“Fantastic work—an expert in her field and phenomenal at her craft.” This is just one of many top reviews from numerous satisfied clients. These reviews reflect my decades of professional editing experience, built on the foundation of my Master’s degree in English Studies and subsequent teaching proficiency at the secondary and college levels. I began my career as a senior editor for a highly regarded publishing house and later served as a corporate managing editor. As a freelance editor, I’ve had the privilege of working on hundreds of books and documents for publishers, independent authors, and a wide range of professionals—including attorneys, engineers, scientists, technology experts, nonprofit organizations, and more. Working with these clients has made my work both meaningful and rewarding. I also bring more than ten years of experience in the legal field as a legal administrative assistant, paralegal (with a paralegal certificate), and contract administrator. Because of this background, I am especially comfortable editing legal documents and working with attorneys. My technical editing background includes journal articles, white papers, reports, theses, and dissertations. Citation formatting is one of my specialties. I am highly experienced with The Chicago Manual of Style and APA and can easily adapt to other style guides. In addition to editing, I am the author of numerous middle-grade books, primarily biographies and historical topics. (You can find my books by searching “Sue Vander Hook” on Amazon.) My experience as an author gives me a deep appreciation for the writing process and the importance of thoughtful, careful editing. My experience and expertise can make your words and voice resonate and rise to an exceptional level. With great collaboration and communication, we can accomplish your goals together.

Welcome to the profile of one of Upwork’s longest-serving Top-rated freelancers. My name's David, I'm a proofreader, editor, and graphic designer. I'm also a former teacher of English. Why I stand out? Professionalism, creativity, and decades of experience - that's what my clients value. I've been in the field for 20 years, providing the following services: • Proofreading and editing business, technical, and creative content in British and American English • Professional document formatting. I guarantee: • Exceptional dedication to every project • Timely delivery & revisions upon client's request • Quick response to every client, no matter what time zone they're in. I enjoy working with texts on a wide range of topics. My clients include individuals, businesses, global companies (Microsoft, SAP), and government organizations. Web copy, reports, presentations, press releases, instruction manuals, and much more besides – my perfect grammar and my natural command of the language ensure that your content is clear, concise, and error-free. As a creative individual, I edit blogs, video scripts, dialogues for games, and more so that they are never generic, often amusing, and always engaging. GRAPHIC DESIGN (custom artwork): I design/typeset brochures, posters, books (cover, page layout, pre-press), etc. I was born in England, in Grantham, a town where my family have lived for at least two hundred years. I went to school in Cambridge and university in Leeds, from where I graduated with a BA (Hons) degree. I'm very much looking forward to helping you with your project!

With over 20 years of experience and a B.A. in English Language and Literature. I specialize in editing, proofreading, and formatting across all genres, both fiction and nonfiction I am a volunteer editor for the Military Writers Society of America (MWSA), whose magazine, Dispatches, has won the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) award. Many of my clients have been first-time authors whose books are available on Amazon. I have had many repeat clients on Upwork and many more via personal referrals, as well as those from Histria Books, the publisher I have worked with many times. I have edited over 200 books, all of which have been published. As an editor, I read every word of your manuscript to enhance your dialog, when necessary, and make it shine. I work in MS Word and use the Track Changes feature to show my editorial changes and comments, highlighting areas that may need further work. I never change an author's tone or voice, and I always meet my deadlines. I have a site that lists many of the books I've worked on (it's easy to find). I have edited over 200 books, but some have working titles that change upon publication, and sometimes authors don't use their real names; therefore, it's difficult to find them and add them to my portfolio, which, sadly, on Upwork, only shows some of the books I've worked on. I prefer a fixed-rate fee of $2.50 per 500 words, which is usually more cost-effective than an hourly rate. I look forward to hearing from you and discussing your project. Best regards, Sheila Grimes

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.

I learned to read at age three, and thus began my love affair with words. I am currently working as a freelance editor/proofreader/writer. I also worked as an editor and then Senior Acquisitions Editor for an indie publisher for two years. I have various hobbies and interests (music, health, outdoor activities, nutrition, natural living), and I am always looking to change things up. I have many years of experience as a hairstylist with specialties in naturally curly hair and organic color. My all-time passion is editing fiction, but I love working on many types of materials—both editing and writing. It is exhilarating to me to be able to take a piece of written work and tweak, polish, and prune it until it flows smoothly. I would love to have a chance to help you with your work!

