Experienced Book Editor, Manuscript Editor, and Proofreader helping authors, publishers, coaches, consultants, businesses, and academic clients refine manuscripts through manuscript editing, developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, AI manuscript humanization, Level 3 copyediting, final editorial review, and publication-ready editing. Every edit preserves the author's voice while improving clarity, flow, readability, and overall reader experience. Clients value my clear communication, consistency, and clean, professional delivery.
Every manuscript benefits from the human editorial judgment AI cannot replace. Using professional publishing-house editorial workflows, manuscripts are refined for readability, clarity, flow, pacing, sentence-level writing, grammar, punctuation, syntax, terminology, consistency, tone, formatting, capitalization, style, and overall reader experience while preserving the author's voice.
Whether the manuscript is entirely author-written or AI-assisted, the goal is the same: natural, engaging writing that sounds like you, not AI. Repetitive phrasing, awkward wording, run-on sentences, robotic language, and generic filler are removed without changing your unique voice.
Every edit is intentional and restrained. Rather than imposing a different writing style, each change is designed to strengthen your manuscript while preserving your voice, message, audience, and publishing goals.
Clients value careful attention to detail, sound editorial judgment, clear communication, dependable turnaround times, and a collaborative editing process from the first review to the final manuscript.
Trusted editor for a publishing services company handling 1,000+ publishing projects each year, with experience editing everything from 1,000-word self-help books to 205,000-word technical manuscripts.
One client described the experience best:
"She didn't just edit my manuscript. She elevated it."
What I Edit
Book chapters • Novellas • Full-length books • Workbooks • Journals • Guides • Reports • Long-form manuscripts • Narrative nonfiction • Nonfiction • Self-help • Business • Leadership • Memoir • Personal development • Health • Wellness • Educational • Academic • Technical • Mystery • Cozy mystery • Paranormal • Romance • Science fiction (Sci-Fi) • Horror • Men's adventure • Dark harem • Newspapers • Magazines • Blogs • B2B content • Other fiction
Editing Services
• Developmental Editing
• Line Editing
• Copy Editing
• Proofreading
• Level 3 Copyediting
• AI Manuscript Humanization
• Editorial Review
• Final Editorial Review
• Beta Reading
• Publication-Ready Editing
Fiction Editing
Fiction editing focuses on strengthening character voice, dialogue, emotional resonance, pacing, suspense, humor, plot consistency, continuity, narrative flow, and reader engagement while remaining faithful to the author's style and vision.
Publishing & Style Standards
Professional editing follows the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), publisher house styles, and project-specific style guides.
Publication-ready preparation includes Amazon KDP, Kindle, paperback, and publisher submission requirements.
Every Project Includes
• Track Changes manuscript
• Clean final copy
• Editorial comments
• Editorial letters and reports
• Style sheets
• Margin comments
• PDF annotations
• Thorough consistency checks
• Error detection and sentence-level refinement
Why Authors Work With Me
• Human editorial judgment beyond AI editing
• Author voice always comes first
• Professional editing in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and PDF
• Experience editing technically dense manuscripts containing tables, figures, formulas, references, citations, transliterated foreign terms, embedded data, and specialized terminology
• Dependable communication and consistent turnaround
• Comfortable with one-time projects and long-term editorial partnerships
Beyond correcting grammar, attention remains on the reader's experience by identifying continuity issues, plot holes, weak transitions, argument gaps, repetitive ideas, inconsistent terminology, and opportunities to strengthen clarity, pacing, and engagement.
Whether your manuscript needs developmental editing, line editing, Level 3 copyediting, copy editing, proofreading, AI manuscript humanization, editorial review, final editorial review, beta reading, or publication-ready preparation, the objective remains the same:
Preserve your voice. Strengthen your message. Deliver a polished, publication-ready manuscript your readers will enjoy.
I welcome one-time manuscripts, rush projects, and long-term editorial partnerships.
Click “Invite to Job” or send me a message. I respond promptly and would be happy to learn about your manuscript and help bring it to its strongest version.
Line Editing
Academic Editing
Book Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Content Editing
Error Detection
Editorial Writing
English
Creative Writing
Technical Editing
Style Guide
Microsoft Word
Google Docs
Ghostwriting
AI Content Editing
Book Writing
Formatting
Joshua T.
Abuja, Nigeria
$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Hello there,
Are you looking for a professional book writer, fiction ghostwriter, eBook writer, or developmental editor who can transform your ideas into engaging, publish-ready manuscripts?
I help authors, publishers, and content agencies create, develop, and refine high-quality books through ghostwriting, eBook writing, developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, manuscript evaluation, and proofreading.
