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Lindsey W.

Jellico, Tennessee

$70/hr
5.0
572 jobs

Hi there! I am an American Native English copy editor and proofreader whose work has been used in/by some of the world's: - ✅ Leading book publishers and news publications (Abrams Books, Forbes) - ✅ High ranking academic journals and institutions (ASCE Library, The US Chamber of Commerce, AAAS) - ✅ Top businesses, brands, and websites (PetSmart, Netflix Originals, PILOT Inc.) ...and I’m very excited to help bring your own writing to life today! I provide you with masterful copy editing, error-free proofreading, and professional formatting - all on a fast turnaround time. With me, you can be sure you're getting the highest quality English editing on the market. My editing process is done entirely by hand, combing through each word and every comma to expertly copy edit and transform your writing into the most professional, powerful, and engaging document possible. What separates great editing from good editing isn't just catching errors, but knowing when to hold back. My job isn't to rewrite your work in my voice; it's to find the strongest version of yours and bring it to the surface. After 500+ projects, I've developed an instinct for exactly where a piece loses momentum, where a sentence is working harder than it needs to, and where a single word change makes a paragraph land the way it was always meant to. Some words from a few of my happy clients: ⭐ - "Lindsey was EXCELLENT! I would highly recommend for any of your editing needs. Flexible, intelligent, highly skilled and all around a great person to work with!" ⭐ - "Lindsey did great work, my book went #1 in 12 Amazon Bestselling categories! and his finishing touches were a great investment!" ⭐ - "Lindsey is the quintessential editor. I could not recommend him more. Such a great guy to work with, very detailed, and eager to overdeliver. And overdeliver is what he did. You will not be disappointed by the level of skill and expertise he offers. One of the best people I've worked with here on Upwork." ⭐ - "Lindsey is legit. He said he could tackle my problem editing with his xp and he most certainly did. Laid out his initial opinion and about the time it should take him then went to work. Not only was it effective, it was extremely prompt. If I ever need an editor again he will have first dibs. No question." ⭐ - "Always great working with Lindsey. Turnaround time is super quick and the work is high class." ⭐ - "I cannot say enough about Lindsey's ability to elevate my writing. If you want to communicate clearly and concisely, Lindsey is the writer and editor you need. Thank you again, Lindsey! :)" ⭐ - "As always, brilliant work. I can trust Lindsey with any writing project and know it will come back sounding and looking AMAZING!" Some examples of services I can provide, broken down by category: ACADEMIC: Editing and proofreading, including paper, dissertation, thesis, essay, and research report revisions. APA 6 and 7, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago Manual of Style formatting are all specialties that I can easily handle! ADMISSIONS: School and university admissions essay coaching, MBA, job application, resume, and CV editing; personal statements and statements of purpose AI CONTENT: Editing and bringing a human touch to enhance AI-generated drafts and make them publishing-ready ARTICLES AND BLOGS: Working with you to find your unique author’s voice and help fine-tune your content to be clear and compelling. I'm deeply familiar with AP Style and Chicago (CMOS) best practices, but I can also quickly interface with custom or in-house style conventions! BOOKS: Fiction and non-fiction book editing and proofreading; short story, epic novel, or autobiography BUSINESS: Correspondence (including B2B), marketing material, and product text, as well as corporate websites, internal documents, email campaigns, content and news articles, sales, and newsletters DEVELOPMENTAL: Assessing content at a high level to help develop ideas, structure, and narrative resonance GRANT WRITING: Polishing grant documents to be persuasive, professional, and clear SCIENTIFIC and MEDICAL: Science and medical proofreading, copy editing, and fact-checking TECHNICAL: Technical editing of internal documentation, manuals, whitepapers, and reports WEBSITES: Website content editing and proofreading across all types of genres and design styles - AND MORE (Don't see your project type listed? Reach out - chances are I can help!) I’m also available on retainer for ongoing or high-priority editing needs. Ready to get started? Send me a message with a brief description of your project (document type, word count, and any deadlines I should know about) and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. I'd love to take a look!

