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Fasuhanmi D.

Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

$40/hr
4.6
60 jobs

๐Œ๐€๐๐”๐’๐‚๐‘๐ˆ๐๐“ ๐„๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐Ž๐‘ | ๐๐Ž๐Ž๐Š ๐„๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐Ž๐‘ | ๐†๐‡๐Ž๐’๐“๐–๐‘๐ˆ๐“๐„๐‘ | ๐€๐ˆ-๐€๐’๐’๐ˆ๐’๐“๐„๐ƒ ๐ƒ๐‘๐€๐…๐“ ๐„๐ƒ๐ˆTI๐๐† ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ. ๐ˆ๐ญ ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ. Most authors reach a point where they can no longer see their manuscript clearly. Youโ€™ve read the same chapters too many times. The scenes that felt emotionally powerful while writing may no longer land the same way on the page. Pacing issues become invisible. Repetition hides in plain sight. What sounds clear in your head may not yet be clear to your reader. Thatโ€™s normal. Writing a book requires immersion. Editing a book requires distance. My role is to close the gap between the manuscript you intended to write and the experience your readers will actually have. Iโ€™m a professional manuscript editor, book editor, and ghostwriter helping authors transform rough drafts, unfinished ideas, and AI-assisted manuscripts into polished, publish-ready books that feel cohesive, compelling, and professionally written. Over the years, Iโ€™ve: โ€ข I've successfully completed 50+ projects for authors โ€ข Helped authors publish successfully on Amazon KDP and IngramSpark โ€ข Worked with first-time authors, bestselling indie writers, coaches, and publishing professionals ๐—ช๐—›๐—ข ๐—œ ๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ž ๐—ช๐—œ๐—ง๐—› โ€ข First-time authors who need expert editorial guidance โ€ข Self-publishing authors preparing for Amazon KDP or IngramSpark โ€ข Fiction and nonfiction writers who want stronger structure, pacing, clarity, and readability โ€ข Authors querying literary agents who need a submission-ready manuscript โ€ข Professionals, coaches, and thought leaders who need a ghostwriter to turn their experience ๐’๐„๐‘๐•๐ˆ๐‚๐„๐’ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  & ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐ฌ๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ ๐„๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง Big-picture editing focused on structure, pacing, plot development, character arcs, chapter flow, clarity, and reader engagement. Includes a detailed editorial report with actionable revision guidance. ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  Sentence-level refinement for tone, rhythm, readability, emotional impact, dialogue flow, and voice consistency while preserving your unique style. ๐‚๐จ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  Grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, consistency, and style corrections using the Chica Manual of Style, AP Style, or custom editorial guidelines. ๐๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ข๐ง๐  A final polish before publishing or submission to catch remaining errors, formatting inconsistencies, and overlooked issues. ๐€๐ˆ-๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ƒ๐ซ๐š๐Ÿ๐ญ ๐„๐๐ข๐ง๐  If your manuscript was partially drafted using AI tools, I refine it into a natural, cohesive, human-quality manuscript with stronger flow, consistency, emotional depth, and authentic voice. ๐†๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  Voice-matched writing for memoir, self-help, business, Christian nonfiction, personal development, and fiction. You bring the story, expertise, or idea. I bring the structure, clarity, and execution. ๐Š๐ƒ๐ & ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐ฌ๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  Professional formatting for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, and print-ready distribution platforms. ๐†๐„๐๐‘๐„๐’ Fiction: Romance, Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance, Mafia Romance, Horror Nonfiction: Memoir, Self-Help, Business, Christian Nonfiction, Personal Development, Leadership, Coaching, Wellness ๐—ช๐—›๐—”๐—ง ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ ๐—š๐—˜๐—ง ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—๐—˜๐—–๐—ง โ€ข Tracked changes in MS Word or Google Docs โ€ข Clear editorial feedback and revision notes โ€ข Personalized editorial style sheet โ€ข Consistent formatting for publishing or submission โ€ข Honest communication and reliable turnaround โ€ข Professional editing that strengthens your manuscript without erasing your voice ๐Œ๐˜ ๐๐‘๐Ž๐‚๐„๐’๐’ Manuscript review and project assessment Editorial recommendations and scope confirmation Editing pass with tracked changes Delivery with feedback notes and style guidance Revision support and final clarification if needed ๐–๐‡๐˜ ๐‚๐‹๐ˆ๐„๐๐“๐’ ๐‡๐ˆ๐‘๐„ ๐Œ๐„ Strong balance of technical editing and reader psychology โ€ข Experience with both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts โ€ข Clean, professional communication throughout the project โ€ข Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality โ€ข Human-centered editing that preserves your voice and intent โ€ข A focus on clarity, readability, emotional engagement, and market readiness If youโ€™re serious about publishing a book that feels polished, professional, and genuinely impactful, send me your manuscript, genre, word count, or project idea, and Iโ€™ll help you determine the best next step for your book. ๐—š๐—˜๐—ก๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—–๐—œ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ Fiction: Romance, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Literary Fiction, Young Adult, New Adult, Historical Fiction, Dark Romance, Contemporary Romance, Mafia Romance. Nonfiction: Memoir, Self-Help, Personal Development, Christian Nonfiction, Business, etc.

