Hire the Best Proofreaders in Cape Town, ZA

If meticulous, reliable, and hardworking are the qualities you’re looking for in an editor, then you have come across the correct profile. Hi, my name is Fahmida, and I am a qualified fiction editor and proofreader with 4+ years of experience. I was a teacher with 15 years of experience before I completed my certification from SA Writer’s College, which is a certified institute, with branches both in the UK and New Zealand. I am always revising and learning my craft, so what does that mean? It means, I read the latest books on writing and editing, attend writing and editing workshops, and make sure I am always reading fiction books. How does this help my craft? Well, it means I understand 3 or 4 act-structure, and can identify pacing and flow issues, as well as character growth and tension. I am particularly good at editing romance and would consider it my niche genre to work in. As a fiction editor, I offer the following services: - Developmental editing - Copy Editing - Proofreading - Line Editing - Plot review I work with all genres excluding sci-fi and horror. While we speak and write British English in South Africa, many of my clients are from the USA, so I am well conversant in American English spelling and grammar differences, and I can edit according to the Chicago Manual of Style, as well as the Oxford Style Guide.

Currently a PhD student at Oxford, I am a writer, editor, proofreader, and teacher with over ten years of experience across academic, corporate, and creative spaces. I am an enthusiastic, efficient, and diligent worker with excellent grammar. Writing feels tangible to me; it is the best thing I do. I hold a Master's (with Distinction) in English Language and Literature from the University of Cape Town and a Bachelor's Degree (Hons) from New York University in Arts and Literatures. For about six years, I worked as Head Tutor in the English Department at UCT. Here, I became proficient at editing and providing feedback on academic writing at an undergraduate and graduate level. Since then, as a content writer and copyeditor, I have worked closely with businesses and clients from all over the world, penning reports and articles on an array of subjects, including travel and sustainability, technology, education, and law. Currently, I am the editorial assistant for "Social Dynamics: A Journal of African Studies." I also have experience editing dissertations, creative writing, short essays, and books, and I strongly believe in the value of offering careful and rich feedback. I speak both French and Italian with working proficiency and can translate from French or Italian to English. With solid SEO knowledge, I am adept at putting the finishing touches on pieces meant for an online audience. Feel free to reach out if you feel I might be a good fit for your needs or if you have any questions at all.

With over 41 years of dedication to the editing and publishing field, my expertise and focus lies in assisting writers to produce content that is not only grammatically of high standard, but is engaging to the reader. Myriad subtle elements have an indirect but profound impact on a piece of writing on its reader. My linguistic proficiency shapes my approach to editing, where every word is chosen with purpose, every concept is logically presented, and the structure and flow of a piece of writing is smooth and harmonious. I offer: - Copy-editing: I have worked on a vast array of different genres, industries, and subjects, editing everything from books, to business communiqués, ad copy, websites, articles, blogs, and various other manuscripts. - Developmental editing: I have very many authors whose books are successfully selling, which I have helped develop, edit, and proofread (over 987 books - fiction and non-fiction to date - on Upwork but mainly outside this platform, working for various publishing houses - see below for list; references available on request). - Skilled academic editing (theses/dissertations/journal articles), I am au fait with various academic referencing styles (e.g. APA, Harvard, MLA, Chicago/CMOS/Turabian, MHRA, etc.). Professors, graduates, and students all pepper my resume with glowing thanks. I currently have a 100% pass rate for all my postgraduate students. (References available on request.) - I also offer the unique benefit of having TEFL experience (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and quickly and easily read beyond sometimes awkward language (for example, of non-first language English speakers/writers) so as to rephrase/restructure, and advise content that is correct, reads smoothly and is engaging. - I am skilled at KDP/Ingramspark/print formatting (in Word but can convert to other programs if need be) and can provide documents crafted to specifications for publishing via your publisher of choice in all three formats: hardcover, paperback and e-book. - My many years of experience in design and layout adds a unique benefit ... having an editor (who knows your material well) also design your book ensures all elements are appropriately and effectively presented. I also provide design guidance and/or do the design, sourcing design elements and images (including fonts) that are free for commercial use for you to approve. - I have extensive publishing experience (having worked as a Managing Editor for Pearson Publishers, editing, proofreading, and project management), as well as freelance with ESI Press (University of Pretoria), Publishing World SA, Jonathan Ball Publishers, Print on Demand Publishers, Accelerated Authors' Academy and Word 2 Kindle. I thus am familiar with working to publishers' style guides and specifications. I also have 18 years' full-time experience as Editor of the SA Navy's flagship publication Navy News Magazine and Creative Director of the SA Navy Multi-Media Center during which I did extensive editing and proofreading, and also established, ran, trained, and worked in the DTP/design and layout section. I am currently the editor of Sisterhood Sleuth Magazine, overseeing development, editorial and design. - Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Canva, Access, GoogleDocs, WordPress, Asana, Slack, ClickUp, Caliber, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign. - Proficient in academic referencing styles: APA (all versions), Chicago (Chicago Manual of Style all versions), Turabian, MLA, Harvard, AP, IEEE, MHRA, AAA. - Proficient in US, British, South African, Canadian, New Zealand, and Australian English

