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$40 hourly
Joanne T.
- 5.0/5
- (48 jobs)
I provide editing services from proofreading, copy editing, and line editing to developmental editing and indexing of academic, nonfiction, financial, tax, and legal projects. I also record for Radio Talking Books and record audiobooks for Audible and Librivox. Since 2020 I have edited more than a dozen nonfiction books, three book-length dissertations, more than 50 academic journal articles, numerous master’s theses and other shorter works, and several white papers. As a retired attorney, judge, and business school professor, I've applied my expertise to subjects ranging from an analysis of the UK's system of dual-class shares, to whether the legal definition of genocide should encompass political grounds, to the environmental aspects of fast fashion, and everything in between. I recently edited and indexed a book on the unique problems of employing those with criminal histories, which was published in 2024 by Springer Nature. I have also edited nearly a dozen travel and how-to books for CZYK Publishing, an independent publisher in the United States. I have extensive experience, and particular expertise, in working with clients for whom English is a second (or third) language. I edit in MS Word and return for each project a redline with my suggested edits and explanatory comments and, when appropriate, a clean copy ready for use. I have also edited in Google Docs and in Adobe. I have certificates in editing from the University of Washington and from the University of Chicago, a doctorate in accounting/business/economics from the University of Minnesota, and a law degree from the University of Michigan. I would love to speak with you about how I can help you make your writing clear, concise, and compelling. As a first step, let's schedule an interview to discuss your project!

Developmental Editing
Book
Academic Editing
English
Grammar & Syntax Review
Medical Editing
Business Editing
Book Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Legal Drafting
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Line Editing
Copy Editing
$40 hourly
Sara S.
- 5.0/5
- (5 jobs)
In the years since I started working as freelance editor and writer, there have been projects I loved and projects that educated me. There has never been a project not worth my time. I love the great variety I witness, but I’m particularly interested in working with authors of fiction. I have training and experience in developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading. My favorite genres/categories are: • Women’s Fiction • Young Adult • Romance • Children’s Literature • Christian Fiction • Travel/Adventure I have experience editing in many other genres and I'm happy to take a look at a sample to see if I'm a good fit for your project. I have worked with independent authors and those seeking traditional publication. Some of their testimonials for my work can be found at sara-edits.com.

Developmental Editing
Beta Reading
Editing & Proofreading
Microsoft Word
Track Changes
Fiction
Chicago Manual of Style
Children's Literature
Proofreading
English
Book Editing
Copy Editing
Line Editing
$40 hourly
Blake H.
- 5.0/5
- (34 jobs)
Developmental editor and freelance author, specializing in children's literature and graphic novels. I have more than 100 publishing credits, including picture books, middle-grade chapter books, joke books, interactive books, and I even created my own graphic novel series. I pride myself on being a versatile writer, able to adapt my style to different age levels and audiences, depending on a client's needs. Some of my titles have been licensed through DC Comics, Sports Illustrated Kids, and National Geographic Kids as well as favorably reviewed in Booklist, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus. Highlights: —Master of fine arts degree in creative writing with an emphasis in poetry—I have published several children's poems and songs. —Well versed in writing graphic-novel and comic-book scripts, and once managed a graphic novel imprint. —Content writer and researcher dedicated to uncovering facts—I have written about various topics, such as history, biographies, science, technology, sports, and mythology. —Fiction writer familiar with science-fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, and horror genres, but humor is always a favorite. —Outdoors enthusiast, who likes to camp, hike, mountain bike, trail run, and I have a couple rescue dogs, etc . . . I am always interested in writing about environmental topics.

Developmental Editing
Storytelling
Ghostwriting
Copy Editing
Copywriting
Fiction Writing
Humor Writing
Content Development
Children's Writing
Comics
Script
Creative Writing
$45 hourly
Ezra L.
- 5.0/5
- (132 jobs)
As a published author and top rated plus freelancer, I have over ten years of experience in editing, from basic proofreading and copy editing to deep line edits and developmental commentary. I have written ten novels across a wide range of genres and multiple screenplays. Readers consistently praise my writing for the nuanced, realistic characters, quick dialogue, and exciting action. Line editing is my passion, although I am available for creative writing when it comes to screenplays and video games.

