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With 20 years of experience, I specialize in content creation and editing, delivering high-quality work tailored to your needs. My background includes roles as a writing tutor and an ESL tutor, where I honed my skills in clear communication and engaging content. I also have extensive experience in various professional environments, equipping me with a diverse skill set that includes adapting to different writing styles and audience needs Further, since 2002 I have sold personal essays and stories to online and print magazines. Whether you need compelling blog posts, informative articles, or sharp editing, I bring a collaborative approach to ensure your vision is realized. Let’s work together to create content that resonates with your audience and drives results.

“I would love to commend the editor’s work; I did not find a single error. I was pleasantly disappointed in my arduous quest to find an error in the book. For a 362-page book, that was phenomenal.” "I have worked with many editors on Upwork and she is a whole new level of awesome." Take your writing to the next level, whether you need proofreading, a light touch, or heavy editing. Let me edit for flow and errors, polish your content, and maintain your voice. You can trust your text will be flawless and compelling. "Absolutely EXTRAORDINARY!" "She is incredibly gifted and a talented editor. She will transform your writing into a top-class book." "An eye like a HAWK...has the highest level of integrity." US citizen; expert editing using CMOS, AP, APA, and in-house: * Fiction, nonfiction, e-books * Memoirs, novellas * Legal contracts, financial statements * Website content, blogs * Pitch decks, press releases, marketing material * Training manuals, management plans * Medical, health, wellness, and fitness documents * US, Canadian, UK, and AU English * Copyediting and formatting in Word, Google Docs, WordPress I'd love to hear about your project and how we can work together to achieve the highest level of quality.

I am an experienced copyeditor and proofreader who provides fine-line copyediting, proofreading, and developmental editing services for a wide variety of writing projects. I am a native English speaker with a BFA in Creative Writing and I enjoy putting my education to good use helping individuals and organizations with their writing projects. I use my close attention to detail and my extensive education in the technical elements of writing to help make my clients' content successful. While much of my work currently focuses on editing full-length books, I am also experienced with and enjoy working on everything from technical guides to marketing materials to business proposals, and so much more! I am always happy to work with a client's turnaround needs to accommodate any deadlines they may have. I value prompt and clear communication and this is reflected in my relationships with my clients. I am available for both short and long-term projects. I have edited a wide variety of content, including but not limited to: * Nonfiction books * Memoirs * Fiction novels * Academic papers * Business proposals * Grant proposals * Newsletters * Technical guides * Journal articles * Marketing material * Content intended for publication on blogs, websites, or social media

As a modern-day Renaissance woman, I have studied and worked in various industries throughout my career. If you are looking for SEO optimized blog articles, editing services, a private English tutor, or a content copywriter for your restaurant, travel page, hotel, or luxury tour business – I’m your gal. I’m Elizabeth, a professional, passionate, and detail-oriented copywriter who specializes in the travel and food niche. I have been copywriting and blogging for over six years. I also bring fifteen years of content creation along with two decades of experience working in the food and beverage industry. Currently, I’m working remotely and finishing up a Master’s Degree in Modern Art, Literature, and Culture in Lisbon, Portugal. I teach English as a Second Language and offer private tutoring services. I am proficient in Portuguese and have a basic understanding of French. I was born in the United States, but have been fortunate enough to live in Canada, Hawaii, Brazil, France, and Portugal. Here on Upwork, I am looking to broaden my portfolio through new projects and clients. Please, contact me to discuss your project and writing needs! Skill Set: Newsletters Blog Articles Social Media Content Researcher Ghostwriter Proofreader Editor ESL Teacher Website Design & Maintenance Small Business Operations SEO & Keyword Optimization Travel Expert Food & Wine Expert Programs: Canva Squarespace Wordpress Instagram Facebook Pinterest Mail Chimp Etsy Wix Education: BA in English BA in French Minor in Sociology Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Modern Art, Literature and Culture SEO certifications from HubSpot & SEMrush Current & Past Clients: Naturally Smart Travel Serve & Saveur First International Hotels: Hawaii Luxury Italian Tours LuxEurope Luxury Italian Honeymoons A Solo Woman Traveling 2 Bag Limit Hawaii Aloha Travel Lauren Anthony Photography Local Getaways ManaFest Jewelry Hawaii Food Tours

Native-English writer and editor embracing efficient communication and meeting deadlines. I bring a diverse professional and intellectual background to my work — and a decent sense of humor. I’ve been wordsmithing in a variety of capacities most of my adult life — from journalism to book editing to copywriting to webpage content. Some areas of specialization include: • architecture and construction • art and design • environment and environmental issues (climate, sustainability) • history and politics • labor relations and unions • sports • supply chain and maritime transportation • tech (artificial intelligence [AI], machine learning [ML], data analytics) I have extensive copyediting experience in a variety of fields, including: • academic journal submissions • blogs • general interest books • reference works • university press publications My editing is mostly in nonfiction categories, including business, history, sociology, and success self-help (personal transformation, workplace culture, and leadership and motivation). I also specialize in bibliography editing and formatting citations, footnotes, endnotes, reference lists, figures, and tables per the Chicago Manual of Style and APA 7. This work has been for major academic publishers such as Oxford University Press and Gale Group, along with many individual authors. This includes converting in-text citations into “blind notes,” “trailing phrase notes,” or “key phrase notes.” Other professional experience includes working as a political campaign staffer, labor union officer, and entertainment industry technician.

WHO I AM: I am a native speaker of American English and a meticulous proofreader/copyeditor specializing in nonfiction. I am responsible, hardworking, and reliable. I thrive working independently. I have a bachelor’s in liberal arts. EXPERIENCE: I have worked with (and for) a broad range of organizations over the years, giving me both breadth and depth of knowledge and skills. I worked in the nonprofit sector for 17 years (at a college, a trade association, and an investment firm). Now, as a freelancer, I gravitate toward editing business reports, marketing copy, and nonprofit communications. I have copyedited several book manuscripts and written one back-of-the-book index. SOFTWARE: I am proficient in Google’s and Microsoft’s word processors and spreadsheets. I can mark up PDFs using the free version of Adobe Acrobat. Right now, I am freelancing for Grammarly. At Grammarly, we use Slack and a proprietary editing platform. In previous positions, I've used integrated library systems, accounting systems, and database programs. I’m not afraid of learning a new-to-me system. WHAT I OFFER: I offer light to medium copyediting (line editing) of nonfiction texts of any length. I will edit your texts for errors in spelling, grammar, word choice, and punctuation. I will edit to increase clarity and energy and decrease wordiness (less is more!). I can ensure consistency of style and do fact-checking. I am familiar with Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed) and UK English. WHAT I DO NOT OFFER: fiction, developmental, structural, or content editing I’m a copyeditor at heart, but I also enjoy other organizational and administrative tasks like data entry. I would consider doing a sample edit or taking a skills test.