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Marc Olivier L.

English to Canadian French Translator / Proofreader / Localization

Val-d'Or, Canada
$19 per hour
133 jobs
$60K+ total earnings

10 Years of experience as a professional translator , proofreader, MTPE ✅ Native Fluency: Native proficiency in French Canadian and English, with a deep understanding of regional nuances, idioms, and cultural context. 🌐 Industry Expertise: Specialized in translating for industries such as legal, medical, marketing, and technical fields. 📄 Document Types: Experienced in translating contracts, websites, marketing materials, technical manuals, and more. 🔍 Research Skills: Strong ability to conduct thorough research for accurate terminology and consistency. 🛠️ Translation Tools: Proficient in tools like SDL Trados, MemoQ, and Wordfast for efficient and consistent translations. ⏱️ Deadline-Oriented: Reliable and committed to delivering high-quality work on time.

Sarina C.

Line Editor & Proofreader | Polishing Your Writing to Perfection

Bracebridge, Canada
$54 per hour
268 jobs
$50K+ total earnings

Are you looking for a phenomenal wordsmith who can bring your work to life without losing your voice? Are you a new author looking for detailed feedback on your first foray into the written word? You've come to the right place! As a passionate line editor and proofreader, I'll turn your words into a compelling piece of work that will captivate even the most critical readers. I've edited for clients worldwide since 2016, working in tandem to guide them toward their best writing ever. I’m a professional editor and proofreader specializing in both adult and children's fiction, memoirs, lifestyle writing, and business content. I refine your work so it reads clearly, flows smoothly, and connects with your audience. Along with editing and proofreading, I also alpha read to give new authors constructive feedback on their work, such as plot holes, inconsistencies, character development, and overall pacing. Whether you need help with a single project or are looking for a long-term editor, I’m here to support your writing and help elevate it to the next level. Let's chat to see how I can take your writing to the next level!

Salome L.

English to French MTPE Expert | AI Translation Editor & Proofreader

Montreal, Canada
$20 per hour
6 jobs
$900+ total earnings

Is your AI-generated translation sounding robotic or culturally off for the Canadian and French market? I'm here to fix that. As an expert in Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) based in Québec, I turn raw AI outputs into flawless, culturally accurate French copy. I bridge the gap between fast automated generation and authentic human writing. My Core Expertise: - MTPE & AI Editing: Polishing automated text into natural, high-converting copy. - Digital Localization: Websites, mobile apps, UX, Shopify, and e-commerce. - SEO & Specialized Content: High-ranking web content and Public health/mental health terminology. I catch the subtle nuances and awkward phrasings that automated tools miss, ensuring your message resonates perfectly with the Canadian and French market. Ready to humanize your content today? Send me a message and let's discuss your project.

Yumna S.

Book Editor | Proofreader | Book Cover Designer | KDP Expert

Milton, Canada
$40 per hour
115 jobs
$80K+ total earnings

Helping authors turn rough manuscripts and big book ideas into polished, beautifully designed, professionally published books they’re genuinely proud to put their name on! ✨ Hi lovely! I’m Yumna, a Book Editor, Proofreader, Ghostwriter, Cover Designer, and Publishing Specialist with 7+ years of experience helping authors take their books from “I have an idea…” to “Wait… this is actually my book.” 😄 And yes, writing the book is a big deal. But then comes the editing, proofreading, formatting, interior layout, cover design, KDP setup, publishing, and marketing… suddenly your “simple book project” has a whole personality of its own. 😅 That’s where I come in. 📖 What I Do 👉Book Editing & Proofreading — Developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, grammar, clarity, flow, and final proofreading while keeping your voice intact. 👉Ghostwriting & Content Writing — Memoirs, nonfiction, self-help, business books, eBooks, and long-form content written to sound authentically like you. 👉Book Formatting & Interior Design — Professional Kindle, EPUB, paperback, hardcover, and print-ready formatting with clean, reader-friendly interiors. 👉Book Cover Design — Custom, genre-appropriate covers designed to look professional and stand out on Amazon KDP and other publishing platforms. 👉Self-Publishing & Book Publishing — Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble Press, Apple Books, publishing setup, metadata, ISBN guidance, and file preparation. 👉Book Marketing & Amazon SEO — Keyword research, book descriptions, Amazon SEO, author branding, launch support, and Amazon Ads. 💕 Why Authors Work With Me ✔ Top Rated Plus with 7+ years of publishing experience ✔ Creative + strategic, pretty and purposeful ✔ Detail-obsessed without making the process complicated ✔ Clear communication, honest feedback, and reliable collaboration ✔ I genuinely care about the story behind the book Because a book is never just a project. It’s someone’s story, expertise, imagination, or years of work. So whether your manuscript is beautifully organised or currently living in a slightly chaotic Google Doc somewhere… 😌 Let’s turn it into a book you’ll be genuinely proud to publish. 📩 Send me a message and tell me what you’re working on, I’d love to hear about it.

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