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Terra K.

Portland, Oregon

$50/hr
5.0
16 jobs

For the last decade, I've provided editorial support to authors, publications, and businesses for nonfiction and fiction books, news, essays, manuals, and newsletters. My editorial portfolio includes over 40 books and 250 news articles. While I work directly with authors, my contracts include the Department of State and Indigo River Publishing, a distributor of Simon & Schuster.​​​ I always offer a complimentary Zoom (before beginning a contract) if you'd like to discuss your project and see if we are a fit to work together. I have a particular hankering for line edits, but I enjoy every stage of the editorial process, from coaching and developmental work to the final proofreading. I am not interested in editing AI writing. If you have generated your content through an LLM and have not taken the time to "humanize" it into your voice, please find a different editor. The majority of my experience lies in nonfiction—a well-written memoir is my bread and butter. I enjoy technical and academic writing, and melt right into a spicy romance novel. I've earned multiple editing certificates, including the Poynter: ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing. I regularly attend editorial webinars to hone my skills. I'm a member of several professional associations, including ACES: Society of Editors, The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, and Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE). Please visit the portfolio section of my profile below and peruse my website to learn more about me, my background, and see what others have to say about my work. Thanks for visiting my page and taking the time to consider working with me!

  • Copy Editing
  • Developmental Editing
  • Project Prioritization
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Audio Engineering
  • Photography
Kristin C.

Saint George, Utah

$35/hr
4.9
297 jobs

My portfolio includes Indie authors who have become New York Times, USA Today, and International Bestsellers. A few even received publishing deals with Hachette Book Group and Random House LLC. after working with me. Some of those authors include: Jessica Sorensen, Jamie Begley, Terri Anne Browning, and MJ Fields. For a full list of works completed, visit my website at: cdediting (dot) weebly (dot) com. I have also worked on screenplays, blog articles, educational training manuals and books, websites, query letters, and press releases. Not only do I help with editing and proofreading, I also love to help first-time authors publish their first books, giving marketing tips and guiding them every step of the way. I specialize in copy editing, developmental editing, proofreading, and editorial assessment, using the Microsoft Word "Track Changes" and "Comment" features. Specialties include: ​ - Reviewing content for style, grammar, spelling accuracy, punctuation, and consistency. - Text content, quality writing, research, and detail-orientation. - Improving flow, continuity, and overall structure. Experience in the Indie world has given me the tools to make your transition into a self-published author even easier.

  • English
  • Proofreading
  • Developmental Editing
  • Line Editing
  • Content Editing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Error Detection
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Fiction Writing
Danielle H.

North Brunswick Township, New Jersey

$80/hr
5.0
583 jobs

✅ Written and Published 100+ Articles in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and INC. Magazine. ✅ Upwork Top Rated Plus 100% Success Rate ✅ Eight-time Best-Selling Ghostwriter ✅ Chief Creative Officer for Authors On Mission ✅ 700+ books written/edited for my clients ✅ Featured on Upwork Success Stories ✅ Top 5% Global podcast host Need Publishing Help? Please feel free to reach out with any publishing-related questions. Did you write your book using AI? I can help with that! I specialize in Humanization editing, which will pass A.I. scans. ✍🏻 “A good editing job is its own re-WORD!”📝 During the time I’ve been freelancing, I’ve worked on projects spanning every genre imaginable. Some topics I specialize in include business, professional development, the rise of AI, and finance. Additionally, some of my favorite topics to work on are health and wellness, technology, and education. Let me help you take your writing to the next level. My words 👩🏼‍💻 Your imagination! 💭 I am passionate about the written word, inspired by literature, and driven to help others achieve their goals. I excel at proofreading, editing, and writing because I hold myself to a strict, knowledgeable standard with my work. I am the best candidate for your project not only because of my deep understanding of the written language, but also because my flexible schedule allows me to complete quality work at a fraction of the time as other freelancers. Let's work together to create an exceptional piece of writing! Do you want to make your writing the best it can be? Let me help you with: ✅ Proofreading ✅ Academic Editing ✅ Copy Editing ✅ Developmental Editing ✅ Writing Critique ✅ Humanization ✅ Beta Reading Do you have an incredible idea, but need an expert to turn it into a phenomenal piece of writing? Let me help you with: ✅ Ghostwriting ✅ Content Writing ✅ Essay Writing ✅ Ghostwriting ✅ Email Newsletters ✅ Blog and Article Writing ✅ Website Content ✅ Copywriting ✅ Humanization I offer an array of other services as well, including: ✅ Search Engine Optimization ✅ Other- Reach Out With An Idea! I am the best candidate for your project not only because of my deep understanding of the written language, but also because my flexible schedule allows me to complete quality work at a fraction of the time as other freelancers. I am the best choice to proofread your essay, academic paper, book or any written piece. I will make it clear, concise and easy to understand. What Makes Me Different from Other Writers? ✍🏻 Immediate response time ✍🏻 Flexibility to meet your needs ✍🏻 Quality work produced at a quick pace ✍🏻 No charge for necessary revisions (Within the scope of original work) ✍🏻 Plagiarism and AI generator- free work What do clients have to say about me? ✅ “Danielle Hutchinson was an absolute pleasure to work with, she handled my job quickly and the result was fantastic!” ✅ “Danielle delivered good work on this project and I enjoyed working with her. Her communication was too- notch and she met all deadlines.” ✅"Danielle is undoubtedly one of the best creative writers on this platform. I've learned so much about the art of writing by working with her. She's a great communicator, responds on time, and pays attention to detail. I hired her to help me revise a manuscript, but she did more than that, she breathed so much life into my story. I highly recommend her." ✅ Danielle was great to work with! She was always quick to respond and took any feedback I had and made the changes necessary. Very talented and I'll definitely be working with her again!"

