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I am an editor/proofreader for all types of writing.
I have a bachelor’s degree in English and have a love of reading and writing all types of fiction! I also have a master’s in education and a background in education.
I’m currently working in a manufacturing environment, so I have experience with more technical writing as well.
If you need something edited or proofread for clarity, I’m here to help!
As a book lover across all genres (and as a writer myself), I would also love to beta read for any indie author out there! I can offer affordable, flexible prices and am very detailed in my feedback.
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I'm a lifelong writer and reader, as well as a published author. I'm looking to use my talents to help you communicate your story, message, and truth to the world around you.
Jessica S.
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**I am available to take on new projects. Please send over a message through chat to discuss your editing/proofreading needs**
With over 6 years and 370+ projects completed, I specialize in transforming manuscripts into polished, professional, and powerful books. My breadth of expertise spans both fiction and nonfiction, giving me a unique ability to adapt my skills to your specific needs; whether that's ensuring the logical flow of a business book or strengthening the arc of a novel.
My core philosophy is that great editing amplifies your voice; it doesn't replace it. I partner with authors to refine their work with meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of narrative craft.
My clients consistently highlight three key strengths that define my work:
1. Deep, Insightful Analysis: I go beyond the surface to strengthen the very foundation of your manuscript.
"She has an ability to interpret meaning and read between the lines. She understood and strengthened the project's weaknesses."
"Esther turned a good book into a great book."
2. Meticulous Polish & Clarity: I ensure your writing is crisp, clear, and consistent, allowing your ideas or story to shine without distraction.
"Her edits were clean, insightful, and always improved clarity and flow without losing the heart of the text."
"A detailed and meticulous editor... we can't praise her work enough!"
3. A Reliable, Collaborative Partnership: Your vision and timeline are my top priorities. I am known for clear communication, professionalism, and delivering outstanding work on schedule.
"One of the best resources I have ever had. She respected the timelines and delivered outstanding work."
"A dream to work with, professional, efficient, and incredibly respectful of my voice as a writer."
Whether you are a debut author or an established expert, my goal is to provide an editing experience that is as exceptional as the final manuscript. Let's connect to discuss how my 6 years of experience across 370+ projects can bring clarity, impact, and professionalism to your book.
Esther W K.
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$35/hr
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My name is Desiree and crafting a story, whether it be fiction or non-fiction, is always a joy and a welcoming challenge.
Fiction Expertise:
I love building immersive worlds, dynamic characters, and plots that keep readers turning the page. My ghostwriting experience includes:
- Romance (Contemporary, Paranormal, Historical, etc)
- Horror
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- Young Adult
- Mysteries (Cozy Mysteries, Thrillers, Psychological)
- Comedy
Nonfiction Niches:
I create focused, well-researched writing that reads smoothly and delivers value to the client. Topics include:
- Pets/Animals
-Medical/Lifestyle
- Food
- Politics
- Travel
- Entertainment
- Video Games
Get in touch with me today, and let's write something memorable!
Desiree D.
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$30/hr
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I help clients turn ideas into polished, publish-ready books through ghostwriting and developmental editing. My focus is business books, memoirs, thought leadership, and long-form nonfiction that reads naturally and holds attention from start to finish.
If you’ve got a concept, rough draft, or even scattered notes, I can shape it into a structured, compelling manuscript ready for publication.
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What I do
I work with authors, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want clear, high-quality books without the stress of writing everything themselves.
My core services include:
Ghostwriting
• Business books
• Memoirs & autobiographies
• Thought leadership content
• Nonfiction manuscripts
Editing & Manuscript Development
• Developmental editing (structure, flow, clarity)
• Copy editing (grammar, tone, readability)
• Full manuscript refinement
• Rewrite & “humanization” editing
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What you can expect
• Clean, natural writing that sounds like you, not a template
• Strong structure from concept to final chapter
• Consistent voice throughout the manuscript
• Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality
• Open collaboration with revisions included within scope
I’ve worked across multiple genres, but I now focus mainly on business-driven nonfiction, memoirs, and professional content that needs clarity, structure, and strong storytelling.
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Why clients work with me
Most of my clients come to me with either:
• a messy draft that needs restructuring
• an idea they can’t organize into a book
• or AI-generated content that needs to sound human and publish-ready
I fix that by turning raw material into a readable, structured, and market-ready manuscript.
Everything I deliver is original, cleanly written, and publication-ready.
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Reviews from past clients
★★★★★ “Yetunde is an amazing ghostwriter… we’ve used her for four books already.”