  • Developmental Editing
  • Book
  • Book Editing
  • Content Editing
  • Creative Writing
  • Copy Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Writing
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Book Cover Design
  • Nonfiction Writing
  • English
  • Line Editing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Formatting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Proofreading Feedback
  • AI Content Editing
  • Book Cover
  • Technical Writing
Christie A.

Ikeja, Nigeria

$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Romance authors, if your manuscript has strong chemistry but something still feels โ€œoff,โ€ youโ€™re not alone. Most romance novels donโ€™t fail because of grammarโ€ฆ they struggle with pacing, emotional payoff, or character depth. Thatโ€™s where I come in. Iโ€™m a Romance Beta Reader, Developmental Editor, and Proofreader specializing in emotionally driven fiction that keeps readers turning pages, and coming back for more. I work with contemporary romance, dark romance, fantasy romance (romantasy), paranormal romance, cozy mystery with romantic arcs, and character-driven fiction. Whether youโ€™re preparing for self-publishing through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or submitting to agents, I help you strengthen your manuscript at every stage. BETA READING (Reader-Level Insight) My beta reading goes beyond surface impressions. You receive: โ€ข A detailed Reader Report โ€ข Emotional arc analysis โ€ข Plot and pacing evaluation โ€ข Chemistry and tension feedback โ€ข Character motivation review โ€ข Honest manuscript critique I focus on reader engagement, where theyโ€™ll swoon, where they may skim, and where the story needs tightening. DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING (Big-Picture Structure) If your story concept is strong but execution needs refinement, I provide: โ€ข Plot development guidance โ€ข Character development strengthening โ€ข Structural analysis โ€ข Scene-by-scene story editing โ€ข Worldbuilding clarity (for fantasy & paranormal romance) โ€ข Narrative flow and emotional payoff improvement No vague feedback. Youโ€™ll receive clear, actionable revision direction. LINE EDITING & PROOFREADING (Polish & Precision) For manuscripts near completion: โ€ข Line editing for clarity and flow โ€ข Copy editing for consistency โ€ข Grammar and punctuation correction โ€ข Tone refinement โ€ข Clean, professional proofreading Your voice remains intact, just sharper, smoother, and more powerful. FORMATTING & PUBLISHING SUPPORT Preparing for self-publishing? I also provide: โ€ข Book formatting โ€ข Ebook formatting โ€ข Amazon KDP formatting โ€ข Clean manuscript presentation using Microsoft Word & Track Changes Professional presentation matters. Readers notice. WHY AUTHORS WORK WITH ME โ€ข Strong focus on romance market expectations โ€ข Deep understanding of character-driven storytelling โ€ข Constructive, honest, supportive feedback โ€ข Clear communication and reliable deadlines โ€ข Respect for your voice and creative vision I understand how vulnerable it is to share your manuscript. My approach is collaborative, strategic, and reader-focused, designed to elevate your work without rewriting your identity as an author. If youโ€™re looking for a romance beta reader or developmental editor who understands emotional pacing, tension, payoff, and reader psychology, letโ€™s work together. Message me with your word count and genre, and Iโ€™ll provide a tailored quote. Letโ€™s make your story unforgettable. Romance Beta Reader Beta Reading Developmental Editing Book Editing Proofreading Line Editing Copy Editing Manuscript Critique Story Editing Romance Writing Fiction Editing Novel Editing Plot Development Character Development Kindle Direct Publishing Romance Beta Reader Beta Reader Beta Reading Developmental Editor Developmental Editing Proofreading Line Editing Copy Editing Book Editing Manuscript Critique Manuscript Feedback Reader Report Story Editing Novel Editor

  • Developmental Editing
  • Writing Critique
  • Beta Reading
  • Line Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Book Cover
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Book Blurb
  • Ghostwriting
  • Audiobook
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Query Letter
Stella A.