Developmental Editing
Story Editing
Writing Critique
Creative Writing
Video Game Writing
Screenwriting
Screenplay
Beta Reading
Editing & Proofreading
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Line Editing
English
$90 hourly
Danielle A.
- 4.8/5
- (267 jobs)
***Owner of Ink Worthy Books, a full-service editorial and publication company providing cover-to-cover services and support to self-publishing authors of soulful nonfiction.*** This is my passion, my heart’s work, and what makes me a happy camper. It is not merely my “job.” With more than thirteen years of writing, editing, and publishing experience, I have built my business around helping self-motivated writers take their ideas all the way to publication and beyond. At Ink Worthy Books, we believe that every book has the power to change the world. As a trained nonfiction book coach and developmental editor, I lead a group of skilled professionals who specialize in book editing, design, and marketing. This means that we can support an author’s entire project without risking quality due to the overworked eyeballs of one professional. This approach to self-publishing support saves you hours of searching for skilled pros in the world of one-and-done freelance giggers and alleviates the stress of managing all the details which go into publishing a book. In addition to an array of community and coaching support options, IWB’s hands-on services fall into five categories: Evaluate - Not certain what your story needs? We offer (free!) creative consult calls along with manuscript reviews to help you determine the best next step. This process saves writers both time and money because they leave with a clear idea of how to move their project forward and without having to guess. Edit - We offer three types of editing, depending on the project’s need: developmental editing, line editing, and copy editing. Because these terms are sometimes used inconsistently in the industry, we will discuss your book’s needs in detail to ensure you are confident in what type of editing support you will be receiving. Design - Our design team creates the high quality cover and interior files for all written formats (ebook, soft cover, and hardcover), all to the specification of the particular platform the writer is publishing on. This process also includes a final proofread, which ensures your book shines prior to publishing. Publication Prep - The Ink Worthy Books team helps self-publishing authors manage ALL the loose ends that need attention to prepare to publish their book: writing your author bio, crafting the back cover description and Amazon description, pricing and ISBN support, author website creation, optimization of the book’s Amazon profile, and much more! Rest assured, we can help with every step of the way! Marketing - We support writers in creating a marketing and promotion plan and materials to promote their book both leading up to and following publication. If you are looking for a line or copy edit of your manuscript draft, please see my specialized profiles for more details on how I can help! I look forward to connecting with you soon! Danielle “Words are a lens to focus one’s mind.” – Ayn Rand

Developmental Editing
Proofreading
Memoir Writing
Book Editing
Line Editing
Memoir
Copy Editing
$45 hourly
Diane S.
- 5.0/5
- (222 jobs)
Are you looking for a freelancer who's reliable and detail-oriented? I've been on Upwork for over 8 years and have edited hundreds of books. My 5-star reviews and client testimonials are proof of the value I can bring to your project. EXPERIENCE: Fiction novel manuscripts are my favorite. Developmental editing, copyediting, final proofreading and beta reading. I've edited hundreds of books, from new writers to Amazon best-selling authors and publishers. I have experience with a variety of genres: romance (contemporary, western, paranormal, historical), mystery, detective, private investigator, dystopian, fantasy, young adult, middle grade, steampunk, and thriller. SPECIALTIES: * Grammar and punctuation * Smoothing out dialogue * Catching and fixing errors and inconsistencies * A fabulous ending My goal is to make sure you’re more than satisfied and your project is on budget. You’ll receive consistent work and professional communication. WHAT TO EXPECT FOR EDITING: * Your project will be proofread and edited to your specifications. And your style of writing is maintained. * Two rounds of editing. If you are a publisher using ghostwriters, I can do one round at a lower cost. * Suggested changes will be made using Microsoft Word’s “Track Changes” feature. You'll receive an Edited and a Track Changes version. If you are working in Google Docs, I'll use the suggesting feature. RATES: Fiction edit: $0.02 per word Beta reading: $100 with in-depth response Here's one of my testimonials: “Diane has … delivered outstanding work every single time. I highly recommend her to anyone searching for high-quality editing or proofreading work." I look forward to working with you! Warm regards, Diane