A great book requires more than just words on a page. It needs a strong structure, compelling storytelling, well-developed characters, accurate research, and a writing style that connects with the intended audience. Whether you have a simple idea, detailed outline, rough draft, or completed manuscript, I can help shape it into a polished book ready for publication.
My experience covers a wide range of genres, including:
• Fiction Writing
• Romance & Historical Romance
• Regency Romance
• Western Romance
• Contemporary Fiction
• Horror Fiction & Thriller Writing
• Children’s Books & Kids’ Books
• Picture Books
• Nonfiction Books
• Educational Books
• Self-Help and Informational Content
• eBooks for Amazon KDP
My core services include:
✔ eBook Writing & Ghostwriting
✔ Fiction and Nonfiction Book Writing
✔ Children’s Book Writing
✔ Romance Novel Writing
✔ Developmental Editing
✔ Line Editing & Copy Editing
✔ Manuscript Evaluation & Review
✔ Story Structure and Plot Development
✔ Character Development
✔ Chapter Planning and Book Outlining
✔ Research and Fact Checking
✔ Editorial Revisions and Final Proofreading
I help authors improve their manuscripts by strengthening:
✔ Story flow and pacing
✔ Character arcs and emotional depth
✔ Dialogue and narrative voice
✔ Chapter organization
✔ Reader engagement
✔ Clarity, consistency, and overall quality
Clients work with me because I combine creative writing skills with detailed editorial expertise. Every project receives original, well-researched content, careful attention to detail, and a writing approach tailored to the target audience.
You can expect:
✔ Original and engaging content
✔ Professional publishing standards
✔ Strong grammar, structure, and readability
✔ Audience-focused storytelling
✔ Clear communication and collaboration
✔ Reliable deadlines and consistent delivery
Whether you need a ghostwriter for your next novel, a children’s book writer, a nonfiction eBook writer, or an editor to transform your manuscript into a polished final draft, I am ready to help bring your vision to life.
Send me a message today, and let’s create a book your readers will remember.
Line Editing
Ghostwriting
Ebook Writing
Fiction Writing
Nonfiction Writing
Creative Writing
Romance Writing
History
Novel Writing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Canva
Adobe InDesign
Proofreading
Character Development
Amazon
Kindle Direct Publishing
Publishing
Story Writing
Romance Novel
Taofeekat Ayobami A.
Osogbo, Nigeria
$10/hr
5.0
10 jobs
"Just another chapter." That's how your book should make readers feel, because they simply can't stop turning the pages.
As an avid reader and experienced freelancer, I deliver proven beta reading, manuscript critiques, and editorial support on Upwork. I don't just share opinions, I reveal exactly how your manuscript performs in a reader's hands: highlighting where engagement peaks, momentum drops, and clarity breaks down.
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Taofeekat delivered a thoughtful and engaging beta read with clear and honest feedback. She highlighted where attention shifted, where clarity could be improved, and what kept me invested. Her feedback was practical, easy to understand, and grounded in the reader experience."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Taofeekat paid attention to detail and gave me excellent feedback on the novel I was writing. Communication was prompt, and I would use her again."
SERVICES I RENDER
— Alpha Reading: Developmental feedback on raw manuscripts to polish plot arcs and character development before beta reading.
— Beta Reading: Reader-focused feedback that reveals how your audience is likely to respond to your story before publication.
— Developmental Editing: Big picture review, structure, pacing, character arcs, and story flow.
— Manuscript Critique: In-depth analysis of weaknesses and clarity issues.
— Line Editing: Sentence-level refinement for tone, rhythm, and readability.
— Copy Editing: Grammar, consistency, and style (CMOS-based).
— Proofreading: Final polish before publication.
WHAT I LOOK FOR IN YOUR MANUSCRIPT
• Pacing: where the story slows, rushes, or loses momentum.
• Character effectiveness: who feels real, and who feels underdeveloped.
• Emotional impact: where scenes land and where they fall flat.
• Story clarity: where confusion interrupts immersion.
• Scene execution: what works, what doesn’t, and why.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
- A detailed alpha/beta reader report or manuscript critique explaining how readers are likely to respond to your story, where they'll stay engaged, and where they may become confused or lose interest.
- Actionable revision suggestions, with recommendations tailored to your manuscript's needs.
Google Docs Suggestions Mode for developmental, line, or copy editing projects.
- A clean, polished manuscript after you've reviewed and accepted the suggested edits (for editing projects).
I WORK BEST WITH WRITERS WHO:
• Want honest, structured feedback (not vague encouragement)
• Have a complete draft but feel something is “off”
• Want to improve story flow, pacing, or emotional impact
• Are preparing for self-publishing or submission
• Value clarity, depth, and reader-focused critique
GENRES I WORK WITH
Fantasy, Romance, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Literary Fiction, YA, Historical Fiction, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Self-Help, Business, and Children’s Stories.
