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$40 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (24 jobs)
I’m a freelance editor with over 20 years of experience—longer if you count all the typos I used to find in my early reader books. I love the English language (even if teaching it, or even fully understanding it, is fraught with trouble). My job is to make everything you do better. I have edited for traditionally published authors (like Elise Title who has published dozens of romance novels for Harlequin as well as psychosexual thrillers like Romeo for Bantam), and I have also worked with self-published authors, and even authors who just want to make their passion project perfect for themselves. “What about nonfiction books, Rebecca?” Yep, those too; everything from business manuals like Code–Measure–Improve by Adam Schwartz and Deborah Walsh, to self-help relationship books like Relationship Cleanup by Elise and Dr. Jeffrey Title. A special place in my clichéd heart is reserved for children’s and YA lit. I would call it nostalgia if I didn’t still read them for my own enjoyment. There is room in that aforementioned clichéd heart for my first love—poetry. When I was a child, my big brother read Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss to me until I memorized all my favorites. In sixth grade, when my English teacher read “Suicide’s Note” by Langston Hughes—my trajectory immediately changed. I studied poetry and poetics in college for my final thesis. I think that knowing the way words work in poetry gives me a unique perspective that serves to enhance my editing skills.

Developmental Editing
Writing
Nonfiction
Fiction
Line Editing
Chicago Manual of Style
Grammar
Story Editing
Copy Editing
Book Editing
Proofreading
Children's Literature
Young Adult
Editing & Proofreading
Poetry
$65 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (83 jobs)
“Kathryn is an absolute gem, by far the best freelancer I have worked with across platforms..." With over 12 years of experience, Kathryn Foley offers editing, writing and digital marketing services. She has an extensive background covering an array of content types, with the goal of providing clients with powerful, engaging and clear messages. Working with a diverse group of clients carrying a wide range of product needs, Kathryn may spend the morning running maintenance on a website and developing an email marketing campaign for one business, the afternoon creating and launching blog posts for another, and the evening editing an e-Book. Providing both creative advice and direct management of projects, Kathryn endeavors to always exceed expectations by offering assistance beyond the scope of initial proposals. --- Editing & Writing: (Books, ebooks, blogs, articles, website content, academic & professional presentations) - Creates and curates high-quality SEO-driven web content - Narrative developmental editing and "storytelling" - Basic editing (grammar, verb tense, subject/verb agreement, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure - Content editing (basic editing and proofreading, plus assessment of content for overall quality; readability, logical flow of thoughts and paragraphs, continuity errors, missing or misplaced information, including suggestions for improvement) Social Media & Digital Content Management: - Develops and executes digital growth campaigns to increase brand awareness across platforms - Creates strategic and technical plans for implementing social media campaigns on most relevant channels - Designs editorial content strategy - Helps companies maximize their online activities to increase brand visibility and profitability - Analyzes audience demographics to identify proper targeting strategies - Curates and segments creative targeted content to increase engagement and growth across platforms - Delivers social media monitoring and effectiveness reports - Leads digital analytics and metrics reporting using Google Analytics and other platforms to optimize content and marketing approach - Experience with ad placement services such as Google Adsense, Facebook/Instagram, Taboola, Native Ads and Outbrain. - Email marketing with platforms such as ConvertKit & MailChimp Website Design & Maintenance: - Creates custom websites on Content Management Systems, including WordPress, SquareSpace and Wix. - Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - HTML, CSS Project Management: - Oversees team of in-house writers and editors to create content for portfolio of websites

Developmental Editing
Writing
Blog Content
Copy Editing
Social Media Marketing
Search Engine Optimization
$30 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (37 jobs)
I am a published author with an advanced degree focusing on fiction writing and publishing. I have several years experience in an educational publishing and beta reading, so am well versed in making manuscripts shine. I have a background in Literary Fiction and Science Fiction, and in the last year have become especially well-versed in the Romance genre ranging from clean to dark/erotica. Regardless of genre, I care about your story, and want your unique voice and characters to dazzle readers of all kinds! PLEASE NOTE: I do not read AI-Generated work. As a writer myself, I firmly believe AI-Generated stories are an insult to the years writers have spent honing their craft. It's also very obvious when AI-Generated work comes across my desk. AI is absolutely not a substitute for a real writer.

