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I work at the intersection of strategic thinking and skilled writing — two disciplines that are often separated but rarely should be. On the enterprise side, I help founders, fund managers, and leadership teams build their communications from the ground up: brand architecture, investor collateral, content strategy, pitch decks, and the kind of positioning work that shapes how a venture is perceived by the people whose confidence it needs to earn. Sectors have included AI, biotech, fintech, blockchain, philanthropy, and media technology. On the editorial side, I'm an award-shortlisted writer and experienced ghostwriter, working across fiction, narrative non-fiction, and games writing. I've been represented by two leading UK literary agencies and have provided developmental editing and ghostwriting services for a wide range of authors and projects. Both disciplines draw on the same underlying capability: the ability to understand what a piece of communication needs to do, who it needs to reach, and how language can be shaped to achieve that. I hold Expert-Vetted and Top Rated Plus status on Upwork. For enterprise and brand strategy work, please see my Content & Brand Strategy profile. For editorial, ghostwriting, and narrative design, please see my Editorial & Ghostwriting profile.

"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!

"Daniel is a real pro. If you are looking for a top-notch editor, Daniel's your guy. He'll take good writing and make it great. He can go as detailed as you need. Very flexible." "Daniel is an exceptional writer! He is professional, detail-oriented, and puts a lot of passion into his work. Furthermore, we greatly appreciated his insightful ideas and suggestions." **Expert-Vetted Badge (top one percent on Upwork)** **Top-Rated Plus Badge** Dan here, What started as a hobby for writing comedy has transformed into an extensive career encompassing writing, editing, and proofreading as key responsibilities. Originally from Canada, I have lived in the UK for the past five years, which has given me extensive knowledge and experience writing and editing in both UK and US English across a variety of industries and subjects. To date, I have worked closely with several digital marketing agencies, independent clients, and businesses and managed skilled teams of writers across multiple continents. Writing and editing are how I make a living. I never miss a deadline and consistently deliver content that stands apart from the competition. That's not just me saying that — take a quick scroll through my work history to see what previous clients have said about my work. Copywriting | Editing/Proofreading | Scriptwriting (YouTube, Advertising) Website Writing | Speechwriting | Content/Sales | VSLs | Speechwriting (TED Talks, Keynote, Corporate, Wedding, etc.) Feel free to reach out with any questions. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals in the near future.

I've been editing for over six years now, working on more than 370 projects across fiction and nonfiction. Along the way, I've learned that most manuscripts need a sharp, honest editor who can spot what the author can no longer see.. I recently worked with a writer who came to me with a draft that was solid, well-structured, and carefully thought out, but something was missing, and they couldn't figure out what. The pieces were all there, but the book didn't quite connect the way they'd hoped. I read through the manuscript and saw the issue. The emotional stakes were buried. The author had done the work, but the heart of the story wasn’t coming through. I flagged this and suggested we bring those emotional stakes out, give them more room, and let them breathe. The author was hesitant at first but soon embraced the process. We worked through two rounds of edits together. By the end, the manuscript had transformed from a competent draft into something far more compelling. The review they left still stays with me: "She has an ability to interpret meaning and read between the lines. She understood and strengthened the project's weaknesses." That's the work I'm most proud of. If that sounds like the kind of partnership you're looking for, send me a message. Tell me about your project and what you're hoping for. I'd love to see if we're a good fit.