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$45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (43 jobs)
Extensive experience in content rewriting, as well as proofreading for grammar, punctuation, tone, flow, and sentence structure, including AP, AMA, Scientific/Company Specific, and CMOS editing styles: AMA Style: - Medical content - Clinical study marketing materials AP Style: - Legal articles and blogs - Travel blogs - Insurance - Types/coverage - Technology articles - Website pages - Resumes and cover letters Scientific Style and Format - Company-Specific Standards: - Clean energy reports - Technology reports - Grant statistics and results summaries and reports CMOS: - Fiction and nonfiction books Other: - Beta reading - College essays

Proofreading
Higher Education
Google Docs
Writing Critique
Content Development
Developmental Editing
Line Editing
Commenting
Business Editing
Microsoft Word
Resume Screening
Content Editing
Content Rewriting
Fact-Checking
$45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (9 jobs)
BUSINESS ☽ CREATIVE ☾ ACADEMIC ► Content editing — big picture attention to style, structure, and story-telling elements. ► Line editing — focused attention to word choice, clarity, pacing, and flow. ► Proofreading — ensuring flawless punctuation and grammar, and that your final product is properly formatted and free from typos. If you need a second pair of eyes (and let's be honest—who doesn't?), I'm here to help. Whether your project is business or personal, academic or non-academic, fiction or non-fiction, I will improve its readability while maintaining your original voice and intent. My background is in academia (PhD, Political Theory, 2018), and I have 15+ years of highly varied professional experience as an editor. Past projects I've been hired for include novels, memoirs, short stories, children’s books, website copy, journal articles, marketing materials, textbooks, financial literacy blogs, and a series of books on personal wellness, just to name a few. ————— I am available to those who need a quick turnaround on a single project, as well as to those who are interested in building a long-term relationship with an editor who they can trust. I also have experience helping independent authors self-publish through Kindle Direct Publishing (which distributes e-books, paperbacks, and hard covers). If you want, I can see your manuscript through all aspects of the formatting and uploading process.

Proofreading
Creative Writing
English Tutoring
Book Editing
Ebook Formatting
SEO Writing
English
Copy Editing
Copywriting
Academic Editing
Academic Writing
Desktop Publishing
Ghostwriting
Ebook Upload
$75 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (45 jobs)
Hi Everyone! I'm Ty, and I'm a communicator and writer with a decade of experience helping others share a compelling message. What I can do for you: - Editing/Revisions - Rewrites - Proofreading - Wordsmithing Right now, my focus is to help you take material that's already been written and elevate it. The aim is to bring out the best version of your writing. If you're looking to polish your writing, I'd be thrilled to help you find the right words and create a powerful message or story. Let's talk about what you're trying to say and how we can improve upon that message!

Proofreading
Copywriting
Resume Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Communications
Content Writing
Public Relations
Business Writing
Cover Letter Writing
US English Dialect
Writing
Press Release
English
$50 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (43 jobs)
Professional writer, ghostwriter, collaborative author and editor producing creative and non-fiction books, biographies, memoirs, blog and website content, articles, business and press materials, grant proposals and LOIs, brochures, content for print and digital publications, and more. Experience writing about topics including business, sales and marketing, fundraising, non-profit organizations, biographies (people and businesses), animal welfare, ecology, conservation, nutrition, lifestyle, meditation and mindfulness, homesteading topics, renewable energy, nature, veganism, travel. My current rates: Copywriting: $0.15 per word; 1 courtesy revision provided. Additional research, interviews, and communications charged at $60 per hour. Book Writing/Ghostwriting: $0.15/word PLUS hourly rate for research, interviews, and revisions (1 included) at $60 per hour Grant writing: $100/hour Certifications: Northern Illinois University (2016): Bachelor's in Business Management and Leadership + Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship (Non-Profit Start-Up and Consulting) Wesleyan University (2021): Certificate in Creative Writing Portland State University (2021): Grant Writing Certification American Museum of Natural History & Howard Hughes Medical Institute (2021): Ecology Certification (Eco-System Design and Conservation) Associations: Non-Fiction Authors Association National Association of Independent Writers and Editors Association of Ghostwriters

