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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!
Meredith W.
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I am a lover of the English language, and my goal is to help others appreciate it, too. There are so many rules, properties, and nuances in the English language, and it’s extremely easy to mistype or mistake one thing for another. That’s where I come in! I want to work with you to create a masterpiece, whether it be a novel or a blog post. I am here for all of your proofreading and editing needs. I specialize in American English, but I have the resources to properly edit British and Australian English, as well.
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I'm an avid reader who is looking to capitalize on my love of fiction by becoming a freelance proofreader. I am incredibly detail-oriented and efficient. I spend my days drafting and reading all types of internal and external business communications gifting me with skills that can transfer to the broader field. I am passionate about reading and hope to work with you to create the best work product imaginable.
Megan C.
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Reading and writing is my passion. I'm fascinated with wordsmithing! I've had over twenty years experience writing lessons, curriculum, powerpoint presentations, staffing related documents, forms, and much more.
With extensive experience in editing, proofreading, and coaching writers to improve their craft, I've recently been honored to receive the Top Rated badge on the Upwork platform, putting me in the top 10% of freelancers on this site! I work with multiple publishers across several reading genres editing and proofreading their many projects across several authors and book projects, and enjoy a productively great relationship with each and every one.
With a Bachelor's Degree in English from UC Berkeley and a Master's Degree in Leadership and Global Issues (socio-economics/cultural), I am well trained and experienced to handle the context, editing, and proofreading in many genres.
Choose me to help you along in your project, and you'll get someone highly skilled in wordsmithing who also has a passion to help my clients succeed and thrive in their projects!
Michael Scott W.
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Hello, I am a talented writer, editor, proofreader, and tutor with BA and MA degrees in English. With degrees in English and Psychology, I can write proficiently on many topics. I am also a meticulous editor and proofreader who will ensure that your writing will be flawless with accurate grammar, punctuation, and syntax. It will flow well with excellent, well-organized, and logical sentences and paragraphs. I will ensure that your writing is concise yet engaging and compelling. I also have extensive experience tutoring high school and college students in English, focusing on improving their writing, reading, and critical thinking skills. You can trust me with any of your writing, editing, and proofreading needs. I look forward to working with you!
Katharine F.
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I'm an editor and writer who trained with Fictionary.co and the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP). I have an MFA in Film, so I see stories cinematically. I also have an MA in Art Education, which amplified my drive to individualize each person's growth. I specialize in memoir, romance, mystery, speculative fiction, creative nonfiction, and experimental fiction.
I work through stories and character development with these things in mind:
- Character arcs that follow the personal desires and fears of their personality type, using the Enneagram as a guide
- 7 Point plot structure
- Story nesting and pacing
- Keeping genre promises
- The voice and story-telling priorities of the author
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I ensure your work is refined, reader‑ready, and positioned to achieve its full impact. I don’t just provide feedback, I deliver solutions. Whether it’s a novel, eBook, blog post, business document, or creative manuscript.
I transform your rough drafts into clear, compelling, publication-ready work. By combining the insight of a dedicated beta reader with the precision of a professional proofreader, I provide the balanced feedback you need to strengthen your writing while preserving your unique voice.
What I Offer
Beta reading feedback: Honest, insightful notes weaved to your genre and audience.
Proofreading: Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency.
Clear reports: Highlighting strengths and areas of concerns.
Collaborative approach: Respecting your unique voice while strengthening your manuscript.
Why Work With Me
Error-free manuscripts: Every detail checked for accuracy and clarity.
Dual expertise: Reader’s perspective and editorial precision in one service.
Reliability: Thorough, timely feedback so you can move forward with confidence.
Author-focused: Your creative vision stays intact while your work shines.
Commitment to excellence: Careful attention to detail ensures your manuscript is publication-ready.
$25/hr
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With 9+ years of experience, I help authors, founders, executives, and businesses transform ideas into polished, publication-ready content through expert ghostwriting and professional editing.
As a professional ghostwriter, book editor, and publishing partner, I help authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders transform ideas, rough drafts, and AI-generated content into compelling, publication-ready books that engage readers and elevate their message.
A great book doesn't just share information or tell a story, it captivates readers, earns trust, and leaves a lasting impression.
That's exactly what I help authors achieve.
I'm Forgive, a professional ghostwriter and book editor with experience helping authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, thought leaders, and publishers transform ideas into polished, publication-ready books. Whether you're starting with a rough concept, an outline, AI-generated content, or a completed manuscript that needs professional refinement, I can help bring your vision to life while preserving your unique voice.
My goal isn't simply to write or edit your book. My goal is to create a manuscript readers can't put down and publishers can confidently publish.
- Ghostwriting Services
I help clients develop compelling, market-ready books across multiple genres, including:
✔ Romance Novels
✔ Fantasy & Science Fiction
✔ Cozy Mysteries
✔ Children's Books
✔ Christian & Inspirational Fiction
✔ Thrillers & Suspense
✔ Memoirs & Biographies
✔ Self-Help & Personal Development
✔ Leadership & Business Books
✔ Parenting & Relationships
✔ Spirituality & Devotionals
Whether you need a complete manuscript, chapter development, plot expansion, book coaching, or AI content humanization, I'll create engaging content tailored to your audience.
