Greetings fellow wordsmiths! Are you seeking a meticulous and passionate copy editor and proofreader to breathe life into your literary creations? Look no further! I am Lisa Harris, a seasoned professional dedicated to refining the gems within your works of fiction. Why Choose Me? ✨ Craftsmanship: I approach every manuscript with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the nuances of storytelling. Your narrative voice remains intact, while inconsistencies, grammar gremlins, and typos are banished. ✨ Genre Versatility: Whether your tale unfolds in the realms of fantasy, dances through the mysteries of crime, or tiptoes into the romance of historical fiction, I've got you covered. My experience spans various genres, ensuring your story's unique essence is preserved. ✨ Collaborative Spirit: Your vision is my priority. I believe in fostering a collaborative relationship, working closely with authors to understand their goals and preferences. Your manuscript is a masterpiece, and I'm here to help it shine. Services I Offer: 🔍 Copy Editing: Unearthing and polishing the gems in your prose, from sentence structure to coherence, ensuring your narrative flows seamlessly. 🔍 Proofreading: A meticulous scan for typos, grammatical slip-ups, and pesky punctuation errors, leaving your manuscript pristine and publication-ready. 🔍 Style Consistency: Maintaining a consistent tone and style throughout your work, enhancing the overall reading experience. Let's embark on a journey to elevate your fiction to new heights. Your story deserves nothing less than perfection, and I'm here to make that happen. Ready to transform your manuscript into a literary masterpiece? Let's chat and bring your words to life!

Upwork's Top Rated Plus and 100% Job Success. As a native English speaker with over 8 years of experience in academic writing and an extensive background in research, I provide academic editing, proofreading, formatting, and coaching services to promote your academic success! Specifically, I have worked with clients on several written assignments, including: ✅ PhD dissertations, ✅ Bachelor's and Master's theses, ✅ Capstone projects, ✅ research proposals, ✅ funding proposals, ✅ scholarship applications, ✅ German-English translations, ✅ speeches, and ✅ presentations. I offer different levels of editing: ✅ Developmental/Structural Editing (Heavy Structural Editing) Ensures a clear, coherent "big- picture" structure and logical flow to strengthen the overall argument of your work. ✅ Line Editing (Heavy Copyediting) Focuses on style, clarity, flow, and structure of copy. ✅ Copyediting (Light/Medium Copyediting) Focuses on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency throughout. ✅ Proofreading/Formatting (Lightest Editing) Acting as a final review, this level of editing is only meant to catch any remaining errors left behind after editing. The level of editing required will dictate the project pricing. To guarantee my client's satisfaction, all editing, including the level of editing needed, is discussed and agreed upon before work starts. Formatting - I am most familiar with APA 7, but I am also comfortable with MLA, Harvard, and Chicago styles. Additionally, I have also worked with diverse university formatting requirements and can ensure compliance with any guidelines provided. Follow-Up Support - After submitting my edited version, I offer clients 1-on-1 follow-up consultations to discuss additional needs and work together to finalize the project at no additional charge. This collaborative approach ensures complete transparency and maintenance of my client's academic voice and thoughts. In mentoring, my ultimate goal is to help my clients 1. Identify their specific written need and abilities 2. Help create a personalized plan for their further academic writing success 🚨 Please note that I do not conduct research or write papers on behalf of students.

I'm a book editor and author with over ten years of experience in the publishing industry. I've read the slush pile for literary agents and edited books for small publishing presses. I specialize in all genres of middle grade and YA books, as well as SFF, thrillers, and romance novels for adult readers. I take on select nonfiction projects as well, including self-help books and memoirs. I offer developmental critiques, line/copy editing, and final proofreading for full or partial manuscripts, as well as query and synopsis critiques.

