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$50 hourly
Abigail C.
- 4.9/5
- (33 jobs)
I am a published author using the pen names Ariel Paiement and Atlas A. Rose. Please note! The second pen name is not to be confused with Atlas Rose, a different author who writes erotica/steamy romances. I write philosophical/historical fiction under Atlas A. Rose, and the middle initial is crucial if you're trying to view examples of that work on Amazon or Goodreads. The examples of these works are available on the profile to make it easier to avoid the need to search all over for me on Amazon, but I like to point this out up front so those seeking to hire a ghostwriter are not confused about what I do and don't write. Aside from my own works, I have over six years of experience in critiquing and editing for other authors. I specialize in fantasy and creative nonfiction (blogging, biography, essays, etc.), but I can critique and edit many other genres as well. I have a MFA in Composition and English, and I possess a strong foundation in English grammar and punctuation. I am a native speaker. My particular areas of expertise are characterization, sentence and story flow, and grammar. My aim on every ghostwriting project is to provide you with a strong story that needs minimal to no edits beyond basic proofreading and formatting for publication. As my reviews will show, my clients love working with me precisely because I deliver work on time, communicate punctually if there are delays, and provide quality writing. My rates are as follows for ghostwriting: Plotting: .02/word Writing (on my own outline): .015/word Writing (outline provided): .02/word Editing beyond an hour per book: 30/hour I can negotiated on rates down to .015/word, but I cannot work for less, so please don't send interview invites if the highest you'll offer is less than that. Plotting includes unlimited revisions to get the story where you want it before we write off it. I will do edits up to an hour for free as part of my writing fee. Anything beyond that will be charged at the rate of 30/hour, a discount from my usual editing fee since I'm working on my own work and want you to be satisfied. However, I cannot do edits beyond that first hour without a fee since my writing rates don't cover more than the writing and that one hour. My aim on every editing project is to provide you with editing that is coordinated, efficient, and tailored to your manuscript. I love English and helping other writers, and my promise to all of my clients is to provide them with quality feedback that is honest but helpful. An edit from me means that your manuscript will receive every level of editing necessary to polish it into a reader-ready piece. My prices are reflective of what I would charge you for a deep edit, but I assess each job individually. If the work you have asked for is easier than a deep edit, which includes all levels of editing, I will either send a proposal with a lower bid if I'm applying or suggest a lower price in the interview process. As such, the hourly price I have listed is the highest I would charge for any project on an hourly basis. That price covers anywhere from 2-3k on difficult edits to 6-8k on easier edits. I usually bid with a price by the word because very few authors have ever wanted to do hourly, but if you prefer hourly, let me know and we can talk! Prices by word are below, and are based on the average cost for the services as given by the Editorial Freelancers Association (at the-efa.org). Copy editing price per word: .02 (fiction)/ .03 (nonfiction) Developmental editing price per word: .02 (fiction)/.04 (nonfiction) Line editing price per word: .04 Proofreading price per word: .02 For mixed editing types, I offer a by-the-word price based on estimated job difficulty and the types of editing it needs. Without a sample on the job posting, it is difficult to assess these two factors, so I typically default to .03 to .04 cents a word in these cases unless the post description offers me reason to bid lower. Upon completing the sample edit, I may offer the work at a lower price if it falls mostly under one type of editing or is easier to work with than average. I offer sample edits for 1000 words at a flat fee of 20 USD to every editing client as the first milestone so there is no obligation to continue with larger milestones if it turns out we are not a good match for one another. It also allows me to assess the work to give you a more accurate idea of how much I would charge based on actual editing workload per hour. I do not drop below .01/word due to the amount of time and effort comprehensive editing takes. If you are looking to hire for less than the rates above, please look to other freelancers.

Line Editing
Kindle Direct Publishing
Ghostwriting
Writing
Copy Editing
Book Editing
Romance
Ebook Design
Google Docs
Fiction Writing
Editing & Proofreading
$50 hourly
Stephanie D.
- 5.0/5
- (46 jobs)
Quick turnaround and great pricing. Copy & Line Editing - $0.0085/word = $8.50/1k words Developmental - $0.01/word = $10.00/1k words Proofreading - $0.0045 = $4.50/1k words **There is a 10% surcharge added to my pricing to cover the Upwork fees charged to the freelancer. **Minimum order will apply for smaller projects. Contact me for details. **I do NOT edit in Google Docs or any sort of online software platform. I will only edit in Microsoft Word. Google online platforms do not offer the same functions as Word, it is very cumbersome, frequently locks up, and overall, is just not user-friendly for editing purposes.