Developmental Editing
Character Development
Plot Development
Google Docs
Writing Critique
Proofreading
Google
Short Story Writing
Creative Direction
Novel Writing
Editorial
Fiction Writing
Short Story
Beta Reading
Copy Editing
$38 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (6 jobs)
I’ve been a writer and storyteller my whole life. I started reading when I was 4 years old and never looked back. As a kid, I used to make my own comics. I wrote my first picture book, The Ginger Whale, in middle school. As a teenager, I had several poems and stories published. I started acting. At Wellesley College, I majored in both English and Theatre Arts, and completed several creative writing courses. While I worked at the LEGO Store, my storytelling and marketing towards kids was primarily verbal or visual, but I still had plenty of opportunities to be creative. In the following years, I mostly stuck to corporate writing: briefings and marketing messages for a congressional primary campaign; documentation, analysis, and internal communications for a national recruiting company. More recently, I've been doing technical writing, story writing, and game design for tabletop roleplaying game supplements. Since July 2020, I have been writing and editing scripts, stories, and cutscenes for Duolingo ABC, the award-winning educational app aimed at kids ages 3-8. This literacy app is illustrated and fully voiced. I have been involved in every step of the content creation process, including: developing new story formats, guidelines, and game narratives; casting and directing voice actors; and testing the app before release. I have a unique combination of literary, theatrical, and game dev experience that will help bring your next creative project to life! Published: “Forgiveness” (poem), Apple Pi Literary and Art Magazine, 2009 “Behind the ostrich: the loneliest caper” (poem), Fonts Literary Magazine, 2009 “The Dress in the Attic” (short story), Fonts Literary Magazine, 2010 “For Once, Being Gay Isn’t the Problem” (book review), The Lesbrary, 2010 Honors: “Fish Out of Water” (poem), honorable mention, Memorial Hall Library Poetry Contest

Developmental Editing
Project Plans
Content Editing
AI Content Editing
Story Development
Video Game Dialogue
Video Game Writing
Project Management
Game Testing
Writing
Role-Playing Game Writing
Scriptwriting
Documentation
Creative Writing
Game Design
Editing & Proofreading
$45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (95 jobs)
I work with authors and publishers, primarily in the romance and fantasy genres, to elevate the quality of their books through multiple stages of editing. I have years of experience editing romance and fantasy novels, including work with many tropes and sub-genres. I especially love editing queer romance, dark romance, and paranormal romance. We could be a great fit if you are: 1) A romance or fantasy author looking for an editor before you self-publish, or before submitting your manuscript to traditional publishers 2) A publisher who specializes in romance or fantasy novels looking for a consistent, reliable editor to help with plot development, developmental edits on first drafts, line editing, or copyediting/proofreading. I love romance and fantasy books, and I understand what makes a story great. I love playing “book doctor”—finding things that aren’t working in the story and giving solid, actionable feedback to fix it. And I understand the nitty gritty details of working with the English language to communicate a story to the reader. I follow the Chicago Manual of Style, while deferring to each author’s unique voice, and I make all edits in Word using Track Changes. Send me a message with your word count, genre, timeline, and the type of editing you’re looking for, and we can get started!

Developmental Editing
Fantasy
Novel
Romance
Book Editing
Copy Editing
Line Editing
Fiction Writing
US English Dialect
Content Editing
Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Beta Reading
Grammar & Syntax Review
Proofreading
$60 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
I am a professional writer, editor, and learning designer with thirty years of experience working with a wide range of clients -- from corporations to universities to educational publishers, non-profits, and government agencies. In addition to traditional writing and editing services, I hold a Certificate in Instructional Technology from the University of Massachusetts and create multimedia training and educational materials for adults, college students, and K12 learners. As the director of my own full-time business, I have strong skills in marketing, project scoping and management, and client communication as well as top-notch technical skills.

Developmental Editing
Content Creation
Storyboarding
Writing
Scriptwriting
Elearning
Photography
Canva
Powtoon
Project Management
Ebook Writing
Blackboard
Microsoft Office
Articulate Storyline
Instructional Design
$40 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I have more than 20 years of experience editing and writing for newspapers, websites, small publishers, and authors. Clients consistently mention my attention to detail and collaborative work ethic. I write incisive, thoroughly researched copy with flair to match any necessary branding tone. The customer’s brief is my first priority. Looking for someone to make your book, article, blog, or website copy shine? I deliver quickly and accurately. • A decade editing US, British, Canadian, and Australian English • Extensive experience writing, editing and placing images in Wordpress • Can use Lightroom and Photoshop to improve photos • Fluent in Spanish: can translate between Mexican Spanish and English

