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Madelein J.

Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

$12/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Tired of wrestling with messy layouts or inconsistent formatting? Know the page should look better than this, but not sure how to fix it? I’ll handle the interior design so your book looks as polished as your words — and save you the headache. I’m a language specialist with a degree in Language Practice — a program that combined editing, translation, and book design fundamentals. Trained in typesetting and editorial design, I help authors and small or self-publishers turn raw manuscripts into clean, professional, print-ready books. I'm currently using Microsoft Word and actively transitioning into Affinity Publisher. I also offer beta reading with a language-first lens, so if you’re looking for honest, thoughtful feedback before the design stage, I’ve got you covered. HERE IS WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH → Interior Book Formatting – consistent styles, clean spacing, and professional, easy-to-read chapter layout tailored for you → Print-Ready Prep – margins, bleed, trim sizes, and file export for print-on-demand → Manuscript Cleanup – light text formatting and layout smoothing → Table of Contents – linked, structured, and reader-friendly → Page Styling – headings, drop caps, section breaks, folios, and front/back matter → Beta Reading – clear, constructive feedback with a focus on language and reader experience TOOLS I USE DAILY Microsoft Word | Canva | Affinity Publisher (in progress) WHY WORK WITH ME? → Background in Language & Design → Trained in book formatting principles → Detail-driven, calm communicator, and deadline-ready FORMAL EDUCATION 🎓 BA in Literature & Linguistics – trained to read critically, analyze structure and style, and understand how language influences meaning and tone 🎓 Specialization in Language Practice – trained in editing, translation, editorial design, interior book formatting, and subtitling workflows Ready to bring your book to life on the inside? Let’s get your pages publication-ready.

  • Linguistics
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Page Layout Design
  • Beta Reading
  • Microsoft Word
  • Editorial Design
  • Document Formatting
  • Text Formatting
  • Print Design
  • Typography
  • Literary Fiction
  • Self-Help
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Canva
Antony N.

Atlasville, South Africa

$35/hr
5.0
71 jobs

**Core AI Services** AI Evaluation & Quality Assurance Multimodal AI Evaluation (Text, Image & Video) RLHF & Prompt Response Evaluation Trust & Safety Review AI Data Annotation & Quality Control Computer Vision Annotation Machine Learning Data Preparation Data De-identification (PII/PHI) Content Moderation & Policy Review **AI Evaluation & Machine Learning** AI Benchmarking AI Output Validation Comparative Model Evaluation Prompt Adherence Assessment Hallucination Detection Regression Testing Image & Video Quality Evaluation Multimodal Annotation Machine Learning Data & Label Annotation Computer Vision Structured Reporting **Data Operations & Quality** Data Cleansing & Standardization Data Quality Auditing Information Systems & Database Management Data Integrity Data Analysis Data Capture CRM Data De-Identification / Anonymization of PII/PHI **Database & Analytics** Oracle PostgreSQL MySQL Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Google Sheets Google Docs Google Forms Google Workspace **Business Operations** Project Management ISO9001:2000 Certified Quality Control & Process Auditor King III Corporate Governance & Compliance Officer **Business Platforms** Shopify QuickBooks Wave Accounting **Additional Services** Consumer Retail Marketing Market Research Social Media Content Specialist Transcription Services

  • Linguistics
  • English
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Machine Learning
  • Error Detection
  • Google Forms
  • Data Annotation
  • Data Cleaning
  • Data Entry
  • Computer Skills
  • Data Labeling
  • Computer Vision
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Quality Assurance
Sara K.

Valhalla, South Africa

$13/hr
4.5
74 jobs

PhD researcher graduated with two master's Degrees. - 10 years experience in localization Translation examples :French, English, and Arabic (Experience with UN, international organisations, businesses, Clinics, and Municipalities) - Experience in translation for IT, Profiles, Guides, Applications, scenarios, contents, social media, CV and courses, Coding, emails, courses, audio, videos, Canva, Figma. - 4 years experience in transcription and translation of audio and video recordings. Extra skills related to research - Qualitative Data Analysis through software -A SWOT analysis - Writing references and Citations - Research online - Writing survey questions -Data Entry -EPR registration Europe -VAT registration Europe - Proposal for organization -Excel - CRM -Chat GPT expert - Affirmative Asylum in USA - Online search - Update regulation, Guides, tax, - Investigate about social media profiles -collect information -search for jobs in Upwork -Find you condidates for jobs - Manages platforms like property online - Team for more than natif 50 languages - creation of content SEO -Data entry and transcription text - Update news and translate - Gathering information - VAT and EPR in EU - Open company UK, EU, USA

  • Canva
  • Finance & Accounting
  • French
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • English
  • Translation
  • Literature Review
  • Qualitative Research
  • Arabic
  • SWOT Analysis
  • NVivo
  • References & Citations
  • Website Translation
  • Translation & Localization Software
Moroesi M.

