If you need anything written in the fields of history, politics, international relations, or sports: give me a shot.
I'm a Top-notch academic writer and editor with a Ph.D. and several peer-reviewed publications. UCLA trained.
I was a journalist for two decades. Have two best-selling Amazon ebooks and am constantly working on my skills to give my clients the highest quality outcomes.
Academic Proofreading
Essay Writing
Policy Writing
Creative Writing
Speech Writing
International Relations
Search Engine Optimization
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US English Dialect
Kenneth W.
Bakersfield, California
$18/hr
5.0
79 jobs
I am a meticulous, experienced, native English-speaking proofreader and editor from the United States, currently spending most of my time in the Dominican Republic. I enjoy working with texts of all types, from blog posts to grant applications to books. I can not only ensure that your texts are grammatically correct and error-free, but I can also make them come alive and sound natural, which is particularly important for texts written by non-native English speakers or those generated by AI.
English
Proofreading
Editing & Proofreading
Book Editing
Spanish to English Translation
English to Spanish Translation
Summer S.
Stockton, California
$18/hr
5.0
61 jobs
Hello!
I'm a focused, quick-learning professional seeking employment opportunities—full-time, part-time, or temporary. My skills include transcription (clean or verbatim), photo editing, proofreading, extensive computer proficiency, effective communication, data entry, research, problem-solving, scheduling, organization, and social media management. I follow instructions accurately.
Data Entry
Writing
US English Dialect
Photo Retouching
Event Planning
Photo Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Adobe Photoshop
Subtitles
Andrew H.
San Jose, California
$40/hr
4.8
497 jobs
I graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a B.A. in Journalism in December 2013. I have worked as a freelance writer and editor since 2012. I have flawless grammar skills, great attention to detail and a strong command of AP style.
Copy Editing
English
Proofreading
Microsoft Word
Google Docs
Writing
Yaqub O.
Los Angeles, California
$30/hr
4.8
196 jobs
I am a PhD-level Academic Editor and Writer with 9+ years of experience and 400+ completed dissertations, theses, research papers, journal manuscripts, and academic writing projects. I work with PhD candidates, Master’s students, and researchers to develop, refine, and strengthen academic writing from early drafts to final submission-ready documents.
Many clients come to me during critical stages — final dissertation chapters, journal submissions, research proposals, or when their work feels unclear, unstructured, or incomplete. I also support clients who are stuck and need help turning ideas into clear, well-organized academic writing.
I help improve structure, clarity, argument flow, and coherence while preserving your original voice and research intent.
I work across Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Psychology, Education, Humanities, Medical & Health Sciences, Law, Real Estate, and STEM-related research, adapting my editing and research support to the requirements of each discipline.
Services I Offer
• Dissertation & Thesis Writing and Editing (Full or Chapter-Based Support)
• Capstone Project Writing, Proofreading, Editing & Formatting
• Praxis Paper Writing, Proofreading, Editing & Formatting
• Journal Manuscript Preparation & Revision
• Research Papers, Literature Reviews & Systematic Reviews (SLR / PRISMA)
• Research Proposals & Methodology Development
• Academic Proofreading, Editing & Structural Improvement
• Results, Discussion & Findings Chapter Support
• SPSS, Excel, R & Data Analysis Interpretation
• APA 7, Harvard, MLA, Chicago, Vancouver, IEEE & Microsoft Word Formatting
• Citation, Reference & Bibliography Correction
• Book & Academic Manuscript Editing
• AI Content Editing & Humanization
• AI Fact-Checking & Content Verification
• AI Content Review & Similarity Report Review
Tools & Standards
I use MS Word, Grammarly, Turnitin, SPSS, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and LaTeX to ensure accuracy, consistency, and professional academic standards in every project.
Why Clients Work With Me
• 9+ years of academic editing experience
• 400+ completed academic projects
• In-depth research support for academic writing
• Strong expertise across dissertations, theses, and research writing
• Expertise in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, analysis, and interpretation
• Clear, structured, publication-ready results
• Transparent Track Changes editing
• Reliable communication and deadlines
Let’s Work Together
Do you have a dissertation, thesis, research paper, journal manuscript, capstone project, or praxis paper that needs expert academic support? Send me a message or click “Invite” to discuss your project, requirements, and deadline.
Copy Editing
Academic Editing
Academic Writing
Dissertation Writing
Academic Proofreading
Book Editing
APA Formatting
Thesis Writing
IBM SPSS
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Essay Writing
Scientific Writing
Literature Review
Research Methods
Research Proposals
AI Content Editing
AI Content Detection
AI Fact-Checking
Line Editing
Nicole M.
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
$20/hr
5.0
78 jobs
Hello! I am excited to turn your novel, short story, or other text into a work of art. As a published editor and author, I have experience in working with clients all over the world to ensure that their work is both free of errors and enticing to readers.
I specialize in fiction novels/stories, with SFF preferred, but not required. I can proofread, edit, and/or beta read your work for quality control and readability.
I use The Chicago Manual of Style (US English) and track changes on MS Word.
PUBLISHED WORKS:
-Beneath the Twin Suns: An Anthology (author)
-Star Crossed: An Anthology of Romantic Science Fiction (author)
-Heads and Tales: The Other Side of the Story (author)
-The New Normal: A Zombie Anthology (author, editor, and publisher)
-In All Our Forms: A Shifter Anthology (author, editor, and publisher)
-Creator of The Book Dragon book review blog
Copy Editing
English
Proofreading
Line Editing
Book Editing
Google Docs
Organizer
Beta Reading
Beta Reader Report
Editing & Proofreading
Novel
Microsoft Word
Error Detection
Book Review
Proofreading Feedback
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