  • Copy Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Ghostwriting
  • Book Writing
  • Academic Editing
  • Developmental Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Self-Help
  • Content Writing
  • Line Editing
  • Business Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Business Editing
  • AI Content Editing
Veronica J.

Peoria, Arizona

$34/hr
4.9
356 jobs

Welcome to my page :) I'm Veronica, a graduate of the University of Arizona with over 9 years of experience in helping authors get their manuscripts, academic reports, and blog posting ready for readers. I offer: ✔ Developmental editing & editorial assessment (plot, pacing, structure) ✔ Line editing for clarity, voice, and dialogue ✔ Proofreading for grammar, consistency, and polish ✔ Beta reading with detailed reader-perspective feedback Whether you need a full editorial assessment before querying agents, a close line edit to sharpen your prose, or a final proofread before publication, I tailor my approach to where your manuscript is in its journey. My goal is always the same: to make sure your story, pacing, and characters work together so your book is as strong and engaging as possible.

  • Copy Editing
  • Developmental Editing
  • Academic Editing
  • Line Editing
  • Word Processing
  • Content Development
  • WordPress
  • Beta Reading
  • Creative Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Ghostwriting
Shannan Z.

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

$50/hr
4.9
332 jobs

If it's superb writing and expert editing you need, you're in the right place. My forte is making sure your final product reflects your inner genius. Whether you're a corporate CEO or a one-man show, you'll get polished, professional content that lets your expertise shine. I've been editing professionally since 1993—everything from technical, financial, and scientific reports, blogs, SOPs, and manuals to manuscripts, poetry, motivational curricula, and annual reports. My writing is nimble and diverse, crafting persuasive proposals, compelling case studies, moving memoirs and bios, and creative, dynamic marketing assets. My work reflects my native U.S. English language. I'm downright fanatical (read: neurotic) about spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting. In addition to proofreading, I offer superior copyediting: improving phrasing, clarity, tone, and flow; identifying areas that need additional support; and writing new or revised material that genuinely connects with your reader. In 2019, I took a leap of faith and retired from a 26-year career in state government at age 43 (do the math if you want to!) to pursue my dream of editing and writing as a freelancer. Since then, I've been helping individuals and companies produce outstanding content of every sort. My reviews are truly humbling, and I encourage you to read a few. What's ahead? That depends on you! Join me on this journey. Reach out to get the ball rolling. I look forward to talking with you!

  • Copy Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Proofreading
  • Creative Writing
  • Business Writing
  • Book Editing
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Business Editing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Content Editing
  • Technical Editing
  • Grant Writing
  • Content Strategy
  • Technical Report
  • Technical Writing
Shaiel B.

Los Angeles, California

$45/hr
5.0
200 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

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