Developmental Editing
Fiction
Administrative Support
Dialogue Editing
Beta Reading
Editing & Proofreading
Line Editing
Commenting
Error Detection
Book Editing
Content Editing
Story Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
$20 hourly
Candela L.
- 4.7/5
- (6 jobs)
Are you looking for a ghostwriter with a strong voice to work with your outline and create the first chaper? Are you looking for someone to spot room for improvement in your novel draft? Are you looking for a new perspective on a blog? Are you looking for someone to take your premises and make it into a strong story outline? I'm a full-time marketing and entrepreneurship student and love working on writing projects in my free time. I'm particularly experienced with dystopian and fantasy novels. I also have experience with research-based writing through various academic assignments. I can do new ghostwriting, writing based on an outline, or developmental editing. I'm familiar with blog and casual style tones in addition to academic, including casual academic, tone. I'm a huge nerd and a big fan of D&D, so if your looking for character creation help I am experienced in creating and revising characters. What I lack in experience I make up for with my creative problem-solving and eagerness to learn and improve my work. I'm timely and will work with you until I am able to deliver the product you are looking for.

Developmental Editing
Email Copywriting
Sales Copywriting
Writing
Writing Critique
Copywriting
Blog Writing
Creative Writing
Fiction Writing
Humor Writing
Role-Playing Game Writing
Role-Playing Game
Book Writing
Ghostwriting
Fiction
$25 hourly
Elisabeth H.
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
Copy Editing and Manuscript Development for indie authors of fantasy or science fiction novels. You've worked hard to write a fantastic novel. Now you are looking for detail-oriented and in-depth feedback on your work. An educator of 12 years with a degree in English Literature and a Master's degree in Education, I have helped many authors and students improve their work. I offer line editing and copy editing for all fiction manuscripts. My expertise lies with fantasy and science fiction as well as speculative fiction novels. Message me today for a free sample edit.

Developmental Editing
Proofreading
Line Editing
Copy Editing
Book Editing
Editing & Proofreading
$20 hourly
Alex C.
- 5.0/5
- (20 jobs)
Your story deserves to be profitable by being engaging, exciting, clear, and correct. I'm here to get you there. Whether you need developmental editing to give you direction, copy editing to punch up your language, beta reading to ensure clarity, or proofreading to guarantee perfection, I can provide any editing you need while maintaining and enhancing your individual voice and style. I'm a lifelong reader and corrector of things, in addition to being a native English speaker with Bachelor's degree in English. My previous work experience and education has emphasized attention to detail and a strong work ethic. I have experience with beta reading, developmental editing, line or copy editing, and proofreading. I'm also Stay-at-Home Dad looking for some part-time editing work, and I'm excited to help perfect your writing!

Developmental Editing
Mystery
Romance
Chicago Manual of Style
Microsoft Word
Beta Reader Report
Beta Reading
Google Docs
Content Editing
Story Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Book Editing
Line Editing
Copy Editing
English
$30 hourly
Alyssa M.
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
I am a detail-oriented and collaborative editor with a passion for linguistic expression. I graduated from St. Olaf College at the top of my class, where I demonstrated developmental and technical editing skills. I recently completed my first year of law school at a top university, where I have gained experience with technical legal writing. I have experience with early and late-stage editing for Dr. Charles Taliaferro across three book projects. My own writing is published in three undergraduate journals for philosophy and political science articles. I honed my talents in written expression and editing as the Editor-in-Chief of an undergraduate journal entitled The Reed. I provide an advanced knowledge of MLA, Chicago, and APA-style, as well as the Blue Book style for legal citations. I am fully fluent in English and French. I am looking for projects in copyediting, bibliographical editing, or developmental editing for academic and nonfiction writing. I am especially interested in philosophical or Christian projects, but I am confident editing any content.

Developmental Editing
Citation Style
Professional Journal Citations
References & Citations
Philosophy
Writing
Professional Tone
Editing & Proofreading
Manuscript
Proofreading
$14 hourly
August C.
- 5.0/5
- (5 jobs)
My name is August, and I'm a driven, efficient, and detailed freelancer. I've worked as a developmental editor, an educator in youth arts, and a writer. I am dedicated to client-communication, and love the art of collaboration. I can help you create something from scratch, refine content from an outline, or assist in the flow and craft of your writing.