Welcome! I appreciate you stopping by to learn a little about who I am and what I can do for you. Editing is my calling, and I have invested myself into providing you with the best value so that everyone wins in the end. I understand that writing and publishing is a long process, so I'm here to make it a little easier. My goal is to set you on your way with content that you are proud to publish. Writing is a messy process, so my job as your copyeditor/proofreader is to help you clean that mess up and present your message to the world with confidence. If that book you’re writing is the culmination of years of work, you’re going to want to make sure it says exactly what you want it to say—no chances for miscommunication or embarrassing typos. If you write a company newsletter, let’s work together to be sure that your drive and vision for your company comes through clearly in the columns you and other contributors write. I’m not picky about the medium you use for your content—book, short ebook feature, newsletter, blog series, and anything else between—I work with whatever you bring me. I AM picky about my work, though, so you can be sure that I will give you my best. My highest goal is your greatest success. In addition to what I mentioned already, I've also worked with fiction, nonfiction, and medical texts, and have experience with Chicago, MLA, APA, AP, and Turabian styles (and any combination or modifications in between). I completed my Masters of Science degree in Publishing from Pace University in 2016 and have 10 years of copyediting experience.

I'm a professional proofreader with a Bachelor's in Language Education. I'm a native English speaker. I taught English for many years, too. I have experience in non-fiction proofreading. Let me do the final touch of making sure your writing is polished and ready to go! Let me ensure your works is clear and easy to read!

⭐️ 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 - 𝑻𝒐𝒑 1% 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝑼𝒑𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 ⭐️ I am an Academic Research Consultant with over 8 years of experience supporting students, researchers, and professionals in strengthening their written work and research projects. I specialize in: • Research guidance and topic refinement • Literature review development and source organization • Academic editing and proofreading (APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago) • Improving structure, clarity, and critical analysis • Revising drafts based on supervisor or reviewer feedback • Formatting and citation correction • Enhancing AI-generated drafts for clarity, coherence, and academic tone My role is to support your research and writing process by improving quality, structure, and presentation. I do not complete graded academic submissions on behalf of clients, but I provide detailed feedback, editing, and research assistance to help you strengthen your own work. Why clients work with me: ✔️ 100% Job Success Score ✔️ Clear communication and structured feedback ✔️ Strong understanding of academic standards and referencing ✔️ Reliable delivery and long-term collaboration If you are looking for professional research support, structured editing, or literature review assistance, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

Are you looking for an experienced non-fiction book editor and proofreader who can line-edit or restructure your manuscript or web content while preserving your unique voice? I help clients across industries transform their drafts into polished, compelling works through precise book editing, copy editing, line editing, and proofreading. Eliminating errors to help them connect with their audience and meet today’s professional and publishing standards. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲: 🧠 Leveraging expertise in Language to enhance your storytelling impact and captivate readers. -Renowned for enhancing narrative flow and tightening dialogue in both fiction and non-fiction projects. -Polished manuscripts that retain your unique voice while improving clarity, accuracy, and style. -Thoughtful, constructive feedback that guides authors, focusing on readability, impact, and audience connection. -Expert knowledge in fiction and non-fiction genres, including fantasy, romance, historical fiction, business, self-help, and biographies. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 ✔️ Proud to be trusted by authors and publishers across genres for over a decade. ✔️ Worked with bestselling authors across multiple genres. ✔️ Skilled in developmental editing, copy editing, line editing, proofreading, and fact-checking. ✔️ Top-tier communication and collaboration, prompt responses, and can accommodate short turnaround times, ensuring a smooth and collaborative editing process. ✔️ Consistently rated 5 stars for professionalism, insight, and dedication. 💬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: "𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘣! 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭, 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥. 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯." — Ebony "𝘈𝘣𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥. 𝘖𝘣𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘮𝘪 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬. 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘵𝘦𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯!" — Stephanie 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲: Your Voice, Enhanced 📚 I believe in editing that preserves your unique style while elevating the clarity and power of your message. My approach ensures your readers stay engaged, and your story stands out in the crowded literary world. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫: 📘 Book Editing (Fiction & Non-Fiction) 🧠 Academic Editing (Theses, Research Papers, Citations: APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard) 🔍 Proofreading (Grammar, punctuation, syntax, clarity, and tone) 🛠 Copy & Line Editing (Structure, style, voice, and coherence) 📌 Developmental Editing: Detailed manuscript reviews, including narrative flow, character development, and dialogue tightening. 🧾 Business & Technical Documents (White papers, case studies, reports) 🌐 SEO Blog & Website Editing (Keyword optimization, brand tone alignment) 🤖 AI Content Editing (Humanizing LLM drafts, eliminating redundancy, enhancing readability) 📌 Thoughtful Feedback: I help you identify your core ideas, clarify your message, and bring out the best in your work. 🔄 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 📚 Fiction: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult, Sci-fi, Historical Fiction ✔️ Non-Fiction: Biographies, Memoirs, Business, and more 📖 Educational content (K–12), business frameworks, blog editing 📈 SEO-focused articles and website content for startups and global brands 📄 Developmental and line editing for AI-generated manuscripts and marketing copy 📩 Ready to refine your manuscript and captivate your readers? Send me a message to discuss your project goals and how I can help bring your vision to life!

