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Oluwabukola A.

Lagos, Nigeria

$20/hr
4.9
200 jobs

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
Adebiyi A.

Lagos, Nigeria

$40/hr
4.9
17 jobs

Book Editor, Developmental Editor, Copy Editor, and Beta Reader helping fiction authors transform rough manuscripts into compelling, publish-ready books. I specialize in Romance, Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, Memoirs, and Children's Literature, providing detailed editorial feedback that strengthens plot, pacing, character development, and reader engagement. 📚 Turn Your Manuscript into a Book Readers Can't Put Down Writing a book is hard. Editing it into a compelling, polished, publish-ready manuscript is where I come in. I am a Fiction Book Editor, Developmental Editor, Copy Editor, Line Editor, and Beta Reader who helps authors strengthen their stories while preserving their unique voice. Whether you're preparing your first novel or refining your next bestseller, I provide detailed, constructive feedback that improves readability, pacing, character development, plot structure, and overall storytelling. My services include: ✓ Developmental Editing ✓ Copy Editing ✓ Line Editing ✓ Beta Reading ✓ Manuscript Evaluation ✓ Story Editing ✓ Plot Development ✓ Character Development ✓ Writing Critique ✓ Proofreading ✓ Ebook Formatting ✓ Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Preparation Genres I work with: • Romance • Fantasy • Mystery • Science Fiction • Dystopian • Memoir • Children's Literature • Nonfiction What you'll receive: • Detailed editorial feedback • Track Changes edits • Beta Reader Report • Story and structure analysis • Character development recommendations • Plot and pacing improvement suggestions • Professional communication and on-time delivery My goal is simple: help you create a manuscript that connects with readers, strengthens your author brand, and is ready for publication. If you're looking for a reliable editor who understands storytelling, character arcs, pacing, and reader expectations, I'd love to discuss your project. Send me a message and let's bring your manuscript to its highest potential. Book Editing | Developmental Editing | Copy Editing | Line Editing | Proofreading | Beta Reading | Manuscript Evaluation | Story Editing | Character Development | Plot Development | Fiction Writing | Creative Writing | Writing Critique | Ghostwriting | Book Writing | Nonfiction Writing | Romance Writing | Story Development | Developmental Feedback | Manuscript | Novel | Fiction | Romance | Fantasy | Mystery | Science Fiction | Dystopian | Memoir | Children's Literature | Self-Publishing | Ebook Formatting | Ebook Writing | Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) | Content Editing | Editing & Proofreading | Chicago Manual of Style | Publishing Support | Beta Reader Report | Structural Analysis | Plot Analysis | Reader Engagement | Author Support | Publishing Consultant | Fiction Editor | Manuscript Critique | Novel Editor | Developmental Editor | Copy Editor | Line Editor | Professional Proofreader | Beta Reader | KDP Specialist | Creative Writer | Story Consultant | Character Arc Development | Plot Development Specialist | Publishing Preparation | Track Changes Editing | Book Formatting | Ebook Publishing | Author Coaching

  • Copy Editing
  • English
  • Proofreading
  • Developmental Editing
  • Book Editing
  • Beta Reader Report
  • Line Editing
  • Beta Reading
  • Fiction Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Character Development
  • Plot Development
  • Ghostwriting
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Storytelling
  • Novel
  • Story Editing
  • Romance
  • Ebook 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
Adejokun K.

