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Top Rated Plus✅PhD holder✅Solid publication record✅Over 300 texts edited✅Native English speaker✅Member: Professional Editors Guild ✅Patient and thorough✅ Committed to excellence✅Available seven days a week✅AI savvy (University of Johannesburg certificate: Leveraging AI for Research Impact Workshop)✅ I excel in helping writers overcome obstacles to achieving their publishing goals. Writing can be challenging. 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 so that it meets publishing standards. AI can generate an outline or structure of a text, but it lacks the analytical rigour, thematic depth, and abstract insights of an expert human researcher and writer. 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). I am also a native English speaker (in other words, I grew up in an English-speaking home and went to a school and university where English is the only language of instruction). I have several publications in high-ranking journals and have given numerous conference talks. This means that I am not only a copy editor. I can also complete whatever writing and publishing tasks you might have. There are some writing and editing samples in my Upwork portfolio. (Some of the edited texts have been quite heavily reworked, but the level of editing for each task is client-specific.) Please message me if you would like to see writing or editing samples that match your current project. I am also available for consultations if you have some ideas that 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, guidance for those outside academia wanting to publish in academic journals, and input on research projects or related undertakings. Please message me if you'd like to set up a consultation. I consider myself to be focused and professional with a natural affinity for academic dialogue and argumentation. Although my area of expertise is in academic writing, I have recently been writing, reviewing, and editing numerous non-academic texts (e.g. blog posts, corporate documents, and non-fiction books). This means that my skills can also add value to projects in the general public intellectual space or popular science and philosophy writings. (Please note that I do not use AI in my work unless requested. I am also not available to manipulate AI-generated student assignments or theses specifically to pass an AI-detector test. The same applies to doing research or writing for students. I can, however, edit student texts for clarity, style, reader-friendliness, and thematic and logical consistency. I can also leave comments/suggestions alongside a student's own writing where something seems to be missing or might need to be fleshed out further. In other words, I can edit and supervise students, but not do the actual research and writing.)

British writer and test analyst now living in South Africa. I also have a passion for line editing, copy editing, and proofreading, regardless of whether the work is written by non-native or native speakers, or generated through AI. I particularly enjoy editing and proofreading content written by non-native speakers or AI, as this requires a bit of analysis to fully understand what the writer is trying to put across, whilst also giving me more scope to carry out my own research and create quality content. I also conduct beta reading, write reviews, and general articles. I am happy to undertake short or long-term work assignments and am reliable and loyal to my clients. During my time as a freelance writer, editor and proofreader, I have worked on a variety of different types of material, including finance, IT articles, articles on the maritime industry, and on education. I also became a full-time book reviewer for Small Business Trends, and also wrote for Elopak and Oceans HQ on a regular basis. My previous professional experience has been working as a System Design, Test Analyst and IT Trainer for Lloyd's Register and the Bank of England in London. I have also owned various businesses since living in South Africa, and now work as a Freelance writer and test analyst. I have an excellent command of English. I can write quality articles for you, proofread and edit your articles or books, write book reviews or simply beta-read your book and provide you with good feedback.

Are you looking for a results-driven Senior QA Test Analyst who can elevate your software quality and accelerate your release cycles? With 8+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, test automation, and full-cycle testing, I help organizations deliver robust, bug-free products across web, mobile, and API platforms. With experience using Nanonets as AI an AI-powered software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that automates document processing and data extraction for businesses by using advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and deep learning What I Offer: Test Automation: Advanced skills in Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, and Appium for web and mobile automation. I design and maintain scalable automation frameworks that reduce manual effort and speed up releases. Manual & Exploratory Testing: Comprehensive black-box, regression, UAT, and system integration testing to ensure every feature works as intended. API Testing: Proficient in Postman and Playwright for automated API testing, including contract and integration tests. Agile & DevOps: Deep experience working in Agile/Scrum teams, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders. Technical Support & Inventory Systems: Managed and supported SAGE Evolution and POS-integrated inventory systems, optimizing processes and ensuring data integrity. Mentorship & Leadership: Proven ability to mentor junior testers, establish QA best practices, and lead quality initiatives across cross-functional teams.

As a detail-oriented professional with experience in copy checking, proofreading, and content quality review, I specialize in transforming written material into clear, engaging, and polished communication. I’ve reviewed and refined 70+ reports weekly, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and natural readability across diverse subjects. My background has strengthened my ability to identify tone mismatches, grammatical inconsistencies, and logical flow issues while maintaining the writer’s authentic voice. I’m passionate about language that connects — words that not only inform but resonate. Whether it’s a corporate report, article, or digital content, I approach every project with precision, empathy, and respect for the client’s intent. What I offer: Proofreading and copy editing for clarity and tone Quality assurance for reports and digital content Grammar, structure, and flow improvements Consistency checks aligned with brand voice I value collaboration, timeliness, and communication. If you’re looking for someone who brings both technical accuracy and creative intuition to your words, I’d love to help your content shine.

I’m a finance professional with a strong eye for detail and a passion for words. With a degree in Financial Accounting and years of experience managing reports and documentation, I bring accuracy, clarity and polish to everything I edit. I can help elevate your writing - whether you need careful proofreading, grammar support, or thoughtful feedback to strengthen your content. I’m comfortable working on academic papers, business documents, and creative projects, and I adapt my editing style to match your goals. What I offer: - Proofreading and grammar checks - Clear, concise editing for readability - Beta reading with constructive, reader-focused feedback - Flexible tone: professional, academic or creative Regular communication is important to me, so you’ll always know where your project stands.

Hi! I'm a friendly and reliable freelancer with over 5 years of experience in admin and customer service. I specialize in data entry, proofreading, and general admin tasks, always making sure work is done accurately and on time. I currently freelance as a data analyst training AI, so I’m great with detail-heavy tasks and following clear guidelines. I'm also highly skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel. If you need someone who's efficient, easy to work with, and committed to quality, I'm here to help!