- Book Editing Services
-Developmental Editing
* Plot and story structure
* Character development
* Pacing and reader engagement
* Chapter organization
* Manuscript evaluation
* Market readiness
- Line Editing
* Sentence flow and clarity
* Dialogue enhancement
* Tone consistency
* Readability improvement
* Voice preservation
- Copy Editing
* Grammar and punctuation
* Consistency checks
* Timeline accuracy
* Style guide compliance (CMOS, APA, MLA)
* Fact-checking and language refinement
- Proofreading
* Final pre-publication review
* Formatting consistency
* Error correction
* Quality assurance
- Why Clients Choose Me
✔ Engaging, reader-focused writing
✔ Professional editing with detailed feedback
✔ AI-generated manuscript humanization
✔ Clear communication and collaboration
✔ Strict confidentiality and NDA compliance
✔ Reliable deadlines and fast turnaround
✔ Publishing-ready manuscripts
I believe every successful book should sound authentic, connect emotionally with readers, and reflect the author's unique voice. That's why I work closely with every client to ensure the final manuscript exceeds expectations.
If you're looking for a ghostwriter, developmental editor, copy editor, proofreader, book coach, or publishing partner who is committed to the success of your project, I'd love to hear more about your book.
I welcome the opportunity to learn more about your project and help you bring your story to life.
Send a MESSAGE or INVITE ME NOW! Let's create a Masterpiece.
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Forgive U.
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$20/hr
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Top Rated beta reader with 100% Job Success, helping authors improve manuscripts before publication through detailed reader feedback and practical manuscript critique.
I focus on the full reader experience: pacing, plot clarity, character development, dialogue flow, emotional impact, chapter engagement, readability, and whether the story keeps readers interested from beginning to end.
My beta reading feedback can help you identify:
• Slow, confusing, or unnecessary chapters
• Plot holes and story inconsistencies
• Weak character motivation or development
• Dialogue that feels unnatural or unclear
• Pacing issues that affect reader engagement
• Missing emotional impact or tension
• Scenes where readers may lose interest
• Areas that need stronger clarity, flow, or structure
You will receive clear, honest, and detailed manuscript feedback that helps you understand how your book may feel to real readers before publishing.
If you are looking for a careful beta reader who can provide practical, thoughtful, and reader-focused feedback, I can help improve your manuscript.
$45/hr
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I write, edit, and shape stories for a living, and I’m very good at finding the exact place where a piece starts to lose its pulse. I believe successful writing should feel clear, purposeful, emotionally honest, and unmistakably human, and I bring a meticulous eye to every sentence to help it become the strongest version of itself.
I specialize in fiction ghostwriting, beta reading, developmental critique, manuscript editing, and voice-sensitive revision. I’ve written novels, short stories, YouTube scripts, blogs, articles, and original content across a wide range of genres and subjects. My work has appeared in online literary magazines, placed in the top ten in literary contests, and will soon be featured in an upcoming anthology of my short fiction. I write both under my own name and for contracted ghostwriting clients, adapting closely to each project’s voice, tone, audience, and creative goals.
My strongest skill may be seeing what a piece of writing is trying to become, and identifying what is helping or quietly getting in its way. I help writers strengthen character, pacing, tension, structure, dialogue, emotional impact, and prose without flattening the work into something technically correct but completely lifeless. Whether I’m drafting a novel from an outline, beta reading a manuscript, revising a scene, or untangling a third draft that has lost its voice, I approach the work with honesty, precision, and respect for the writer’s vision.
I also bring a strong academic and professional background to every project. I hold master’s degrees in Psychology and School Counseling, have extensive knowledge of psychology and philosophy, and have worked as a certified academic tutor. This background is especially valuable for projects involving complex characters, mental health, trauma, human behavior, ethics, identity, relationships, or philosophical themes.
My professional writing experience also includes grant writing and successful research-grant applications, academic and ESL support, professional correspondence, speaker proposals, award nominations, resumes, cover letters, and business materials. I previously worked as an administrative assistant for a mental health counseling agency, supporting a private-practice owner and nationally recognized speaker on human trafficking. That role required polished, persuasive, audience-aware writing completed accurately and on deadline.
My primary services include:
• Fiction ghostwriting and original creative writing
• Beta reading and developmental manuscript critique
• Novel, novella, and short-story writing
• Line editing, copyediting, and proofreading
• YouTube scripts, blogs, and articles
• Character, plot, pacing, and dialogue development
• Psychology and philosophy based content
• Academic and ESL writing support
• Grant proposals and professional writing
• Resumes, cover letters, and business communication
My approach is thoughtful, direct, collaborative, and highly attentive to voice. I communicate clearly, meet deadlines reliably, and give every project the kind of careful attention I would want someone to give my own.
Most importantly, I know the difference between improving a writer’s work and rewriting it until it sounds like everyone else’s.