★★★★★ “Delivered two books quickly with strong research and attention to detail.”
★★★★★ “Professional, reliable, and brought the story to life better than expected.”
★★★★★ “One of the best writers I’ve worked with. On time, clear, and highly skilled.”
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If you need a ghostwriter or editor for a book or manuscript, send me a message. I’ll review your idea and let you know the best way to structure it before we begin.
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Yetunde O.
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$60/hr
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Hello, I'm Bonface Omurwa, simply call me Bonnie. I am an avid academic editor, writer, paper/manuscript formatting expert, beta reader, proofreader, research paper formatting enthusiast( APA, MLA, CHICAGO, TURABIAN, HARVARD etc) and research writing strategist. With my over 10 years of specialized experience transforming complex scholarly work into publication-ready documents, comprehensive approach ensures your work achieves maximum scholarly impact while meeting specific research objectives and academic standards.
What are my core Academic Services that I offer you?
Editing and Formatting
Ensuring coherence, clarity, and professionalism in papers and study reports
Quick turnaround with attention to detail
Maintaining consistency in terminology and formatting
100% error-free manuscripts tailored to APA, MLA, Chicago, AMA, Turabian, and Harvard guidelines
Dissertation Editing & APA 7 Formatting
Complete dissertation formatting and structure optimization
Chapter structuring and table of contents automation
Hypothesis framing and methodology justification
Citations, references, and overall presentation enhancement
Results interpretation and data presentation
Article Editing for International Journals
Boosting journal acceptance rates through pre-submission review
IMRaD formatting and abstract optimization
Keyword strategy for improved discoverability
Strong background in academic editing for scholarly excellence
Impact-focused revisions and insightful discourse contribution
Comprehensive Literature Reviews
Systematic and scoping reviews with critical synthesis
Gap identification and research positioning
Citation management using EndNote, Zotero, and Mendeley
Coherent narrative development across complex sources
Book Manuscript Editing
Structural review for clarity, coherence, and flow
Line editing to enhance word choice and style
Fact-checking and plagiarism verification
Copyright and IP check
Rewriting and restructuring based on feedback
References management and formatting
Grant Proposal Development
NIH, NSF, and ERC-compliant documents
Persuasive writing with clear specific aims
Significance and innovation sections that stand out
Budget justifications and alignment with funding criteria
Professional Expertise
Meticulous Proofreading
Detail-oriented review for grammar, punctuation, and typos
Advanced proficiency with US/UK English variants
Maintaining consistency in terminology, abbreviations, and headings
Ensuring clarity and readability without changing tone
Technical Precision
Aligning and numbering equations
Automating and captioning tables and figures
Processing statistical annotations from SPSS, R, and Python outputs
Plagiarism checking through Turnitin Instructor and iThenticate
Academic Fields Served
STEM (Medicine, Engineering, Technology)
Social Sciences
Humanities
Business
Law
SMART-Based Approach
My collaborative partnership with clients elevates academic work from draft to distinction through:
Specific: Clear intentions and project parameters
Measurable: Defined practice outcomes and quality standards
Achievable: Realistic goals aligned with academic requirements
Realistic: Practical scope based on your needs
Time-bound: Reliable delivery and turnaround times
Specialized Services
Peer Review Response Letters: Rebuttal drafting and revision tracking
Conference Posters/Presentations: Visual clarity and narrative focus
Book Editing: Academic monographs and edited volumes (indexing, cross-referencing)
Dissertation/Thesis Rescue: Structure optimization and literature review enhancement
Why Choose Me?
Academic Credentials: Advanced degree with firsthand research experience
Speed & Accuracy: 24–72-hour turnaround with 98% client satisfaction rate
Professional Toolkit: AI-enhanced editing plus human expertise for nuance
Confidentiality: NDAs, secure file transfer, and plagiarism-free guarantees
Let's Collaborate
Share Your Document: Send your draft, style guide, and target journal/publisher guidelines
Free Sample Edit: I'll proofread 2 pages at no cost to demonstrate my approach
Collaborative Revision: Receive tracked changes, summary report, and post-edit consultation
If you're racing toward a submission deadline, battling reviewer critiques, or struggling to articulate complex ideas, I'll ensure your work meets the highest scholarly standards. Together, we'll transform your academic vision into publication-ready reality.
United States
$50/hr
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I am a professor, published author, and journal editor who has helped people produce lucid and compelling writing for over 15 years. As someone with inside knowledge of the publishing process, I know exactly how to polish a manuscript to bring out your unique voice and contributions. Most importantly, I am a mentor who can guide you through every stage of your writing process.
