Wait! Before you scroll - give me 30 seconds 🎯 Ever hired someone who technically completed the job… but only just? The boxes were ticked. The contract was fulfilled. But the care wasn’t there, and things were rushed. I’m the person who doesn't brush over the details. I catch what others miss, whether that’s a weak paragraph hiding between the pages of your manuscript or a hallucination in an AI model. And yes, I can back that up. 📚 Book Editing & Story Development --------------------------------------------- I’m an avid reader (borderline obsessive) and experienced editor working across fiction and non-fiction. I specialize in: ✦ Romance (all sub-genres) ✦ Mystery & thrillers ✦ Fantasy & sci-fi ✦ Business & technical non-fiction I don’t just fix grammar. I format for publication, tighten structure, improve pacing, and strengthen clarity. I look at whether a book works - emotionally, commercially, and structurally. 🤖 AI Model Evaluation & Data Annotation -------------------------------------------------- I’ve logged 2+ years and thousands of hours on annotation and model evaluation projects. I work carefully. I follow guidelines closely. I flag ambiguity instead of guessing. Because I understand that one small annotation mistake can quickly scale into a very large model issue. My experience includes: ✦ LLM response comparison (Model A vs Model B) ✦ Hallucination identification ✦ Truthfulness & safety evaluation ✦ Instruction-following analysis ✦ Localization tuning (South African, UK & US English) ✦ QA and edge-case logging 🖋️ Writing & SEO Content -------------------------------- I write clear, structured, SEO-aware content in: ✦ Finance & economics ✦ Business & strategy ✦ Health & wellness ✦ Lifestyle & beauty No fluff. Just clean, natural writing that sounds like a human wrote it - because one did. 📄 Languages ------------------ ✦ Native English ✦ Native Afrikaans ✦ Intermediate Dutch If you need precision, consistency, and someone who thinks analytically but writes like a person, then grab a seat, get comfortable, and let’s get to work. Genna

I edit and ghostwrite full manuscripts, shaping them into clear, cohesive, and engaging final drafts ready for publication. I also provide clean, efficient copy editing for manuscripts that are already written but need consistency, grammar, and flow refined. I specialize in full-length fiction and nonfiction books. My work focuses on structure, pacing, and clarity, along with line-level edits that improve flow without flattening your voice. When something isn’t working on the page, I flag it, explain what’s happening, and show you how to revise it. Most of my work is on full-length manuscripts that are close to finished but need a stronger, more cohesive read before publication. My editing preserves your voice while strengthening clarity, structure, and reader impact across genres including memoir, spiritual nonfiction, self-help, romance, dark fantasy, gothic fiction, YA, true crime, humor, and academic writing. I provide: ✓ Developmental editing and line editing for full-length manuscripts ✓ Copyediting for clarity, flow, and consistency ✓ Grammar and syntax review for accuracy and readability ✓ Writing critique with clear, actionable feedback ✓ Story development, including structure, pacing, and character work ✓ Research-backed fact-checking and citation support ✓ Beta reading with thoughtful, constructive feedback ✓ Manuscript preparation for agent submission or self-publishing Backed by credentials: ✓ Certified Trauma-Informed Teacher ✓ Trained in deep reading and literacy ✓ KDP, Vellum, and IngramSpark formatting ✓ Book cover design aligned with genre and market positioning I bring clarity, creativity, and precision to every project while honoring the author’s intent. You’ll get the eye of an educator, the instincts of a writer, and the perspective of a careful reader. I’m not here to rewrite your story. I’m here to make sure it engages the reader from beginning to end and reads the way you intended. ⏰ Turnaround time: 1–2 weeks unless otherwise noted 💻 Communication: quick, clear, and collaborative