Ewekoro, Nigeria

$15/hr
5.0
4 jobs

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ˆ๐๐ž๐š ๐ˆ๐ฌ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐›๐ฅ๐ž๐ฆ, ๐“๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ˆ๐ญ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐š ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ-๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐, ๐‘๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ-๐‘๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ˆ๐ฌ. You know what you want to say. ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜, ๐—ฎ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜, ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฎ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ. ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น-๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ, ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป-๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐˜„๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜€๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ธ. Thatโ€™s where I come in. I am a Ghostwriter, Fiction Writer, eBook Writer, Book Writer, and Developmental Editor helping authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, and first-time writers transform ideas into engaging, publication-ready books. Whether you need ghostwriting, fiction writing, romance writing, nonfiction writing, novel writing, eBook writing, or developmental editing, I help create compelling, reader-focused content that connects with audiences and keeps them turning pages while also strengthening manuscripts through detailed feedback on story structure, pacing, character development, plot consistency, dialogue, readability, and overall flow to produce polished, professionally structured books. ๐ˆ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก: โ€ข First-time authors who need structure, guidance, developmental editing, and manuscript feedback โ€ข Self-publishing authors preparing fiction and nonfiction books for Amazon KDP โ€ข Authors with unfinished manuscripts needing developmental editing, plot clarity, pacing, and stronger storytelling โ€ข Fiction writers needing help with story structure, character development, dialogue, and manuscript improvement โ€ข Entrepreneurs, coaches, and business owners turning ideas into engaging nonfiction books and eBooks โ€ข Clients looking for ghostwriting, fiction writing, romance writing, book writing, or professional manuscript editing I provide ๐†๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐…๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐‘๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  for authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, and first-time writers looking for engaging, professionally written content. ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž, ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ-๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ, ๐‚๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ง ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ž๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ, ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐œ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐ฌ๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ , I help transform ideas into reader-focused, publication-ready books. I also offer ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐…๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐ฌ๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐ญ๐š ๐‘๐ž๐š๐๐ข๐ง๐  to improve story structure, pacing, character development, dialogue, readability, flow, and overall manuscript quality for both digital and print publishing. ๐†๐ž๐ง๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ & ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: ๐…๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Fantasy, Young Adult, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Literary Fiction, Character-Driven Fiction, and Storytelling. ๐๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Self-Help, Personal Development, Christian Nonfiction, Wellness, Relationships, Business, Memoirs, Educational Content, and Thought Leadership. ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  & ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ: Developmental Editing, Fiction Editing, Manuscript Editing, Novel Editing, Story Structure, Plot Development, Character Arcs, Dialogue Improvement, Pacing, Readability, and Beta Reading. If you're looking for a reliable ๐†๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ซ, ๐…๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ซ, ๐‘๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ซ, ๐ž๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ซ, ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ซ, ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ, ๐จ๐ซ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐ฌ๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ who values quality, clear communication, strong storytelling, and reader engagement, Iโ€™d love to help bring your vision to life. Letโ€™s create a book your readers will genuinely connect with.

  • Book Editing
  • Content Editing
  • Creative Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Book Writing
  • Ebook Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • Nonfiction Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Storytelling
  • SEO Writing
  • English
  • Article Writing
Barakat Oluwabunmi B.