Line Editing
Contemporary Romance
Story Editing
Romance Novel
Developmental Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Book Editing
Copy Editing
Content Editing
Beta Reading
Proofreading
English
$50 hourly
Kristian Wilson C.
- 5.0/5
- (104 jobs)
My job is to recognize, respect, and amplify your unique voice to make your work shine in the slush pile. I OFFER: ✍️ Developmental Editing ✍️ Line Editing ✍️ Copyediting ✍️ Proofreading ✍️ Beta Reading ✍️ Plot Reviews ✍️ Book Blurbs & Author Bios ✍️ Editorial Assessments & Critiques ✍️ Plot Outline Assistance & Creation ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Kristian did an amazing job, delivering more than I expected.... For the biggest problem areas, she provided a very detailed solution that could be implemented. I will definitely be back!" WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE: ✔️ An unmatched knowledge of genre conventions and tropes in science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and romance. ✔️ Detailed editorial assessments and critiques that point out every area where your writing has room to grow — and offer strategies to help you get there. ✔️ Comments that go above and beyond to teach you what you need to know to produce cleaner drafts every time. ✔️ Intimate familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, MLA 9, and the AP Stylebook. ✔️ Unparalleled experience professionally blurbing, reviewing, writing, and editing fiction. ✔️ Award nominations and wins for fiction, poetry, and teaching/advising. ✔️ A deep appreciation for the hard work involved on both sides of the slush pile. I find the plot holes, structural issues, sentence-level errors, and punctuation mishaps that distract readers, agents, and acquiring editors from understanding and appreciating your protagonist's journey. YOU SHOULD HIRE ME IF YOU... 🤝 ... just finished your first manuscript and don't know where to go from here. 🤝 ... received a plot outline from a ghostwriter and want to know if it's any good. 🤝 ... aren't sure what genre(s) and subgenre(s) best fit your work. 🤝 ... have a genre-bending project that needs a second pair of eyes. 🤝 ... read a review that made you reconsider writing as a hobby or career. 🤝 ... haven't written in a long time and want an unbiased critique of your work. 🤝 ... need help with macro-level tasks, such as plotting a series, developing strong characters, writing convincing dialogue, etc. 🤝 ... want to develop a style sheet to ensure consistency across multiple writers, editors, and books. 🤝 ... speak English as a second language and want a copy editor to double-check your work. 🤝 ... composed your query letter and need a final review of your manuscript to make sure all the t's are crossed and i's are dotted. 🤝 ... don't know the difference between proofreading and beta reading, but are certain your book needs a doctor TODAY. Editing is a collaborative process, and I look forward to working with you to bring out the best in your fiction. WE WON'T BE A GOOD FIT IF YOU... ❌ ... have a screenplay, poetry chapbook, or work of nonfiction that needs assessment. ❌ ... are looking for someone to write your academic essay or circumvent plagiarism detectors for you. ❌ ... use AI writing and editing tools to create a product. ❌ ... want someone to tell you only what you want to hear. ❌ ... aren't interested in constructive criticism. 📚 Ready to get started? Have more questions? Feel free to reach out! 📬

Line Editing
Story Development
Story Editing
Book Blurb
Fiction
Science Fiction
AP Style Writing
Content Writing
Horror
Copywriting
Editing & Proofreading
Copy Editing
Fantasy
Developmental Editing
SEO Writing
$20 hourly
Jennifer P.
- 5.0/5
- (9 jobs)
I currently work as a Library Assistant at North Greenville University. I am looking for freelance work to bring writing back into my life. I am involved with a remote writing group, Scribes Divided. We have published two anthologies so far--one of flash fiction and one of short stories. I contributed two pieces of writing to the first and one story to the second. I was also on the editing team for the second anthology. I ensured that my assigned stories followed the Chicago Manual of Style as well as our group's unique style guide. I worked as a proofreader for a local author. We collaborated on Google Docs, and I corrected style and grammar, as well as utilized the platform to make formatting suggestions and style corrections. During the summer and fall of 2016, I wrote copy for one of Enfabled's card games, Carry On. In this role, I was given a piece of character artwork, a character title (e.g. "The Pacifist"), and a minimal description of his or her personality. From there, I fleshed out a backstory, fitting it into the End of the World setting of the game. I loved being able to use my creativity to write narratives for the characters, each with their own unique voice, perspective, and history. My rates are negotiable. I prefer projects to hours worked though.