Proofreading
Proposal Writing
Client Interview
Ebook Writing
Creative Writing
Copy Editing
Nonprofit Organization
Blog Content
Copywriting
SEO Writing
Grant Writing
$100 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (131 jobs)
I have significant writing, research, and consulting skills and experience. During my 34 years as an attorney, writing legal documents was an essential part of my law practice. I regularly drafted a variety of legal documents, including without limitation, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, entity formation documents, operating agreements, securities offering documents, immigration petitions, and many other different types of contracts and agreements. It was critical that I drafted these documents in a manner consistent with my clients’ intentions. As a result, these documents had to be drafted precisely and clearly. Besides legal documents, as an attorney, I also regularly wrote letters to my clients and letters to opposing counsel or government officials, such as opinion letters on legal issues, and sales letters and proposal letters concerning possible work. In writing these letters, I had to be both informative and persuasive. My clients would commonly request my help in writing certain of their business documents, and I would “ghostwrite” for them such documents as business plans, loan applications, and solicitations to investors. From time to time, I would review the work of other attorneys and thereby developed experience in proofreading and editing (where necessary) their writings. I also wrote speeches, seminar materials, and numerous articles on various legal and business topics for a variety of audiences, including without limitation, sponsored by American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Northwestern Mutual, Merrill Lynch, American Airlines, and Association of Legal Administrators. I also had extensive experience in researching both legal issues and other issues related to legal matters as an attorney. I am very qualified in the use of Lexis and Westlaw to research issues. Currently working as a consultant, I assist clients with writing and research projects, including without limitation, that I wrote blogs and researched and analyzed immigration issues for a company that helps people obtain visas and residence permits and citizenships in the United States and other countries around the world. My writing and research skills are very helpful to my clients as I provide business and wealth planning and other advice concerning the subjects of estate planning, asset protection planning, tax planning, series limited liability companies, corporations, and other business entities, securities, real estate, intellectual property, probate, immigration, business transactions, international business, and contracts. In connection with this work, I write a monthly newsletter. Apart from my work experience, I also have recent writing experience in helping my children with their high school essays, college application essays, and scholarship applications, and writing an obituary for a family member. I have always loved to write and truly get satisfaction from a well-crafted, coherent composition. I believe that written communication involves more than coding and emojis. I look forward to the opportunity to help others with their writing, research, and consulting needs.

Proofreading
Proposal Writing
Sales Writing
Writing
Speech Writing
Blog Writing
Article Writing
Letter Writing
$45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (24 jobs)
Experience in journalism + special education isn't as divergent as it sounds. It makes for a unique set of skills that are ideal for projects requiring a high level of attention to detail and strong written communication. So what's that mean? *As someone with freelance writing experience, I'm well aware that I may need to mold my voice to fit a project. I can do that. I've written nonfiction articles across the genres, but with a particular emphasis on health, tourism, marketing, local politics, education, and the occasional dog wedding. *As someone with a growing portfolio of copywriting experience, particularly in the niche areas of B2B, tourism, marketing, real estate and health/wellness, I'm ready to not only fit my writing to the tone of your business, but create copy that is easy-to-read, SEO-friendly, and optimized for the web. *As someone with teaching experience, particularly in the field of special education, I have patience for days, and an attention to detail unparalleled by those who have never worked in fields where there's a constant fear of being sued. *As someone with staff writing and editing experience, I thrive on deadlines, while still maintaining a high level of professionalism and accuracy. *And, as a lover of words and all things grammar, I take great pride in making a piece of work the best it can be, whether that's my own or a client's. This is all very intriguing, right? By the way, if you're looking for a lighter touch, I'm also the creator of a humor and travel blog of my own. This may not mean much to you, but it has forced me to become well-versed in SEO strategies and the idea of marketing myself as a brand, two areas I'm happy to provide support in as well. If you feel like I'm a good fit for your project, message me!

Proofreading
Hospitality & Tourism
Fact-Checking
Copy Editing
Creative Writing
Writing
Search Engine Optimization
Article
Content Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Blog Content
SEO Writing
English
Blog Writing
$50 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (21 jobs)
I have more than 11 years of experience writing for content management agencies, corporate communications, higher education, newspapers, and additional media. I am a versatile, SEO-friendly writer ready to take on your next project.

