⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Your story deserves more than basic proofreading, it deserves strategic feedback, deep critique, and professional polish. If you're looking for a detail-oriented beta reader, book editor, and formatting specialist who understands story structure and reader psychology, you're in the right place.
I specialize in beta reading, manuscript feedback, and developmental editing for fiction and nonfiction authors. From romance novels and fantasy to thriller, horror, science fiction, literary fiction, memoir, and self-help, I provide in-depth story review, manuscript critique, and actionable feedback designed to strengthen your book.
As a professional beta reader and book editor, I analyze:
✔Plot development and pacing
✔Character development and character voices
✔Story structure and emotional impact
✔Grammar check and line-level clarity
✔Consistency, tone, and reader engagement
Whether you need an alpha reader, romance beta reader, fantasy beta reader, horror beta reader, or a detailed reader report, I deliver structured book feedback that helps you revise with confidence. Beyond editing, I also offer:
✔Line editing and copy editing
✔Proofreading and content editing
✔Book formatting for Kindle Direct Publishing (Amazon KDP)
✔Ebook formatting and publishing support
✔Book blurb review, synopsis, and query letter feedback
✔Self-publishing guidance
I work with novels, novellas, short stories, children’s books, screenplays, and nonfiction manuscripts. My goal is simple: elevate your manuscript to a publish-ready standard while preserving your unique voice.
If you're serious about publishing, let’s refine your book the right way.
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Copy Editing
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Ebook Formatting
Book Cover Design
Kindle Direct Publishing
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Junggeum K.
Gimpo-si, South Korea
$20/hr
5.0
301 jobs
🌍 Multilingual Translator & Content Creator | Korean & English
Translation · Transcription · Subtitling · Localization · Digital Content Creation
I am a skilled multilingual translator with proven expertise in Korean and English. Whether it’s short-form content or long-form documents, I deliver accurate, culturally sensitive translations tailored to the context. I have extensive experience translating websites, news articles, reviews, and personal or diplomatic materials while maintaining strict confidentiality.
🔸 Translation & Interpretation Expertise
• Professional translation and interpretation across Korean and English
• Skilled in handling written content, localization, internationalization, and live presentations
• Experienced with subtitles (SRT editing), transcription, and audio/video file translation
• Successfully translated complete websites, articles, and documents for diverse industries
🔸 Content Writing & Digital Communication
• Creative writer with experience producing multilingual content and reviews
• Capable of writing WordPress articles with SEO in mind
• Skilled in creating engaging content for Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms
🔸 Soft Skills & Technical Strengths
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication
• High cultural awareness and linguistic sensitivity
• Strong time management, multitasking, and independent working ability
• Proficient in creative writing, copywriting, and editing
I bring not just language fluency, but also deep cultural insight and a passion for communication. Whether you’re expanding globally or seeking localized content that resonates, I’m here to support your goals with clarity and precision.
*Rates vary depending on the content
Translation: $0.01~0.05 per word
Proofreading: $0.01-0.05 per word
Subtitling: $1-4 per min
Proofreading
Translation
Subtitles
Review
Writing
Korean to English Translation
Article Writing
English to Korean Translation
Localization
Dialogue Recording
Audio Recording
Voice Recording
Male Voice
Subtitle Localization
Subtitling
Lucas S.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
$30/hr
5.0
283 jobs
👉🏼 Accredited Translator for Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish & English
👉🏼 Top Rated Plus · 100% Client Satisfaction Rate and 10+ yeas of experience
👉🏼 Specialist in Web Content Localization (SaaS, B2B & B2C) & Market Research
👉🏼 Strong Expertise in Finance, Equities, Forex, Stock Markets, and Blockchain/Cryptocurrency
👉🏼 SEO-focused app & website localizer with 1,000+ successful projects
💥 I hold a degree in Translation and another in Linguistics💥
Professionalism and high-quality results are my top priorities, and that's what led clients like Binance, Uber, and Pinterest to choose my services.
Services I offer:
✔️ English ⇄ Brazilian & European Portuguese Translation
✔️ English ⇄ Castillan & LATAM Spanish Translation
✔️ Website & Mobile App Localization
✔️ SEO & Web Content Localization
✔️ Market Research Translation
✔️ Copywriting, Editing & Proofreading
✔️ Technical & Survey Translation
✔️ Audio/Video Transcription, Subtitling & Captioning
✔️ Simultaneous Interpreting (Portuguese · Spanish · English)
✔️ E-learning Content Localization & Transcreation
✔️ Legal and Medical Translation
CAT tools and localization platforms I work with include Trados, Crowdin, POEditor, Smartcat, Phrase, Lokalise, Markup, and Transifex, among many others.
The feedback my work has received has always been excellent, and this gives me the confidence to venture into new projects and the responsibility to keep the bar high.
