Hire the Best Line Editing Freelancers in Ohio

Whether you are in need of a gentle push in the right direction for your manuscript or a bulldozer to blaze the trail towards success, I am here to make that happen! As a graduate having achieved Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English & Creative Writing with a concentration in Fictional Writing, I have an excellent eye for grammatical errors, developmental enhancement, prose and literary techniques, and my creative thought process will help you cultivate your ideas into something tangible. My genre expertise includes: - Romance - Fantasy/Paranormal - Mystery/Thriller During my university years, I had the privilege of interning at Berkley Publishing, an imprint of Penguin Random House. I was able to learn from a slew of talented professionals that allowed me to improve my skills in the editorial department. Their genres primarily center around romance, fantasy, and mystery novels, and I was honored to assist an editor with their line editing process on a work in progress (of which the name I am unable to disclose for confidentiality purposes). My skills include Developmental and Line Editing, Ghostwriting, Canva, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Time Management, Multitasking, and (if need be) I have working knowledge of Video and Photo Editing Software in Adobe Lightroom, Capcut, and Sony Vegas Pro. Whether you're seeking an editor for your work, need another perspective on your project, or a ghostwriter to help bring your thoughts to fruition, I want to help you get there. I will be a part of your process from start to finish!

For 32 years, I worked in educational and academic publishing, first as a content editor for Harcourt Brace and Holt, Rinehart and Winston and then as Vice President and Director of Humanities for McGraw-Hill Education. In that role, I oversaw publication of all humanities projects and ensured that MHE rose to become the leading humanities publisher. • In 2014, I left MHE to return to my first love--hands-on editing. • I have worked for a variety of clients, including MHE, Contentra Technologies, The Today Foundation, and MDPI, an open-access publisher of international academic, scientific, and professional journals. • I am equally comfortable with developmental editing, line editing, and copy editing and have a great love of and respect for the English language. • I hold a B.A., cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from Washington and Lee University, with a double major in history and communications and an M.S. in Education, summa cum laude, with an emphasis on instructional design, from Northern Illinois University. • Having so much editorial experience, I am naturally experienced with CMS, ACS, MLA, AMA, and APA styles. While I do not have the latest iteration of each memorized, I know where to look to find the answers quickly. • I have worked in a variety of CMSs, including Habitat, InCopy, InDesign, and LaTex. • I believe that active communication is key when undertaking a project. Keeping all stakeholders informed effectively deals with small issues before they become major ones and streamlines product development.

Hiya, I'm Hilary—a creative editor with a love of perfecting words. And your words deserve clarity, impact, and polish. But everyone needs a second pair of eyes to create a great story. That’s where I come in. I help authors and brands bring out the best in their message by editing "like" worthy stories and content that resonates with the right audience. Your story matters—let’s make sure it’s told flawlessly no matter what you're working on: 1 | Branded Content Editing Perfect for social media, marketing material, blog posts, and website copy -Grammar & Clarity Check – Fix typos, awkward phrasing, and inconsistencies -Brand Voice Alignment – Keep your tone and messaging consistent -SEO Optimization – Simplify/elevate readability and improve search rankings -Concise & Impactful Writing – Trim the fluff < enhance engagement 2 | Nonfiction & Self-Help Editing Ideal for ebooks and full-length nonfiction books -Structural & Developmental Editing – Strengthen flow, clarity, and logical progression -Fact-Checking & Accuracy – Verify consistency in research and citations -Tone & Readability Enhancement – Streamline wording and engagement for readers -Final Proofreading – A microscopic last pass for grammar, punctuation, and formatting 3 | Fiction Editing For novels, short stories, and creative writing projects (I'm a true crime and thriller nut) -Developmental Editing – Improve plot structure, pacing, and character development -Dialogue & Narrative Flow – Nail down authentic dialogue and engaging storytelling -Point of View & Consistency – Catch head-hopping and keep a steady perspective -Line Editing & Proofreading – Polish every sentence for clarity, style, and correctness I bring industry experience across publishing, marketing, and digital content so you can rely on every word of every project getting expert attention to detail. "Hilary was very personable and delivered before our deadline & provided a very clean copy written article. Would highly recommend." -Carla "Hilary is a talented editor. She dedicates a lot of time and attention to her work!" -RPM Services Group "Exceptionally easy to work with, very skilled at making sure the work was perfect. Looking forward to working together again." -Mark

I'm an Oberlin College student majoring in Creative Writing, and I'm passionate about helping writers create the best work they can. Whether you need help with big picture edits and rewriting, or more detailed attention like line editing or proofreading, I'm here to help. Not only do I have extensive experience as a writer myself, but I've also completed Knowadays' CPD-accredited proofreading course. I look forward to connecting with you!

I have worked in several areas of the publishing realm, including newspaper copyediting, magazine writing, literary agency and publishing house internships, ghostwriting, freelance editing, and proofreading for a business and marketing research company. I've also worked with local authors on their novels for publication. I tend to work on a fixed-price basis instead of hourly for editing, and I work on an hourly basis for formatting. There is nothing more pleasing to me than a stack of (digital) paper filled with errors waiting for correction. I am especially interested in editing long-form works of fiction and memoir. If you need formatting for Kindle Direct Publishing, I can format your Word file and create the layout for your eBook (minus cover design) using Kindle Create. Need to "humanize" your AI content? I can do that, too. This would fall under line editing, and I can offer you a quote based on word count. Please note before contacting me that I prefer to communicate solely through Upwork messaging, and I do not do voice calls. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!

Hello! I am a native English-speaking, former teacher with 24 years of experience in teaching Language Arts. My education includes bachelor degrees in both Education and Sociology. During my years of teaching, I was proud to see many of my students win local, regional, and state awards in writing. For several years, I participated as a judge in a regional Power of the Pen writing competition. One of my greatest accomplishments in the English field was in having a curriculum I wrote on music published in the Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's professional syllabus. I have also recently finished editing and proofreading a novel series for a bestselling author and am currently working on his third series. I am very meticulous and precise and have a passion for the English language. My strengths are in identifying and correcting errors in the conventions of English as well as in sentence structure, grammar, content, flow, and character development. As a teacher, I found it extremely annoying to find errors in textbooks and in my recreational reading. I am eager to search for errors BEFORE a work is published, to enjoy the reading in the process, and to deliver a perfect manuscript to you! I thoroughly enjoy working with people on their particular needs, and I believe in maintaining consistent, timely communication with authors. My experience on Upwork has included editing and proofreading fiction and nonfiction books, workbooks, children's books, poetry, professional and legal documents, articles, and works translated from another language. I can assure you that I have many, many more hours of experience than show in my hourly-rated jobs on Upwork, as most of my projects have been contracted at a fixed rate. I am easy to get along with, have a sense of humor, and would be happy to work with you on whatever project you have which needs editing and/or proofreading! Thank you, Debbie