Developmental Editing
Mexican Spanish Dialect
Feature Writing
Line Editing
Microsoft Excel
WordPress Website
News Writing
Journalism Writing
Copywriting
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Ghostwriting
Blog Writing
Book Editing
Editing & Proofreading
$40 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (352 jobs)
LONGSTANDING ELANCE/UPWORK GHOSTWRITER. Besides ghostwriting nonfiction books, healthcare journal articles, white papers, web-content, and blog articles for online clients over the past 12 years, I have edited and formatted professors' manuscripts and doctoral dissertations for 20+ years. I have also performed copy-editing of memoir and fiction manuscripts, and self-published three books. In addition, I have formatted paperbacks and e-books to meet self-publishing platform requirements. My extensive experience in interpreting publisher requirements has been invaluable to faculty members and Postdoc researchers in the publication of their journal articles and textbook chapters. I hold a Masters in Public Health with a strong medical and scientific terminology background. From federal to foundation grants (and blog-posts to manuscripts), I can provide the writing or editing you need. My four basic service categories are: - Nonfiction ghostwriting; - Nonfiction editing (developmental editing, line-editing, and copy-editing); - Fiction editing (copy-editing); - Performing online research to ghostwrite or edit nonfiction manuscripts and other documents

Developmental Editing
Blog Writing
Publication Design
Academic Writing
Copywriting
Press Release
Copy Editing
English
Ghostwriting
$40 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (294 jobs)
I have been on Upwork since their merger with Elance several years ago (and with Elance before the merger). I ranked in the top 1% on Elance for US English skills. We at Red to Black Editing have now helped over 250 clients on Upwork with consistent 5-star feedback as well as a 100% job success score. Our small, family owned and operated company has been in operation since 2011. I truly enjoy helping you perfect your writing; I form a close collaboration with all our clients. I am one of our three editors and also manage our agency. We all have undergraduate and/or graduate degrees from US colleges and universities. I am committed to providing you with high quality proofreading and editing services. I always use another editor to back up all editing jobs. This two editor approach is part of Red to Black Editing's review process to ensure a thorough critique. I also offer multiple reviews at no extra charge. I can help with both technical and non-technical documents, books, dissertations, web sites, business presentations, advertising copy, and just about anything that's written.

Developmental Editing
Microsoft Word
US English Dialect
Citation Style
Line Editing
Academic Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Microsoft PowerPoint
Book Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Blog Content
English
Website Content
Formatting
$35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (12 jobs)
"Excellent work! I would highly recommend Lynn, got the job done thoroughly and quick! I will be coming back for any future work!" - Satisfied client "Lynn Nanos is a 5-star freelancer. She works in a timely fashion and stays with the job until completion. I highly recommend her as an experienced editor." - Satisfied client My primary objective is to help you enhance your writing to its fullest potential. I'm certified through the American Copy Editors Society. Whether you require developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, fact-checking, citation-creation, or basic formatting, I have got you covered. Regardless of the genre, you can trust me to deliver superb results. Since 2017, I've frequently edited material for the National Shattering Silence Coalition (NSSC), an organization that advocates for the population with serious mental illness. I chaired its blog committee for several years. I’ve blogged extensively about serious mental illness on my website and for the NSSC. Notably, my blog was featured in the "Top 60 Psychiatry Blogs & Websites for Psychiatrists to Follow in 2020" on Feedspot, demonstrating my proficiency and contributions to the field. I authored the book, "Breakdown: A Clinician's Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry," published in October 2018! The book stands out for its extensive use of over 350 citations, expertly woven into clinical vignettes and recommendations for reform. -Book Authority (featured on CNN and Forbes) listed "Breakdown" in its “20 Best Psychiatry Books of All Time” -"Breakdown" won the first-place award in General Non-Fiction of The Independent Author Network -"Breakdown" won the Book Readers Appreciation Group Medallion Honor award of IndieBRAG -"Breakdown" consistently ranked in the top fifty best-selling books in Law: Mental Health and Law: Ethics & Professional Responsibility, and frequently ranked in the top one-hundred best-selling books in Schizophrenia on Amazon I'll take the time to fully understand your requirements, ensuring that my editing aligns perfectly with your vision. Your satisfaction is my top priority. I would be happy to send examples of my editing work to you.

Developmental Editing
Manuscript
Editing & Proofreading
Copywriting
Book Writing
Content Writing
Content Editing
Citation Style
Academic Editing
Fact-Checking
Proofreading
Book Editing
English
Line Editing
Copy Editing
$25 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
I am a developmental editor interested in expanding my portfolio. My experience in this field includes work on short stories, chapbooks, and full-length novels. A number of these pieces have been recently submitted to competitions and online publications. My full time occupation includes adjunct faculty work at a small Massachusetts college, and my courses include a strong focus on clear written and verbal communication. My education includes a bachelors degree in veterinary science and continuing education in related fields.

