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Shaiel B.

Los Angeles, California

$45/hr
5.0
207 jobs

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
  • Research Papers
  • 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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