As a teacher, I cultivated the ability to provide feedback that is insightful, constructive, and empathetic. I can coach you at each step, whether this means sharpening your arguments, heightening the emotion of a pivotal moment, or perfecting your text’s overall structure.
I have experience in nearly every kind of writing and format, including:
• Books
• Academic and popular articles
• Dissertations and theses
• School application essays
• Proposals for grants and scholarships
• Blog posts
I served as book review editor for a major sociology journal, and my own work has garnered awards and appeared in leading discipline journals. Finally, I am experienced in many formatting styles (APA, Harvard, Chicago, MLA, ASA, etc.). Let's work together to bring out the very best in your writing!
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I am a lifelong fiction reader and total book nerd with 30 years of reading experience and 20 years deep in romance specifically. I have been the person friends and classmates hand their writing to before anyone else sees it because they know I will be honest without being mean about it. That did not stop being true just because I moved it to Upwork.
I bring genuine emotional investment to every manuscript I touch. I am not skimming. I am reading your story the way your actual audience will, which means I catch the things you stopped seeing three drafts ago.
What I can help you with:
Beta Reading 📖: investing all of my emotion into your work so you know where your story falls flat and where I literally stood up out of my chair and started talking to myself about what just happened
Proofreading 🔍: catching grammar, spelling, punctuation, and all those sneaky typos before your work goes out into the world
Copyediting ✂️: cleaning up sentence flow, word choice, and consistency so everything reads smoothly from page one to the end
Line editing 🎯: looking at how your sentences and paragraphs work together so your story actually keeps people turning pages
I track changes with comments so you understand why I am suggesting each edit. And I always flag the lines and moments that are working beautifully 💖 because knowing what is strong is just as useful as knowing what needs fixing.
Your manuscript deserves a reader who actually cares. Let us talk. 😊
Rachael J.
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$25/hr
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$5K+ earned
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I am a top-rated professional book editor and ghostwriter with a 100% Job Success Score. I help coaches, entrepreneurs, executives, aspiring authors, and fiction writers transform rough ideas or messy drafts into polished, publication-ready books that engage readers and achieve their goals.
Whether you need expert developmental editing to fix structure and flow or full ghostwriting from concept to completion, I deliver professional results while perfectly preserving your authentic voice.
How I Support Your Book Project:
BOOK EDITING
I strengthen existing manuscripts with expert-level editing:
• Developmental Editing – Improve structure, pacing, plot holes, organization, and overall impact
• Copy Editing & Line Editing – Enhance clarity, flow, tone, and readability
• Detailed editorial reports with actionable recommendations
• Manuscript critique and self-publishing preparation
GHOSTWRITING
I write compelling books based on your ideas, notes, interviews, or voice recordings:
• Business & Thought Leadership Books (leadership, strategy, marketing, entrepreneurship, personal brand)
• Executive Memoirs & Hybrid Business Memoirs
• Fiction (Literary, Contemporary, Romance, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, YA, Children’s)
Value You’ll Receive:
• A much stronger, more engaging book
• Clear chapter-by-chapter communication and project tracking
• Strict confidentiality and a calm, collaborative process
• A final manuscript you’ll be proud to publish and promote
My goal is simple: to help you create a book you’re truly confident in, whether through expert editing of your own writing or professional ghostwriting.
Ready to move forward? Message me with a short description of your project and what materials you already have. I’ll review everything and give you an honest assessment with recommended next steps.
Nimotallai Adeola B.
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$54/hr
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$50K+ earned
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Are you looking for a phenomenal wordsmith who can bring your work to life without losing your voice? Are you a new author looking for detailed feedback on your first foray into the written word? You've come to the right place!
As a passionate line editor and proofreader, I'll turn your words into a compelling piece of work that will captivate even the most critical readers. I've edited for clients worldwide since 2016, working in tandem to guide them toward their best writing ever.
I’m a professional editor and proofreader specializing in both adult and children's fiction, memoirs, lifestyle writing, and business content. I refine your work so it reads clearly, flows smoothly, and connects with your audience.
Along with editing and proofreading, I also alpha read to give new authors constructive feedback on their work, such as plot holes, inconsistencies, character development, and overall pacing.
Whether you need help with a single project or are looking for a long-term editor, I’m here to support your writing and help elevate it to the next level. Let's chat to see how I can take your writing to the next level!