Hi! Welcome to my profile. For more than 30 years, I have been a professional fiction and nonfiction editor and proofreader. In addition to six in-house years with a publisher, I have more than twenty years of freelance experience and have worked with publishers, companies, and writers all over the world. As a Chicago style expert, I edit and proofread fiction (all genres, children's, YA, and adult) and nonfiction (educational and marketing materials, business books, and self-help books). With a strong background in fiction editing, I am--unlike many editors--an expert at dialogue punctuation and paragraph breaks. I edit MS Word documents using track changes, PDF files using Adobe's highlight/note function, and hard copy using the old-fashioned red pen. If you hire me, you'll get a detail- and deadline-oriented editor and proofreader who is easy to work with.

I'm a meticulous, detail-orientated editor and proofreader with experience in a wide range of genres and types of writing, including fiction, non-fiction and academic. On the fiction side, I'm the in-house editor for independent publisher A Coup of Owls Press and have worked on novels including the Witches of Scotland: The Edinburgh Files series by Steven Aitchison and Psyche by Forrest Gladstone. In non-fiction, I've done editing and proofreading for companies including SlashData and PeerSpot and am currently providing developmental editing, copy editing, line editing and formatting for a book on the history of Weem Parish Church in Scotland. And in academic editing, I've worked on projects from Master's and PhD dissertations to journal articles in a variety of fields, including philosophy, comparative literature, and business studies. I also have a PhD in Publishing Studies and a first-class degree in English Literature, so I'm well-versed in the high standards required in academic writing. I'm a Top-Rated Upworker with a 100% Job Success Score and numerous five-star reviews, and I'm an intermediate-level member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, so you can trust me to deliver work of the highest professional standard.

Do you need expert support to refine your academic writing? As a published author with a PhD in English from the University of Oxford, I specialise in proofreading and editing academic work to enhance clarity, coherence, and flawless English - so you can submit and publish with confidence. I help: - Students – PhD theses, Master’s and undergraduate dissertations, essays and research papers. - Academics & Researchers – Manuscripts, journal articles, conference papers, grant applications. - Businesses & Professionals – Reports, website copy, newsletters. With ten years' experience proofreading and editing academic books, journal articles, and theses (primarily in the humanities and social sciences), I also specialise in helping non-native English speakers refine their writing for publication and submission success. In addition, I also have over twenty years' experience working in a variety of market research roles and can help businesses enhance their written communication. Why work with me? - I am a native English speaker with extensive experience working with ESL writers. - I enhance the clarity and impact of your work without losing your unique voice. - Proven track record – I’ve helped academics and students successfully publish and submit their work. Need help overcoming writer’s block? I also offer Creative Recovery mentoring to help academics and professionals rediscover their creative spark. Let’s make your research shine! Message me to discuss how I can help. I am always happy to read a sample page of your work and provided detailed feedback - free of charge - so you can see if my approach works for you.