Proofreading
Content Development
Academic Content Development
AP Style Writing
Fundraising
Communications
Internal Communications
$45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (5 jobs)
Hi, I'm Cara! I'm a developmental fiction editor. I love working with authors and creative people! I have a decade of experience providing developmental editing. I am happy to edit any length of story. I am a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and strive to uphold their standards of professionalism and integrity. ----- How does developmental editing differ from copyediting? Developmental (sometimes called substantive) editing doesn't focus on correcting grammar errors, but rather takes a deep look into the story itself. A developmental editor checks for story flow, effectiveness, point of view, passive language, consistency, and areas where your story can be expanded on or polished so that it stays in the minds and hearts of readers. A copyeditor corrects technical details of a manuscript's writing content, such as grammar and spelling. These edits ensure your manuscript is ready for publishing or to send to an agent. Unlike developmental edits, story/plot content is not typically addressed during a copyedit. ----- Which type of editing do you need? Your book or story may require one more than the other, depending on myriad factors. Many stories require both services. If you're curious about the types of editing I offer and which might best serve your needs, please reach out to me!

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Fiction
Chicago Manual of Style
Fantasy
Developmental Editing
Book Editing
Science Fiction
Romance
Literature
Writing Critique
$35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I’m a detail-oriented perfectionist with a passion for language, which makes me the ideal copy editor or proofreader for your magazine/resume/website/pizza menu. I have a BFA in creative writing with a focus on poetry, so I know words matter, and whether I'm writing or editing, I bring that care and dedication to every project. Pro-oxford comma, but if that’s not your style we can still make it work! I’m flexible enough to have thrived in work environments as varied as a hotel kitchen and a theater tech booth, and while most of my editing experience is in Chicago Style, I’ve worked with a variety of style guides, and even created a house style guide for internal and audience-facing documents. I was raised in Scotland and now live in the United States; my fluency in both British and American English is an asset if you're working on both sides of the pond. I have four years of editing and proofreading experience, including literary magazines, interview transcripts, and image captions, and I'm comfortable working with Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite.

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Graphic Design
Writing
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Creative Writing
$49 hourly
- 4.8/5
- (11 jobs)
I am a professional academic writer, editor, and researcher with a distinctive blend of formal education and cultural experience. I hold a research-focused MBA and BA in English, and I'm currently pursuing a PhD in Comparative Religion. With over nine years of experience in academic writing and editing, my portfolio showcases a dynamic range of services in generating, synthesizing, and translating ideas into professionally crafted compositions. I've published several articles on organizational behavior, mindfulness, and social responsibility, with one article published in an A-journal (Accounting Education). My experience isn't restricted to the confines of an office or library. Extensive travel across cultural landscapes such as Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia has granted me firsthand insights that weave an authentic global perspective into my academic and professional approach. This cultural literacy is one of my unique offerings. Specific services I provide include: ✍🏻 Academic Writing: Specializing in humanities, organizational behavior, and religious studies. 📝 Editing and Proofreading: Polishing manuscripts for clarity, coherence, and style. 🎓 College Admissions Essays: Crafting personal statements to showcase applicants’ unique experiences and potential. 🕌 Religion, History, and Philosophy Content: Writing informed by an advanced understanding of global religions. 🖋️ Theses and Dissertations: Assisting Masters and PhD students at any stage of their terminal paper. 👨🏻‍💻 Peer-reviewed Articles: Crafting and editing articles for scholarly publication. 🌏 Cross-Cultural Writing: Providing travel-based and culture-focused content creation. If my experience and approach resonate with you, do reach out. It will be my pleasure to provide you with a meticulous scholarship and a writing craft that honors your voice and objectives. I'm here to translate your thoughts into compelling narratives that stand out with integrity and authority, bridge gaps, and connect worlds.