Line Editing
Typing
Writing
Copywriting
Copy Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Proofreading
$82 hourly
Camille P.
- 5.0/5
- (12 jobs)
Research and development (R&D) consultant for academic and scientific writing and research, especially those seeking subject matter expertise in the life sciences, psychology, and attachment. Deseret Book Publishing House and USU-trained researcher, Brigham Young University alum. TECHNICAL WRITING Technical writer in mental health and SAAS industries (focus on user documentation) and clinical neuroscience and psychological research SERVICES White papers, technical writing, market research, user research, systematic reviews, and strategic advising ✅ “Exceptional editorial skills. Besides her obvious talents in the full range of editorial skills—from proofreading to writing—Cami also shows unusual initiative, dedication, and commitment.” —Suzanne Brady: Senior Managing Editor, Deseret Book Publishing House ✅ “I highly recommend Cami for a position as a writer, a proofreader, or an editor.” —Lisa Mangum: Managing Editor, Shadow Mountain Publishing ✅ “Diligence. Intelligence. Exuberance. Creativity. Cami is a great writer.” —Christopher Cokinos: Director of the Creative Writing MFA program at the University of Arizona ✅ “Cami’s work with words is passionate and lovely. She fully engages her subjects, whatever they may be.” —Katharine Coles: Utah Poet Laureate ✅ “This is writing that doesn’t happen if you’ve got part of you walled off. Every piston is firing—head, heart, gut, groin.” —Lon Young, Poet, Essayist ✅ “I am deeply moved by your review of my reading. Thank you for not only feeling what I was trying to convey, but expressing it so powerfully.” —Terry Tempest Williams, Author of When Women Were Birds and Refuge ✅ “Breathtaking, mesmerizing . . . I remain in awe of your imagination, your metaphors, the way your sentences tumble across the page.” —Jennifer Sinor, Essayist, Novelist, English Dept. Chair, Utah State University

Line Editing
Business Editing
Copywriting
Website Copywriting
Content Editing
SEO Writing
Sales Copywriting
Email Copywriting
Content Writing
Sales Funnel Copywriting
Editing & Proofreading
Business Writing
Website Content
$40 hourly
Pam B.
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
Editor with 10 years experience. Books are my favorite thing to edit, but I also edit articles, blogs, websites, etc. I am very detail oriented and am great at picking up tiny mistakes that might have been missed during your proof-reads. I am also excellent when it comes to time management and will do my best to return your manuscript in a timely manner. I love helping writers bring the finishing touches to their work. I am always impressed with the imagination and creativity needed to come up with a story; and I enjoy not only reading the story but helping the author polish it up. If you are looking for editor with a keen eye for detail and a love of the written word, I’d love to talk.

Line Editing
Google Docs
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Grammar
Error Detection
Editing & Proofreading
Proofreading
Beta Reading
Book Editing
English
$55 hourly
Rachel R.
- 5.0/5
- (46 jobs)
Are you looking for a reliable, detail-oriented editor with the expertise to make your work the best it can be? You have something important to share with the world (an idea, story, product, or brand). But unless you communicate it clearly, compellingly, and free of distracting typos, you won’t reach your audience. You need an editor who offers thorough feedback in a timely manner, who is dedicated to the work you’ve already started. Specializations: Christian nonfiction editor, nonfiction editor for a variety of topics (business, sports, mental health, memoir, self-help), proofreader, blog editor, ghostwriter If you want to work with me, you should know: -I have a Bachelor’s in English. -I am a former librarian, former writing tutor, and natural researcher. -I have a special interest in Christian writing and Christian editing. I have a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies. -Clear communication is crucial. You can expect me to respond in a timely manner and meet deadlines. In turn, I look for clients who clearly set expectations and keep an open line of communication. -I offer developmental edits for style, readability, and flow as well as line editing and proofreading services. -I edit nonfiction manuscripts, blogs, business writing, website copy, dissertations, and more. -I will ask questions and do my own research to ensure I am offering relevant edits and matching your existing tone. I am a full time freelancer, so this is not just a side hustle for me. I have the availability to give your project the time and dedication it deserves.