Lagos, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
15 jobs

You have valuable knowledge but no time to write. You start writing but struggle to finish. You've hired freelancers before and received generic, AI-sounding content that lacked personality, authority, and depth. Or perhaps you have a completed manuscript that still needs professional editing, formatting, and publishing preparation before it's truly ready for readers. Great ideas don't deserve to die in a draft folder. That's exactly why I exist. Behind every coach, entrepreneur, consultant, thought leader, and author with a successful book is a skilled ghostwriter, editor, and publishing partner who helped bring that vision to life. I'm that partner. I am a professional eBook Ghostwriter, Book Editor, Amazon KDP Specialist, and Book Formatting Expert who helps authors transform ideas into polished manuscripts, professionally formatted books, and publication-ready files for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and other major publishing platforms. 𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. I help transform raw ideas into professionally written, professionally edited, and publication-ready books that educate, inspire, engage readers, and strengthen your authority. Whether you're creating a nonfiction business book, self-help guide, leadership book, memoir, novel, workbook, or eBook, I ensure your content is clear, engaging, well structured, and ready for publication. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂: ✔ Nonfiction Ghostwriting ✔ Fiction Ghostwriting ✔ Book & eBook Writing ✔ Developmental Editing ✔ Structural Editing ✔ Line Editing ✔ Copyediting ✔ Proofreading ✔ Manuscript Evaluation & Review ✔ Manuscript Development ✔ Chapter Editing ✔ First Chapter Optimization ✔ Readability & Flow Enhancement ✔ Book Formatting ✔ eBook Formatting ✔ Kindle Formatting ✔ EPUB Formatting ✔ Typesetting ✔ Layout Design ✔ Editorial Design ✔ Publication Design ✔ Print Design ✔ Interior Book Formatting ✔ Print Ready PDF Creation ✔ Kindle Ready EPUB Creation ✔ Amazon KDP Formatting ✔ Amazon KDP Publishing Support ✔ Book Description & Book Blurb Writing ✔ Publishing Consultation ✔ Publishing Strategy ✔ Book Proposal Development ✔ Market Positioning Recommendations ✔ Self-Publishing Support ✔ Traditional Publishing Preparation ✔ End-to-End Book Production 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁? ✔ A professionally written manuscript ✔ A stronger, more engaging book ✔ Error free editing and formatting ✔ Publication-ready files that meet Amazon KDP standards ✔ A book that reflects your voice, expertise, and goals ✔ More time to focus on your business while your book gets completed 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸? I don't simply write books. I become your ghostwriter, editor, formatting specialist, and publishing partner. Before I write a single word, I take the time to understand your audience, goals, expertise, messaging, and voice. I analyze your content, study your niche, and create a strategy that ensures your manuscript is clear, engaging, marketable & publication ready. 𝗠𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Discovery → Research → Outline & Structure → Writing & Drafting → Developmental Editing → Copyediting & Proofreading → Book Formatting → EPUB & PDF Export → Publishing Preparation → Final Delivery Every project receives thoughtful attention, detailed communication, professional formatting & a commitment to quality. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵: ✔ Coaches & Consultants ✔ Entrepreneurs ✔ Thought Leaders ✔ Motivational Speakers ✔ Wellness Experts ✔ Financial Advisors ✔ Educators & Trainers ✔ Publishers ✔Independent Authors Whether you need ghostwriting, editing, or Amazon KDP formatting, I'm here to help bring your book to life. Let's get started. 𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Ghostwriting, Book Writing, eBook Writing, Nonfiction Writing, Fiction Writing, Business Writing, Leadership Writing, Self-Help Writing, Personal Development Writing, Psychology Writing, Emotional Intelligence Writing, Human Behavior Writing, Memoir Writing, Biography Writing, Christian Writing, Romance Writing, Thriller Writing, Science Fiction Writing, Developmental Editing, Structural Editing, Copyediting, Proofreading, Manuscript Review, Manuscript Assessment, Amazon KDP, Kindle Direct Publishing, Book Formatting, eBook Formatting, Kindle Formatting, EPUB Formatting, Typesetting, Layout Design, Publication Design, Editorial Design, Print-Ready PDF Creation, Kindle-Ready EPUB Creation, Self-Publishing Support, Book Production, Microsoft Word, EPUB, PDF, and KDP Upload Support. Book Publishing, Publishing Consultant, Book Layout Design, Interior Formatting, Editorial Review, Content Development, workbook and activity book design, Chapter Development, Readability Improvement, Story Development, Workbook Formatting, Paperback Formatting, Reflowable EPUB, MS Word Formatting, Canva book layout design, OCR cleanup for scanned documents, conversion from PDF to editable Word, formatting, self-publishing assistance, book upload, book interior layout, document cleanup and consistency

  • Formatting
  • Ghostwriting
  • Ebook Writing
  • Book Writing
  • Self-Help
  • Fiction
  • Book Cover Design
  • Nonfiction
  • Book Layout
  • Memoir Writing
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Ebook
  • Amazon
  • KDP Interior
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Document Formatting
  • Book Design
  • Book Editing
  • Ebook Design
  • Book Cover
Alonge T.

Lagos, Nigeria

$5/hr
4.8
35 jobs

If your channel needs fresh highlights out fast, that's exactly what I do. I cut match recaps, game highlight packages, and short-form clips for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Shorts across NFL, NBA, and Soccer. Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours, with same-day delivery available by arrangement for live events. What I Deliver: - Full Match/Game Highlights: Long-form edits built for YouTube and channel content - Short-Form Clips & Reels: Social-ready cuts for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts - League-Specific Pacing: Edits structured around how each sport's audience actually watches content Fast Turnaround – 24–48 hours as standard practice, not a one-time promise Who I Work With: YouTube highlight channels, sports content creators, and small media teams who need an editor that keeps pace with a live game schedule, without falling behind or cutting corners. Tools I Use: Adobe Premiere Pro | DaVinci Resolve My Services: - Sports Video Editing - Highlight Reel Editing - Video Editing - Adobe Premiere Pro - Short Form Video - YouTube Video Editing - Social Media Video Editing - Sports Highlights - Fast Turnaround Editing - Branding - NBA / NFL / Soccer Let's Talk: Tell me what you're working on and what your turnaround needs are, I'll tell you exactly how I'd handle it.

  • Short Video
  • Video Editing
  • YouTube Shorts
  • Instagram Reels
  • Video Production
  • Social Media Video
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Editing & Production
  • CapCut
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • TikTok Video
  • Football
  • NBA Top Shot
  • Social Media Content
  • Sports
  • Event Highlights Video
  • Sporting Event
  • Content Editing
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Video Strategy
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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