Fast-Turnaround Academic Editing and Writing Academic editing and writing for time-sensitive and extended projects, from early drafts to final submissions. Expedited turnaround available. Please include document length, scope, and deadline. I am an Academic Professor with thirty years of experience in writing academic papers, books, and other publications for academics and the general public. I serve as a reviewer and senior editor for international academic journals. I love writing, particularly the process of turning an idea into a polished writing piece. I have worked with several editors for my own writing projects including >100 peer-reviewed journal articles and three sole author books. I offer editorial work in my free time. I focus on structure, content, grammar, and effective communication. My editorial work covers a broad range of writing projects from academic papers to dissertations, general articles, and non-fiction books. I am new to this platform, this is why you will not see work history.

My name's Nick, an editor by day and an author by night. I generally prowl the darker side of fiction, specialising in supernatural horror and dark fantasy. Werewolves and other shapeshifters are my favourite subject matter, but I'm game for any speculative fiction, from dystopian sci-fi to high fantasy. I'm an editor for Twisted Fate Publishing, a spec fic indie publisher based in the UK, and I've also been freelancing for a number of years now, with over fifteen years' experience as a professional proofreader and five years as a professional editor. My passion is to take a piece of writing and help the author forge it into the very best it can be, working together to take any weaker elements and strengthen them into a masterpiece. Whether it's a basic proofread you're looking for or something more in depth, I can help. Services: Proofreading - The final quality check before a manuscript goes to print, fixing any typos, punctuation errors and grammatical errors. I will also check for consistency in elements such as indentation, spacing, headings, etc. and am happy to work with both American English and British English. Line Edits - A more in depth check than proofreading, I will look at the structure of your sentences for any areas that could be tightened up, better word choices, telling where you could be showing, word repetition, etc. Developmental Editing - The most in depth level of editing, where I will work with you to enhance the structure of your manuscript, focusing on plot, characterisation (or characterization in the US!) and pacing. Testimonials: 'Nick Stead's editing and proofreading skills are meticulous. His eye for detail has improved my prose regardless of genre, and his work ethic is the very definition of professional. If I had any queries, Nick was prompt in his reply as well as clear and accommodating. I would say he is one of the best in the business that I have worked with so far.' - Owen Townend, author of The Ambler's Landing Trilogy. 'Nick did a great job on proofreading and editing my book, would highly recommend!' - Francine Woodward, Author of The Circus Wolfman. 'Nick has a great feel for dramatic tension and atmosphere, and a knack for making small but telling comments that improve a text without getting in the way of the author’s voice. He provided very helpful comments on a story of mine – now published. Nick’s suggestions helped me improve the ending and tighten up the pacing and description throughout.' - Tim Taylor, author of Zeus of Ithome and Revolution Day. 'As an aspiring writer, it is a privilege to have the benefit of a published author’s advice. Nick has kindly given me lots of helpful feedback on my historical novel with a supernatural theme. This has enabled my own writing to be sharper and more purposeful, achieving the effect I desire – to provide entertainment for my readers, and scare them as if they were there. Nick is excellent at getting to the nub of the action. He knows what works and how to organise a scene for maximum effect. He has shared some of his experience and knowledge to support my growing manuscript leaving me more confident that I can present it, when completed, in a much better shape than it was, to a potential publisher. Thanks, Nick!' - Sara Burgess, author of The House on Hall Road. 'Nick provided invaluable help when I was trying to turn an idea into a novel - his encouragement and guidance helped make this a reality. As a first time author, it was fantastic to not only get an honest proofread of my then WIP but to have this done by a seasoned author in his own right. Some people talk the talk, but I can honestly say Nick also walks the walk. His proofreading showed that he’s been there and done that, however, Nick is happy to bring these skills to the fore while remaining down to earth and supportive. The great thing about Nick is that he critiques without being critical and regularly sees through the fog of a first draft to offer invaluable advice. I have since worked with Nick on a number of projects and intend to continue working with Nick in the future. Nick is definitely the A-team and certainly the real deal.' - CM Angus - Author of Overstrike (published by Elsewhen Press)

I am native English-speaking, with a bachelor’s degree in English. I have been editing for 14 years. My editing skills include working for three e-book publishing companies, a monthly magazine, and individual authors. Throughout my career, I have edited fiction, nonfiction, magazine articles, and dissertation papers, including romance, inspirational romance, mysteries, and science fiction. In my role at the e-book publishing companies, I was a content editor, copy editor, and proofreader. This entailed reading through a story several times to produce an error-free document. I have a fast turn-around time, and I have the knowledge and skills to offer feedback on your project, fix grammatical errors, plot holes, whatever is needed to make your project shine. I look forward to working with you.

My main goal is to help both budding and professional writers by serving as their first, second, or final set of eyes for their manuscripts. I have a keen eye, which I have used while transcribing World War II documents, Poeana material, and proofreading anthologies. I enjoy any type of work. I am flexible according to your time frame, your mode of communication, and how you wish to receive edits and remarks. I look forward to working with you! Please note that my hourly rate is negotiable, based on the length of the project.