Cape Town, South Africa

$6/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Hello! I'm Moroesi Msimanga, a professional South African Language Specialist with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Linguistics. I help businesses, researchers, AI companies and organizations bridge language barriers through accurate translation, localization, transcription as well as language data services. With my academic background in Linguistics and my passion for languages, I understand the importance of preserving meaning, tone, and cultural context in every project. I specialize in English and multiple South African languages, including isiZulu, Sesotho, and Setswana. I am also equipped to support projects involving other South African languages. My linguistic training enables me to adapt quickly to diverse language requirements while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and professionalism. I provide high quality language solutions for a wide range of industries, including education, healthcare, legal, business, technology, market research, and artificial intelligence. My services include: - English to South African Language Translation - Localization for South African Markets - Proofreading & Editing - Audio & Video Transcription - AI Data Annotation & Data Labeling - Language Quality Assurance (QA) - Text Classification & Content Review - Linguistic Validation - Survey & Research Translation - Subtitle Translation & Review Why should clients choose me: -Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Linguistics -Strong understanding of language structure, grammar, and semantics -Accurate, natural, and culturally appropriate translations -Experience supporting AI, machine learning, and language technology projects - Excellent research and analytical skills - Detail-oriented and quality-focused - Fast turnaround times without compromising quality - Clear communication and dependable service - Confidential handling of all client information I take pride in producing work that is accurate, polished, and tailored to each client's needs. Whether you need a single document translated, multilingual content localized, transcription services, or language support for AI and data annotation projects, I am committed to delivering professional results on time and to the highest standard. I look forward to helping you bring your projects to life through expert language services and building a long-term professional partnership.

  • Translation
  • Sesotho
  • Zulu
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • English to Afrikaans Translation
  • Localization
  • Audio Transcription
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Transcript
  • AI Fact-Checking
  • Data Annotation
  • Data Labeling
  • Quality Assurance
  • Google Docs
Conrad H.

Benoni, South Africa

$5/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Expert heat treater, quality manager, internal auditor! Poet, researcher, hyper-active. Excellent comprehension, gammatical abilities and understanding of languages.

  • General Transcription
  • Virtual Assistance
  • QA Management
  • QA Testing
  • ISO 9001
  • Documentation
  • Quality Audit
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Management System
  • Data Quality Assessment
  • Machine Learning
  • Content Writing
  • Tutoring
  • Large Language Model
  • Translation
Elizabeth B.

Citrusdal, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
13 jobs

I provide the following services: • copyediting • fact checking • AI content editing • ensuring documents adhere to guidelines of the selected referencing style • compiling bibliographies/reference lists • indexing • document formatting • proofreading A quick note on the differences between copyediting and proofreading: A. The objective of copyediting is to make your writing is error free and easy to read. To achieve this, I: • correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors • ensure stylistic consistency throughout your writing • check that the appropriate tone for your document type is maintained throughout • propose suggestions to improve word choice and phrasing • highlight passages that may require your attention to improve clarity • query facts and statements that seem incorrect • provide feedback in my comments Since time and money are always an issue, feel free to use the accompanying table as a guideline to decide what level of copyediting you would like. B. Although many copyeditors are good proofreaders, and all copyeditors are expected to catch typographical errors, the two have different functions. Copyeditors work on an author's manuscript and are concerned with imposing mechanical consistency; correcting infelicities of grammar, usage, and diction; and querying internal inconsistencies of fact or tone. Proofreaders, in contrast, are charged with correcting errors introduced during the typesetting, formatting, or file conversion of the final document and with identifying any serious errors that were not caught during copyediting. Please note: 1. I am not a ghost writer, but a developmental/copyeditor and proofreader; 2. I am not a graphic designer/illustrator.

  • Linguistics
  • Academic Editing
  • Academic Research
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Educational Technology
  • Elearning Design
  • References & Citations
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Line Editing
  • KDP Interior
  • EPUB
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Print Layout
  • CSS
  • XHTML

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