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I have spent 26 years as a paralegal, primarily in litigation. I have excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills and I have edited and proofread briefs and pleadings going to the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as to lower courts, both federal and state. I have drafted and responded to hundreds of discovery requests and pleadings over the years. I also have a great deal of experience in class actions and mass tort litigation. My clients have said: "Mary did prompt efficient work on this task. We will definitely seek to use her again in the future." "Excellent in all ways." "Proactive". "Mary exceeded expectations. She was...

I’ve been the lead editor at two magazines and three online publications. Since becoming a full-time freelancer in 2009, I’ve acquired significant experience in academic editing, book editing, blog editing, screenplay editing, alumni magazine proofreading, and editing corporate content ranging from annual reports to newsletters. I’ll help you avoid embarrassing mistakes while preserving your unique voice. I have extensive experience with these style guides: Associated Press, American Psychological Association (APA, 6th edition), and Chicago Manual of Style. For fixed-fee editing projects, I’ll need to see the document before...

My facility with words derives from a love of literature and a background in French, teaching English, and editing. Throughout my academic and professional experiences, I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of texts, from academic papers to blogs to web content to novels while respecting English grammar and mechanics within the context of various style guides, including AP, CMoS, APA, and MLA. Though my heart lies in fiction, I'm equally at home with non-fiction; indeed, my particular interest areas include sociology, anthropology, psychology, women's studies, feminist/queer theory, critical theory, critical race theory,...

I never miss an error, and I will construct sentences to say exactly what you want in exactly the right way.

I'm a skilled editor with a BA in English and Psychology and several years of editing experience. I proofread and edit across multiple styles and genres including academic articles, ebooks, blogs, novels, and non-fiction manuscripts.

I have an innate feel for grammar and sentence structure and a strong ability to bring the best out of others' writing. Give me your document, and I will show you how I can make it better.

Copyeditor. Wordsmith. Artist. Bird-watcher. Vegetarian. Nature-lover. Punster. Archaeologist. Historian. Creator. Dreamer. Friend. I am a detail-oriented copyeditor with a strong command of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics. I possess both creativity that allows outside-the-box thinking, and mastery of formal writing and editing techniques required for academic papers, business documents, and technical texts. My goal as a copyeditor is to ensure that my clients' writing is well-structured, cohesive, and grammatically correct. As needed for academic works (dissertations, theses, journal articles) I also...

As a detail-oriented editor and writer with 30 years experience in the journalism industry, I provide high-quality services for manuscripts, reports, and articles for a variety of venues. The Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook, and Strunk and White's Elements of Style are my go-to literary handbooks. I believe that communication with my client is key to the success of producing stellar copy while keeping their own voice intact and keeping the reader hooked throughout. I understand that my role is to advise and "fix," but in the end, the product is their own. As a writer AND copyeditor, I understand both sides of the process; I...

"A pleasure to work with. Ryan has great creativity, good communication and the quality of his work was excellent. I will certainly hire him again." - Zack G. "Consistently hits the mark for quality and always delivers the type of content that I’m looking for." - John C. "Detail-oriented, proactive and timely with the content he produces for us. The quality is outstanding and he has exceeded our expectations every time." - Matt B. You're here because you have a product or service to sell. Maybe you have an existing offer and you'd like to see better results. Perhaps you're building something new and want to create demand before the...

Every business is a publisher, and good content is what helps set your company apart. Let me help you create content that's designed to grow your business! With 7+ years in publishing and marketing, I’m skilled at creating content that helps businesses accomplish specific goals. You might be a publisher that needs engaging articles for your audience. Or you might be a business that needs content to market your product/service, generate leads and improve your listings in search rankings. I have the experience to help you reach your potential. On the marketing side: I specialize in creating branded content – newsletters, marketing...

"Jean, your last edit confirmed that you are the best editor I have ever worked with. I love how much you caught and rearranged." (from an author of several highly ranked Amazon Best Sellers) I have been writing and editing since the early 1990s. I have an editor's eye, and proofreading comes naturally to me. I pay attention to details and enjoy working with people, bringing out the best in their writing, and helping them to get their message across. My projects have included: - Book, e-book, blog, and article editing, with special emphasis on preserving the author's voice. - Creating and testing educational materials for a company...