Line Editing
Copywriting
Blog Writing
Content Writing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Content Editing
Book Editing
Business Writing
Academic Editing
Grammar
Editing & Proofreading
Academic Proofreading
Grammar & Syntax Review
Proofreading
$35 hourly
Tiana W.
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
Hello! I am a disabled Navy Veteran and author. I have worked as a beta reader, developmental editor, and line editor for over six years. I recently decided I would like to branch out and find a wider range of authors and genres to work with. So here I am! I have worked with many genres and consume almost all, but my tastes and strengths lean toward literary fiction with speculative elements. Voice is the most important aspect of any work. As a writer of first-person horror, I enjoy delving into the human psyche and playing with the nuances in both language and character. Bring me your weird, your horrifying, and your starkly greys! There is no subject matter I am unwilling to work with. I typically work with Google Docs to leave feedback. If you would like to check out my own writing to see if we would be a good fit, you can here find a link to my works in my Portfolio! I look forward to hearing from you!

Line Editing
Developmental Editing
Beta Reading
$25 hourly
Rachel B.
- 5.0/5
- (22 jobs)
Meticulous Copy and Line Editor, Proofreader, and Beta Reader specializing in Contemporary Romance and Fantasy/Paranormal Romance genres. I use Chicago Manual of Style for editing and proofreading, and I am comfortable using Track Changes in Word. I have worked with many clients using ghost writers, and I'm familiar with ARC teams and time sensitivity for urgent publication deadlines. My goal for all jobs is to bring the piece to its full potential, whether by eliminating any grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors while proofreading, scrutinizing every sentence while editing to ensure clarity and continuity, or taking detailed notes while beta reading a novel to help an author know exactly what readers' impressions will be, I put my all into the work.

Line Editing
Academic Editing
Technical Writing
Microsoft Word
Error Detection
Microsoft Office
Database
Document Control
Data Entry
Style Guide
Content Editing
Grammar
Proofreading
Markup
$15 hourly
Elizabeth C.
- 5.0/5
- (17 jobs)
My background in journalism and editing is extensive. I have a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism and have worked as an editor, reporter, copy editor and proofreader – both at newspapers and as a freelancer – for 30 years. In my experience as a reporter, I wrote stories on a variety of topics from government and education to history and entertainment. As a copy editor and proofreader, I was involved, not only with the editing of stories but with the layout and design of the paper as well. I designed section fronts and inside pages, worked as a slot editor, and had the opportunity to work on special sections, some of which received national recognition. I took some time off about a decade ago and chose to become a freelance writer/editor and also to teach English in Korea. As a teacher, I engaged the students in one-on-one conversations, led conversation discussion classes, taught business English and writing and edited papers, resumes, and speeches for Korean businesspeople. In fact, many of the students chose me specifically for my editing and writing expertise. They valued my opinion, skills, and mastery of the English language. I have been a freelance editor since 2013. In that time, I have edited books for people wanting to self-publish and edited academic papers on both the graduate and undergraduate levels. I recently worked as a part-time editor for a content writing company.

Line Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Proofreading
Content Editing
Writing
Copy Editing
$30 hourly
Kelley C.
- 5.0/5
- (22 jobs)
I am a ghostwriter with over a decade of experience. Whatever your genre fiction needs, I'm comfortable writing, editing, or creating detailed outlines for others to follow. My prose are fantastic. My skills as a writer are flexible. I'm ready and willing to meet your needs in whatever way I can.

Line Editing
Ghostwriting
Editing & Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Creative Writing
Article Spinning
Romance
Proofreading
Outline
Article Writing
$25 hourly
Erin Elizabeth L.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Creative, intellectually curious professional with a robust background in writing for diverse audiences. A research wizard with strong storytelling skills and an eye for detail. Can turn a phrase on a dime and spot a typo at fifty yards. SKILLS SNAPSHOT • AP, MLA & Chicago Styles: Identifies the best style guide for the project • WordPress: Uploads, edits, and publishes posts on WordPress CMS • Monday & Milanote: Manages projects and scheduling • Photoshop: Crops and resizes images; performs basic retouching • Slack & Google Meet: Connects with teammates in multiple time zones • Microsoft Office: Writes, edits, and designs in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • SEMRush: Develops SEO strategies using advanced research tools

Line Editing
Content Marketing
Proofreading
SEO Content
White Paper Writing
Press Release Writing
Content Writing
Blog Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Cover Letter Writing
Book Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
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