Since 2013, I have worked full-time as an editor, helping authors like you, firms, and organizations publish with confidence. And because I collaborated with them, their books and content have gone on to serve some of the world’s leading publishing houses, respected academic journals, major business brands, and global media platforms, including Amazon KDP, BBC News, Forbes, and Netflix Originals.
I have extensive experience editing published works across a wide range of genres, including full-length novels, fiction and non-fiction, autobiographies, memoirs, self-help books, business books, e-books, legal guides, resumes and CVs, and poetry collections. Some of the titles I've had the privilege of editing include:
- Tʜᴇ Sᴏᴄᴋ Dʀᴀᴡᴇʀ Pʜɪʟᴏꜱᴏᴘʜʏ by Lisa Begley, self-published on Amazon KDP
- Tʜᴇ Cᴀᴍᴘꜰɪʀᴇ Exᴘᴇʀɪᴇɴᴄᴇ by Joseph Scarpinito, self-published on Amazon KDP
- Bᴏʀɴ Bʀɪʟʟɪᴀɴᴛ: A Pᴀʀᴇɴᴛ'ꜱ Gᴜɪᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ Rᴀɪꜱɪɴɢ Lᴇᴀᴅᴇʀꜱ, Iɴɴᴏᴠᴀᴛᴏʀꜱ ᴀɴᴅ Eᴛʜɪᴄᴀʟ Gᴜᴀʀᴅɪᴀɴꜱ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ Aɢᴇ ᴏꜰ AI (Aɢᴇꜱ 0–6) by Ivy A.P. Williams, self-published on Amazon KDP
- Bᴇʏᴏɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ Cʟᴀᴜꜱᴇ: A Pʀᴀᴄᴛɪᴄᴀʟ Gᴜɪᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ Uɴᴅᴇʀꜱᴛᴀɴᴅɪɴɢ Cᴏɴᴛʀᴀᴄᴛꜱ by Debra Taylor, self-published on Amazon KDP
Authors, publishers, and professionals typically work with me to:
* Proofread and line-edit manuscripts before publication, ensuring they're polished, error-free, and ready for readers.
* Edit long-form content, including books, guides, reports, and other nonfiction manuscripts for clarity, structure, and readability.
* Humanize AI-generated drafts by removing repetitive phrasing, predictable sentence patterns, excessive exposition, generic content, weak narrative flow, and emotionally flat writing, so they read as if written by a skilled human author.
* Strengthen the clarity, tone, pacing, and overall flow of a manuscript while preserving the author's unique voice and intended message.
* Develop and refine professional resumes, CVs, cover letters, and other career documents that present experience with confidence and credibility.
* Format complex Microsoft Word documents with consistent styling, professional layouts, automatic tables of contents, and publication-ready formatting.
With more than a decade of editing experience, I've seen how publishing standards have evolved. In 2026, readers are more discerning, competition is greater, and marketplace expectations are higher than ever. A manuscript can be technically correct yet still fail to engage readers or stand out in a crowded market.
If you're looking for an editor who will treat your manuscript with the same care and attention as you do, I'd be glad to discuss your project.
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Business Writing
Content Writing
Online Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Line Editing
Book Editing
Resume Writing
Proofreading Feedback
Chicago Manual of Style
Track Changes
Developmental Editing
Kehinde O.
Sango, Nigeria
$5/hr
4.7
42 jobs
Let's be honest. Most manuscripts don't fail because the writer lacks talent. They fail because nobody told the writer the truth. Your friend said it was amazing. Your writing group said "maybe tighten chapter three." Your mom cried at the ending, but she also cried at a paper towel commercial last Tuesday. None of that gets you published. None of that gets you reviews. None of that gets readers recommending your book at 1am to someone who should be sleeping.
That's where I come in.
I read fiction the way your future readers will hungry, impatient, and completely willing to put your book down if you lose me. The difference is I'll tell you exactly where you lost me, exactly why, and exactly what to do about it. Your readers will just leave a two-star review and move on with their lives.
I specialize in science fiction, fantasy, and thriller, genres where pacing isn't a suggestion, world-building has to earn its word count, and readers will forgive you almost anything except being boring.
What I'll do to your manuscript:
✅ Beta Reading — I read it as a reader first. No editorial filter, no politeness tax. You get my real reaction, where I was hooked, where I checked my phone, where I genuinely didn't see that twist coming, and where I absolutely did. That reaction is worth more than a hundred "it's great" responses.