I'm an experienced editor, writer and manager in print and online publishing, with a record of growth and success at several media companies and other organizations. Most recently, I've been freelance writing, including blog posts for Cult of Mac (cultofmac.com). I worked full-time as a contractor for Kaiser Permanente for two years, and I've been doing freelance SEO editing and writing for commercial and nonprofit organizations. Previously, I was head of communications at the international public-interest development organization WaterLex, based in Geneva, Switzerland. I launched a blog about water: politics, shortages, resources, and...

Award winning author and book award judge, I routinely exceed client expectations with all the research and attention to detail you should expect from a top editor and writer. I've edited hundreds of submissions and have a prolific practice covering several career fields. I provide edited and proofed work. Recently retired from one of the top U.S. communications companies, I deliver the equivalent experience of a full team of writing professionals to you and your assignment. I invest 60+ hours a week of commitment and dedication to my craft. This is a pursuit of art, inspiration, and excellence. With diverse personal knowledge...

Native English speaker/writer and published author. Owner and Chief Editor of Novel Treasure Publishing company. (see website at noveltreasurepublishing.com). I have been a professional editor and content manager for over 10 years. Passionate and professional copy editor and content manager, with extreme attention to detail and ability to meet very short deadlines. I strive to give my clients excellent editing/proofreading services and focus on not just grammatical, punctuation, and syntax errors but also review for structure, character development, and scene/theme accuracy. For clients who also desire content management, I provide...

Do you know that "just deserts" has nothing to do with dessert? That "Dumpster" and "Realtor" are trademarks and thus must be capitalized? Do you know what an en-dash is, and do you know when to use it? Misspellings, grammatical errors, poor formatting, and inconsistencies in style all make your writing appear amateurish and take away from whatever you're trying to say. Let me help you look your best. I'm a former academic librarian with extensive experience in writing and editing. I am an expert on grammar and multiple style manuals (including AP, MLA, APA, and Chicago). I've edited research papers, theses and dissertations, and web...

I have more than fifteen years of experience as a proofreader and editor. I have an excellent command of the English language and work well under tight deadlines. I have considerable experience in performing research, and specialize in editing English translations of foreign language materials and texts written by non-native speakers.

I am especially interested in doing work on fiction and nonfiction books. I have a passion for genealogy, family history, and local history, and would love the opportunity to be involved in a project in those fields.

You need a professional who writes content with authority and edits with precision. I provide proofreading with thoughtful commentary and offer copy with character. Don't settle for word salads and fluff. I write content for businesses, websites, blogs, etc. My experience in copywriting includes finance and loans, accounting, software, real estate, technology services, etc. Copywriting must hit three marks to be considered effective: it needs to increase accessibility, exposure, and conversions. These foundational supports are crucial to consider when developing the architecture of your website or writing. For four years, I have...

As a freelance writer and editor, I enjoy helping people communicate clearly in engaging ways. I have been writing professionally for over a decade, ranging from academic papers to blog posts to magazine articles. Besides being a strong writer, my professional background is in the sciences, specifically the agricultural and medical device industries. I am a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing and currently work on an orthopedic floor at an Indiana University Health hospital. The years I spent working as a scientist, and what I am now learning as a nurse, have given me a solid supply of knowledge and experience to draw...

***Top Rated Virtual Assistant, 3 years standing*** Virtual Medical Office Assistant with over 12 years administrative and 4 years clinical experience, providing above satisfactory and dependable services to you and your business, no matter the line of work. I supply quality virtual assistance, back office medical support, travel planning, calendar management, website supervision and revisions, document formatting, and so much more. You can trust my solid know-how to efficiently finish your projects on time and at a fair cost. Take a look at the rest of my qualifications to learn more. As a Certified Medical Assistant working...

I’m Jameson and I’m all about making stuff that makes a difference for small businesses. As a top-rated Squarespace Expert with around 100 jobs completed on Upwork’s platform and a 98%+ rating, I can conclusively say that you can expect rock-solid results and a smooth end-to-end experience working with me. I pride myself in excellent communication and in refining the scope of work on the front end, in order to save you money and save both of us time. While my area of expertise is in Squarespace design and development, I have professional experience across a wide-variety of disciplines ranging from graphic design to SEO and...