If you're looking for a fiction editor, memoir editor, nonfiction editor, or web content editor, I may be the perfect fit. I've edited 100+ fiction and nonfiction books, plus reports, web content and more. I'm also: - an Advanced Professional Member (highest level) of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) - a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) - a graduate of the University of Oxford. I'm a book editor who loves helping indie/self-published authors, publishers, and businesses to produce work of an exceptional standard. My clients include independent publishers, authors, and companies like The Royal Mint. I read French at the University of Oxford and have lived and worked in France, hence the specialist arm to my business of editing books set in France, but I work on all kinds of other books too, including mysteries and thrillers, historical fiction, and memoirs/biographies. I'm putting the finishing touches to my debut novel, a mystery set in the south of France, which I plan to self-publish later this year (2025). I also have extensive experience as an editor of web content on a variety of platforms so can edit/proofread your website through the lens of SEO, web accessibility and user experience. I'm the author of 'Improve Your Author Website' and 'Improve Your Editor Website'. Message me for a no-obligation chat about your project! SERVICES I offer the following for all genres, esp. historical fiction, mystery, memoir, biography, French setting: - Line editing/copyediting (Separate or combo) – A line-by-line check (line editing) to improve word choice, flow, and sentence structure, while taking care to retain your unique author’s voice. Also a copyedit for errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation, the flow of language, and style issues. I can also carry out a degree of fact-checking. - Proofreading – A close check of your proof once it's been designed and typeset, looking for errors that have crept in during revision, plus issues with formatting, layout, page numbering, headers, footers, table of contents, and more. - Website editing and proofreading – I have an extensive background in web marketing. I can line-edit and copyedit your web text before you upload it to your site, then proofread your webpages. I will also make suggestions to improve your site's SEO, accessibility, and usability. - Edit of your first 10,000 words – I will carry out a detailed edit at the level of your choice (line edit, copyedit, or a combination of the two). You will receive a bespoke style sheet and an editorial report detailing areas of strength and suggestions for improvement. - Sample edits – Try before you buy. For a nominal fee (taken off the full cost of the edit if you hire me), I’ll provide an edit or proofread of 2,500 words and a short editorial report containing advice you can apply to your whole book. SUBJECTS AND GENRES I edit fiction, nonfiction, and web content. I enjoy working on a variety of topics and genres, but am especially interested and experienced in the following: - Historical fiction – I enjoy the research involved! I've edited many historical fiction manuscripts and have an A-Level in Early Modern History. I also enjoy reading historical fiction. - Books set in France – My MA in French from the University of Oxford and my experience of living and working in different regions of France will benefit your book - Mysteries/thrillers – I've written a mystery novel and studied the craft of writing, story structure, plot, and character arcs. I also read mystery books for pleasure. - Memoirs/biographies – I find other people's lives inspiring and fascinating, and will bring the principles of story craft to your book - Websites – Any topic! I worked in the field of web for almost 20 years and am the author of 'Improve Your Author Website' and 'Improve Your Editor Website'. WHAT YOU'LL GET I'll gather your full requirements to ensure I deliver exactly what you need. I will continue to communicate with you throughout our project and will deliver high-quality work on time, with full tracked changes and comments on reasons for suggested changes where needed. You are in control the whole time and do not have to accept all/any of my suggestions! I always carefully read through text at least twice to ensure I capture as many issues as possible. I'll produce a style sheet, unique to your project, that details style decisions made (including grammar, spelling, and punctuation). If you're a fiction writer, the style sheet will also include a descriptive list of characters, locations, and the timeline of your book to ensure consistency. My rates strongly reflect the effort I'll put into your project and the high quality of work I'll produce. It takes time to painstakingly check copy for errors, flow, consistency, and style standards. This work cannot be rushed. GET IN TOUCH Please contact me if I sound like the right editor for you!

⭐ Top Rated Plus | 420+ academic projects delivered for Bachelor's–PhD clients across Business, STEM, Law & Social Sciences. Plagiarism-free, submission-ready thesis, dissertation & research paper writing with SPSS/NVivo data analysis — 10+ years, zero missed deadlines ⭐ With expertise spanning Business, Social Sciences, Humanities, STEM, Law, and Psychology, I help Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students produce work that meets strict university and journal standards. ________________________________________ ✍️ Academic Writing Services I Offer: ________________________________________ 📌 Thesis Writing & Dissertation Writing (BS, MS, MPhil & PhD) 📌 Formatting, Editing, and Proofreading of Thesis, Dissertation, Literature Review 📌 Research Paper Writing & Journal Article Writing 📌 Literature Review Writing & Systematic Literature Review (SLR) 📌 Essay Writing (Argumentative, Analytical, Reflective, Critical) 📌 Academic Research & Research Proposal Writing 📌 Research Methodology & Data Analysis Chapter 📌 Academic Editing, Academic Proofreading & Copy Editing 📌 Case Studies, Academic Reports & Annotated Bibliography 📌 Coursework Research (Editing and Proofreading) 📌 Business Writing & Technical Report Writing ________________________________________ 📐 Citation & Formatting Styles: ✔ APA 7th Edition | MLA | Harvard | Chicago/Turabian | IEEE | OSCOLA ________________________________________ All academic writing includes accurate in-text citations, a properly formatted reference list, and full compliance with your university or journal guidelines. ________________________________________ 🛠️ Tools & Software: Microsoft Word | Grammarly Premium | Turnitin (Plagiarism & AI Check) | Zotero | Mendeley | SPSS | NVivo | Overleaf/LaTeX | Excel | R | Python ________________________________________ 📋 My Academic Writing Process: 1️⃣ Review your brief, topic, and institutional guidelines 2️⃣ Conduct research using peer-reviewed journals, academic databases (JSTOR, PubMed, Scopus) 3️⃣ Deliver a clear outline for approval before writing begins 4️⃣ Write well-structured, academically rigorous content with strong arguments 5️⃣ Proofread and edit for grammar, academic tone, structure, and formatting 6️⃣ Deliver with a Turnitin plagiarism report — 100% original, no AI-generated content ________________________________________ ✅ Why Clients Choose Me for Academic Writing: ________________________________________ • 420+ successfully completed academic writing and research projects • 100% plagiarism-free — Turnitin report included on request • Expert-level academic research across multiple disciplines • Strict confidentiality on every academic writing project • Fast turnaround — 24-hour delivery available for urgent academic writing • Unlimited revisions until you are fully satisfied • Clear communication throughout every stage of the project 📩 Ready to get started? Send me a message with your topic, word count, deadline, and citation style — and I will respond within a minute.