Proofreading
College & University
Thesis Writing
Dissertation Writing
Human Science
Islamic Theology
Religion
College Essay
Academic Editing
Essay Writing
Tutoring
Editing & Proofreading
Writing
$165 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (252 jobs)
I've been at this writing game for a long, long time--over 40 years, to be exact. I've won national writing contests, published books with small presses, been the "go-to" editor for fast-turnaround "quick books" at a major publisher, and, of course, helped dozens of individual writers to become better authors. I'm the pickiest of the picky, a crackerjack speller, and The Grammarian About Whom Your Mother Warned You. I do need to say here, however, because there have been MANY clients who don't understand this: I AM NOT A GHOSTWRITER. I have done ghostwriting in the past, but I don't do it anymore. So if you're looking for someone to write books for you, under your name...please .look elsewhere. :-) Other than that...if you want the best TLC your book can get, look no further. The Book Magician is here!

Proofreading
Publishing Fundamentals
Nonfiction
Fiction
Poetry
Editing & Proofreading
Line Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Book Editing
English
$65 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (173 jobs)
Summary: Founder/Lead Editor, Standard Error Research Editors, a boutique academic editing firm providing editorial and disciplinary expertise to support quantitative social scientists and top departments in the international research community. Formerly Chicago Booth, Centre for Economic Policy Research, Freestone Publishing (a Bogota-based investment publishing startup). MSc from the London School of Economics. N.B.: Please do not send invitations for fixed-price contracts without a personal referral. Full bio: Samantha Eyler-Driscoll is an expert-ranked academic editor in economics and finance with more than a decade of editorial experience in research publishing. Samantha graduated with an MSc in Comparative Politics (Latin America) from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2009 and began her career in the press and publications team the Centre for Economic Policy Research in London the following year, working on production of the Discussion Paper series and the content pipeline for the policy portal VoxEU.org. In 2012, Samantha moved to Colombia to serve as senior production editor in the Bogota office of the startup publishing house Freestone Publishing, producing country investment reports on the mining industry. Samantha continued to work as a freelance academic editor with researchers around the world for the following half-decade in Colombia before accepting a position in 2017 as managing editor of ProMarket.org and senior editor at the Stigler Center for the Study of the State and the Economy at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. In 2019, Samantha joined American Journal Experts, now a wholly owned subsidiary of SpringerNature, as an academic editor and was promoted to expert rank the following year. In 2023, Samantha founded Standard Error Research Editors to focus on providing editorial support to her own clients in top departments around the Americas and Europe.

Proofreading
LaTeX
Adobe InDesign
English to Spanish Translation
Copy Editing
$55 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (41 jobs)
I am an award-winning fiction writer (winner of C&R Press Summer Tidepool Contest) with a verified Goodreads account, more than ten years of freelance experience, and many publications to my name. I have experience creating non-fiction and genre fiction content for eBook markets, writing ad copy, creating content for blogs, writing music criticism, researching topics, and writing scripts. I am also a skilled editor and proofreader. I will meet your project deadlines, turn in unique, original, error-free content, and act in a professional manner. I am excited to get to work on your project.

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Ghostwriting
Fiction Writing
Storytelling
Fiction
English
Short Story
Creative Writing
Article Writing
$40 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (102 jobs)
Nothing is more important than a professional, well-chiseled impression to get your client's attention. I believe in providing a work product that is not only error-free and well-written, but designed under the principles of economy of motion. Attention spans are limited and every word should be carefully chosen to create value and further your mission. =Proofreading and Editing= The art of perfecting the grammar, punctuation, and tone of an already-written document, which is ideal for pitch decks, introductory letters, requests for proposals (RFPs) or any collateral intending to solicit interest from another party. While I default to the AP Stylebook, I am comfortable using other style guides on request. =Content Creation= Composing and publishing content to keep your audience in the loop, such as blog posts, social media, and email marketing to notify subscribers of new developments in your industry or at your company. While at ADP I managed a social media platform that reached over 30,000 Time and Labor Management/Payroll clients, writing technical documents and guides that empowered clients and deflected calls into service. =Transcription, editing, and summarization= The art of gleaning actionable information from an audio file. Whether it be a word for word, verbatim transcript, a cleaned copy, or simply summarizing and presenting important points, I am happy to deliver whatever you need to get the job done. Previously, I worked on a large contract for Stanford University in which I applied my subject matter expertise to ensure accuracy on captioning for advanced artificial intelligence/machine learning lectures. Primary qualifications, experience, and notable clients: 🗸 Degree in Computer Science with a minor in English, boasting both technical and composition skills 🗸 11 years of corporate experience at Automatic Data Processing with helpdesk, team lead, and public relations positions 🗸 Represented Time and Attendance Support team on ADP's 'The Bridge' client forum, publishing HRIS technical articles that reached over 10,000 ADP clients, as well as internal-facing ADPWorks site for training ADP Associates 🗸 Current Quality Control editor for Cielo24, editing crowdsourced transcriptions to perfection 🗸 Experience composing content in Microsoft Office and Google Docs, and publishing to WordPress, Mailchimp, Jive, Quora, Facebook, LinkedIn, Medium, and more 🗸 Edited and corrected captions for Stanford University AI/ML content published on YouTube 🗸 Edited pitch decks and investor collateral and composed monthly newsletter for Varys Capital, a respected digital asset venture capital firm 🗸 Content compliance and copy editing services for MPA, Inc., ensuring reports submitted to government agencies are accurate and timely

Proofreading
Microsoft Office
Copy Editing
Technical Writing
ADP Workforce Now
Article Writing
General Transcription
$80 hourly
- 4.7/5
- (133 jobs)
As a Senior Professional in Human Resources, I’ve seen how my insight about therapists and about business helps business owners when they are also therapists. On and off from the time I was a teenager in the 1980s, I’ve seen therapists. For tune-ups of sorts. Now I specialize in Human Resources for mental health practices around the US. Here’s what a current mental health client-owner-founder-CEO had to say: “Adding Diane to our team has been an absolutely amazing shift for our practice! Having an HR focused set of eyes that can help our staff understand that we are a business is invaluable. Recently I observed as she terminated one of our clinicians. She handled it so professionally and effectively I was absolutely awe struck. If you don't have a dedicated HR person, and even if you do, consider adding Diane to your team.” Here's more about me… I work from experience in employee relations, payroll, benefits, work visa acquisition, compliance training, continuing education, and diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Since 2015 I have worked directly with employees and their CEOs and VPs on all matters of HR and Payroll. Let’s chat about your mental health practice and how I can… • Help therapists understand how the timeliness and content of their session notes impact your business. • Help practice owners/therapists implement inclusion after therapists of color, for example, are hired. • Show therapists how to have disciplinary conversations with direct reports without defaulting to providing therapy. • Deliver termination/firing/layoff to therapists for you. • Meet with your therapists as needed to help them implement their self-care. Thanks for having a look at my profile. I invite you to reach out to me to discuss the HR needs of your mental health business.

Proofreading
Benefits Law
Human Resources Consulting
WordPress
Military
Content Writing
Search Engine Optimization
Employment Law
Human Resource Management
Technical Editing
Human Resource Information System
$90 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (68 jobs)
RFP EXPERT. I am a detail-oriented proposal writer with extensive expertise in proposal writing, editing, and project management in response to both corporate and government RFPs. I have a proven track record, with many of my proposals having resulted in 8- and 9-figure contracts. The experience and skills I will bring to your project include: - Acted as Advisor in the Proposals department at Fortune #4 CVS Health - Have completed more the 120 proposal projects, many under tight deadlines, for a variety of industries, including healthcare, IT, logistics, and food service - Managed many types of RFPs, including corporate, state and local governments, federal government contractors, union groups, and private employers - Skilled at interpreting technical information gathered from subject matter experts into accurate and compelling proposal content. Know how to ask the right questions in order to properly convey your value proposition - Have experience editing and proofreading proposals completed by others - Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Excel.

Proofreading
Request for Information
Request for Proposal
Request for Quotation
Government & Public Sector
Government Procurement
Proposal
Business Writing
Business Proposal Writing
Ghostwriting
Editing & Proofreading
Creative Writing
Technical Writing
Proposal Writing
$50 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (152 jobs)
I believe the role of an editor is to help writers express themselves as clearly and eloquently as possible. This requires honesty, sensitivity, excellent communication, a collaborative mindset, and an obsessive attention to detail, and I'd like to think I embody all of these traits. But don't take my word for it - my 100% job success score should tell you how my wonderful clients have felt about their experience, and the feelings are mutual. Beyond my reviews here on Upwork, many of my clients include me in their acknowledgments, which is deeply gratifying. One author even gave me top billing when he released his political thriller: “My sincere thanks to my editor, Lisa Messinger, who turned this from a rough manuscript with lots of sharp edges, into a smooth, polished work.” Variety is the spice of life, and that holds true in editing as well. Learning new things from the wide range of content on which I work is for me one of the best things about being an editor. I'm always looking to forge long-term relationships and am happy to work on any type of content, though my primary focus is manuscripts: *Fiction, from short stories to full-length novels (all sub-genres): adult, YA, middle grade *Non-fiction: memoir, historical, self-help/personal empowerment I am passionate about my work, and consider it a privilege to be able to employ my experience, skills and expertise to help writers realize their goal of creating compelling content. You can trust that I will be as invested as you are in the quality of your final draft. Reach out to me and let's get started. Together we'll crystallize your vision using the power and beauty of the written word. I look forward to working with you!

Proofreading
Book
Creative Writing
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Line Editing
Track Changes
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
$50 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (278 jobs)
I have been working as a freelance writer for over seven years. During that time I have worked extensively in the SaaS and B2B niche, helping brands reach their audience through high-quality, story-driven content. I love to dig deep into complex topics, staying true to them while delivering Forbes-style content that is entertaining and informative.

Proofreading
Writing
English
$125 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (188 jobs)
From 2007 to 2017 I was the owner of the Chicago Center for Literature and Photography, which published 40 books for total distribution of over 20,000 copies. Along the way, CCLaP's books won or were finalists for a half-dozen awards, including the Pushcart Prize, the Lambda Award for LGBTQ literature, and the Independent Publisher Book Award; and the center itself was named one of the 10 best indie presses in the United States by both BookRiot.com and Poets & Writers magazine. Now I bring that same award-winning deep editing experience to your own self-published or small-press manuscript, helping you hone it with a fine knife into the best book it can possibly be. I specialize in "developmental" editing (also known as "content editing"), taking a big-picture look at your manuscript and identifying strengths and weaknesses in plot, character, pacing, style and tone, and giving you no-bones advice about how "publishable" it currently is. I also regularly do copy editing (also known as "line editing"), focusing in on a word-by-word basis to correct mistakes in what my industry calls GUPS (grammar, usage, punctuation and spelling). Other services include simple "post-production proofreading" for typos and missing punctuation; complete rewriting of entire sections of text for better clarity; specialized academic work using the Chicago Manual of Style, APA and Bluebook; and short documents like memos, web articles, website copy and promotional material for enterprise and other corporate clients. I believe in being transparent and consistent with my fees, so here are my rates in advance: Simple proofreading for typos: 0.5 cents per word Developmental editing: 1 cent per word Copy editing: 1 cent per word Developmental + copy edit for the same document: 1.5 cents per word Rewriting text into a more readable form: 1.5 cents per word Doctoral dissertations: 2 cents per word Journalism: 3 cents per word Enterprise clients: 5 cents per word All of these rates are also open for discussion and best offers, so just drop me a line if you'd like to discuss the subject more. See my portfolio section at the bottom of the page for a broad selection of testimonials from authors I've worked with as a freelancer, links to some of the books CCLaP still has for sale at Amazon, and praise my books have garnered over the years from such publications as Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, the Chicago Tribune, HTMLGIANT, and more. I'm happy to say that I've had a top-rated designation here at Upwork (given to the top 10 percent of all freelancers based on client satisfaction scores) since January 2021 without a break, and have consistently maintained a job success score between 95% and 100% that entire time too. I look forward to hearing from you. *Proud member of the American Copy Editors Society* *Proud member of the Romance Writers of America* *Certification, Academic Copy Editing, Poynter Institute for Media Studies* AI PLEDGE: I promise that all work I complete for clients has been, and will always be, accomplished using only my human brain and ten human fingers, never using AI bots, Grammarly, or other software options. I encourage you to demand this promise from all the freelancer candidates you interview and work with!