✅ Developmental Editing — Structure, pacing, narrative arc, character consistency. If your story is a house, developmental editing checks whether the foundation is solid before we talk about the curtains. Most manuscripts need this more than they need anything else and most authors skip it entirely. Don't be most authors.
✅ Line Editing — This is where your prose stops surviving and starts singing. Sentence rhythm, word choice, dialogue that actually sounds human, flow that pulls readers forward without them noticing. Your voice stays completely intact. Everything fighting against it doesn't.
✅ Proofreading — The last thing standing between your manuscript and public embarrassment. Typos, punctuation, consistency errors, the word "definitely" spelled four different ways across 80,000 words. I find all of it. Every last one.
You're exactly who I work with if:
✅ You've finished your manuscript and something still feels wrong but you can't name it
✅ Your beta readers liked it but couldn't tell you why the middle dragged
✅ You're self-publishing and your name is going on this thing permanently
✅ You want someone who will treat your story seriously enough to be completely honest about it
What you actually get:
✅ Editorial letter with specific, prioritized revision guidance, not vague gestures at "clarity"
✅ Inline comments in Google Docs Suggesting Mode so you see every decision explained
✅ Multiple solutions per problem, because "fix this" without options isn't feedback, it's homework
✅ A reader's real reaction documented throughout, not manufactured after the fact
✅ Your voice protected at every single stage
Genres: Science Fiction · Fantasy · Thriller · Mystery · Horror · Young Adult · Historical Fiction · Romance · Literary Fiction · Memoir
Short stories to 120,000+ word novels. No cookie-cutter packages, scope and turnaround discussed per project so you're never paying for what you don't need.
Most editors will tell you your manuscript has potential.
I'll tell you whether it actually does, and if it does, I'll help you prove it on every page.
If you're serious about publishing something worth reading, click Invite to Job or send a direct message. Tell me your genre, word count, and where the manuscript feels stuck. I'll take it from there.
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Book Editing
Beta Reading
Beta Reader Report
Developmental Editing
Line Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Story Editing
Story Development
Fiction Writing
Manuscript
Google Docs
Error Detection
Chicago Manual of Style
Ghostwriting
Academic Editing
Business Writing
Children's Writing
Victor Olanrewaju R.
Lagos, Nigeria
$10/hr
5.0
11 jobs
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 𝟙𝟘𝟘% ℍ𝕌𝕄𝔸ℕ 𝕎𝕆ℝ𝕂 𝕆ℕ𝕃𝕐. ℕ𝕠 𝔸𝕀-𝔾𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕕 ℝ𝕖𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕤, 𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕣.
𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒂𝒘, 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕 𝒖𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆? 𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍.
As a published author or indie novelist, you don’t just need a proofreader, you need a trusted ally who understands the exact mechanics of storytelling. I focus strictly on reader feedback, not copyediting, ensuring your narrative delivers on its promises before you publish.
Whether you need a fast 5–7 day turnaround on a tight production schedule or a deep-dive analysis into genre-specific tropes, I deliver actionable, constructive truths not just empty encouragement.
📚 Core Sub-Genre Specializations
While I read across various fiction spaces, I specialize heavily in:
Spicy Romance & Novellas: Evaluating heat levels, adult tension, M/F dynamics, and highly specific sub-genres (e.g., contemporary hockey romance, billionaire, and werewolf/paranormal romance).
Cozy Murder Mysteries: Analyzing atmospheric world-building, clue placement, and plot consistency.
Speculative Fiction, YA, Fantasy & Thrillers: Ensuring structural integrity and high-stakes engagement.
🔍 What Your Comprehensive Reader Report Covers:
Pacing & Reader Engagement: Pinpointing exactly where the pacing drags, where the tension drops, and if your ending hooks readers enough to want the next book in the series.
Character Development & Realism: Ensuring your leads feel like real adults with genuine, believable chemistry and distinct character arcs.
Plot Consistency & Structure: Catching stubborn plot holes, logic flaws, and narrative inconsistencies before your readers do.
Overall Readability & Content Flow: Evaluating the structural health of your manuscript from the first page to the final chapter.
🛠️ Why Clients Invite Me to Projects:
The Credentials: I hold a degree in English Literature & Creative Writing (UK) with a deep, native command of English conventions across US, UK, AU, and CA variants.
