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Sophie A.
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I help organizations turn English content into French that feels clear, natural and genuinely adapted to French Canadian audiences. As a native French Canadian translator from Quebec, fully bilingual in English and French, I care deeply about making every text sound polished, accurate and easy to understand.
With a university degree in translation and 12 years of experience, I bring together linguistic precision, cultural sensitivity and a practical eye for detail. I enjoy the balance between accuracy and tone: keeping the original meaning intact while making the French version feel natural, confident and human.
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to support organizations and translation agencies on a wide variety of content, from training and educational materials to websites, applications, marketing and business communications, company policies, technical manuals, SDS, brochures, legal documents, administrative documents and video scripts.
What I bring to each project
• Clear and reliable English-to-French translation, proofreading, editing and localization.
• Careful attention to accuracy, fluency, tone, terminology, consistency and readability.
• A thoughtful approach to adapting content so it feels right for the audience, format and purpose.
• A steady focus on consistency across documents, digital platforms, training materials and business communications.
• A detail-oriented quality check that helps content feel polished, professional and ready to share.
I especially enjoy working on content that needs both precision and good judgment. Whether I am refining an existing translation, localizing content for Quebec or French Canada, or preparing polished French copy for publication, I aim to be a reliable partner who listens carefully, asks the right questions and cares about the final result.
Services: English-to-French translation, French proofreading, editing, localization, terminology review, quality control and linguistic adaptation.
If you are looking for a thoughtful language partner to help make your French content clear, accurate, culturally appropriate and pleasant to read, I would be happy to connect and learn more about your needs.
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Strong communication leaves a lasting impression, but even great ideas can lose impact when clarity, organization, or presentation are missing.
I provide professional support in writing, editing, content creation, Canva-based graphic design, presentation design, beta testing, review/reaction content, and voice-based projects. My goal is to help clients create polished, engaging, and professional work across a variety of formats.
With a background in education, leadership, and creative communication, I bring strong attention to detail, adaptability, and dependable turnaround times to every project.
Services include:
• Proofreading
• Copy editing
• Line editing
• Manuscript editing
• Grammar and punctuation correction
• Clarity and readability improvements
• Formatting review
• Graphic design using Canva and visual content creation
• Social media graphics and promotional materials
• Flyers, brochures, and marketing materials
• PowerPoint and presentation design/editing
• Content creation
• Script and review/reaction writing
• Beta testing and user feedback
• Product/app testing
• Voice recording projects
• Creative and professional writing support
Projects I work with:
• Essays and academic papers
• Articles and blog posts
• Business documents
• Creative writing and manuscripts
• Presentation decks and visual materials
• Marketing and promotional content
• Social media content
• Product and app testing projects
• Professional and promotional materials
Whether you need detailed editing, engaging content, eye-catching Canva graphics, polished presentations, thoughtful feedback, or voice work, I focus on delivering high-quality results that meet your goals.
You can expect:
• Clear communication
• Professional collaboration
• Dependable turnaround times
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability across project types
• High-quality, polished work
I look forward to helping bring your project to life.
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Andrew H.
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I taught English for Academic Purposes for 40 years at colleges and universities around the world, including Zayed University and the Higher Colleges of Technology in the UAE, and Jefri Bolkiah College of Engineering in Brunei Darussalam.
This work always included close coordination with other subject specialists, so I have a good understanding of the language and content of science, business, IT and arts, which allows me to handle a wide range of materials. Since retiring from teaching in 2016, I have edited an average of two dissertations or journal articles per week, including formatting and referencing to the requirements specified by the client's institution or publisher. I am familar with all the main referencing formats, e.g., APA, Harvard, Chicago and IEEE.
Please note that I no longer take on writing jobs; I limit myself now to editing and proofreading.
Also, there are some task types I will not consider: I will not work on military-related tasks or religious polemic (any religion), and I will not rewrite texts to avoid plagiarism.
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I have written and edited dozens of books for my clients. I'm happy to make your next project a piece of cake. I have worked in publishing houses and managed many projects during my career. I bring a wide range of knowledge to the table.
Whether it be editing or ghostwriting a manuscript, I have the expertise and experience to help you reach your goals.
Most people don't offer the in-depth feedback I provide, but I do. My goal is to see your vision come to life. I want you to succeed.
Let's set up a time to talk about your project today.