Developmental Editing
Content Writing
Screenplay
Nonfiction
Fiction
Youth
Action Plan
Education
Arts
Creative Strategy
Editing & Proofreading
Microsoft Word
Google Docs
$22 hourly
Heather C.
- 5.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I've been a writer for the majority of my life. This came with a love for literature and grammar. I went to college for a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing. I have short stories published in small and independent presses. I'm currently an article writer for Demo Nation and a freelance editor. Please check out my portfolio for some examples: heathermchuon.com/portfolio/ I'm always looking to expand and challenge my writing. Please reach out if you'd like to chat. Thanks!

Developmental Editing
Proofreading
Article Writing
Blog Writing
Creative Writing
Line Editing
Writing
Content Writing
$25 hourly
Michael D.
- 5.0/5
- (7 jobs)
I'm Michael, a developmental editor and story structure expert dedicated to helping writers craft compelling, well-structured, and immersive stories. Whether you're writing crime fiction, thrillers, romance, or non-fiction, I bring a sharp editorial eye to refine your manuscript and elevate it to its highest potential. For over a decade, I’ve been teaching writers the art of story structure. Since 2012, I’ve created 14 online courses, with over 49,500 students enrolled in my programs. With over 1200 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5 stars. My expertise in storytelling, plot development, and character design has helped thousands of writers sharpen their craft and create reader-engaging books. What I Offer: ✔ Developmental Editing – Strengthening story structure, character development, pacing, and conflict ✔ Manuscript Critique & Editorial Assessment – Big-picture feedback on strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement ✔ Story Structure & Plot Development – Ensuring your narrative arc is tight and engaging ✔ Crime Fiction & Thriller Expertise – Specializing in high-stakes storytelling with compelling twists ✔ Beta Reading with In-Depth Feedback – Honest, constructive insights to sharpen your story I don’t just point out what’s not working—I provide actionable solutions. My feedback is clear, constructive, and designed to help you transform your manuscript into a polished, reader-ready book. If you're ready to take your story to the next level, let’s talk! I look forward to working with ambitious writers who are passionate about telling unforgettable stories. PLEASE NOTE: I frequently receive inquiries about ghostwriting. While I can assist your ghostwriter in developing your book, I am not a ghostwriter and do not offer ghostwriting services.

Developmental Editing
Fiction Writing
Cozy Mystery
Mystery
Copy Editing
Crime
Thriller
Creative Writing
Book Editing
Story Editing
Storytelling
Editing & Proofreading
Proofreading
$60 hourly
Ashley S.
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
Former Big Five acquiring editor, specializing in nonfiction, business, novels, memoirs, and essays. Critically acclaimed novelist (New York Times Editor's Choice, Lascaux Prize in Fiction, a Shelf Awareness Best Novel of 2017, and more) and former journalist. High-level data annotation/AI-trainer. Only looking for chatbot conversation, critique, and training, not moderation or rating images. Experienced consultant on publishing, submission packages to literary agents and publishers, query letters, etc. Can provide anything from general feedback to line-edits and proofreads. An experienced ghostwriter and accomplished stylistic mimic, capable of writing anything from business books and proposals to memoirs and other nonfiction.

Developmental Editing
Cover Letter Writing
Writing
Publishing Fundamentals
Nonfiction
Editing & Proofreading
Ghostwriting
$35 hourly
Lyric H.
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
Passionate for the written word, adept in various social media platforms and office technology programs, I am an editor with experience overseeing and managing content for a literary magazine publication. I want to help you hone your writing skills and craft your best stories.

Developmental Editing
Academic Editing
Publishing Fundamentals
Copy Editing
Publishing
Content Development
Microsoft Office
Proofreading
$25 hourly
Madison A.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm a freelance editor experienced with copy editing, proofreading, and beta reading any written project. If you have a manuscript requiring edits, an academic paper lacking grammatical strength, or an early draft calling for some developmental guidance, I would be happy to help.

Developmental Editing
Grammar & Syntax Review
Academic Editing
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Office
Track Changes
Book Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Copy Editing
Beta Reading
Proofreading
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