Strict Confidentiality: Fully comfortable signing NDAs before reviewing your 15k-word novella or 90k+ word manuscript.
Manual Rigor: I do 100% manual, software-checked human analysis. No feeding your hard work into ChatGPT.
Let's make your book unforgettable. Click the 'Invite' button or drop me a message today to discuss your project, timeline, and goals!
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Beta Reading
Line Editing
Romance
Beta Reader Report
Book Blurb
Book Editing
Book Layout
Book Review
Book Marketing
Book Cover Design
Editing & Proofreading
Book Summary
Contemporary Romance
Romance Novel
Fantasy
Thriller
Dystopian
Kenneth A.
Akure, Nigeria
$5/hr
4.6
20 jobs
Your manuscript deserves more than a clean layout...it deserves a book that passes KDP and Lulu review on the first upload. I format, typeset, and design print and eBook interiors that look professional, read smoothly, and meet every platform requirement.
Certified Book Editor, Formatter, and EPUB Expert specializing in KDP, Lulu, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital book interiors for Publishing.
What sets me apart is end-to-end ownership: I handle formatting, typesetting, line editing, cover design, and upload prep under one roof, so you never have to coordinate between multiple freelancers or worry about version mismatches. I work in Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, Vellum, Atticus, and Calibre — whichever tool fits your project best.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. Writing the manuscript is only half the journey. How that story is presented determines whether readers stay, trust you, and take your message seriously. That’s where I come in.
I hold a Certified Book Editor and Formatter credential from Authors Den and have successfully delivered formatting and design projects for authors publishing on KDP, Lulu, and IngramSpark. Every completed project on Upwork has earned a 5-star rating, and I currently carry six active contracts, which is a reflection of the trust authors place in my work.
I know how overwhelming self-publishing can feel. One small formatting error can lead to upload issues, poor reviews, or a book that simply doesn’t feel “right” in the reader’s hands. That’s why I approach every project with patience, precision, and respect for your work. Your book isn’t just content, it’s your credibility.
Here is what I can deliver for you:
✅ Book formatting and typesetting for Amazon KDP, Lulu, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital
✅ Print-ready interior layouts — paperback, hardcover, and large-print editions
✅ eBook formatting — EPUB, MOBI, and KFX-compatible files
✅ Line editing, proofreading, and manuscript layout refinement
✅ Fiction, non-fiction, journals, planners, workbooks, and low-content books
✅ Book cover design — paperback wrap and hardcover case files
✅ Author websites and book landing pages built for reader conversion
𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡:
✔ Microsoft Word
✔ Adobe Indesign
✔ Affinity Publisher
✔ Calibre for EPUB
✔ Canva
✔ Vellum
✔ Atticus
✔ Adobe Photoshop
✔ Reedsy Book Editor
Whether you’re publishing your first book or your tenth, I treat every project with the same level of care and attention to detail. I focus on typography, spacing, margins, flow, and structure to create reader-friendly, print-perfect interiors that feel professional, polished, and enjoyable to read from the first page to the last.
I don’t believe in rushing books out the door. I believe in doing it right. Because your readers will judge your book within seconds, and great formatting quietly builds trust, comfort, and authority without saying a word.
My goal is simple: to help you publish a book you’re proud to put your name on, one that looks professional, reads smoothly, and stands confidently alongside traditionally published titles.
If you are ready to take your manuscript from draft to publish-ready, send me a message and I will respond within a few hours. Let's get your book looking exactly the way it deserves.
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Book Layout
Ebook Formatting
Book Design
Adobe InDesign
Book Editing
EPUB
Ebook Design
Ebook Upload
Line Editing
Microsoft Word
Book Cover Design
Academic Editing
Affinity Designer
Layout Design
Nonfiction
Literary Fiction
Canva
Developmental Editing
Elizabeth T.
Lagos, Nigeria
$15/hr
5.0
3 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.
Most manuscript problems are not obvious. They do not announce themselves. They sit quietly inside the story, in the pacing that slowly loses readers three chapters in, in the dialogue that almost sounds natural but does not quite land, in the structure that made perfect sense to the writer but leaves the reader slightly disconnected from the story they were promised. These are the problems that separate a manuscript that gets shelved from one that gets finished, shared, and reviewed well. Finding them is exactly what I do.