Lagos, Nigeria

$30/hr
5.0
64 jobs

Top-Rated Developmental & Copy Editor for Memoir and Nonfiction Books Your ideas are powerful. Let's make sure your book does them justice. Memoir and nonfiction authors come to me when they have something meaningful to say โ€” but need a trusted editorial partner to help them say it with clarity, structure, and impact. I'm Barakat, a Top-Rated developmental and copy editor on Upwork, specializing in memoir and nonfiction. Over the past two years, I've worked with authors on manuscripts ranging from focused nonfiction guides to full-length books, helping them transform raw drafts into polished, reader-ready work. One client said it best: "Barakat went above and beyond the assignment. She provided me exactly what I needed and helped shape my direction." Whether your book is about business, personal growth, lived experience, or hard-earned expertise โ€” I'll help you structure it clearly, refine it professionally, and get it ready for the readers it deserves. EXPERIENCE In the past few years, I've partnered with authors and professionals across a wide range of nonfiction projects โ€” including a 35,000-word manuscript on AI for business, self-help workbooks, and memoir-style narratives. Clients consistently highlight three qualities in my work: I communicate clearly, I deliver under pressure, and I never lose sight of what the author is trying to achieve. Clients have described working with me as: โœฆ "Extremely professional. Even under tight deadlines, she delivered high-quality work and maintained great communication." โœฆ "She thought ahead and made valuable suggestions that improved the final result." โœฆ "Detailed, thoughtful feedback โ€” and open to short turnaround times." I bring that same level of care and commitment to every manuscript I work on. WHO I WORK WITH Memoir writers ready to shape their personal story into a compelling, emotionally honest narrative. Nonfiction authors โ€” coaches, consultants, and experts โ€” turning their knowledge into a structured, reader-focused book. First-time authors preparing their manuscript for self-publishing or professional submission. Authors who want an editor that listens, communicates, and treats their manuscript with the same seriousness they bring to writing it. If you want a collaborative partner rather than just a proofreader, we'll work well together. SERVICES OFFERED Developmental Editing Big-picture guidance on structure, flow, pacing, and reader engagement. You'll receive a detailed editorial report covering what's working, what needs strengthening, and a clear path forward โ€” so revision feels purposeful, not overwhelming. Copy Editing A thorough line-by-line review of grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, and style. Your manuscript will meet professional publishing standards while sounding completely like you. Proofreading A precise final pass to catch every remaining error before your book reaches readers. Clean, consistent, and publication-ready. Beta Reading & Feedback An in-depth reader response covering clarity, engagement, structure, and overall impact โ€” ideal for authors who want honest, thoughtful feedback before moving into full editing. WHAT SETS MY WORK APART โœ“ I think ahead โ€” not just fixing what's there, but anticipating what your manuscript needs next. โœ“ Your voice stays intact โ€” I sharpen your writing without flattening what makes it yours. โœ“ Detail-oriented at every level โ€” from big-picture structure down to the final punctuation mark. โœ“ Reliable under deadlines โ€” high-quality work delivered on time, every time. โœ“ Collaborative by nature โ€” I listen carefully, follow your vision, and communicate every step of the way. โœ“ Free 1,000-word sample edit โ€” experience my editing style before making any commitment. RECENT PROJECTS Nonfiction Book on AI for Business (35,000 words) โ€” Developmental editing and structural feedback on a full-length nonfiction manuscript. Delivered a comprehensive developmental outline, shaped the author's direction, and ensured the content was clear, organized, and reader-focused. Client noted the work went far beyond expectations. Memoir & Personal Narrative Editing โ€” Copy editing and developmental feedback for memoir-style writing, focusing on narrative cohesion, emotional authenticity, and a consistent authorial voice throughout. LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR BOOK To help me understand your project before we connect, I'd love to know: What is your book about, and who is the ideal reader you're writing it for? What stage is your manuscript at โ€” early draft, complete draft, or nearly ready to publish? What is the one thing about your manuscript that you feel still isn't working the way you want it to? Ready to take your manuscript to the next level? Send me a message today. I'll review your project details and respond within 24 hours with a clear, honest recommendation โ€” no pressure, just a genuine conversation about your book and the best path forward. Your story matters. Let's make sure it lands.

  • Developmental Editing
  • Book
  • Book Editing
  • Content Editing
  • Creative Writing
  • Copy Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Line Editing
  • Beta Reading
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Error Detection
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Memoir Writing
  • Nonfiction
  • Book Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Writing
  • English
  • Content Writing
  • AI Content Editing
Elizabeth T.