NOTE** You'll see that I currently have a 88% Job Success Score. This is due to the fact that I just returned from Maternity Leave and I have not finished many jobs recently as a result. I've now returned to freelancing full-time and I'm excited to continue to provide excellent service to my clients.
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Native Translator | 🥇 Ex-content localization manager at Google 🥇 | Advanced English Proficiency | 10-year Proven Record (Translation & Proofreading) | Author of three best-selling TOEFL, IELTS and GRE test preparation books
💎What makes my translations unique?
🏆2-phase review
🏆Terminology consistency
🏆Preserving source formatting using the best quality assessment tools
🏆Customized Translation Memory
🏆Termbase
🏆Quality Reports (Translation Quality Assessment & Statistics)
🏆Beautiful Embedded font (B Yekan Licensed)
🪐Proofreading details:
📖Sentence structure (run-on sentences and sentence fragments (incomplete sentences).
📖Contextual spelling (change words that are spelled correctly but aren’t appropriate in the context in which you use them.)
📖Grammar
📖Punctuation
📖Vocabulary Enhancements
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Thanks for stumbling across my profile! HI! HELLO! Are you looking for someone to knock out some data entry to save you time, or for an editor to polish your awesome novel that you can't wait to get out into the world? I'M YOUR GIRL!
I work as a Book Reviewer, Booktuber, Editor, and Proofreader and run my own website. I read all of the time and you will occasionally see a book review pop up on my site or my Youtube channel.
I also edit manuscripts of all genres and will help with layout and formatting for either E-book or Print!
In my spare time, I take on data entry jobs because I am very proficient with technology and spreadsheets and they are easy to knock out! If I can help someone's day go by more smoothly, I will take all of their data and compile it into a clean format so it looks polished and oh so good!
I'm sure you don't want to keep reading about how awesome I am so just go ahead and send me an invite to your job! I check invites every day. I look forward to hearing from you!
Cheers!
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Dana S.
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A successful editor and proofreader with a strong command of the English language, I am an Upwork top-rated, verified freelancer.
I am extremely organized and detail oriented. I edit not only for grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but for logic and clarity as well. I rewrite text as necessary to make it clearer and more easily understandable; I also correct formatting errors and inconsistencies. I edit/proofread work by both native and non-native English speaking people. My goal is to dot the i’s and cross the t’s.
The documents and websites I have edited and proofread vary in content; please contact me for more detail.
My skills include:
* Outstanding communication proficiency, both verbal and written.
* I work with Google Docs, WordPress, Trello, Insightly, Slack, monday, and the Microsoft Office suite of products.
* Excellent organizational expertise; able to sort through multiple issues and tasks and prioritize them through to completion.
* Comfortable working with American English and British English.
* Am time conscious, consistently meet deadlines, and have excellent communication skills.
* Able to successfully work with all levels, from senior management through non-managerial staff.
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I recently earned my master’s degree in French Language and Linguistics from the University at Buffalo. I earned my bachelor's in the same discipline in May 2018. I am currently working as a freelance French to English translator, as well as an online English to French and Haitian Creole translator for Haiti Now. My language proficiencies include English (native), French (fluent), Haitian Creole (Intermediate), and Latin (proficient). I am also knowledgeable in many areas of linguistics including syntax, phonology, semantics, and historical linguistics. I am currently seeking a position where I could utilize my language and linguistics skills.
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Maximilian H.
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👋 Hi, I'm Maximilian — Native German Translator & Proofreader, English-to-German Localizer, and AI Safety Evaluator.
✅ Translation, Localization & Proofreading
• Context-Aware Translation:
Accurate,
natural-sounding English -> German
translations — tailored to your specific audience.
• Digital Content Focus:
Language localization of websites, documents, e-commerce stores, apps, and email marketing campaigns, with custom tone adaptation based on your brand guidelines.
• Cultural Nuance:
I focus on cultural and industry-specific nuances to ensure your text reads naturally to native speakers, strictly avoiding rigid, word-for-word translations.
• Global Experience:
Extensive background working with global clients, ensuring seamless cross-border communication and reliable project execution.
• Quality Assurance:
End-to-end proofreading and editing (grammar, tone, formatting) to guarantee a polished final product.
✅ AI Safety, Evaluation & Red Teaming — my technical edge
• Adversarial testing:
Structured prompt testing to find where AI systems break — before your users do.
• Multilingual evaluation:
Harmful output detection and policy compliance checks in both German and English — a combination most evaluators can't offer.