  • Content Editing
  • Academic Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • Line Editing
  • Book Editing
  • Business Editing
  • Technical Editing
  • Medical Editing
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Proofreading
  • Developmental Editing
  • Proofreading Feedback
  • AI Content Editing
  • AI Fact-Checking
  • Polish
  • Story Editing
Anne N.

Columbia, South Carolina

$50/hr
5.0
38 jobs

Your story is POWERFUL. Your copy isn't carrying it yet. ══════════ 𝑰𝑺 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝒀𝑶𝑼? ══════════ ✔️ Your website sounds like you wrote it for Google instead of for the person you want to help ✔️ You have a draft, maybe several, and none of them feel right ✔️ Your launch is fast approaching and your positioning doesn't feel solid yet ✔️ You have a story that needs to be told in your voice, not a generic one ✔️ Your brand sounds like everyone else who does what you do ✔️ Your messaging is scattered across your site and socials, and none of it sounds like the same person wrote it ✖️ You need high-volume content on a tight turnaround with no discovery process. The discovery that shapes the work is brief, but it's non-negotiable. You don't need more content. You need someone who understands the person on the other end of it before anything is written. ═══════════ 𝑾𝑯𝑨𝑻 𝑰 𝑩𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 ═══════════ 🎯 I'm a copywriter and story strategist. I bring the psychology, the audience research, and the strategic thinking that happens 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 the writing, so your ideal client arrives at your page uncertain, guarded, and leaves thinking "they actually get it." 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 Audience and ideal-client research so your messaging meets the right person where they are 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 & 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 Brand positioning and story development so everything you publish sounds like one coherent, trustworthy voice 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲 & 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 Copy editing and story editing rooted in emotional intelligence — the draft that's almost right becomes the version you're proud to send anywhere 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐫 𝐆𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 Narrative content and memoir ghostwriting rooted in deep listening, careful voice-matching, and the patience to get it right ══════════════ 𝑾𝑯𝑨𝑻 𝑪𝑳𝑰𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑺 𝑺𝑨𝒀 ══════════════ ★★★★★ "Anne is an incredibly talented writer and editor and takes seriously the intent of the copy, not what any certain type of copy is supposed to sound like." — Halley, Therapist ★★★★★ "It wasn't generic filler; it was thoughtful, strategic writing that actually represented who we are." — Denzil, EconomyAI ★★★★★ "Anne is one of the best copywriters I've worked with, given her attention to detail and thoughtfulness. She really tries to understand your business, tone, and online persona. I've already rehired her for another project." — Farah, Real Estate Client ★★★★★ "Anne is emotionally intelligent, perceptive, and highly skilled. Her feedback was thoughtful, clear, and incredibly helpful." — Kyla, KC & Co ★★★★★ "A top-tier freelancer I would strongly recommend." — Rafael, Aon Data ★★★★★ "Anne is exactly what I need to write my memoir! Her style of writing is compelling and excellent." — Jenna ═════════════ 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑵 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑼𝑳𝑻𝑺 ═════════════ → 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 78% of listings sold in under 10 days. 100% sold within 30. Listing copy built around buyer identity, not property features. → 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 One story, written for the right reader. One weekend later, the owner felt it in his business. → 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 Figma copy reviewed, restructured, and sharpened for conversion before launch, with positioning anchored to ideal-client research. → 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 Existing pages refined for clarity, emotional resonance, and audience fit — the kind of copy that makes the right client feel found. → 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥 to join its Culinary Content Network, based on the quality and consistency of published blog content. ═════════════════════ 𝑯𝑶𝑾 𝑾𝑬'𝑫 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲 𝑻𝑶𝑮𝑬𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑹 ═════════════════════ 1. 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘. A few focused questions about your audience, your goals, and what you're trying to accomplish. Brief, but non-negotiable — it's what makes everything after it work. 2. 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇. I map your audience's emotional journey and identify what they need to feel before they trust you enough to reach out. 3. 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐘. I develop the voice, language, and positioning that make your brand the one people remember. 4. 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐓 & 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐄. You get copy that sounds unmistakably like you while resonating with the people you most want to serve. 5. 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑. A final version you'd send anywhere without a knot in your stomach. Three months from now, your website works while you sleep. That's the work. ═════════════ 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫𝒀 𝑻𝑶 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑻? ═════════════ Whether you need: → A website that finally sounds like you → Real estate copy built around buyer psychology → A memoir or narrative piece ghostwritten in your voice → Pre-launch positioning before your site goes live → Existing copy refined for clarity and emotional resonance 💬 Send me a message and let's talk about what you're working on. 🔵 Not sure yet? Ask me about my money-back guaranteed trial. Zero risk.