✅ 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | ✅ 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐃𝐏 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 | ✅ 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧, & 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 🚀 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞—𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 🚀 Tired of rejected files, amateurish covers, or listings that disappear in Amazon’s abyss? I design, format, and optimize books to look professional and sell consistently, whether you’re publishing on KDP, IngramSpark, or Kobo. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟓𝟎+ 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝, 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 “𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲.” 𝐈 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: ✔️ Zero formatting errors (no pesky KDP rejections!) ✔️ Covers that actually convert browsers into buyers ✔️ Listings optimized to rank higher and sell more 𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: 📖 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 ✔️ Flawless paperback, hardcover, eBook formatting for any trim size ✔️ Custom layouts for novels, workbooks, and journals ✔️ No bleeds, blurry text, or margin issues—just print-perfect files 🎨 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 ✔️ Genre-specific and custom designs for Paperback, Hardcover, and eBook that stand out and sell ✔️ 100% Amazon-compliant (no sizing/rejection surprises) ✔️ Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator precision—no generic templates 📊 𝐊𝐃𝐏 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐀+ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ✔️ SEO-optimized titles, categories, descriptions ✔️ Beautifully designed A+ Content that boosts conversions by 10–20% ✔️ Backend keywords to rank higher organically 🔍 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 ✔️ Data-backed book ideas for untapped markets ✔️ Avoid oversaturated genres—write what sells 💰 A𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐏𝐂 & 𝐀𝐝𝐬 (𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬) ✔️ Low-ACOS campaigns for fiction/nonfiction ✔️ Keyword-targeted ads that drive sales, not just clicks 📺 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐃𝐏 ✔️ Eye-catching Ads to boost visibility ✔️ Amazon-optimized high-converting scripts + visuals tailored to your genre 📤 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐔𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 ✔️ Done-For-You Publishing for New Authors ✔️ Error-Proof Setup ✔️ Pre-Publishing Review 💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲? • 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 > 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐬: I catch design/formatting errors before they cost you time/money. • 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: From manuscript to marketplace, I optimize every step. • 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬: 200+ covers, 300+ interiors, and 5x sales boosts for clients. 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤: See my portfolio below for samples of my work. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? DM me with your project details! 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞: Amazon KDP Formatting, Book Cover Designer, KDP Listing Optimization, A+ Content Designer, IngramSpark Formatting, eBook Formatting, Low-Content Books, Print-Ready Design, Niche Hunting

Transforming ideas into professionally written, polished, and publication-ready books. I am an experienced ghostwriter, editor, book designer, and publishing professional helping authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, and businesses bring their stories to life. Whether you need a compelling nonfiction book, engaging memoir, business book, self-help guide, novel, or eBook, I provide end-to-end publishing solutions tailored to your goals. My expertise includes: • Ghostwriting books, eBooks, memoirs, biographies, and business content • Developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading • Book formatting for Amazon KDP, Kindle, paperback, hardcover, and IngramSpark • Professional eBook and print book design • Manuscript evaluation and content enhancement • Publishing consultation and self-publishing support • Amazon KDP publishing assistance and optimization I focus on delivering clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and high-quality work that meets industry publishing standards. From manuscript creation to final publication, I help clients produce books that are professional, engaging, and ready for readers worldwide. If you're looking for a reliable ghostwriter, editor, and publishing partner who can turn your vision into a successful book, let's discuss your project.

