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I am a native U.S. speaker and a Maryland-certified ESOL teacher who has worked for years in Law and HR. I have edited dozens of books, articles of all types, marketing materials, blogs, and websites, along with over 1500 college essays and 200 SOPs. I also help with mock interviews, cover letters, LORs, and more. I excel at making writing more conversational and at cutting down the length to fit the requirements. I can edit in UK or US English. I specialize in helping ESL writers with academic writing, assuring that it flows and that all awkwardness is erased. Laurie

Hey there! I'm an award winning children's author under my pen name A.y Johlin as well as an experienced editor, with years of experience providing thoughtful critiques to unpublished manuscripts, query letters, short stories, first chapters, and more.

Working on a book and need a ghostwriter, editor, or proofreader? Have an idea for a writing project and need someone to turn that idea into a completed project? Need short copy for your blog or website that is concise, clear, and engaging? If so, you've come to the right place! I am a CREATIVE PASSIONISTA: author, editor, educator, and writing coach. I am an author of fiction (mysteries, women's, romance) and non-fiction (flash memoir, works on writing craft, academic). I am an editor, having edited 100s of projects in the last 17 years. Genres I have edited and proofread include fiction (fantasy, romance, mystery, thriller, sci-fi, literary, women's fiction, Christian, urban), non-fiction (faith-based, self-help), poetry, and academic works (theses, dissertations, articles for publication). I am an educator, having taught English and mass communication courses in a university setting for 16 years and teaching online courses on creative writing. I am a writing coach, helping writers to hone their craft from idea to development of project. My specialties include academic writing, creative writing, editing, proofreading, manuscript evaluation, researching, teaching of composition and mass communication courses. ******* What a few clients have said about my work... Shonell provides expert editing services that can take any book to the next level. I have always left inspired and seeing my written words in a refreshed way. She is personable and pays attention to those little details. Shonell met my expectations (they are usually ridiculously high). I have used her services more than once and have never regretted it. I look forward to her being a part of my growing team. -Maryann Reid, Digital Consultant, Startup Advisor Shonell was hired to proofread my manuscript, and she went above and beyond the call of duty! She gave me a detailed critique of my work and made my manuscript shine. -Julia Press Simmons, Owner of Queen Midas Books Shonell provided an unorthodox service on a writing project of mine. She was professional, punctual, gracious and showed her competency. The service was editing in nature. I would use or recommend her in this capacity at any time, to anyone. -Brad Dickey *******

• My success is evidenced by the fact that I have many repeat clients who keep accounts open and offer me work regularly • Over 20 years of experience in writing and editing, including but not limited to: -- Writing: website content, press releases, blog posts, marketing copy, newspaper articles and features, travel features, academic papers and articles, and corporate briefs -- Editing: poetry books, novels, marketing copy, business correspondence, academic papers and articles • Additional experience and education in: -- Psychology (mental health, addictions) -- Communications -- Education (tutoring and curriculum editing/creation) • Works well independently and with deadlines • Dedicated, motivated, creative problem-solver • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills