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I am a qualified proofreader and copy editor and I have a BA (HONS) in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University. I am a published author of a children’s adventure novel, and I have had many years experience marketing self-published books for authors and managing daily social media posts across multiple platforms. My work experience includes more than six years of editing, proofreading and ghostwriting projects, including contemporary adult fiction, crime thrillers, historical fiction, biographies and various non-fiction manuscripts. I also have experience formatting and publishing eBooks and Print-on-Demand paperbacks for Amazon KDP. I am a former librarian, so I have a vast knowledge of all types of writing including all genres of fiction, non-fiction, biography and children's literature. As a qualified proofreader and copy editor, you can be sure my work is well-structured, engaging and error-free.

I am adept at Writing and Paying attention to detail. I am currently a website article writer for an eminent UK website on climate and other interesting topics. I am a current masters student. I enjoy digging into customer problems and solve them by analyzing and creating the best and mist creative pieces ever. To accomplish this , I usually focus on delivering key outcomes, building amazing teams and quickly adapting to new environments. I am also a keen foreign affairs analyst and an aspiring policy analyst and foreign affairs diplomat .

★★★★★ Johnson & Johnson: It was an absolute pleasure to work with Johanna and I am absolutely satisfied with the results. Her writing is not only accurate and informative, but also extremely engaging and compelling. She knows how to convey our company's messages in a way that appeals to both our target audience and our brand. In addition, working with Johanna was extremely professional. She was always on time, reliable and communicative. Her commitment to the project and dedication to ensuring we were satisfied with the results gave us confidence that we had made the right choice. ★★★★★ Johanna is an amazing copywriter! She has done wonderful copies in both English and German considering the specific SEO and marketing terms peculiarities of our business. Extremely efficient and organized. Understands quickly and proactive. Johanna goes above and beyond. It is a pleasure working with her also on a personal level. ★★★★★ Exceptional work! Over years of hiring copywriters from Upwork, the experience with Johanna was one of a kind. Awesome copywriting, stuck to the schedule, and communication was top-notch. Would recommend and re-hire her again. Thank you again! :) ____________________________________________________________________________ Why Choose Me? ✅ Visibility on steroids: Let's get you noticed, and fast. ✅ Perfection guaranteed: Unlimited revisions because I’m happy when you are. ✅ Sky's the limit: I'm here to surpass your expectations, not just meet them. ✅ Stand out, not just fit in: Be the brand that outperforms ALL competitors. ✅ Lasting impressions: Your customers won't just remember you; they'll love you. ✅ Top-tier results: Ordinary? Never heard of it. 📈 Boosting Your Results Picture this: your conversion rates climb by a solid 20-30%. That's not just a dream. With my expertise, it's what you can expect. 🏆 More Than Just Words As a conversion copywriter, I've invested in my skills through top-notch courses, including those from Marketing Land and Search Engine Journal. I'm making success stories happen. 🚀 Client Wins "Johanna cranked up our ROI by a whopping 350% on a $10K ad spend. Mind-blowing, right?" "We saw our email open rates jump to a staggering 48%." "Our click-through rates? Up by 28% thanks to Johanna‘." "We hit a record 52% conversion rate on social media soon after working with her." 💡 The Johanna Effect My clients don't just grow; they multiply. We're talking about a consistent 2-5x increase in qualified leads. Yes, you read that right. 🎯 My Playground I'm in my element with Sales and Direct Response Copywriting, Sales Funnel Copywriting, SEO Writing, Email Marketing, and LinkedIn Posts. 📚 Always Upgrading In a constantly changing market, I make sure to stay ahead. I'm constantly learning, growing, and adapting. 🤝 Your Success is My Success I love seeing a plan come together, a brand taking off, and my clients succeeding beyond expectations. Ready for Lift-Off? 🟢 Hit that green ‘Invite’ button, and let's get started! 💬 Shoot me a message. I'm all ears for your story and ready with solutions.

I am a writer / copy-editor / proofreader with a background in professional engineering, a talent for written communication, and a desire to help others write well. The versatility of my editing skills is demonstrated by the fact that I have edited over 120 academic documents, 28 book manuscripts (art and cultural history books, biographies, memoirs, a book on economics, and two novels) for Unicorn Publishing Group (UK), 90+ essays for Quillette, and I provide ongoing editing services to industry newsletters in both the UK and USA. If you need a whitepaper or case study written, I am an avid researcher, an inveterate fact-checker, and an accomplished report writer. If you need blog articles, I can do those, too. If you know what you want to say, but not quite how to say it, let me show you.

I'm a French native speaker based in New Zealand. I offer services in editing French texts—translation editing, copy editing, and proofreading—as well as English-to-French translation. With a background in literature, I work on a variety of projects, from books and novels to other types of documents.

***Available to hire in 2026 or manuscript proofreading and copyediting.*** Associate member Australian Institute of Professional Editors and EdANZ. Member of CIEP. I'm a highly experienced proofreader and copyeditor with integrity, a great work ethic, and fast turnaround times. My clients find me to be thorough, meticulous, friendly, and approachable. MY EXPERIENCE Through Upwork and my own business, Dots and Crosses NZ, I've worked with poets, short story writers, and authors in a range of genres (historical, crime thriller, memoir). Some of the published works I have proofread: - Ruled by Fate, Sam Withrow, Amelia Pinkis (fantasy) - High-Rise Blood, G.D Gaherty (crime, mystery) - Malspite: The Witch of the Black Forrest, Kevin Walsh (epic fantasy) - Thomas McMahon's Search for Fame, Max Quanchi (biography) - Max Arena, Jamie Doyle (science fiction) - The Rock Renaissance, Jef Cummings (non-fiction, musical history) - A Certain Time, A Certain Place, Teresa Francis (science fiction, romance, historical fiction) - Dyed & Gone to Heaven, Liz Constable (non-fiction, art) - Holding on by Letting Go, Heather Hutchison (non-fiction, memoir) - The Stars Aren't Ready, Georgia Peterson (fiction, young adult) MY SERVICES Proofreading – this service is for manuscripts at their final stage. I will check for spelling, typos, grammar, and punctuation. Copy editing – includes comments on the use of tenses, sentence structure, the flow of the copy, and repetitive or redundant language. Fact checking by arrangement. Or, perhaps a combination of both. Let's discuss your individual requirements so that my service is tailored to your needs. I offer a per-word rate for manuscripts. ABOUT ME I'm a native English speaker and have a degree in English literature. I evolved my lifelong love of the written word into a successful proofreading and copy editing agency, Dots and Crosses. I'm based out of Auckland, New Zealand, but I work with clients from London to Melbourne. I'm an expert in operating remotely and pride myself on my fast turnaround times and high level of customer service. I'm adept in UK, Canadian, and US English, (I spent a year living and studying in the US).