📚 Is your manuscript almost ready for publication but struggling with formatting issues, layout inconsistencies, grammar mistakes, or Amazon KDP upload errors? I help self-published authors transform rough manuscripts into professionally formatted, polished, and publication-ready books for Amazon Kindle, KDP Paperback, Lulu, IngramSpark, and other print-on-demand publishing platforms. As a Book Formatting & Proofreading Expert, I understand that even great content can lose credibility when readers encounter formatting errors, broken page layouts, inconsistent headings, spacing issues, grammatical mistakes, or poorly structured chapters. My goal is to ensure your book looks professional, reads smoothly, and meets publishing platform requirements. My Services Include: ✅ Amazon KDP Kindle Formatting ✅ Paperback & Hardcover Formatting ✅ Lulu Book Formatting ✅ IngramSpark Formatting ✅ Interior Book Layout Design ✅ Proofreading & Grammar Correction ✅ Editing for Clarity and Readability ✅ Clickable Table of Contents (TOC) ✅ Chapter Styling and Consistent Formatting ✅ Header and Footer Formatting ✅ Page Number Setup ✅ Margin and Trim Size Optimization ✅ EPUB Formatting ✅ Print-Ready PDF Creation ✅ Kindle eBook Conversion ✅ Manuscript Cleanup and Structure Review ✅ Upload Assistance and Publishing Support I work with a wide variety of book genres, including: • Nonfiction Books • Fiction Novels • Business Books • Self-Help Books • Children's Books • Cookbooks • Workbooks • Journals • Memoirs • Christian and Inspirational Books • Educational Materials • Romance Books • Thriller Books Why Clients Choose Me: ✔ Professional and Reader-Friendly Formatting ✔ Attention to Detail ✔ Error-Free Deliverables ✔ Fast Turnaround Time ✔ Clear Communication Throughout the Project ✔ Publishing Platform Compliance ✔ High-Quality Results Designed to Enhance Reader Experience If you're publishing your first book or expanding your author portfolio, I can help ensure your manuscript is professionally formatted, thoroughly proofread, and ready for successful publication. Let's work together to create a book that not only looks professional but also delivers an exceptional reading experience for your audience.

I’m a freelance editor with over 20 years of experience—longer if you count all the typos I used to find in my early reader books. And I NEVER use AI. I love the English language (even if teaching it, or even fully understanding it, is fraught with trouble). My job is to make everything you do better. I have edited for traditionally published authors (like Elise Title who has published dozens of romance novels for Harlequin as well as psychosexual thrillers like Romeo for Bantam), and I have also worked with self-published authors, and even authors who just want to make their passion project perfect for themselves. “What about nonfiction books, Rebecca?” Yep, those too; everything from business manuals like Code–Measure–Improve by Adam Schwartz and Deborah Walsh, to self-help relationship books like Relationship Cleanup by Elise and Dr. Jeffrey Title. A special place in my clichéd heart is reserved for children’s and YA lit. I would call it nostalgia if I didn’t still read them for my own enjoyment. There is room in that aforementioned clichéd heart for my first love—poetry. When I was a child, my big brother read Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss to me until I memorized all my favorites. In sixth grade, when my English teacher read “Suicide’s Note” by Langston Hughes—my trajectory immediately changed. I studied poetry and poetics in college for my final thesis. I think that knowing the way words work in poetry gives me a unique perspective that serves to enhance my editing skills.

I'm a professional editor with over 10 years of experience specializing in refining fictional novels and short stories. I provide editing services in American or Canadian English and follow The Chicago Manual of Style guidelines for grammatical accuracy. As an experienced editor, I meticulously correct and revise manuscripts. Since joining Upwork, I have maintained a 100% job success score and received a five-star rating from every client. My expertise extends to line editing for Harpeth Road Press, copy editing and proofreading for Hachette UK, line and copy editing for Sunrise Publishing, and working with many private clients. I establish client relationships founded on mutual trust, open communication, and constructive feedback. I am devoted to maintaining each author's distinct voice and style while enhancing their work to its utmost potential. I have a strict no generative AI policy, which is consistent with the policies from the publishers I work with. I champion human authors and human editing; therefore, I do not accept AI generated or edited material.