Lagos, Nigeria

$15/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Every author believes their manuscript is ready until a reader, a publisher, or a poor review proves otherwise. By then, it is too late. I get to your manuscript before that moment does. I work with indie authors, first-time writers, and publishing houses to transform well-written drafts into polished, publish-ready books that compete at the highest level of their genre. Your story deserves more than good writing. It deserves professional editing. I am intentionally building my Upwork portfolio, which means every manuscript I take right now receives my absolute best work and full attention. Your book will not be one of many. It will be my priority. What I Offer: 1. Copy Editing and Proofreading: Every grammar, spelling, punctuation, tense, and sentence structure error is caught and corrected without touching your voice. 2. Line Editing Improving clarity, flow, readability, and tone consistency so your manuscript reads smoothly from the first page to the last. 3. Structural and Developmental Feedback Identifying pacing problems, continuity errors, POV inconsistencies, repetition, and narrative issues that quietly damage the reading experience. 4. Editorial Assessment: A clear and honest evaluation of what your manuscript needs, with specific, actionable recommendations for getting it to publication standard. 5. Track Changes Delivery: Every edit is delivered in Microsoft Word or Google Docs using Track Changes so you can review and approve every single change made to your manuscript. 6. Clean Final Manuscript: A polished, error-free final version ready for Amazon KDP upload, publisher submission, or direct release to your readers. 7. KDP Formatting Proper margins, paragraph indents, scene breaks, and layout structured correctly for both eBook and paperback formats. I Work With: Nonfiction: personal growth, spirituality, self-help, business, leadership, memoir, and inspirational books. Fiction: romance, dark romance, fantasy, historical fiction, adventure, thriller, and children's books. Manuscript sizes range from 10,000 to 180,000 words, and authors are at every stage of the publishing journey. My Process: Before I edit a single line, I understand what your manuscript is trying to accomplish and who it is written for. I refine without rewriting. I sharpen your voice without replacing it. I communicate clearly throughout every project, meet every deadline, and flag anything that needs your attention before it becomes a problem. The result is a manuscript that reads like a professionally produced book, not a draft. A book your readers will finish, recommend, and review well. Ready to publish with confidence? Send me a message with your genre, word count, and where you are in the process. I respond quickly, and I will tell you exactly what your manuscript needs.

  • Developmental Editing
  • Book Editing
  • Creative Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • English
  • Error Detection
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Editorial Writing
  • Formatting
  • Manuscript
  • Ghostwriting
  • Article Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • Romance Novel
  • Ebook Design
  • Content Writing
  • Line Editing
  • Technical Writing
  • Commenting
Stephen B.

Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

$35/hr
5.0
16 jobs

Struggling with a manuscript that feels unfinished, unclear, or not quite ready for readers? I help authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, and business owners transform rough drafts, AI-generated content, and undeveloped ideas into polished, engaging, publication-ready books that inform, inspire, and build authority. As a Ghostwriter, Book Editor, Beta Reader, and Developmental Editor, I work with nonfiction books, memoirs, business books, self-help books, and eBooks at every stage of the writing process from idea development and manuscript creation to editing, refinement, and reader feedback. My expertise includes: โ€ข Book Writing & Ghostwriting I transform ideas, expertise, and rough notes into compelling nonfiction books, memoirs, business books, and eBooks. โ€ข Developmental Editing I strengthen structure, organization, clarity, pacing, and overall reader experience to ensure your manuscript achieves its purpose. โ€ข Book Editing I provide comprehensive manuscript editing, including line editing, copy editing, and proofreading, to improve readability, consistency, and professionalism. โ€ข Beta Reading I deliver honest reader-focused feedback, highlighting areas that may confuse, disengage, or lose your audience. โ€ข AI Content Humanization I transform AI-generated drafts into natural, authentic writing that reflects your voice and connects with readers. How I Work Every project begins with understanding your goals, audience, and message. I then strengthen structure, improve clarity, refine your voice, identify content gaps, and enhance reader engagement to ensure your manuscript delivers the impact you intend. Experience I have worked on nonfiction books, memoirs, business books, self-help manuscripts, and eBooks, helping authors transform ideas into professionally crafted manuscripts. I have also helped clients prepare and publish their books on Amazon KDP. Why Work With Me A successful book requires more than correct grammar. It needs a clear structure, strong messaging, a consistent voice, and a reading experience that keeps readers engaged. By combining ghostwriting, developmental editing, beta reading, and AI content humanization, I help authors create books that are both professional and reader-focused. Let's Talk Whether you need a book written from scratch, a manuscript professionally edited, beta reader feedback, or AI-generated content refined into authentic writing, let's discuss your project and turn your ideas into a polished, publication-ready book.

  • Developmental Editing
  • Writing Critique
  • Book Editing
  • Content Editing
  • Creative Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Line Editing
  • Nonfiction Writing
  • Memoir Writing
  • AI Content Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Ebook Writing
  • Book Writing
  • Business Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Grammar & Syntax Review
  • AI Content Detection
  • Beta Reading
  • Ebook

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