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"Angela was incredible to work with! Her work was timely and accurate. She communicated clearly, kept me in the loop about her progress on the project, and was able to complete two different tasks (beta reading and copyediting) in advance of milestone deadlines." - Author's feedback on a 30K manuscript project. If you need a copy editor or proofreader: I'm your extra pair of eyes to detect typos, grammatical/syntax errors, confusing sentences or plot holes. Readers can be picky and too many errors can mean the difference between a glowing 5-star review and one that is well... less complimentary. If you need a beta reader: I provide an in-depth report focusing on characters, plot, pacing, style, flow and any particular concerns you have, to ensure your manuscript meets reader expectations and genre tropes. My Services: ☑️ Copy editing ☑️ Proofreading ☑️ Developmental editing ☑️ Beta reading Extra Info: ☑️ Romance specialist but interested in editing and proofreading most genres, including non-fiction ☑️ Native English speaker with a MA in English based in Edinburgh ☑️ 12+ years of writing, copy editing and proofreading experience ☑️ Self-published author ☑️ Timely turnaround (1 week for a 60K word copy edit / proofread) ☑️ Prefer Word.docx using track changes and highlighted comments (but Google Docs OK too) ☑️ Delivery: a tracked changes version and a clean version of your manuscript. ☑️ UK English or US English - either is fine If you need an experienced, affordable copy editor, proofreader or beta reader with a quick turnaround, contact me for a quote!

Make sure your words are the best that they can be! I've worked as professional proof reader and copy editor for 12 years so, whatever the standard of your work is, I can help. With a First Class Honours degree in English Language and as a published author, you can be fully assured of my technical ability and credentials. I have years of experience of proofreading and editing all kinds of material including full length books, dissertations, reports, website content, CVs, Powerpoint presentations and advertising matter but, whatever their purpose and whoever their audience, your words will be turned into the best that they can possibly be. Please visit my website to read what others have to say about my work - aliparkin.com

I’m a detail-oriented proofreader and copy editor with a strong background in written communication and a passion for clarity, accuracy, and readability. I have also taken part in voice-over and video work for the Canterbury Christ Church University library social media accounts and website as a Library Adviser. Alongside my professional experience as a Library and Information Adviser at CCCU, I have developed excellent attention to detail through supporting academic work, managing information resources, and helping users communicate effectively. I hold a Diploma in Proofreading and Editing from the College of Media and Publishing and a BA in English Literature, providing me with a strong foundation in grammar, style, and tone. I specialise in: Proofreading for grammar, spelling, and punctuation Improving clarity, flow, and consistency Academic and professional writing Ensuring accessibility and readability for diverse audiences I bring a people-focused approach to my work, with a commitment to making writing clear, polished, and user-friendly. Whether you need a final check before publication or a careful edit to improve readability, I’ll help ensure your content is accurate, professional, and ready to share.

Welcome to the profile of one of Upwork’s longest-serving Top-rated freelancers. My name's David, I'm a proofreader, editor, and graphic designer. I'm also a former teacher of English. Why I stand out? Professionalism, creativity, and decades of experience - that's what my clients value. I've been in the field for 20 years, providing the following services: • Proofreading and editing business, technical, and creative content in British and American English • Professional document formatting. I guarantee: • Exceptional dedication to every project • Timely delivery & revisions upon client's request • Quick response to every client, no matter what time zone they're in. I enjoy working with texts on a wide range of topics. My clients include individuals, businesses, global companies (Microsoft, SAP), and government organizations. Web copy, reports, presentations, press releases, instruction manuals, and much more besides – my perfect grammar and my natural command of the language ensure that your content is clear, concise, and error-free. As a creative individual, I edit blogs, video scripts, dialogues for games, and more so that they are never generic, often amusing, and always engaging. GRAPHIC DESIGN (custom artwork): I design/typeset brochures, posters, books (cover, page layout, pre-press), etc. I was born in England, in Grantham, a town where my family have lived for at least two hundred years. I went to school in Cambridge and university in Leeds, from where I graduated with a BA (Hons) degree. I'm very much looking forward to helping you with your project!

I love distilling information. I have a keen eye for detail, I am good at absorbing new concepts and tailoring them to a different reading audience. I am very motivated, pragmatic and organised. I am confident in my approach to new challenges and I am a good communicator.

I'm a professional book line and copy editor with active publishing credits at Bloomsbury Academic and Peter Lang, and an ongoing editorial relationship within the HarperCollins ecosystem. Most of my work is with manuscripts that are already well developed but not yet settled on the page – memoirs finding their shape, nonfiction books tightening their argument, academic writing being made readable for a broader audience. I work at sentence level and structural level, preserving the author's voice while making the writing do what it's trying to do. Alongside editorial work, I take on occasional writing projects – including educational fiction for young readers and reflective or essayistic nonfiction – where structural thinking and tonal precision are central to the brief. My approach is careful rather than heavy-handed. I’m attentive to rhythm, register, and nuance, and I'm especially experienced with writing that carries personal, political, or cultural weight – memoir, narrative nonfiction, research-informed work – where a heavy editorial hand does more damage than good. Services Editing & Proofreading • Line and copy editing for clarity, coherence, and tone • Stylistic editing with close attention to voice and register • Proofreading of near-final or publication-ready texts • Developmental feedback and structural editing for manuscripts at an earlier stage Writing & Content Development • Educational and learning-focused content • Short fiction for young readers • Reflective nonfiction, essays, and commentary Background • MA in Literary Studies (University of Glasgow) • Professional editorial training with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) • Nearly two decades of senior leadership experience, including final editorial responsibility for high-level client and operational documentation I value accuracy, restraint, and good judgement. If you’re looking for an editor who works carefully with language – rather than over it – I’m happy to discuss whether your project would be a good fit.