Consistently ranked in the top 1% of Elance/Upwork providers and skilled in writing and editing everything from news releases to newsletters, websites to articles, and marketing campaigns to speeches, I bring my diverse background of both corporate communications and nonprofit communications together to enliven your ideas and concepts. With a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University as well as a master's in English, I have a strong command of AP style, grammar, punctuation, word flow and usage and am very efficient, creative and reliable. My areas of expertise include: nonprofits, financial services, small...

After 10 years of teaching grammar and academic writing at the college level, I'm looking to take my experience and skills into new and exciting places!

I have experience with:

- technical writing
- copy writing
- blog writing (Wordpress)
- editing / proofreading
- document design (Adobe InDesign)
- academic essays + applications
- editorials
- social media management (Hootsuite, Later)
- white papers

Whatever format you need, I can produce a high quality piece that's effective and free of errors.

I have over 30 years' experience in the publishing/writing industry, working as everything from an in-house editor to an investigative reporter to a novelist to a medical/technical writer to a screenwriter. I've been an independent contractor for 24 years working as a freelance editor (developmental and line editing), writer (fiction and nonfiction), ghostwriter, and copy editor. I'm able to see the big picture in a piece of writing as well as being diligent about the details. As a novelist, I appreciate the music of language and the importance of tone and character. As a writer of technical material, I recognize the importance of...

➤➤➤ ❝I have no hesitation in recommending Anne. She's not the cheapest, but you definitely do get what you pay for! The quality and depth of the work delivered is very much worth paying a premium fee for. I'm certainly looking to work with her again as my book project progresses.❞ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As a top Upwork contractor since 2012, I have the skills to complete projects such as: ✅ Quality writing - ex. site content, blog content, informational and/or thought-leadership articles, product reviews, ebooks, white papers/reports, etc. (includes formatting) ✅ Editing - developmental, substantive and line ✅ Beta...

As an editor and proofreader, I work on fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, as well as papers, theses, or dissertations to help clients obtain the highest level of workmanship. I have an in-dept knowledge of the English language and can review sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation, along with assisting on story development for writers of fiction. My goal is always to return a well-written document free of errors. I am an experienced researcher on the web--if it is out there, I can find it. I am a former English teacher, who graduated Magna Cum Laude, with degrees in English and French.

I am a professional book editor and publishing consultant based in New York City. Since 2016, I have been assisting many Upwork clients to realize their publishing plans. I 've edited and developed non-fiction book proposals, providing strong editorial direction for novels, and have overseen several books from the first idea to successful publication, I've also provided extensive ghostwriting services. My strengths are actively working with new writers to get to the heart of their stories and find page-turning commercial traction in their narratives. I was the owner and publisher of a small press and also work with clients as a...

My working philosophies are: 1) the client MUST be happy, nothing less is acceptable; and 2) meet all deadlines (early, if possible).

I have over 25 years of cumulative experience as a technical editor, proofreader and writer. In addition, I can add another 8 years to my resume acting as the head of a corporate word processing division and also as an administrative assistant. I am an expert in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat and equation entry/editing using Word and MathType. I have extensive experience formatting and laying-out text for publication.

It's Your Voice Only Better! (Watch the quick video message) "Sharman is a must pick for your next writing/editing/proofreading job She finished ahead of deadlines with while providing superior work." -Upwork client "Sharman is very easy to work with and excellent with communication. She thought of things that I didn't think to ask and made sure to get the project to the excellent range." - Upwork client My specialty is to take your writing and make it clearer and crisper so your readers truly understand your message. I have over 25 years of experience in the areas of writing, editing and proofreading ranging from formalized office...

I'm a freelance writer who cut advertising industry teeth watching Super Bowl commercials as a kid. A couple of decades into a creative, marketing, and PR writing career and still finding joy in the art. Strengths in writing promotional copy and press releases, proofreading, and pondering marketing possibilities in general. Known for attention to detail and possessing good organizational skills. Freelance opportunities have expanded into online research, content writing, social media copy, rewriting, and marketing and promotion consultation as well. Earned a BA degree in communications, specializing in advertising/creative writing and...