  • Real Estate Marketing
  • Blog Content
  • Content Research
  • Ghostwriting
  • Memoir Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Brand Positioning
  • Copy Editing
  • Storytelling
  • Voice of the Customer
  • Audience Targeting
  • Audience Research
  • Emotional Tone
  • Psychology
  • Story Editing
  • AI Content Editing
  • Research & Strategy
  • Creative Strategy
  • Polish
  • Story Development
Shannan Z.

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

$50/hr
4.9
335 jobs

If it's superb writing and expert editing you need, you're in the right place. My forte is making sure your final product reflects your inner genius. Whether you're a corporate CEO or a one-man show, you'll get polished, professional content that lets your expertise shine. I've been editing professionally since 1993—everything from technical, financial, and scientific reports, blogs, SOPs, and manuals to manuscripts, poetry, motivational curricula, and annual reports. My writing is nimble and diverse, crafting persuasive proposals, compelling case studies, moving memoirs and bios, and creative, dynamic marketing assets. My work reflects my native U.S. English language. I'm downright fanatical (read: neurotic) about spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting. In addition to proofreading, I offer superior copyediting: improving phrasing, clarity, tone, and flow; identifying areas that need additional support; and writing new or revised material that genuinely connects with your reader. In 2019, I took a leap of faith and retired from a 26-year career in state government at age 43 (do the math if you want to!) to pursue my dream of editing and writing as a freelancer. Since then, I've been helping individuals and companies produce outstanding content of every sort. My reviews are truly humbling, and I encourage you to read a few. What's ahead? That depends on you! Join me on this journey. Reach out to get the ball rolling. I look forward to talking with you!

  • Content Editing
  • Creative Writing
  • Copy Editing
  • Business Writing
  • Book Editing
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Business Editing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Technical Editing
  • Grant Writing
  • Content Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • Technical Report
  • Technical Writing
  • Proofreading
Cassondra T.

Spring Branch, Texas

$20/hr
5.0
18 jobs

Hi, I’m Cassondra — a detail-oriented fiction proofreader and line editor specializing in romance, fantasy, cozy mystery, and character-driven fiction. I help authors polish their manuscripts while preserving their unique voice and tone. My focus is on improving clarity, readability, consistency, pacing, and sentence flow so stories feel immersive, polished, and engaging for readers. Services I provide: Proofreading Line editing Beta reading Grammar and punctuation correction Dialogue flow and readability improvements Repetitive phrasing reduction Consistency and continuity checks Track Changes editing in Microsoft Word Google Docs editing and comments Genres I’m most experienced with: Romance Fantasy Cozy Mystery Paranormal Romance Contemporary Fiction Light Sci-Fi Open-door romance Spice-heavy books Dark romance Mafia romance Paranormal romance Monster romance Reverse harem Hockey romance I value clear communication, thoughtful feedback, attention to detail, and reliable turnaround times. My goal is always to strengthen the reader experience while respecting the author’s style and creative vision. If you’re looking for careful, reader-focused editing support, I’d love to help with your project.