Developmental Editing
Book Editing
$30 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (23 jobs)
I write screenplays, teleplays, plays, musicals. I am also an editor of books (developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, proofreading). I also write song lyrics and poems.

Developmental Editing
Writing
Book Writing
Track Changes
Line Editing
Creative Writing
Error Detection
Storytelling
Editing & Proofreading
Article Writing
Narrative
Book Editing
Nonfiction
Scripting
Proofreading
$50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I write articles and copy about education for students, families, and teachers. My clients are values-driven education businesses and non-profits. With over two decades of experience teaching English studies in secondary and higher education, I know that reliable, quality education content is critical. You need more than a grammarian, a reporter, or a fast typist. You need someone who understands the why and how of education trends. As a classroom high school teacher for six years and a professor for seventeen, I bring a wealth of stories and experience. With a youthful spirit, this former teacher tells the tales that turn readers into fans. Areas of Speciality: *College Life: good study habits, networking, preparing for careers, campus issues *Writing and Rhetoric *Literature, esp. speculative genres — fantasy, science fiction, comics, fairy tales, folklore — but also poetry and drama — YA and adult *Critical Theory (esp. feminist and ecocriticism/ecocomposition) *Film and Cinema Other Areas of Interest and Knowledge: *Houseplants *Food Culture *Migraine Sufferer Support *Environment and Sustainability I’m a writer and editor with experience composing long and short form content. I excel at witty brand voice and conversational tone without sacrificing credibility. If you need copy and content to be polished and SEO compliant, I have the word horde and research skills to do it.

Developmental Editing
AP Style Writing
Content Writing
Fact-Checking
WordPress
Essay Writing
Google Workspace
Editing & Proofreading
Copywriting
Microsoft Office
Chicago Manual of Style
Food Writing
Blog Writing
Instructional Design
SEO Writing
$22 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
-I am a researcher and a published writer, based in Massachusetts, offering various copywriting services: fiction, lifestyle content, design research, academic essays, and journalism. -I am a passionate copyeditor with the belief that a text's ability to engage its readership is developed with a commitment to the revision process. -I will bring an eagle-eye to language and grammar (copyedit), and I also offer big-picture insights related to character development and story structure (developmental editing and manuscript evaluation.) -I will cater my revisions to what you need. If you want a technical copyedit that allows you to accept or reject each of my suggestions, I will use Microsoft Word Track Changes functions. I can also revise your text with more creativity, diving directly into your text and offering structural and phrasing suggestions that will quickly elevate your manuscript. -The editorial process begins with a discussion about your goals as the author, so let's talk.

Developmental Editing
Copywriting
Editing & Proofreading
$45 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a highly-skilled, passionate communications professional, award-winning journalist, researcher, ghostwriter, grant writer, storyteller/editor, blogger, and essayist looking for interesting and rewarding freelance work. I have 20-plus years of experience at all levels and am here to help! Please reach out to see how we can accomplish your goals together.

Developmental Editing
Content Editing
Grant Writing
Essay
Essay Writing
Ebook Writing
Book Writing
Blog Writing
Niche Research
Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Storytelling
Line Editing
Copy Editing
Book Editing
$39 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I’m a writer and editor with a Master's in English and Creative Writing and 20 years of experience. I love all aspects of editing and specialize in collaborating with clients to optimize their projects while maintaining a sense of their voice or brand. I have conducted a variety of edits for short stories, personal essays, and literary and “genre” novels. In addition, throughout 17 years in the pharmaceutical industry, I have drafted and edited corporate, scientific, clinical, and regulatory documents. I have also developed and implemented website content, promotional materials, and training programs for corporations and nonprofits, providing successful project management in both sectors. I also love to read and have an intuitive sense of reader expectations in literary and genre fiction. I would love to help if you need any of the following: • Developmental/content edit of any work • Proofreading/line edit of any work • Genre fiction edit – science fiction, fantasy, romance • Website design or overhaul • Professional presentation creation or edit • Nonprofit promotional materials • Scientific paper edit • Scientific poster design or edit, including creation of graphs • Project management for any of the above • Other related projects – let’s discuss!

