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David R.

Winter Haven, Florida

$35/hr
5.0
383 jobs
General proofreader, Academic Dissertation Coach/Editor. Highly skilled with APA format and Word/Powerpoint. Experienced Editor, Genealogist, Musician, and Rosarian. U.S. English Only, please. Retired from Northcentral University in 2022. Detail oriented work is a must in my book and you will get a high-quality product from me. Please invite me to discuss how my skills fit your posting, how I can address your expected and unexpected needs, and to negotiate my rate. You will be pleased with a fast turn-around of quality work. For over 25 years I have served as a peer-reviewer focusing on writing and APA formatting for a national journal. Because of this, my proofreading skills are very honed causing errors to practically jump off the page. I have a recently completed letter of recommendation from a journal editor filed here. Over 25 years in churchwork as Choir Director and have a personal relationship with the Lord. Additionally, having BM/MM in Music Ed, MS in Ed Admin and PhD in Adult Ed Leadership, I taught for 30 years (7-12 and college), currently working primarily with PhD candidates in APA7 only, to design and complete their research including over 400 student dissertations of nearly 200 pages with over 100 references in APA format. I provide Dissertation Coaching (see portfolio below). US English only. I am a professional musician (keyboard/singer) and amateur Rosarian and Genealogist in my spare time so not just an academician. I co-edited a 30 chapter book (500 pages) on Learning Assistance programs, edited Memories from the Schoolhouse (Amazon), and editedover 100 non-fiction vanity press publications. Extensive work in Excel as bookkeeper and treasurer for several organizations, and use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint almost daily.
  • Proofreading
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Academic Editing
  • Music
  • Microsoft Office
  • Educational Leadership
  • Genealogy
  • APA Formatting
  • Christian Theology
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adult Education
Angela W.

East Syracuse, New York

$55/hr
5.0
350 jobs
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Angela and I'm a professional proofreader and copyeditor with almost two decades of experience. With a Top Rated Plus status, you can trust that I'm dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to all of my clients. As a proofreader, I ensure that all content is free from errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Also, I make sure that your written work is polished and professional and that it effectively communicates your message to your audience. I have a keen eye for detail and can spot even the smallest of errors. (The best example of this I can give is I always spot those pesky "straight" apostrophes and change all of them to the normal curly style.) As a copyeditor, I work to improve the overall flow and readability of your content. I examine the structure of your writing and suggest changes to enhance its clarity, organization, and coherence. I also ensure that your writing is consistent in style and tone, conforming to your brand or communication standards. My commitment to quality, attention to detail, and dedication to client satisfaction have earned me many positive reviews. I'm always happy to go the extra mile to ensure that my clients are completely satisfied with my work! Thank you for considering me for your proofreading and copyediting needs. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started! (I know, I know. That sounded cheesy. But I'm obsessed with correcting errors, and you want an error-free book, and so here we are.)
  • Proofreading
  • English
  • Copy Editing
  • Academic Editing
  • Line Editing
Maria J.

Richardson, Texas

$50/hr
5.0
196 jobs
I am a full-time independent editorial designer and editor with over 8 years of digital and print publishing experience, involving project layout and formatting, image management and editing, and proofing and copy editing. What you can expect Communication and availability are top priorities for me. I have experience working on highly collaborative projects that require rapid turnaround times and back-and-forth communication. Working with me, you can expect regular updates on my progress and fast responses.
  • Proofreading
  • Publication Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Print Design
  • Layout Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Typography
  • Typesetting
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Formatting
  • Ebook Design
Dustin M.

Minnetonka, Minnesota

$40/hr
5.0
116 jobs
About Me ~I have a Ph.D. in psychology (cognitive and brain sciences) from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in biology and psychology (with a chemistry minor) from Luther College (Decorah, IA). ~I am a fitness/wellness professional, teaching group fitness with Life Time, keeping a wellness-focused blog, and having written a book on stress management (“Stress: The Good, the Bad, and the Ways to Manage It”, available on Amazon). ~I’ve been doing freelance editing and proofreading for almost 10 years; most of this work has been on Upwork and has received highly favorable reviews. Most of that editing has been academic (e.g., journal articles, dissertations), which is my specialty, but I’ve also edited some books (one of which has been published by Routledge), company reports, assignments (only editing, no writing), and more. When it comes to proofreading, text is text, so I can proofread/copy edit any type of document, but more substantial editing may require more alignment with my nonfiction/academic background. ***Note ~I NEVER us AI to write or edit—never have and never plan to.
  • Proofreading
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Scientific Writing
  • English
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Scientific Research
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Quantitative Analysis
Carreen M.

New Orleans, Louisiana

$100/hr
5.0
115 jobs
From the moment I was old enough to start stringing words into sentences, writing has been my passion and my purpose. My copy is lively, fresh, clean and concise. I can write for a range of purposes and audiences, whether composing pieces that are light and fluffy, or hard-hitting and weighty. Words hold tremendous power to persuade, and I enjoy using my gift for writing to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams and bring their visions to life. Much of my career experience comes from being a journalist. I've worked on staff as a reporter at two of Canada's most respected newspapers, the Ottawa Citizen and the Winnipeg Free Press. I've also been a reporter and editor at Vancouver's leading business paper, Business in Vancouver, and taken on numerous freelance assignments for various publications, both in Canada and the USA. I'm a dual citizen currently living in New Orleans, a vibrant and colorful city that provides endless inspiration for my writing. I'm a skilled interviewer and researcher, and I know how to employ those skills to gather the relevant information that brings the writing to life, shaping the piece to be sharp and compelling for readers. That's my story. Now I'd love the chance to tell yours. ____________________________________________ Expertise Includes: • newspaper and magazine stories • blog stories • website copy • company profiles • entrepreneur bios • social media prose • brochure and catalog text • press releases • company newsletters • business plan content • annual reports • text for oral presentations (radio stories, speeches for business purposes, speeches for personal uses such as wedding ceremonies and eulogies)
  • Proofreading
  • Biography
  • Business Writing
  • Speech Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Journalism Writing
  • WordPress
  • Candidate Interviewing
Nalda M.

Greensboro, North Carolina

$65/hr
5.0
113 jobs
Strong writer with academic research skills. Areas of particular strength include education, sociology, philosophy, psychology, and counseling. Exceptional editing/proofreading skills with strong knowledge of APA ed 7 style. Working as a college professor teaching sociology, psychology, and philosophy with a number of colleges and universities, taught me the importance of knowing your audience. It also provided me the opportunity to perfect my ability to explain complex information in engaging and obtainable ways. Working within nonprofits afforded me the opportunity to enhance my knowledge of grant writing, research, and grant fulfillment skills. Understanding your intention and audience is the first step in helping you develop a meaningful message. Whether you need a proofreader/editor to help you perfect an existing project, a ghostwriter to help you mold your message, or a writer to create content to engage your audience, I would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your project.
  • Proofreading
  • Ghostwriting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Grant Writing
  • Book Editing
  • Psychology
  • Nonfiction Writing
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Content Editing
  • Academic Editing
  • American Psychological Association
  • Life Coaching
  • Personal Development

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