  • Content Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Error Detection
  • Creative Writing
  • Romance Writing
  • Copy Editing
  • Line Editing
  • Beta Reading
  • Fiction Writing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Track Changes
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • Romance
  • Fantasy
  • Book Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
Gellert D.

Kissimmee, Florida

$40/hr
5.0
335 jobs

Audio Editing | Audio Noise Removal | Podcast Editing | Audiobook Editing | Audiobook ACX Mastering Backing Track Producer | Loops Producer | Audio Forensics | Custom Mash-Ups | AI Voice Producer Sound FX Producer | Mixing/Mastering | Meditation Audio Producer | Video Editing | Color Grading Wedding Video | Highlight Reels | TikTok Reels | YouTube Editing | Podcast Video | Court Evidence | Ghost/ EVP Phenomena | Instrument Removal | Vocal Removal | Time Stretching | Adult Content Editing | Corrupted Audio/Video/Photo Repair 🚀 97% SUCCESS RATE & TOP RATED [Five-Star Feedbacks] ✅ Expert Audio/Video Freelancer with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. 🎙️ Performed TV commercial work, technical audio restoration projects, multiple podcasts (including Mr. Mark Cuban's podcast), audiobook editing and ACX submissions, + hundreds more! 📇 100% of my clients have been satisfied. You will be too! 🤵 320+ Completed Jobs with 5-star positive feedback. 😮 Native English - Studio location in Florida, USA! ✅ Fast and professional communication - I am available 16 hours a day! I have experience and superior knowledge in the following areas: ✅ Podcast Editing (Audio) ✅ Audiobook editing and ACX Submission (Every chapter guaranteed to pass or it's free). ✅ Audio noise removal and audio restoration (Remove hiss, hum, background noises, anything). ✅ Music mastering/mixing. ✅ Audio Meditation Guidance vocal and music mastering ✅ Instrument and vocal removal from any song. ✅ Forensic Audio Enhancement. ✅ Ghost and EVP audio enhancement. ✅ Meditation audio producing. ✅ Video Editing. (Video Repair & Restoration)! ✅ Video upscaling to 4K using Topaz AI and more. ✅ Video color correction. ✅ Zoom consultations. Yes, we can speak before you hire me. I work around your schedule! It's extremely important that I meet your expectations as your preferred freelancer. I will go above and beyond what is necessary to provide you with the best possible results. Whether it is $40 or $40,000 - I will give you the best communication, the best service, and the best Upwork experience possible. Please message me with any questions you may have. I return every message as quickly as possible when I am able :)

  • Audio Editing
  • Music
  • Audio File Format
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio & Music Software
  • Audio Intro
  • Audio & Video Sync
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Services
  • Audio Mastering
  • Voice Talent
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice Acting
  • Voice Recording
Kristen H.

Peachtree City, Georgia

$25/hr
5.0
11 jobs

**Currently, I'm most interested in beta-reading, editing, or any creative project that could use an English teacher's perspective, but feel free to reach out with any other needs as well. I look forward to working with you!** Hey there! I'm a creative professional with a passion for storytelling. I've been a reader, writer, and editor for those around me ever since I was in elementary school, and I've come to the recent conclusion that it might be worth a shot to build a career out of this skillset of mine. I bring a well-rounded variety of interests and experiences, and I would love to help you both create your own story and/or figure out how you can best tell it. If you are looking for a detail-oriented, timely, passionate, and clear communicator who will get just as excited about your project as you are, please feel free to contact me. I am open to many different types of projects, and I am flexible with rates, as I am currently seeking projects to boost my emerging Upwork career.

  • Content Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Book Editing
  • Story Editing
  • AI Content Editing
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Writing
  • Writing Critique
  • Blog Writing
  • Book Writing
  • Novel Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Storytelling
  • Children's Writing
  • Beta Reading

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