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I am a native English speaker with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master's in Business Leadership. I have nine years of experience in writing, editing, and quality-checking written content, from research papers to marketing content and web pages. 25 years of experience in Inventory Management, Project Management, and General Management have equipped me with the technical skills and knowledge to produce plausible technical writing. I have more AI experience than most, having trained large language models over several years. The result is the ability to combine the best of human skill and AI input to produce high-quality content.

I am a professional copy editor, proofreader, and writer with a degree in English and a strong passion for language and communication. My experience includes copyediting for newspapers under tight deadlines, where accuracy, clarity, and concise writing were essential. I also write and edit content across a diverse range of industries, including women’s health, wellness, spirituality, finance, cryptocurrency, investment, marketing, and medical communications, plus more. I am experienced in researching topics thoroughly and creating authentic content from scratch, as well as editing complex, high-level copy to ensure it is engaging and error-free. In addition, I have worked as an AI content reviewer and have hands-on experience uploading, formatting, and editing articles using platforms such as WordPress.

Are you looking for a dynamic writer to help you increase your conversion rate? I'm a dedicated and results-driven copywriter with eight years of hands-on experience in writing compelling and impactful content. A commitment to excellence, creative innovation, and a relentless pursuit of perfection has marked my journey in the industry. I am currently expanding my skill set through a comprehensive program at the Digital School of Marketing (DSM). This immersive learning experience has equipped me with insights into the world of digital marketing and enhanced my proficiency in writing persuasive and conversion-focused copy. As a writer, I bring to the table a mastery of language, an innate ability to tell captivating stories, and a keen understanding of SEO principles. My passion for continuous learning fuels my drive to stay ahead of industry trends, so that my contributions are always relevant and impactful. Here is a list of the types of writing work I have experience in: - Blogs - Product reviews - Product descriptions - Web content - Landing pages - Social media content - Ebooks - Editing - Articles I also have experience using the following platforms: - Frase - Dokey - Asana - SurferSEO - Semrush - Google Drive - Grammarly I'm easy to work with and always deliver on time. Do you have any questions about how I can assist you with your writing projects? Send me a message so we can connect.

I edit books for authors who are inspiring readers with their authentic, lived insights. I work mostly with books on self-development, emotional wellness, and spirituality, but can work with most non-fiction topics and am also happy to edit novels and children's books. By tuning into an author's vision, I help them enhance and share their authentic message with the world, maintaining their original voice and intent. My unique skillset is my combination of being intuitive, organized, and sensitive. This means I can help with structure as well as flow and content, and I can provide detailed feedback constructively, without judgment. My approach is collaborative, and I am more interested in helping you create an authentic book rather than simply a "good" one. My experience: Non-fiction Fiction (Novels: romance, satire, cultural romance) Memoirs (Self-help memoirs: transformational or inspirational journeys combined with self-help) Journals (ghostwriting if needed here) Inspirational books (or short form text) (ghostwriting if needed here) Self-help, self-development, spirituality, leadership: Inner Child Healing Heart Centered Healing Healing Through Art Mindfulness Yoga Leadership Breathwork Channeled Spiritual Wisdom The Law of Attraction Karma Spiritual Awakening Kundalini Awakening Animal Wisdom Self-development Lessons from Quantum Physics Supporting Loved Ones with Mental Illnesses (dementia and personality disorders) Anxiety Trauma Depression Toxic Relationships Boundaries Burnout Transformational and Inspirational Memoirs - Trauma Healing / Becoming a Healer / Healing Journeys US, UK, and Canadian English Published authors, bestselling authors, and first-time authors. Thank you so much for taking a look at my profile. I look forward to connecting if you feel there's resonance :)

Top Rated Plus✅PhD holder✅Solid publication record✅Over 300 texts edited✅Native English speaker✅Member: Professional Editors Guild✅ AI-savvy ✅Patient and meticulous✅ Available seven days per week✅ I excel in helping writers overcome obstacles to achieving their publishing goals. Word choice, sentence structure, logical rigour, and thematic consistency can make the difference between a publisher accepting or rejecting a manuscript. If you need a precise, punctual, and thorough writer, proofreader, copy editor, reviewer, or just general academic guidance, then I can help! I also have experience enhancing AI-generated writing to meet publishing standards. I have a PhD in philosophy of science and have successfully copy-edited over 300 texts (both on Upwork and for a top UK editing company). There are some writing and editing samples in my Upwork portfolio. I have also published several papers in high-ranking journals, written two books, and given numerous conference talks. I can therefore help with whatever writing or speaking tasks you might be undertaking. I am also available for consultations if you have intellectual ideas you'd like to stress-test. The same goes for advice related to entering academia or undertaking academic projects. This includes advice or supervision for students, as well as input on research projects or related undertakings. I have recently been specialising in helping aspiring PhD candidates through the PhD-by-publication process offered by some universities. I have also been guiding independent scholars through the process of conceptualising, researching, writing, and publishing a paper or book with a recognised publisher. (Please note that I do not use AI in my work unless requested. I am also not available to manipulate AI-generated manuscripts specifically to pass an AI detector test, as opposed to being generally more 'human'-sounding.)

I help postgraduate students, researchers, academics and nonfiction writers produce clear, rigorous, and submission-ready work that meets institutional, journal, and publisher standards — without losing the author’s voice. As an experienced academic coach, developmental editor, and copy editor, I work at both the content and language levels. This means I don’t just correct grammar; I flag structural, logical, and methodological issues that can strengthen your argument before final submission. Why work with me? • ✅ 20+ years of experience (since 2005) • ✅ 750+ master’s, doctoral dissertations, and peer-reviewed papers edited • ✅ Extensive experience with second-language English writers • ✅ Deep understanding of research methodology, both quantitative and qualitative, and academic evaluation Your document will be: • Clear, coherent, and logically structured • Grammatically precise and stylistically consistent • Aligned with institutional and journal requirements • A clean and polished reflection of your best scholarly work Areas of expertise • Psychology (clinical, research, social) • Education • Leadership • Social development (Other social science disciplines welcome, including economics and theology) Editing styles & services • Developmental editing (content, structure, argument flow) • Copy editing (clarity, grammar, academic tone) • Academic coaching and feedback • Style compliance: APA, Harvard, APS, Chicago, Vancouver Academic background I hold: • A PhD in Psychology • A Master’s in Research Psychology • A Master’s in Clinical Psychology • An Honours in Psychology I have: • Conducted corporate social research (archival & attitudinal) • Taught research methodology to undergraduate and postgraduate students at Rhodes University • Supervised master’s dissertations • Published in peer-reviewed journals (accepted without revisions) • Written academically informed blogs for my own websites Important note I do not ghostwrite or write assignments on behalf of students. My role is developmental and editorial — I help writers express their ideas more eloquently in their own voice, with integrity. If you’re looking for a meticulous, ethical, and experienced academic editor who understands both research and review expectations, I’d be glad to support your work.