English to Brazilian Portuguese Translation
Brazilian Portuguese Dialect
Website Localization
Content Localization
Mobile App Localization
Native Fluency
Editing & Proofreading
Proofreading
Translation
English
Academic Translation
Business Translation
Review Website
Portuguese
Financial Translation
English to Spanish Translation
Portuguese to English Translation
Brazilian Portuguese to English Translation
Spanish to English Translation
Website Translation
Cong F.
Shanghai, China
$25/hr
4.9
2,390 jobs
✦ 20+ years of English–Chinese and Cantonese experience, 30M+ words across 12 industries, and 4,000–5,000 publication-ready words daily. Trusted by Apple, NVIDIA, OpenAI, IBM, Intel, Meta, Samsung, and Johnson & Johnson. A marketing veteran with engineering training and mastery of 50+ professional tools, I deliver linguistic precision, technical expertise, and end-to-end localization. Available 7 days a week, with responses within 1 hour. Read on to see what sets me apart.
Why Choose My Services?
🏅 Certified Expertise: As a certified member of the American Translators Association (ATA) and holding an expert-level certification from the China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (CATTI), I have translated over 30 million words, delivering excellence in every project.
🏭 Industry Coverage Across 12 Sectors: Delivering legal, medical, technical, IT, finance, cryptocurrency, engineering, manufacturing, automotive, e-commerce, marketing, and gaming projects with sector-specific terminology control and compliance awareness, supported by a strong engineering background with expertise in Chemical Engineering.
🔍 SEO-Optimized Localization: Combining linguistic precision with keyword research and on-page SEO strategy, I optimize translated content for Baidu, Google, and regional search engines—improving rankings, visibility, and conversion performance in Chinese markets.
🌏 Full-Service Chinese & Cantonese Market Solutions: Supporting projects across highly regulated and technical industries, I deliver integrated translation, localization, and subtitling services designed for accuracy, clarity, and commercial impact.
🌐 Multilingual Solutions: Leading a professional translation agency, I provide comprehensive services across multiple languages, ensuring seamless communication for global clients.
🏆 Top-Tier Clients: Trusted by global brands such as Johnson & Johnson, IBM, Intel, Apple, Nestlé, YouTube, VISA, Microsoft, Unilever, and Amazon, I bring experience and credibility to every project.
🔧 Bilingual Localization Excellence: Offering professional Chinese-English localization services, I specialize in adapting content to resonate with Chinese audiences, maximizing engagement and conversions.
🌍 Cultural Insight: Having lived, studied, and worked in the USA for over a decade, I possess deep cultural insights that enrich my translation and localization services.
₿🎮 Blockchain Enthusiast & Gaming Specialist: As a dedicated believer in blockchain and cryptocurrency, and a passionate gamer, I bring specialized knowledge to projects in these dynamic fields.
Academic and Professional Credentials:
🎓 Graduated from a prestigious "211 Project" and "985 Platform" university in China.
🎓 Exchange student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), one of Asia's top universities.
🎓 Earned a degree from a leading U.S. graduate school, achieving TOEFL and GRE scores of 100+ and 320+, respectively.
Technical Proficiency:
🛠 Experienced with CAT tools such as SDL Trados and MemoQ, ensuring consistency and quality with fast turnaround times. Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Flash, Adobe InDesign, Aegisub, WordPress, and more.
Commitment to Confidentiality:
🔒 All client information is handled with the utmost confidentiality and will never be disclosed.
English to Mandarin Chinese Translation
English to Chinese Translation
Chinese to English Translation
SDL Trados
Legal Translation
Technical Translation
Market Research
Project Management
Business Translation
Chinese
Microsoft Word
Cryptocurrency
Subtitles
SEO Strategy
Hoshun M.
Tokyo, Japan
$40/hr
5.0
233 jobs
I’m Hoshun, a native professional Japanese translator and proofreader who turns large-scale Word (DOCX) / Excel (XLSX)/ PowerPoint (PPTX) / Google Document/Spreadsheet/Slide/XLIFF packages into flawless Japanese—often faster than average.
I guarantee exceptional quality at unparalleled speed for tasks that other translators might deem impossible. When quick and meticulous translations are needed, you can rely on me as your steadfast ally.
Field: General contents, Fintech, IT, etc.
**<My skills>**
- Translation, Localization (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, Google Slides, XLIFF, json, HTML, CSS, Texts, etc.)
- Transcreation
- Transcription of Japanese (Audio and video files, mp3, mp4)
- Subtitling (SRT)
- Proofreading, checking
- Voice recording, narration, voice acting
<The platform I'm familiar with>
Crowdin
Qualtrics
Phrase
**<About subtitling>**
I can make SRT files or burn subtitles directly onto a video.