Transform Your Manuscript into a Professional, Publish-Ready Book Your story deserves more than a quick proofread. It deserves the level of refinement that gives readers confidence from the very first page. I'm a top-rated book editor, proofreader, book formatter, transcriptionist, and self-publishing specialist with over 9 years of experience helping more than 200 authors produce high-quality books for publication. Whether you're writing fiction, nonfiction, a memoir, a children's book, or working from interviews, podcasts, lectures, or AI-generated content, I can help you transform your material into a polished, publication-ready manuscript. My Services AI Content Humanization & Ghostwriting I transform AI-generated text into natural, engaging writing while preserving your intended message. I also provide ghostwriting services for nonfiction, memoirs, and fiction projects. Book Editing & Proofreading Developmental editing Copy editing Line editing Proofreading Grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency, and readability improvements Book Formatting & Publishing Amazon KDP formatting Print and ebook formatting Paperback and hardcover layout EPUB creation Publishing support for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Kobo, and other self-publishing platforms Professional Transcription Interviews Podcasts Webinars Meetings Sermons Lectures Research recordings I deliver accurate, professionally edited transcripts that are clear, well-formatted, and ready for publication, documentation, or content repurposing. What You'll Receive A professionally edited manuscript with Track Changes A clean final version ready for publication A print-ready PDF A Kindle-ready manuscript An EPUB file (when required) Professional formatting that meets publishing standards Ongoing publishing guidance when needed My goal is simple: to help you publish a book that is clear, professional, and something you'll be proud to share with your readers. Whether you need expert editing, professional formatting, accurate transcription, or end-to-end publishing support, I'm committed to delivering work that exceeds expectations. Send me a message, and let's discuss your project.

700+ Hours Worked | Top-Rated Copy Editor and Proofreader | Several 5-Star Reviews "His content was superb, and his professionalism was top-notch." Turn your ordinary, unfocused, and error-ridden content into something professional that your competitors and peers will envy. Professional Copy Editor & Proofreader with expertise in grammar, punctuation, syntax, and readability. I edit articles, reports, transcripts, business documents, web copy, and long-form writing for clarity, consistency, and publication. Core Skills: Copy Editing & Proofreading for accuracy and flow Enhancing clarity, style, and sentence structure Ensuring consistency across tone, formatting, and style guides (APA, Chicago, client-specific) Adapting content for academic, technical, professional, or casual audiences I help businesses, professionals, and writers with error-free, polished content. Fast, reliable, and detail-focused copy editing every time.

In addition to working for decades doing full-time editorial work at major publishing companies, I have completed a significant number of editorial and proofreading freelance projects, both fiction and nonfiction, over the span of thirty years. My education has focused on history, religion, and genealogy, but my areas of interest are far wider. Until March 2025, I was a contract production editor for Alpha Publishing, working on their Internet/Computer/Technology school textbooks (Kindergarten through Grade 12). In addition to proofreading and copy editing, my responsibilities included photo selection, page quality assurance, and style consistency. Prior to that, for over twenty years I was a senior proofreader at the custom college textbook division of Pearson, handling a wide range of subjects and project types. As the focus of the company transitioned to online materials, I did copy editing, proofreading, and other quality assurance tasks in a variety of media. In the years before that, I worked for the trade book division of Addison-Wesley as a production editor, working on non-fiction books such as Friday Night Lights. I also worked for D.C. Heath as a copy editor, focusing on elementary through high school textbooks. I'm familiar with a range of style guides, including the Chicago Manual of Style, APA, AP, Words into Type, and others. In addition, I'm very proficient with Microsoft Word (including Track Changes), Adobe Acrobat for pdfs, and PowerPoint.

"Angela was incredible to work with! Her work was timely and accurate. She communicated clearly, kept me in the loop about her progress on the project, and was able to complete two different tasks (beta reading and copyediting) in advance of milestone deadlines." - Author's feedback on a 30K manuscript project. If you need a copy editor or proofreader: I'm your extra pair of eyes to detect typos, grammatical/syntax errors, confusing sentences or plot holes. Readers can be picky and too many errors can mean the difference between a glowing 5-star review and one that is well... less complimentary. If you need a beta reader: I provide an in-depth report focusing on characters, plot, pacing, style, flow and any particular concerns you have, to ensure your manuscript meets reader expectations and genre tropes. My Services: ☑️ Copy editing ☑️ Proofreading ☑️ Developmental editing ☑️ Beta reading Extra Info: ☑️ Romance specialist but interested in editing and proofreading most genres, including non-fiction ☑️ Native English speaker with a MA in English based in Edinburgh ☑️ 12+ years of writing, copy editing and proofreading experience ☑️ Self-published author ☑️ Timely turnaround (1 week for a 60K word copy edit / proofread) ☑️ Prefer Word.docx using track changes and highlighted comments (but Google Docs OK too) ☑️ Delivery: a tracked changes version and a clean version of your manuscript. ☑️ UK English or US English - either is fine If you need an experienced, affordable copy editor, proofreader or beta reader with a quick turnaround, contact me for a quote!

With 20 years of proofreading and editing experience, I endeavor to provide the writer with a flawless document in the shortest amount of time possible.