***Owner of Ink Worthy Books, a full-service editorial and publication company providing cover-to-cover services and support to self-publishing authors of soulful nonfiction.*** This is my passion, my heart’s work, and what makes me a happy camper. It is not merely my “job.” With more than thirteen years of writing, editing, and publishing experience, I have built my business around helping self-motivated writers take their ideas all the way to publication and beyond. At Ink Worthy Books, we believe that every book has the power to change the world. As a trained nonfiction book coach and developmental editor, I lead a group of skilled professionals who specialize in book editing, design, and marketing. This means that we can support an author’s entire project without risking quality due to the overworked eyeballs of one professional. This approach to self-publishing support saves you hours of searching for skilled pros in the world of one-and-done freelance giggers and alleviates the stress of managing all the details which go into publishing a book. In addition to an array of community and coaching support options, IWB’s hands-on services fall into five categories: Evaluate - Not certain what your story needs? We offer (free!) creative consult calls along with manuscript reviews to help you determine the best next step. This process saves writers both time and money because they leave with a clear idea of how to move their project forward and without having to guess. Edit - We offer three types of editing, depending on the project’s need: developmental editing, line editing, and copy editing. Because these terms are sometimes used inconsistently in the industry, we will discuss your book’s needs in detail to ensure you are confident in what type of editing support you will be receiving. Design - Our design team creates the high quality cover and interior files for all written formats (ebook, soft cover, and hardcover), all to the specification of the particular platform the writer is publishing on. This process also includes a final proofread, which ensures your book shines prior to publishing. Publication Prep - The Ink Worthy Books team helps self-publishing authors manage ALL the loose ends that need attention to prepare to publish their book: writing your author bio, crafting the back cover description and Amazon description, pricing and ISBN support, author website creation, optimization of the book’s Amazon profile, and much more! Rest assured, we can help with every step of the way! Marketing - We support writers in creating a marketing and promotion plan and materials to promote their book both leading up to and following publication. If you are looking for a line or copy edit of your manuscript draft, please see my specialized profiles for more details on how I can help! I look forward to connecting with you soon! Danielle “Words are a lens to focus one’s mind.” – Ayn Rand

Hello, I’m Dante! I'm an English major with an Associate of Arts degree in English. I aim to become an English teacher in all due time. For my work, I have written countless essays, read numerous non-fiction and fiction stories, and consulted with other distinguished peers on how to better their craft. I take pride in honing my skills as a writer and editor. Now I tend to gravitate to fictional stories but am also adept at taking on non-fiction as well. Moreover, I offer a wide range of edits, which include structural, developmental, copyedit, and proofreading. If we connect, we can discuss the process over Zoom and email. HERE'S A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT I OFFER: Structural & Developmental Edits • How does the overall narrative flow together? • What are the character motivations? The development of each paragraph and narrative flow? Is it too short or inadequate? A meandering ramble leading to nowhere but in circles? *These structural questions help determine a narrative flow and sense of cohesion that help keep readers engaged. So, the pacing of the narrative, plot, and overall flow is the focus of my structural edits. The edits here are generally big-picture and full of critical analysis while offering revisions on the content you’ll provide. Line or Copyedit • Is the grammar messy? Any repetition? • Spelling mistakes? Accurate punctuation? • Do the nouns, verbs, and adjectives conflict in your sentence? *The copyedit focuses mostly on accuracy and the mechanics of writing. I’ll make a strenuous effort to ensure your writing is smooth and comprehensive for the reader. Proofreading • In a proofread, I evaluate for any mistakes, errors, or inconsistencies before you decide to publish. I do edits over Microsoft Word, so you’ll view the many revisions and comments I offer. Communication is crucial to me, so I look forward to collaborating with you!

Bob Cooper is a freelance copy editor/line editor for authors, journalists, bloggers, publications, and companies. The winner of eight national magazine writing awards since 2005 is also a travel, outdoor sports, and general-interest freelance writer for major magazines, newspapers, and websites. And, he has produced content for major corporations, most recently for United Airlines and Lindblad Expeditions. EDITOR: Among the 195+ books across all genres that Bob has edited are poetry collections that have won Foreword Review, Robert Phillips Chapbook, and Indie Excellence awards; an academic book that won the Adele Mellen Prize; and a novel that has been an American Fiction, Faulkner, and Eric Hoffer Awards finalist. WRITER: Bob's articles have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Hemispheres, AARP: The Magazine, Fortune, National Geographic Traveler, Global Traveler, Wired, Runner’s World, Stanford Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Bicycling, Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, Porthole Cruise, Experience Life, Success, Draft, Boys’ Life, and many others. He has also written two published books.