Developmental Editing
Project Management
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Short Story Writing
Novel Writing
Romance Novel
Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit
Nonprofit
Graph & Table Creation
Line Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Communications
Communication Skills
$50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
My career has spanned writing, entrepreneurship, management consulting, and Salesforce CRM administration. I specialize in creating inspiring business plans, marketing plans, CRM designs, data models, website copy, and long form content. If you're looking for clarity in your data or your messaging, internally or externally, I'm here to help. - Depth and breath of business, application, marketing, and writing knowledge - Experienced in SEO, many website platforms, and written over 250 blogs professionally - Focused on clear and timely project communication

Developmental Editing
Cancer
Christian Theology
Health & Wellness
Insurance
Email & Newsletter
CRM Software
Creative Writing
Website Builders & CMS Consultation
Marketing Plan
Business Plan Writing
Writing
Blog Content
Copy Editing
Storytelling
$30 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (0 jobs)
* I am able to write and edit articles, blogs, books, and curriculum. * I am able to come up with creative ideas for articles, blogs, books, and curriculum. * I am able to think of fun ways to explain the Bible and faith to people. * I am able to research and develop articles, blogs, books, and curriculum about topics from Scripture and Theology. * I am able to structure curriculum with an agenda, suggested worship music, opening games, suggested videos, lessons with discussion, closing activities, and crafts. * I am able to write in a way where it is easy to read and any teacher or volunteer can follow along. * I can do jobs as simple as proofreading articles and books, and research and writing articles on topics.

Developmental Editing
Blog Writing
Article Writing
Christian Theology
Written Language
Writing Critique
Proofreading
Time Management
Research Post Ideas
Children's Literature
Child
Writing
Resource Allocation
Creative Strategy
Organizational Plan
$120 hourly
- 4.7/5
- (24 jobs)
I'm a developmental editor and writing coach focused on helping writers get unstuck and stay motivated. Through weekly sessions, I check in with writers to learn about their writing process and to offer guidance on plot, story, dialogue and character. I like the interaction that comes with in-person (or digital) sessions; I'm always excited to hear what my authors have been working on. Some recent projects I've worked on that I loved: - A memoir/cookbook by a triathlete who wanted to share her non-recipes and get others excited to experiment in the kitchen - A memoir following a teacher's journey into education -- and the bumps along the way - A paranormal romance focused on a shapeshifter team and a woman with a secret

Developmental Editing
Content Writing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Book Editing
Content Editing
Line Editing
Product Description
Fiction Writing
Google Docs
Romance
English
Narrative
Creative Writing
$30 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (8 jobs)
My name is Angela, and I am an editor with years of experience under my belt, knowledge of the inner workings of the publishing world, technological fluency, and a passion for helping fellow writers shine. While enrolled at Brandeis University, I served as copy editor for the university's newspaper, the Justice, where I began to dip my toes into editing and learned about the fascinating world of the Associated Press Stylebook. As an English and Creative Writing Double Major, I also took several creative writing workshops which required me to edit and critique the works of my classmates. Upon graduation, I joined the creative team at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in South Yarmouth, MA. As an intern, I learned editing and publishing under the guidance of Lauren Wolk, Newbery honor award recipient and author of "Wolf Hollow." Lauren and I co-founded Bass River Press, a small poetry press dedicated to publishing one full-length manuscript by a local poet each year. As editor of the Press, I poured through dozens of poetry manuscripts each summer, passing along a handful of finalists to a judge for approval. After the judge completed his/her selection, I worked side-by-side with the book’s author for several months, editing and preparing the book for print. I also handled the interior design and layout of the book, including fonts, pagination, formatting, and more. Other responsibilities included advertising, door-to-door sales, hosting a book launch party, and spearheading the Press’s social media presence. Currently, I work at the East Bridgewater Public Library by day, and enjoy editing books for clients in my free time. I developed Fine Tuned Editing in 2018, a service that I hope will provide support to writers and businesses worldwide.

Developmental Editing
Proofreading
Content Editing
Copy Editing
$27 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I am a ghostwriter with experience in all types of fiction, especially high-heat romances where sparks fly in and out of the bedroom. I have published ten novels and over 500 chapters of serialized romance fiction in a variety of subgenres. Let me help you bring your novel to life!

Developmental Editing
Microsoft Word
Academic Editing
Line Editing
Copy Editing
AP Style Writing
Adobe Acrobat
Chicago Manual of Style
Proofreading
$50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a writer and editor, trained in curriculum development with experience in developmental editing for nonfiction content. I have authored short form content as a ghostwriter and under my own name, as well as authored a longform nonfiction text to be released early 2025. I am an English language expert and am particularly interested in the intersection of literature, philosophy, mental health, and Christianity.

Developmental Editing
Academic Writing
Academic Editing
AI Content Editing
Copywriting
Ghostwriting
Tutoring
Writing
Content Writing
Proofreading
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