My objective is to apply my knowledge, skills, and educational experience to working in writing, proofreading, editing, and contributing to educational content. As a writing teacher, I have graded thousands of papers, and I have also helped dozens of students place in writing contests. I have an eye for detail, and I am a thorough reader of content. I have edited and reviewed books for clients, and I am also a published writer.

I am an avid reader, who is always catching typos, or grammatical errors. I want to help authors get their best works published.

You wrote the whole book. You did the hardest part. There's a reader out there waiting for exactly the book you just wrote. Let's make sure nothing gets in the way of them loving it. Hiring a developmental editor before a copy editor is the right call. Most writers do it backwards, spend money fixing the wrong layer, and still end up with a manuscript that doesn't work. Book Editor specializing in developmental editing, copy editing, line editing, and proofreading for fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, and ebooks, with a sharp attention to detail and a commitment to preserving your author's voice throughout every edit. Authors hire me when their manuscript has strong ideas but weak execution; flat pacing, inconsistent tone, poor story structure, or prose that lacks clarity and coherence. I help transform those drafts into clean, error-free, publish-ready manuscripts without over-editing or rewriting your voice out of the work. My editing process covers every layer a manuscript needs: 🟢Developmental editing for story structure, pacing, character development, plot development, and big-picture feedback 🟢 Line editing for sentence rhythm, flow, word choice, and phrasing 🟢Copy editing for grammar and syntax review, punctuation, style guide adherence, and consistency throughout 🟢Proofreading for spelling, grammar, formatting errors, and error detection at the final stage 🟢Content editing for clarity, readability, and overall engagement Every manuscript is returned with tracked changes, in-line comments, and clear constructive feedback, so you understand the reasoning behind every suggestion and can accept or query edits with confidence. I work across fiction, romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, memoir, nonfiction, and business books. Whether you need a full developmental edit, a targeted line edit, copy editing against a style sheet, or a final proofread before ebook publishing. I deliver well-structured, emotionally coherent, publication-ready manuscripts. Message me with your genre, word count, and deadline. Taiwo.

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.

I can help proofread, edit, polish, and humanize your dissertation, thesis, manuscript, journal article, or academic paper in accordance with APA 7, creating a final product that's ready for committee approval or publication. With my background in educational research, I’ve partnered with Upwork clients from all over the world to take the stress out of the writing process and get their work across the finish line. View my feedback and portfolio below to learn more about how I can help you. Excited to talk! The longer, sit-down version: I pride myself on providing remarkable detail and accuracy while communicating clearly with clients to meet their needs. I enjoy connecting with others and helping them meet their goals and feel great about their work...that's the best part of freelancing! A little more about me: * Current university adjunct instructor * Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management (Ed.D) * Experience conducting and writing qualitative educational research (APA 7) * Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) * K-12 Principal * High level of experience researching and implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) programming * Current understanding of K-12 educational contexts, ranging from large and small urban systems to smaller suburban settings. * Well-versed in elementary and special education * Experience writing grants relating to SEL and trauma-informed practices

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.

My passion for writing and research shines through in my extensive body of work, including numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters spanning a variety of subjects. As an author, researcher, and professional editor, I specialise in both academic and non-fiction work. With a keen eye for detail, I offer expert copyediting, proofreading, and developmental editing services. I’m also skilled in preparing and formatting indexes for books up to 100,000 words—ready for submission to publishers. I can ensure your index is polished and professionally presented. My special interests lie in psychoanalysis, philosophy, general non-fiction, and literary studies. With years of experience as an editor, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with diverse authors who’ve gone on to successfully publish their work. Additionally, my own experience in the publishing process—having navigated peer review myself—gives me a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed. This insight allows me to offer guidance and support that is both professional and tailored to each project. I am also the editor of a well-known journal of psychoanalysis, Lacunae, The International Journal of Lacanian Psychoanalysis. If you’re working on a writing project and would like to discuss how I can assist, I would love to hear from you! I’m committed to delivering high-quality, ethical work while ensuring a smooth, professional, and respectful experience for every project.

Hi, I’m Eimear—a freelance editor, proofreader, and story-shaper. With 10+ years of experience in writing, editing, and proofreading across corporate and creative spaces, I specialize in transforming manuscripts into polished, engaging, and publication-ready work—while preserving the author’s voice. I hold a Master’s in Journalism and have completed the Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing, bringing strong judgment, accuracy, and narrative sensitivity to every project. My areas of expertise include: ✍🏻 Line & Copy Editing I refine sentences for clarity, flow, tone, grammar, and consistency, enhancing readability while preserving your unique voice. ✍🏻 Developmental Editing I provide thoughtful, constructive feedback on plot, character development, pacing, and overall storytelling—always respecting your vision. ✍🏻 Beta Reading You’ll receive concise, actionable notes on pacing, clarity, engagement, and overall flow. ✍🏻 Proofreading A meticulous final review focused on spelling, punctuation, grammar, and minor inconsistencies. If you’re searching for a freelance editor who prioritizes clear communication, detailed feedback, and supportive guidance, I’d love to hear more about your project. Testimonials: "Eimear is an exceptional editor, with excellent consistency, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to provide insightful feedback in a clear and thoughtful way. A fantastic editor anyone would be lucky to work with!" "I have worked with many copy editors in the past and Eimear was one of the best." "An exceptionally intelligent and helpful beta-reader. Provided highly nuanced points that made me think. Highly, highly recommended."

Published author and professional editor with 8+ years of experience helping writers refine and elevate their work. I specialize in line editing and copyediting for fiction, nonfiction, and professional content—focusing on clarity, flow, and consistency while preserving your voice. Let’s make your writing clear, polished, and ready to shine.

I help students, doctoral candidates, researchers, and journal authors improve academic documents into clear, well-structured, submission-ready work. My support covers thesis editing, dissertation editing, literature reviews, systematic literature reviews, research papers, journal manuscripts, research proposals, citation correction, and university/journal formatting. With 245+ completed Upwork projects, I have worked across dissertations, theses, literature reviews, systematic reviews, research papers, medical education reviews, journal manuscripts, case studies, and research reports. My focus is on improving structure, argument flow, academic tone, clarity, citations, formatting, and overall presentation while keeping the work aligned with academic integrity standards. Core services include: • Thesis and dissertation editing • Literature review refinement and synthesis • Systematic literature review and PRISMA support • Research paper and journal manuscript editing • Research proposal and methodology refinement • Citation, reference, DOI, and bibliography checking • APA, Harvard, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, and journal-specific formatting • Turnitin similarity review with ethical rewriting guidance • Research reports, evidence tables, and academic summaries • Academic PowerPoint presentations and document formatting If your document is unclear, repetitive, weakly structured, poorly referenced, AI-sounding, or not aligned with university or journal guidelines, I can help make it stronger, clearer, and more professional. I use MS Word, Turnitin, Grammarly, Mendeley, Zotero, Excel, SPSS, Python, R, and formatting tools to prepare clean, consistent, and submission-ready academic documents. You can expect clear communication, tracked changes where needed, deadline-focused delivery, and polished work that follows the required academic, university, or journal standards. Disclaimer: I provide ethical academic editing, research support, coaching, proofreading, formatting, citation correction, and publication assistance only. I do not support academic misconduct.