Client satisfaction is my top priority, alongside producing high-quality work! I'm a professionally trained copyeditor with a passion for refining written content to perfection. I have a Certificate in Copyediting from UC San Diego Extended Studies and a medical degree from the University of Leicester. My skills will bring a unique blend of medical expertise and linguistic finesse to your projects. Copyediting and proofreading: As a trained copyeditor with a sharp eye for detail, I will rigorously polish your writing to bring out the best in your ideas. I will ensure that your work is not only error-free but also stylistically consistent and engaging. With over 7 years of experience, I've edited everything from academic articles to blogs, e-books, and short stories in a variety of fields, including education, self-help, healthcare, science, technology, and finance. Transcript proofreading: I have extensive experience editing audio transcripts for a wide range of materials, including YouTube videos, audio recordings, and research interviews. I will proofread your transcripts to ensure 100% accuracy with the audio recording. I'll fix typos, grammatical errors, and missing words, and improve punctuation and formatting to enhance readability. Every audio recording will be manually checked (no shortcuts!) to guarantee absolute precision and uniformity. Content writing: Beyond editing, I also offer content creation. My focus lies in crafting a variety of web content that captivates your audience, from engaging podcast summaries to insightful health and wellness articles. As a native English speaker who has lived in various countries, including the UK and Malaysia, I understand the nuances of different language styles. I can seamlessly adapt my work to suit your desired locale and ensure your message resonates effectively. Let's collaborate to refine your content and captivate your audience. Feel free to reach out for copyediting, proofreading, transcript polishing, content writing, and more. Your project's success is my top priority.

I am an award-winning novelist who has published two books with a major New York City publishing house. My first novel went to auction and five publishing houses bid on it. It was also an IndieNext pick. My second book won the 2016 Beverly Hills Book Award for Excellence in Fiction. It was called "Compulsively readable" by Kirkus Reviews. It was number four on PopSugar's list of must-read books, and it was featured in USA Today. My third novel was published by Koehler Books in October, 2019. I have extensive editing, development editing and proofreading experience and have worked with acclaimed authors. I offer everything from intensive manuscript reviews to development editing to proofreading and basic editing. I am also a writing coach with more than twenty years of experience. I have worked for newspapers and magazines as a writer, editor and copyeditor. I had a double minor in college concentrating on fiction and non-fiction writing. I have lectured at writing conferences and workshops all over the country and have taught graduate-level writing courses at major universities. I conduct private writing groups as well as one-on-one coaching for writers wanting to improve their craft and create a more well-developed manuscript. I mentor high school and college students as well as writers of all ages wishing to advance their skills.

I am a copy editor, proofreader, and beta reader who loves to read. Whether it’s a blog post, news article, or fiction novel, I can help you bring your work to its full potential. While editing and proofreading, I locate and correct: Typos Double Words Grammatical Errors Punctuation Errors Misspelled Words Formatting Issues I am familiar with Chicago Manual of Style and comfortable with Track Changes in Word and Google Docs.

Top-rated Copy Editor | 10+ years Copy Editing & Proofreading | Trusted by bestselling authors I like to think of myself as an editing and proofreading nerd—polishing up a given piece of manuscript brings me too much joy sometimes. With an M.A. in English Literature and years of experience, I've helped hundreds of authors—alongside top publishing houses—bring polished, publication-ready books to life. My goal is to elevate every manuscript to its highest potential through careful proofreading and writing. Here is the list of manuscripts I work on: ▢ Academic manuscripts: Articles, personal statements, dissertations ▢ Books, manuscripts: Nonfiction, fiction, ebooks, children's books ▢ Business manuscripts: Web content, blogs, press releases, white papers, reports, training manuals, marketing copy ▢ Personal manuscripts: Resumes/CVs, emails, social media posts, screenplays, poetry, letters Note: I'm proficient in all major citation/formatting styles (APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver). I'm here Monday to Sunday, ready to hop on a call, brainstorm, or tackle edits with lightning speed. If you are looking for the best proofreading and editing & proofreading service here on Upwork with guaranteed professionalism, exceptional communication, unmatched customer service, and uncompromising quality, you need look no further. Shoot me a message, and let's make your words unforgettable!

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Hello! I am excited to turn your novel, short story, or other text into a work of art. As a published editor and author, I have experience in working with clients to ensure that their work is error-free and enticing to readers. I specialize in fiction novels/stories, with SFF preferred, but not required. I can proofread, edit, and/or beta read your work for quality control and readability. PUBLISHED WORKS: -Beneath the Twin Suns: An Anthology (author) -Star Crossed: An Anthology of Romantic Science Fiction (author) -Heads and Tales: The Other Side of the Story (author) -The New Normal: A Zombie Anthology (author, editor, and publisher) -In All Our Forms: A Shifter Anthology (author, editor, and publisher) -Creator of The Book Dragon book review blog