Proofreading
Business Editing
Book Editing
Content Editing
Academic Editing
Story Editing
Line Editing
Developmental Editing
$40 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (164 jobs)
I have over five years' experience copy editing and proofreading professionally. Most of my work consists of the following: - Website copy, including SEO content - eBooks - Mobile apps - Marketing funnels - Academic papers - Articles - Resumes/cover letters - Transcripts - School curricula/online courses - White papers - Blogs - Short stories/poems - Letters I've worked with clients from all walks of life, including non-native English speakers. Most of them have great ideas they want to share with the world but lack the writing skills to convey them. I love improving the word choice, sentence structure, and flow of my clients' writing while preserving their unique voices. I make thorough edits instead of simply fixing mistakes. I strengthen my clients' writing by optimizing word choice and sentence structure, organizing the flow of ideas, eliminating redundancy, maintaining a consistent style, and more. I use the "track changes" feature so my clients can see all the adjustments I made to their work and accept or reject them as they see fit. I've been writing all my life, and editing copy since high school when I was a yearbook contributor and editor for my school's newspaper. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and have taken creative writing and journalism courses. I'm familiar with APA, MLA, and Chicago Style, and I often use clients' custom style guides.

Proofreading
SEO Content
Copy Editing
Writing
$35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (73 jobs)
I am a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Northwestern University with a Ph.D. in neuroscience. I am a highly skilled writer, exemplified through an extensive history of academic publications in peer-reviewed journals. I have also served as a review editor for several high-impact journals. I provide proofreading and editing services for both academic and non-academic texts. I also provide straightforward feedback to help enhance the overall quality of your document and ensure it is ready for submission or publication. As a quick communicator with an attention to detail, I can provide you with a positive experience and improve your document to a standard that meets your expectations.

Proofreading
Grant Writing
Academic Editing
Human Science
English
Writing
Science Tutoring
Essay Writing
Report Writing
Citation Style
$22 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (59 jobs)
Top Skills: PROOFREADING/EDITING (essays, manuscripts, online content, etc.) SCREENPLAY/SCRIPT EDITING (TV scripts, feature screenplays, and shorts) COPYEDITING (articles, blog posts, marketing material, etc.) My excellent writing skills and grasp of language arts stem from my undergraduate education in an honors program where I studied humanities and literature. Earning all A's in law school writing classes, drafting hundreds of legal documents, and writing award-winning teleplays and feature-length screenplays have caused my sharp grammar skills to become second nature. I have an eagle eye for proofreading and editing and am familiar with several word processing programs and marketing funnels, including Word, Google Docs, Final Draft, Fade In, Stripo, Buffer, and Pagefly. I'm happy to provide deliverables that either show or don't show my revisions; my clients can choose one way or receive both! I have written and edited two novels--the first two volumes in THE TEDDY BEAR CHRONICLES crime thriller series for adults. I am comfortable with proofreading/editing both short and lengthy written materials. Furthermore, I am a former English tutor... I have four years of experience teaching students of all ages excellent grammar and proofreading skills. They all substantially improved their grades while working with me. It was a wonderful experience to see them succeed. Lastly, I proofread and edited my scripts, which have earned high praise (winner, finalist, nominee, and semi-finalist) in several film festivals and contests between 2019 and 2023, including Underground Indie Film Festival, Burbank International FF, Big Apple, HollyShorts, Flicker's Rhode Island, Hollywood Horrorfest, and Fade In Awards. I'd love to help you make your writing work shine!