Hello, and great to meet you! I’m a seasoned copy editor, proofreader, writer, and copywriter with a naturally sharp and, by now, also practiced eye for detail. (I even edit billboards while driving on the highway!) My experience spans a range of fields, including medicine, biohacking, language learning, education, technical content, and fiction. PROJECTS -I occasionally edit and proofread postgraduate course content developed by iheed for medical professionals, covering disciplines such as neuroscience and psychology, occupational medicine and safety, and infectious diseases. -I was the acting editor of a national healthcare magazine (HMR Africa) for nearly three years. -I rewrote a short book, How We Age, and formatted it for Kindle and e-book reading. -I published several feature articles for a local community newspaper, The Edge. -I wrote advertorials; YouTube true crime scripts; scripts for language learning (InnovativeLanguage.com); and numerous blogs. This list is not exhaustive—I've been working with words all my life! Please also see my Upwork portfolio for actual examples of my writing. My English and Afrikaans language skills are superior. In my work, I always aim for accuracy, clarity, and readability, tailoring my approach to fit your needs. I furthermore thrive on learning new skills. Recently, I’ve been diving into Full Stack Development and Python to expand my technical expertise further, and I'm also learning to speak French (Vraiment!). I have higher teacher's diploma (pre-school to Grade 4), and have completed most modules of a diploma in journalism. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC's) curated academic content provides an excellent way to remain up to date and expand my education. Courses I've completed so far include: -Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT (Coursera) -Introduction to Google SEO (Coursera) -Learning How to Learn for Youth (Coursera) -Introduction to Forensic Science (FutureLearn) -Start Writing Fiction (FutureLearn) -Nutrition and Wellbeing (FutureLearn) -Making Sense of Health Evidence (FutureLearn) My background in journalism and teaching also strengthens my ability to distill complex ideas into clear, accessible content. This allows me to write, rephrase, and edit technical content with ease. Thanks to my “OCD-lite,” I often deliver polished work on the first submission. For very large, complex projects, I collaborate with a qualified copy editor/proofreader at my own expense to ensure the highest quality. I take pride in delivering excellent work, consistently meeting deadlines, maintaining clear, prompt communication, and collaborating effectively with teams. If you’re looking for a meticulous editor, proofreader, or writer—and someone adaptable enough to wear multiple hats, if needed—I’d love to help!

I’ll cut to the chase - if you need something done quickly, accurately, and without back-and-forth, I’m your person. I specialise in short-term, task-based support for busy founders, teams, and creatives who don’t need a full-time VA… just someone competent who can step in, figure things out, and get it done. I’m tech-savvy, fast, and comfortable working independently. Give me a task, a goal, and I’ll handle the rest.

Hi, I'm Lisa, a skilled transcriptionist, translator, editor, and proofreader with extensive experience in the legal and medical fields. I provide accurate, confidential, and high-quality services tailored to law firms, healthcare professionals, and businesses. Beyond transcription and translation, I also offer expert editing and proofreading to ensure clarity and precision. With experience in minute-taking and a range of administrative tasks, I am adaptable and detail-oriented, ready to assist with your specific needs. Let’s connect to discuss how I can support your projects!