Hire the Best Proofreaders in Albuquerque, NM

I’m a detail-obsessed editor and proofreader specializing in transforming rough drafts into polished, professional content that builds credibility and earns results. Whether you’re submitting an academic paper, publishing online content, finalizing a legal document, or preparing business materials, I ensure your writing is accurate, consistent, and impactful. What I Can Do for You: • Proofreading for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors • Line editing for clarity, tone, and readability • Structural editing to improve flow and organization • Consistency checks (style guides, terminology, voice) • Fact-checking and basic research as needed

I’ve spent about half my career in magazines and half in digital media. I was the Editorial Director for an award-winning nature/outdoors magazine in Texas for five years. As a freelancer, I’ve successfully completed hundreds of editing projects, including everything from business books to wedding speeches. I also have extensive experience working with alumni magazines, nonprofit organizations, NGOs, consulting firms, and think tanks. Here’s a snapshot of my standard editing services: • Checking grammar, spelling, and punctuation • Improving clarity and flow • Using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes function or Google Docs’ Suggesting function to make it easier to see all edits and approve or reject them • Providing feedback on issues such as organization, presentation, and logic • Ensuring adherence to your organization’s in-house style guide or other guidebooks such as the Associated Press Stylebook (AP), the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), or the APA Style Publication Manual My standard flat rate for editing is 3 cents per word. If you need high-quality, professional editing, I’m just a click away.

I have 15 years of experience editing, proofreading, and copy editing all types of manuscripts. I hold a master's degree in writing, taught English for 10 years, and am National Board Certified. I can provide professional references as needed, along with samples of my editing work. Genres and print mediums I have edited include: Self-help Historical non-fiction Historical fiction Food and nutrition Education YA Mystery Sci-Fi/Fantasy Romance--Western, suspense, contemporary, Christian, paranormal, etc. Newspapers Magazines Blogs

I am a proofreader/editor of novels and websites. I have been teaching for 9 years and can help with works that need a simple brush up or writing that is in need of deep editing. - I have experience in writing and editing blog articles. -Knowledge of MLA, Turabian and Chicago style citations for academic papers. -Ability to take your work to the next level through organization and structure editing as well as grammar and continuity. -Experience publishing two books through Amazon Self Publishing.

Writing well is both a joy and hard work. I will produce excellent quality writing for your project. I am meticulous, goal-oriented and enjoy polishing the written word. I have the skills needed for article writing, proofreading, creative writing, blog content, and minor social media management. I work quickly and carefully and communicate well. My Master's degree in Special Education and Bachelor's in Psychology give me academic and research experience, which I will be happy to put to use. I have experience working with K-8 students in the classroom and as a tutor, and I enjoy working with educational content. Central New Mexico Community College, where I am studying Cybersecurity and English, used me as a volunteer editor, website manager, and social media manager for their student literary magazine, Leonardo. I was also a volunteer proofreader for the Southwest Writers newsletter, Sage News. I have written blog posts about school fundraising, betta fish, pets, and farm animals. I write low-lexile short stories, personal creative writing, and more. I hope to increase my repertoire with Upwork!

Owner of The Wallflower Editing, LLC, Rachel Oestreich has a long history of reading, writing, and editing. She earned her B.A. in English from New Mexico State University in 2015, and she returned soon after to complete an M.F.A. in Creative Writing in 2019. She spent three years teaching English at NMSU, and she now teaches English at Dona Ana Community College. Rachel has worked for numerous small-press publishers, including World Weaver Press and Reuts Publishing. She has also gained more than 50 hours of freelance editing experience, working with authors on their novels and performing social media and email newsletter proofreading services for marketing companies. Whether you’re looking to edit a novel, an email, an academic paper, or any other type of document, her flexibility and expertise keeps your editing costs low and your services all in one place. Specialties: copy editing, proofreading, developmental editing (fiction only) Skills include: -Expertise in the Chicago Manual of Style; adaptable to preferred style guides -Expertise in using Google Docs and related web-based apps for file sharing and editing -Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook -Promotion through social media: Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Wordpress, Goodreads, Tumblr -Prioritization Organization Capabilities: My schedule is flexible and I am responsive to deadlines and quick turnarounds For more information on Rachel, her experience, and her rates, she can also be found on her website: thewallflowerediting.com