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!

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝. You have a message out that needs to be heard, and I'd love to help you release it! As your proofreader / copy editor, I refine your text for clarity, precision, and impact and always deliver on time. Our collaboration ensures your voice is retained; you always have the final say. I am a 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙣𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. My portfolio is diverse: English textbooks, application essays, political blogs, Christian nonfiction, and books that inform IT and business professionals. I am particularly equipped to polish 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡, having worked in the software development industry, both reading and writing technical documentation. Additionally, my background as an 𝙀𝙎𝙊𝙇 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 has prepared me to collaborate effectively with writers from diverse backgrounds. I ensure clear, correct, and persuasive communication while maintaining the author's unique voice. I maintain consistency throughout your text by adhering to 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚, whether it's a custom style sheet or one of the major style guides: • The Chicago Manual of Style • AP Stylebook • APA I look forward to collaborating with you!

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!

Top Rated Plus editor/writer with 100% Job Success Score, a PhD in linguistics, 25+ years of experience teaching college English writing, and 7 successful years on Upwork—including over 220 five-star reviews. (Over the past few months I've done some much needed housecleaning and closed out over 100 older, dormant contracts, most of which show below as "no feedback given." To quickly bypass these and read comments from my many satisfied clients, change the view option (the double vertical arrows) beside "Work history" below to "Highest rated" instead of "Newest first.") My approach to editing and writing: Decades of experience have convinced me that the most important skill of good writing is the ability to get inside readers’ heads and see the text from their perspective. This empathy, combined with a comprehensive knowledge of the English language, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication skills, has generated consistently positive feedback from students and colleagues throughout my career as a professor, tutor, and published researcher and writer. I bring this same expertise and reliability to my work as a freelance writer and editor. My academic career has afforded me literally thousands of hours of experience revising, editing, and proofreading student work, experience that translates directly into my freelance activities and has honed my ability to negotiate meaning in a precise, efficient, and effective way. Moreover, my commitment to each client is the same, no matter the size or nature of the job: I will complete the task expertly and with close attention to the needs and wishes of the client. I look forward to hearing from you about the goals you have for your particular writing project(s).

I am a London born freelance writer, proofreader and editor who has been writing for a significant number of years. I'm a native English speaker and have an intermediate command of Spanish speaking, writing and reading. Having spent 10 years in the legal and insurance industries after having obtained a degree in Law, I began to work as a writer several years ago, beginning with fiction before also writing SEO web content which has been published on several US based websites. The various subjects I have written about shows my ability to research effectively. As part of my fiction writing work, I also have experience in editing and proofreading the work of others. My employment experience has given me the ability to write and speak in a professional manner. I continue to develop my knowledge and, besides the Upwork tests, I also completed the Cambridge English Language Assessment 'Exploring the World of English Language Teaching' in February 2017. I have taught English as a Second Language to students at all levels from all over the world since 2019.

As a native US English speaker, I have spent the past fifteen years honing my professional proofreading skills and nurturing my love for the English language. To further my expertise, I recently completed an intensive Proofread Anywhere course, excelling in exams, tests, and essays. My experience covers a diverse range of projects, from construction to coffee companies. I collaborate with two teams, editing and proofreading contemporary romance novels each month. Additionally, I work on self-help books for teens, addressing topics from life skills to embracing faith. In my spare time, I volunteer for Distributed Proofreaders on Project Gutenberg, helping make out-of-print, public-domain books accessible to the public as e-books. I am highly communicative and consistently make myself available to meet clients’ needs.

I am a native Arabic speaker. I have Ph. D. in English language and literature. I have 16+ years of experience in translation/ interpretation at the international level. I work at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the largest international organization second only to the UN, which has Arabic, English, and French as its three working languages. I have also studied Latin for four years in my English studies. I have participated in numerous summits, ministerial, and high-profile meetings worldwide. I have been translating various documents in many fields, including law, health, IT, finance, labor, politics, development, planning, human resources, etc., which you can check on the website of the abovementioned OIC. I have been freelancing for about 15 years, including translating for international organizations, such as the UN, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the African Union (AU), top-rated US hospitals, US health departments, high-profile Saudi and GCC entities, such as Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) (translator, copywriter, and proofreader), and Premium Residency Center (proofreader), and newspapers, among others. I am also the main translator/proofreader of iGA Istanbul Airport (website and Arabic materials). I am quick, accurate, meticulous, hardworking, and highly cooperative.

I can help you develop your book idea and take it through the many editing stages needed to be polished and perfected for publication. I am experienced, detail-oriented, punctual, reliable, and ready to work for you. I offer: *Developmental/substantive editing *Copy editing *Line editing *Re-writing *Proofreading *Manuscript evaluations *Excellent communication during the course of your project *Competitive rates *Reliable, punctual, and professional service I have edited fiction novels and nonfiction books, memoirs, short stories, e-books, articles, essays, and more. I am a published author of seven books (six through traditional publishing and one self-published), and I worked for the Writers' Guild of Alberta for several years as a manuscript evaluator. I recently married and changed my name. Google search Judy Andrekson to see some of my written work.

Editorial, Research, and Strategy Expert support for time-sensitive and extended projects—from early ideas and complex research to polished manuscripts, reports, and strategic documents. Expedited turnaround is available. Please include the document length, project scope, and deadline when contacting me. I am a senior academic with thirty years of experience in research, writing, editing, and strategic leadership. I have published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and multiple books for academic and general audiences. I also serve as a reviewer and senior editor for international scholarly journals. My work combines three areas: Editorial Developmental editing, substantive editing, and copyediting Academic articles, dissertations, reports, and nonfiction books Structure, argument, clarity, flow, grammar, and consistency Journal submissions, reviewer responses, and final manuscript preparation Preservation of the author’s voice and disciplinary precision Research Literature reviews and evidence synthesis Research framing, conceptual development, and study design Evaluation of methods, findings, and interpretations Translation of complex research for interdisciplinary or public audiences Research reports, proposals, and publication strategies Strategy Strategic reports, position papers, and decision documents Program and project development Scenario development and long-term planning Evaluation frameworks and research priorities Clear communication of complex ideas to academic, institutional, and public audiences I particularly enjoy helping clients turn promising ideas, extensive research, or preliminary drafts into coherent and compelling work. My approach is rigorous, constructive, and collaborative. I can provide focused intervention on a specific problem or guide a project from initial concept through final delivery. All projects are handled with discretion and confidentiality.

I have a proven track record of publication - two novels and over 50 short stories, as well as multiple articles in magazines. I have long provided developmental feedback, copy editing and proofreading services to other writers and authors, many of whom have gone on to be published. I have also worked as an editor for several short story anthologies on behalf of small independent presses and many memoirs for a specialist publisher. I can provide a very quick turnaround time, high levels of accuracy and detailed comments on the flow and general effect of the writing.