• Model behavior analysis:
Hands-on experience with GPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, and local models.
🎯 Why clients work with me
I combine linguistic precision with technical understanding — useful whether you need a flawless German translation or an AI system evaluated for real-world safety.
100% Job Success, Top Rated,
Because quality matters.
I treat every project as if my name is on it — because it is.
📩 Send me a message and let's talk about your project. Looking forward to connect!
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Rob P.
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I edit both traditionally written nonfiction and manuscripts created partly or entirely with AI. With more than 15 years of professional editorial experience, my expertise didn’t begin with generative technology, so I have a deep understanding of what strong human writing needs to sound like—and I know exactly where AI-generated prose falls short.
• For authors writing without AI (you know, the way it’s been done for centuries), I strengthen structure, sharpen ideas, improve flow, and preserve the voice already on the page.
• For authors using AI, I remove the mechanical patterns that make a manuscript feel generic, repetitive, overproduced, or disconnected from the person whose name will appear on the cover.
I’ve edited more than 100 manuscripts for publication, earned Upwork Top Rated Plus status, and maintained a 100% Job Success Score. My work spans developmental editing, line editing, content editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
Human Writing. AI-Assisted Writing. Expert Editing for Both.
AI has changed how books are drafted—and created a flood of manuscripts that sound polished at first glance but become strangely hollow after a few pages. I know the difference between prose that merely flows and prose that carries real thought, personality, and authority.
I can spot the familiar AI mechanisms immediately:
• canned transitions and stock phrasing
• repetitive sentence structures
• artificial emphasis and manufactured drama
• generic examples that could appear in almost any book
• inflated explanations that bury the point
• false profundity and motivational filler
• abrupt shifts in voice or sophistication
• polished language that says very little
• repeated ideas presented as new development
• inconsistent terminology across chapters
• shallow treatment of potentially strong material
• passages that no longer sound connected to the author
I edit those patterns with a careful hand. Your manuscript will emerge clearer and more distinctive while still sounding like you.
What My Editing Delivers
My clients hire me because they want a credible, engaging book they’re ready to stand behind.
Depending on the manuscript, my work can involve:
• strengthening the argument and chapter progression
• tightening repetitive or unfocused sections
• improving rhythm, tone, and readability
• clarifying dense or underdeveloped ideas
• restoring personality to generic AI-generated prose
• preserving the author’s natural voice
• identifying inconsistencies that weaken reader trust
• refining transitions and momentum
• correcting grammar, punctuation, usage, and formatting
Editing Services
• Developmental Editing
Big-picture work on structure, organization, argument, pacing, and chapter development.
• Line Editing
Sentence-level refinement focused on clarity, voice, tone, rhythm, and natural expression.
• Content Editing
Stronger explanations, cleaner transitions, better organization, and clearer communication of ideas.
• Copyediting and Proofreading
Detailed correction of grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, formatting, and consistency.
• AI Manuscript Humanization
A full edit for books drafted partly or entirely with AI. I remove formulaic language, reduce repetition, stabilize the voice, and strengthen the authorial presence behind the work.
Experience
I’ve edited more than 100 nonfiction manuscripts that have gone on to publication, with some becoming bestsellers in their genres. My projects have included self-development, memoir, business, leadership, humor, narrative nonfiction, women’s nonfiction, and books written by subject-matter experts. My clients include therapists, professional coaches, entrepreneurs, executives, speakers, and first-time authors.
My broader editorial background includes work with Encyclopaedia Britannica, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Sun Media, UNESCO, UNICEF, and organizations across Canada and abroad. Before freelancing full time, I worked as a journalist and taught current affairs, international politics, and technology at the college level. My training includes an advanced three-year diploma in print and broadcast journalism, a postgraduate credential in publishing studies, and university studies in English.
I bring that background to every project, along with a comprehensive understanding of how AI is reshaping writing and publishing.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
I communicate clearly throughout the project and remain available to answer questions or explain editorial decisions. You’ll receive thoughtful edits grounded in the book’s purpose and its readers’ expectations, along with honest feedback when a passage needs more than polishing.
Whether your manuscript was written entirely by you or developed with substantial AI assistance, I’ll help turn it into a stronger, more credible book you can be proud to have your name on.
Send me your word count, subject, and current stage of development. Let’s make your manuscript sound as good as the ideas behind it.