Proofreading
TV Screenplay
Screenplay
Film Screenplay
English
Script Revision
Copy Editing
Grammar
Book Editing
$15 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (62 jobs)
Hello, My goal is to make your written work the best it can be. I have completed various editing and proofreading contracts, such as a cover letter for a doctoral candidate, a booklet on leadership, multiple blog posts and articles, and a six-month daily devotional. I have also edited and provided the layout for a business proposal for an international client. I am a native English speaker from the United States. I have a bachelor's in history with teacher's certification and a minor in Social Science. I hold teaching endorsements in History, Political Science, Sociology, English, and Language Arts. I have completed editing courses through The Poynter Institute for Media Studies and earned certificates in the following: • Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing • Poynter ACES Certificate in Accurate, Audience-focused Editing I prioritize accuracy over speed, but I understand the importance of budget and deadlines. Tamara Austin

Proofreading
Indexing
Microsoft Word
Nonfiction
Writing
Book Editing
Article
$25 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (45 jobs)
Hello! I am an editor and English teacher with a B.A. in English and a passion for helping writers bring impactful, quality work to their audiences. I have been proofreading and editing writing since 2016 and would love to help with your next project. I offer developmental editing, copy and line editing, and proofreading in any genre. As an avid reader and writer, it's been a pleasure working on an incredibly diverse variety of literature and getting to know many up and coming writers. In fiction, I specialize in fantasy, romance, young adult, and memoir. I've edited full length nonfiction books, educational and academic materials, dissertations, and job and college applications. I also enjoy editing children's books. Any project you bring to me, I will tackle with enthusiasm, care, and a meticulous eye for potential improvement. Bringing out authors' unique voices, tailoring content to their target audience, and providing detailed feedback are some of my strengths as an editor. I am knowledgable about grammar, style, figurative language, industry standards, and more, and would love to help make your work the best it can be. Don't take my word for it; check out the reviews from my clients! I am the author of the adventure novel No Matter What, and a contributor to the anthology Illinois' Best Emerging Poets, and have helped multiple authors navigate their own publishing journeys. I am happy to answer any questions you have and set up a custom contract to meet your needs. Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to collaborating on your next project.

Proofreading
Content Editing
Story Editing
Writing
Fiction
Editing & Proofreading
Nonfiction
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
$15 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (38 jobs)
Hello! My name is Katelynn and I am an experienced proofreader, editor, content writer, copywriter, beta-reader, transcriptionist, and video editor. I have proofread and edited every kind of writing that I can think of, and I hope to continue being able to do this. I have a superb grasp of the English language and its grammatical rules. By entrusting me to proofread and edit your document, whether a first draft or a final draft, I assure you that you will receive an outstanding deliverable from me. In terms of video editing, I have quite a bit of experience in this area through creating and editing videos for myself and others. Primarily, I utilise Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, and Davinci Resolve to edit my videos.

Proofreading
Website Content
Article Writing
Website Copywriting
Content Writing
Blog Writing
Book Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Film & Video
Academic Editing
Blog Content
Copy Editing
Essay Writing
SEO Writing
English
$30 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (12 jobs)
I'm a highly communicative, detail-oriented freelance writer, proofreader, and editor with over four years of experience creating and revising professional content for publication online. I'm also a trained screenwriter, director, and film editor with a collaborative spirit and a sharp eye for story. If you're trying to draw in readers, enhance your story, or present your ideas with clarity and effect, I'm here to help you nail it! • I'm experienced in Chicago Manual of Style, APA, and MLA formatting • I'll work hard to ensure your writing perfectly represents the most important thing: you! • Collaboration and communication are paramount—we'll always be on the same page.

Proofreading
Writing
Content Editing
Publishing
Chicago Manual of Style
Content Writing
Microsoft Word
Creative Writing
Screenwriting
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Blog Content
English
$30 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (7 jobs)
I am a certified general proofreader with a goal of connecting with writers through providing attentive and thoughtful proofreading services that honor both the author and their created work. I specialize in nonfiction documents such as medical dissertations, business material, grant proposals, web content, educational manuscripts, etc. * Ample experience with CMOS, AP, and AMA, with ability to adhere to specific in-house style guides * Strong familiarity with Microsoft Word/Google Docs track changes * Thoughtful attention to detail on my projects and clients * Clear and timely communication and services provided * Experience includes proofreading manuscripts, articles/blogs, medical documents, business material, and website content Contact me today to see how we can work together to get your writing project to the finish line!

Proofreading
Blog
Manuscript
Literacy
Organizational Behavior
Communication Etiquette
PDF
Microsoft Word
Google Docs
Critical Thinking Skills
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