I work with indie authors, first-time writers, and publishing houses who have put real work into their manuscripts and now need a trained, precise eye to bring that work to its full potential. My deepest expertise is in romance and dark romance, where emotional pacing, tension, and character chemistry are everything. A romance reader does not just want a happy ending. They want to feel every obstacle, every almost moment, and every page turn in their chest. Getting that right requires more than clean grammar. It requires an editor who understands the genre from the inside.
I am currently building my Upwork portfolio, which means right now every project I take on gets my complete focus and best work. You will not be one of a dozen active clients. You will be the manuscript I am thinking about, and that level of attention is something that becomes harder to offer as a freelancer grows busier.
Here is what I offer:
1. Copy editing and proofreading that catches every grammar, spelling, punctuation, tense, and sentence structure error without touching your voice or flattening your style
2. Line editing that improves clarity, flow, readability, and tone so your manuscript reads as smoothly on the last page as it does on the first
3. Structural and developmental feedback that identifies pacing issues, continuity errors, POV inconsistencies, repetition, and narrative problems that quietly damage the reading experience before a single reader ever notices them
4. Editorial assessment that gives you a clear, honest picture of exactly where your manuscript stands and what it needs to reach publication standard
5. Track Changes delivery in Microsoft Word or Google Docs, so you see and approve every single change before anything is finalised
6. KDP formatting with correct margins, paragraph indents, scene breaks, and layout ready for both eBook and paperback upload
Before I touch a single line of your manuscript, I take time to understand what it is trying to accomplish and who it is written for. That context shapes everything. I refine without rewriting. I sharpen your voice without replacing it. I meet every deadline, communicate clearly throughout, and flag anything that needs your attention before it becomes a problem rather than after.
The result is a manuscript that feels like it was always meant to be a published book. One readers finish in one sitting, recommends it to everyone they know, and comes back to it when they want that feeling again.
If you are ready to take your manuscript from well-written to professionally polished, send me a message with your genre, word count, and where you are in the publishing process. I respond quickly, and I will tell you exactly what your manuscript needs and how we can get it there.
Copy Editing
English
Proofreading
Book Editing
Error Detection
Editing & Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Creative Writing
Ghostwriting
Fiction Writing
Romance Novel
Line Editing
Track Changes
Story Development
Kindle Direct Publishing
Content Editing
Book Cover Design
Children's Literature
Character Development
Academic Editing
Peace O.
Lagos, Nigeria
$15/hr
4.7
24 jobs
Your words matter. Let’s make sure they shine.
Whether you are a publisher, author, founder, or creative entrepreneur, you know the value of well-crafted writing. Small errors can damage your credibility, blur your message, or cost you life-changing opportunities. I’m a Strategic Storyteller and Technical Editor who understands the “why” behind every headline, sentence, and story.
I’m Peace, a 5.0-rated professional with a reputation for meticulous precision and “voice-conscious” editing. I don’t just fix grammar; I improve clarity, engagement, and authority while keeping your unique voice 100% intact.
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝:
🔹 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 & 𝐅𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:
I provide full-cycle development for Fiction and Non-fiction books (Ebooks & Novels). I specialize in Developmental Editing, Line Editing, Copy Editing, & Proofreading (CMOS, APA, MLA).
Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Suspense, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult (YA), Children’s Books, Memoirs, & Biographies.
🔹 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:
I bring analytical logic to complex documents, transforming dense information into clear, authoritative content.
Services: Technical Editing, Structural Logic, Fact-checking, Syntax Refinement, & Readability Audits.
Content: Self-Help, Personal Development, Business, Finance, Marketing, Health & Wellness, Psychology, Education, Guides, Case Studies, White Papers, & Press Releases.
🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐆𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:
I excel at “voice-matching” and building narratives from the ground up.
SEO Writing: Blog posts, Long-form articles, Website copy, Landing pages, Newsletters, & Thought Leadership.
Creative Ghostwriting: Niche Content Creation (including world-building), Poetry, Spoken Word, Author Bios, & Book Blurbs.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞?
I have a results-first mindset and a perfect 5.0 rating. I’m known for my meticulous eyes, reliable communication, and ability to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Let’s transform your draft into a masterpiece. Message me to discuss your project.
Copy Editing
Copywriting
English
Proofreading
Editing & Proofreading
Line Editing
Nonfiction Writing
Error Detection
Academic Editing
Book Editing
Ebook
Content Editing
Blog Writing
Developmental Editing
Scriptwriting
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