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Experienced Freelance Proofreader with a demonstrated history working in the education management industry. Skilled in Editing, Text Editing, Reference Checking, Copy Editing, Copywriting, and Content Writing, Blog Writing, Copywriting. Bachelor's degree focused in English and Classical Studies from University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika.

𝗜 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀🎀 Hi, I'm Kristen, and I help fiction writers and authors strengthen their manuscripts through careful attention to detail, insightful feedback, and strategic story development. If you need an editor who's not afraid to highlight what needs improvement in your manuscript (and someone who celebrates with you on what works), then I'd be honoured if you look no further and consider what I can bring to the table for your stories. I'm in the writing and editing industry, supporting writers with beta reading, developmental editing, chapter reviews, and character development. As a writer myself, I understand the pressure to ensure that your story is up to your standards, ensuring that it's written to what you've envisioned for it to be. I work online with writers from all around the world, ranging from first-time writers to experienced ones. With my foundation of a bachelor's degree, a copyediting short course, professional reader (self-proclaimed), I have the confidence that I can help your story reach its full potential. I encourage you to reach out to me if you discern I may be a good fit for what your story needs💌

My Father taught me - you either do your best, or leave it be!! Second best is not part of who I am and if I don't do better than best, I walk away - I live and fall by that motto!! To date I have not walked away from any challenge, and I don't plan to either. I have been taught well since starting my (several) careers in 1996 and I have many years of experience in writing to a high standard, I love interacting with people and I also have a very keen eye for detail. I achieved a distinction at High School (1995) and I can converse very well in English, albeit my second language. I presented a Corporate Communications Course with great success for a few years and enjoyed it very much!! I love teaching and seeing people grow! People are my passion and I would love to be of service to my clients as an online English Teacher or Proofreader. I am currently providing my services as a freelance Proofreader and co-author to friends and contacts of mine. You have tried the rest, now work with the best!!

Top Rated Plus✅PhD holder✅Solid publication record✅Over 300 texts edited✅Native English speaker✅Member: Professional Editors Guild✅ AI-savvy ✅Patient and meticulous✅ Available seven days per week✅ I excel in helping writers overcome obstacles to achieving their publishing goals. Word choice, sentence structure, logical rigour, and thematic consistency can make the difference between a publisher accepting or rejecting a manuscript. If you need a precise, punctual, and thorough writer, proofreader, copy editor, reviewer, or just general academic guidance, then I can help! I also have experience enhancing AI-generated writing to meet publishing standards. I have a PhD in philosophy of science and have successfully copy-edited over 300 texts (both on Upwork and for a top UK editing company). There are some writing and editing samples in my Upwork portfolio. I have also published several papers in high-ranking journals, written two books, and given numerous conference talks. I can therefore help with whatever writing or speaking tasks you might be undertaking. I am also available for consultations if you have intellectual ideas you'd like to stress-test. The same goes for advice related to entering academia or undertaking academic projects. This includes advice or supervision for students, as well as input on research projects or related undertakings. I have recently been specialising in helping aspiring PhD candidates through the PhD-by-publication process offered by some universities. I have also been guiding independent scholars through the process of conceptualising, researching, writing, and publishing a paper or book with a recognised publisher. (Please note that I do not use AI in my work unless requested. I am also not available to manipulate AI-generated manuscripts specifically to pass an AI detector test, as opposed to being generally more 'human'-sounding.)

I help postgraduate students, researchers, academics and nonfiction writers produce clear, rigorous, and submission-ready work that meets institutional, journal, and publisher standards — without losing the author’s voice. As an experienced academic coach, developmental editor, and copy editor, I work at both the content and language levels. This means I don’t just correct grammar; I flag structural, logical, and methodological issues that can strengthen your argument before final submission. Why work with me? • ✅ 20+ years of experience (since 2005) • ✅ 750+ master’s, doctoral dissertations, and peer-reviewed papers edited • ✅ Extensive experience with second-language English writers • ✅ Deep understanding of research methodology, both quantitative and qualitative, and academic evaluation Your document will be: • Clear, coherent, and logically structured • Grammatically precise and stylistically consistent • Aligned with institutional and journal requirements • A clean and polished reflection of your best scholarly work Areas of expertise • Psychology (clinical, research, social) • Education • Leadership • Social development (Other social science disciplines welcome, including economics and theology) Editing styles & services • Developmental editing (content, structure, argument flow) • Copy editing (clarity, grammar, academic tone) • Academic coaching and feedback • Style compliance: APA, Harvard, APS, Chicago, Vancouver Academic background I hold: • A PhD in Psychology • A Master’s in Research Psychology • A Master’s in Clinical Psychology • An Honours in Psychology I have: • Conducted corporate social research (archival & attitudinal) • Taught research methodology to undergraduate and postgraduate students at Rhodes University • Supervised master’s dissertations • Published in peer-reviewed journals (accepted without revisions) • Written academically informed blogs for my own websites Important note I do not ghostwrite or write assignments on behalf of students. My role is developmental and editorial — I help writers express their ideas more eloquently in their own voice, with integrity. If you’re looking for a meticulous, ethical, and experienced academic editor who understands both research and review expectations, I’d be glad to support your work.

I am a professional copy editor, proofreader, and writer with a degree in English and a strong passion for language and communication. My experience includes copyediting for newspapers under tight deadlines, where accuracy, clarity, and concise writing were essential. I also write and edit content across a diverse range of industries, including women’s health, wellness, spirituality, finance, cryptocurrency, investment, marketing, and medical communications, plus more. I am experienced in researching topics thoroughly and creating authentic content from scratch, as well as editing complex, high-level copy to ensure it is engaging and error-free. In addition, I have worked as an AI content reviewer and have hands-on experience uploading, formatting, and editing articles using platforms such as WordPress.