I am a freelance editor, proofreader, researcher, and writer coach with over six years’ experience of working in academic and educational editing and researching, most recently as an editor of literature study guides at SuperSummary, journal articles at eContent Pro, and PhD theses at the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics. I have a PhD in modernist literature and I primarily offer editing and researching services for academic and educational projects in humanities subjects such as literary studies and history. I also have experience editing nonfiction, memoir, poetry, and historical fiction. I am passionate about preserving the unique voice and style of each client while sharpening the text and making good ideas shine.

I have worked for a publishing company as an editor. Working as an editor has fallen into different umbrellas for me. Sometimes a project would require developmental editing, providing feedback or just proofreading. I have also participated in beta reading project. I have a fast turnaround time and I proofread and provide feedback at the end of a manuscript, but willing to prioritise whatever the author is looking for. I am not a ghostwriter, I think it is important to keep the authors voice by providing feedback to make their work the best it can be without rewriting their work and making it my own. I also don't format manuscripts for publication.

Top Rated on Upwork · 95% Job Success Score · 50+ Manuscripts Completed I'm a Nonfiction Book Editor and KDP Formatting specialist with nearly 5 years of experience editing everything from Christian devotionals and self-help books to academic dissertations and science manuscripts. I help authors and self-publishers produce clean, professional, publication-ready books while keeping your voice fully intact. My editing style is thorough yet respectful of the author’s voice. Using Microsoft Word (Track Changes)and Google Docs, I provide transparent, detailed revisions that strengthen prose, improve flow, and enhance readability. Whether you’re preparing a fiction manuscript, nonfiction book, academic project, or devotional, I bring precision and care to every sentence. What I Do Best Line Editing & Copyediting– tightening wordy prose, refining sentence structure, improving pacing, and ensuring consistency of tone and style. Proofreading– correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage for polished, error-free content. Manuscript Editing– developmental and structural review for fiction and nonfiction (clarity, coherence, chapter flow, and reader engagement). Academic Editing– experienced with APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, and other academic formatting standards. KDP & Self-Publishing Support– formatting manuscripts, creating print-ready files, ensuring margin/gutter alignment, trim sizes, TOC consistency, and polished layouts for Amazon KDP. Devotional & Christian Book Editing– line editing for tone, theology, and Scripture formatting (NLT, NIV, etc.), maintaining warm, pastoral voices like Sarah Young and Ruth Chou Simons. Recent Projects Include: I.Grace for the Growing Days(Christian Devotional, 31k words) – Proofreading and line editing for tone, formatting, and flow. II.Chosen & Courageous(Teen Devotional) – Line editing for clarity, consistency, and faith-based encouragement. III.Strong Steps: A Parent’s Guide Through Clubfoot– Proofreading and formatting for KDP. IV.The Power of Healing Your Inner Child(31,826-word nonfiction) – Comprehensive line edit and proofreading, formatting for 5.5” × 8.5” trim size. V.The Definitive AI Guide for Beginners(30k–40k words) – Line editing, simplifying technical content, formatting for KDP. VI.50 Paces Left– Full proofreading, formatting, and editing for consistency. Ongoing proposals for fiction and nonfiction projects (including a 162,000-word choose-your-own-adventure superhero noveland a 27,000-word science manuscript). Tools & Formatting Skills 1.Microsoft Word (Track Changes enabled) 2.Google Docs collaborative editing 3.Amazon KDP formatting (margins, gutters, trim size, cover specs) 4.Style Guides: Chicago Manual of Style, APA, MLA, Harvard 5.What You Can Expect 6.Transparent tracked edits 7.Clear, polished prose that enhances your voice 8.Constructive notes where needed (especially for fiction pacing, tone, and character consistency) 9.Formatting aligned with professional publishing standards 10.Reliable communication and on-time delivery Keywords that describe my work: Editor, Proofreader, Line Editor, Copy Editor, Manuscript Editor, Fiction Editing, Nonfiction Editing, Book Editing, Academic Editing, Devotional Editing, Christian Editing, KDP Formatting, Amazon Self-Publishing, Grammar Correction, Clarity Editing, Sentence Flow, Style and Tone, Track Changes, Word Formatting, APA Editing, Chicago Style Editing, Structural Editing, Voice Preservation, Dialogue Polishing, Self-Publishing Support. I am committed to helping authors, researchers, and self-publishers achieve their publishing goals by delivering precise, polished, and professional content. If you need your manuscript tightened, clarified, and prepared for readers, I’d be honored to collaborate with you.