Need a long-term editor? I'm a native English-speaking word nerd who loves to perk up blog posts, marketing content, business documents, reports, and more. Whether you're following Chicago, AP, or another style, and whether your document is a Word doc, PDF, or Google Doc, we can work together to reach your target audience and draw them in. I can help you communicate clearly and eloquently by • Correcting errors • Suggesting more specific or interesting word choices • Repairing faulty sentence structures • Eliminating wordiness • Improving organization • Detecting missing ideas • Conforming documents to the appropriate style • Amplifying your voice or brand voice • Meeting your SEO requirements • Using plain language where necessary You can count on me to boost your credibility without leaning on unreliable automated editing software or AI, which lacks the keen judgment required of an exceptional editor. I also understand the importance of deadlines and prompt communication; you'll hear from me soon whether it's a weekday or a holiday. Let's get started!

You don't need a subject matter expert—you need a language expert. My name is Rebecca, and I'm a native English speaker with a BA in Creative Writing and English, CPD certification in proofreading and editing, extensive freelance and contract editing experience, and a lifelong passion for writing and storytelling. My experience working with a variety of documents, from academic papers to works of fiction, makes me a flexible editor able to adapt to a variety of styles, tones, and genres. I am always eager to learn new techniques, software, style guides, and best practices, as well. I am proficient in working with both short- and long-term projects, depending on a writer's needs. I am also an open communicator who aims to work together with the author and other project members to ensure the best possible results. I don't just read over your text and pick up stray commas; I carefully review projects for cohesiveness, clarity, and consistency alongside grammatical correctness. Good editing takes time, but it's worth it to make your text the best it can be. PLEASE NOTE: I will not work with AI-generated content. AI-assisted content will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. My Skills: * Creative writing * Line editing * Copy editing * Proofreading * Typing at 100+ WPM * Microsoft Word * Google Docs * Microsoft Excel * Google Sheets * Adobe Acrobat * Chicago Manual of Style * Associated Press Style Testimonials: * "She is a gem amidst the crowd of freelancers on [Upwork]. One of the best and most professional writers that I have worked with. It was an absolute joy and pleasure to have worked with her." * "Rebecca provides high-quality, thoughtful work. We hope to continue working together in the future!" * "I've worked with Rebecca on several projects and have been impressed with the quality of work on each one." * "Rebecca did an excellent job! She was easy to communicate with, very responsive, and delivered everything on time. A pleasure to work with — highly recommended!" * "Everything was perfect I will work again with this Upwork expert for sure"

Over 50 years experience in academic, popular, and government writing, editing, and proofreading. B.A. in history/political science and Ph.D. in biology. Author of 11 books (mostly with Johns Hopkins University Press), about 100 articles and book chapters, and numerous government publications. Looking for opportunities to help others improve and complete their documents.