- YouTube: Bodd x Disney (Japanese Subtitles)
# Examples of my past translation projects
**<Apps>**
- Smart Meditation: A wellness app offering guided meditation sessions and mindfulness tools
- POP guide: A digital guide app providing interactive information for events, museums, or exhibitions
- 3D Modeling App: A creative tool for designing and visualizing 3D models
- QuitSure: A health app designed to help users quit smoking through behavioral guidance
- Toko: English leaning app
- Donna: AI song and music maker
- IRMO: An AI-powered art and avatar creation app for generating images and visual content
- TradingKey: A finance app offering trading tools and resources for investors
- Bodd: Automatic fitting app
- 5 Minute Pilates: Daily Pilates guide app
- Liven: Self-discovery companion app
- Ruut: Personalized running & mobility training app
- Pushscroll: Fitness motivation app replacing doomscrolling with workouts
**<Websites>**
- QuitSure: Official website for the smoking cessation app, with resources and user support
- Smart Meditation: Website for the meditation app, featuring program details and subscription options
- Makkah Digital Coin: A cryptocurrency platform providing digital coin services and blockchain solutions
- KOMOJU card: A payment gateway site offering online transaction and e-commerce solutions
- INNO SUPPS: A nutrition and supplement brand website showcasing health products
- Zact: A fintech website offering digital payment and financial management services
- TradingKey: Online platform for trading education, tools, and financial resources
- JMarkets: A financial services website focused on market analysis and trading solutions
- NEBULA: A personality‑analysis platform providing AI‑driven insights
- MyTraitsProfile: An online assessment site offering MBTI‑based personality tests
**< Books >**
- "Wonderful Day" # Publisher Kidkidos books
- "The Traveling Caterpillar" # Publisher: Kidkidos books
- "I Am Thankful" By Shelley Admont # Publisher: Kidkidos books
- "Under the Stars" # Publisher: Kidkidos books
- "Knowing Me, Knowing You - TAKE A WALK WITH ME" by Elizabeth Murphy, Ed.D.
- "If You’re not Monitoring, You’re Not Protected" By Dr. James Dean Senger
**< Games >**
- Passion Eye
- The Last Frame
**< YouTube >**
- Quantum Tech HD
- Oscar Hunt: Scaling US Retail Operations with Bodd
**< Opera >**
- Curlew River by Benjamin Britten
**<Voice over, narration>**
- P3 Dokument (Swedish Broadcasting Corporation)
**<Medical>**
- Clinical tests
- Charts
- Surgery explanations
- Cancer study
- Discussion Guide for Physicians
**<Transportation>**
- Fly Lili airport announcement (Air port announcement)
- TVM UI Translation
- Haneda Airport Parking (Terms and Conditions)
Subtitles
Japanese
Transcription Timestamping
General Transcription
Microsoft Word
Translation
Japanese to English Translation
English to Japanese Translation
Localization
Website Localization
Subtitling
Software Localization
Translation & Localization Software
Mobile App Localization
Marketing Localization
Larissa L.
Campinas, Brazil
$10/hr
5.0
79 jobs
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review my profile!
My name is Larissa Goncalves, and I was born and raised in Brazil. I hold a degree in International Commerce and have been working as an English–Portuguese translator and English specialist since 2019.
I’m a C2-proficient English speaker with a strong background in translation, localization, proofreading, evaluation, editing, copywriting, and other linguistic data projects. My work combines linguistic precision with cultural understanding, helping brands and professionals communicate naturally and effectively across languages.
Areas of Expertise
• General Translation: Nutrition data entry, e-commerce, educational materials, articles, and retail
• Medical Translation: Medical blogs, reports, test results, and patient evaluations
• Technical Translation: Camera manuals, automotive content, machine manuals, assembly instructions, and food and beverage content
• Legal Translation: Websites, reports, testimony, call transcriptions, documents, and government correspondence
• Business Translation: Documents, files, payroll, and finance
• Blog & Creative Content: General topics, medical insights, culinary arts, entertainment news, and fashion
• Localization & Copywriting: Tone and terminology adapted for Brazilian and international audiences; SEO-friendly content for marketing and social media
• Linguistic Data Tasks: Text annotation, transcription, AI data labeling, and e-commerce content organization
• File Formatting: Ensuring translated or localized files are polished, consistent, and ready for publication
• Subtitling & Captioning: Translation and synchronization of subtitles for videos, interviews, and online content
Why Work With Me
• 6+ years of professional translation and linguistic experience
• 100% Job Success Score
• Accurate translations with consistent client satisfaction
• Multiple revisions and open communication until you’re fully satisfied
• Professional, detail-oriented, and always respectful of deadlines
Rates (All Negotiable)
Translation: $0.015–$0.020 per word or $10-$25 per hour
Proofreading / Localization: $0.010–$0.015 per word or $10-$18 per hour
Data Entry & Other Tasks: $10–$15 per hour
I’m always happy to adjust my rates depending on project scope, volume, or long-term collaboration.
If your project includes additional tasks like data entry, formatting, or e-commerce content organization, I can easily handle those as part of the workflow.
Thank you once again for taking the time to read my profile, I truly appreciate it and look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you soon!
Best regards,
Larissa L. Goncalves
Translation
English
Proofreading
Portuguese
Portuguese to English Translation
English to Portuguese Translation
Brazilian Portuguese Dialect
Data Entry
Brazilian Portuguese to English Translation
Canva
Interior Design
Wix
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