NATIVE U.S. ENGLISH SPEAKER, HIGHLY SKILLED WRITER, EDITOR, AND PROOFREADER. I am originally from the US but spend much of the year traveling as an adventure journalist. As contributing writer for over two dozen international adventure/travel/lifestyle publications, editor-at-large for the world's largest surf-related website, and chief content creator for various publishers, authors, and corporate firms, I am committed to providing top-notch writing, copy editing, and proofreading services.

✅ Written and Published 100+ Articles in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and INC. Magazine. ✅ Upwork Top Rated Plus 100% Success Rate ✅ Eight-time Best-Selling Ghostwriter ✅ Chief Creative Officer for Authors On Mission ✅ 700+ books written/edited for my clients ✅ Featured on Upwork Success Stories ✅ Top 5% Global podcast host Need Publishing Help? Please feel free to reach out with any publishing-related questions. Did you write your book using AI? I can help with that! I specialize in Humanization editing, which will pass A.I. scans. ✍🏻 “A good editing job is its own re-WORD!”📝 During the time I’ve been freelancing, I’ve worked on projects spanning every genre imaginable. Some topics I specialize in include business, professional development, the rise of AI, and finance. Additionally, some of my favorite topics to work on are health and wellness, technology, and education. Let me help you take your writing to the next level. My words 👩🏼‍💻 Your imagination! 💭 I am passionate about the written word, inspired by literature, and driven to help others achieve their goals. I excel at proofreading, editing, and writing because I hold myself to a strict, knowledgeable standard with my work. I am the best candidate for your project not only because of my deep understanding of the written language, but also because my flexible schedule allows me to complete quality work at a fraction of the time as other freelancers. Let's work together to create an exceptional piece of writing! Do you want to make your writing the best it can be? Let me help you with: ✅ Proofreading ✅ Academic Editing ✅ Copy Editing ✅ Developmental Editing ✅ Writing Critique ✅ Humanization ✅ Beta Reading Do you have an incredible idea, but need an expert to turn it into a phenomenal piece of writing? Let me help you with: ✅ Ghostwriting ✅ Content Writing ✅ Essay Writing ✅ Ghostwriting ✅ Email Newsletters ✅ Blog and Article Writing ✅ Website Content ✅ Copywriting ✅ Humanization I offer an array of other services as well, including: ✅ Search Engine Optimization ✅ Other- Reach Out With An Idea! I am the best candidate for your project not only because of my deep understanding of the written language, but also because my flexible schedule allows me to complete quality work at a fraction of the time as other freelancers. I am the best choice to proofread your essay, academic paper, book or any written piece. I will make it clear, concise and easy to understand. What Makes Me Different from Other Writers? ✍🏻 Immediate response time ✍🏻 Flexibility to meet your needs ✍🏻 Quality work produced at a quick pace ✍🏻 No charge for necessary revisions (Within the scope of original work) ✍🏻 Plagiarism and AI generator- free work What do clients have to say about me? ✅ “Danielle Hutchinson was an absolute pleasure to work with, she handled my job quickly and the result was fantastic!” ✅ “Danielle delivered good work on this project and I enjoyed working with her. Her communication was too- notch and she met all deadlines.” ✅"Danielle is undoubtedly one of the best creative writers on this platform. I've learned so much about the art of writing by working with her. She's a great communicator, responds on time, and pays attention to detail. I hired her to help me revise a manuscript, but she did more than that, she breathed so much life into my story. I highly recommend her." ✅ Danielle was great to work with! She was always quick to respond and took any feedback I had and made the changes necessary. Very talented and I'll definitely be working with her again!"