You'll receive clear communication, dependable turnaround times, and thoughtful editorial feedback that helps you revise with confidence.
Whether it’s a short story or a full manuscript, my goal is simple: to help you see your book the way your readers will experience it: clearly, honestly, and without bias.
Ready to take your manuscript to the next level? Reach out with your genre and word count, and let's identify exactly what your story needs to stand out. I'm ready when you are.
Click the "Invite to Job" button or send me a message. I respond immediately.
Line Editing
Beta Reading
Beta Reader Report
Book Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Story Editing
Story Development
Editing & Proofreading
Proofreading
Error Detection
Writing Critique
Chicago Manual of Style
Novel
Grammar & Syntax Review
Fiction
Nonfiction
Creative Writing
Google Docs
English
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.
Line Editing
Academic Editing
Book Editing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
English
Error Detection
Editing & Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Creative Writing
Ghostwriting
Fiction Writing
Romance Novel
Track Changes
Story Development
Kindle Direct Publishing
Content Editing
Book Cover Design
Children's Literature
Character Development
Yetunde O.
Abuja, Nigeria
$70/hr
4.8
328 jobs
I help clients turn ideas into polished, publish-ready books through ghostwriting and developmental editing. My focus is business books, memoirs, thought leadership, and long-form nonfiction that reads naturally and holds attention from start to finish.
If you’ve got a concept, rough draft, or even scattered notes, I can shape it into a structured, compelling manuscript ready for publication.
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What I do
I work with authors, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want clear, high-quality books without the stress of writing everything themselves.
My core services include:
Ghostwriting
• Business books
• Memoirs & autobiographies
• Thought leadership content
• Nonfiction manuscripts
Editing & Manuscript Development
• Developmental editing (structure, flow, clarity)
• Copy editing (grammar, tone, readability)
• Full manuscript refinement
• Rewrite & “humanization” editing
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What you can expect
• Clean, natural writing that sounds like you, not a template
• Strong structure from concept to final chapter
• Consistent voice throughout the manuscript
• Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality
• Open collaboration with revisions included within scope
I’ve worked across multiple genres, but I now focus mainly on business-driven nonfiction, memoirs, and professional content that needs clarity, structure, and strong storytelling.
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Why clients work with me
Most of my clients come to me with either:
• a messy draft that needs restructuring
• an idea they can’t organize into a book
• or AI-generated content that needs to sound human and publish-ready
I fix that by turning raw material into a readable, structured, and market-ready manuscript.
Everything I deliver is original, cleanly written, and publication-ready.
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Reviews from past clients
★★★★★ “Yetunde is an amazing ghostwriter… we’ve used her for four books already.”
★★★★★ “Delivered two books quickly with strong research and attention to detail.”
★★★★★ “Professional, reliable, and brought the story to life better than expected.”
★★★★★ “One of the best writers I’ve worked with. On time, clear, and highly skilled.”
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If you need a ghostwriter or editor for a book or manuscript, send me a message. I’ll review your idea and let you know the best way to structure it before we begin.
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Line Editing
Academic Editing
Ghostwriting
Book Writing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Self-Help
Content Writing
Business Writing
Technical Writing
Copywriting
Creative Writing
Business Editing
AI Content Editing
Oluwabukola A.
Lagos, Nigeria
$25/hr
4.9
202 jobs
Are you looking for an experienced editor who can turn your rough draft into a polished, engaging, publication-ready book that readers will enjoy from the first page to the last? Send me a message!
I specialize in editing and proofreading nonfiction and fiction books, helping authors strengthen their manuscripts while preserving their unique voice. Whether your book needs developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, or a meticulous final proofreading pass, I provide thoughtful, detail-oriented edits that improve clarity, flow, readability, consistency, pacing, structure, and overall reader engagement. I read from the perspective of a first-time reader and identify opportunities to make the manuscript stronger.
Many of today's manuscripts are drafted with AI assistance. I have extensive experience refining AI-assisted content by eliminating robotic language, removing repetition, improving sentence variety, strengthening transitions, and creating natural, human-sounding prose that maintains your ideas and authentic voice. I refine AI-assisted manuscripts so they sound human, strengthen flow and transitions, remove repetition, preserve the author's voice, improve clarity and readability, use Track Changes, and professionally prepare manuscripts for Amazon KDP and print publication.
If you've finished writing your manuscript but know it still needs a professional editorial eye before publication, you're in the right place!
Line Editing
Proofreading
English
Copy Editing
Book Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Error Detection
Grammar & Syntax Review
Creative Writing
Editorial Writing
Track Changes
Fact-Checking
Voice & Tone Consistency
AI Content Editing
Ebook
Chicago Manual of Style
US English Dialect
Nonfiction
British English Dialect
Canadian English Dialect
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