? Log in and post your content editing job on Upwork today.

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CONTENT EDITORS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is content editing? 

Content editing typically refers to the editing of written content such as blog posts, press releases, white papers, and articles. Content editing can also apply to other types of media content including photography, audio, and video. 

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in content editing professionals:

  • Content editing
  • Writing, proofreading, and grammar
  • Media-specific editing expertise (e.g., photo/video/audio editing)
  • Domain-specific editing expertise (e.g., academic, technical, book)

Why do you want to hire content editors?

The trick to finding top content editors is to identify your needs. Is your goal to find someone to proofread and edit your blog posts before you publish them to your business website? Or do you need an Audacity expert to edit your podcast episodes? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a content editor?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced content editor may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their content editing services more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.