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Sarah M.
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Hello!
With over 30 years of experience in editing, proofreading, and content creation, I specialize in helping authors refine their manuscripts and prepare them for publication. I have spent decades refining my editing, writing, and mentoring skills, as well as editing books, articles, and website content for a diverse range of clients across multiple countries. I'm adept at editing in both American English, British English, and Australian English.
Aside from private contracts and Upwork projects, I have been the Senior Editor at a publishing company since 2019. Their business model is pivoting from my book division, but I'll remain on board, writing and/or editing video scripts for their Captivating History YouTube channel; I look forward to new projects with them on a limited basis only.
For the past few decades, I've partnered with private authors who want to polish their manuscripts, articles, blogs, and more. Whether you need developmental editing, line editing, or a detailed focus on punctuation, usage, grammar, and spelling (PUGS), I'll ensure your work is clear, concise, and publication-ready. I'm a "mentoring editor" - if you wish - who hopes to leave you a little better of an author than when we started. In addition, I also format for Amazon's KDP, offering that service as an add-on to the edit.
I reside in central Texas (CST); I am a native English speaker with a B.A. in English and a militant stickler for proper wording, grammar, punctuation, and concise written communication. As such, I have much to offer regarding editing, voracious research, and writing.
Core Skills and Expertise
Developmental Editing: Collaborating with authors to refine story structure, flow, and clarity while maintaining their unique voices.
Copy Editing and Proofreading: Enhancing readability and ensuring error-free manuscripts through meticulous attention to detail.
Content Polishing: Editing and revising website content, articles, and blogs to ensure clarity and professionalism.
AI Fact-checking: Having worked extensively with AI-generated manuscripts for the last few years, I'm deeply aware of the strengths and pitfalls of this tool. To better understand this growing field, I've taken courses in prompt engineering and LLMs.
Research: As an avid researcher of anything/everything, I don't assume much. I've had to delve into a wide range of subject matter, from neuroscience to philosophy to AI's federated language to digital or medical forensics... and I enjoy it immensely. If you're looking to ensure your text aligns with proven facts, I am naturally and enthusiastically your gal for the job. (For instance, the instructions for writing this profile include "keep it short," yet the character counter in this text box says I have 1,648 characters left!)
Memberships and Education
Member of the Authors Guild, Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), ACES: The Society for Editing, and Critique Circle.
Bachelor of Arts in English, Sam Houston State University.
Why Work With Me?
I bring a wealth of experience and a passion for language to every project. With an eye for detail and a commitment to helping authors succeed, I take pride in delivering high-quality results that elevate your writing to its best version. Whether you're preparing your manuscript for self-publishing or submitting it to a traditional publisher, I'm here to help you achieve your goals.
I look forward to hearing about your project!
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𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑳𝑺.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏 do for 𝒚𝒐𝒖: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅Dual Expertise in Technical Writing and Mathematics
✅LaTeX Specialist
✅Research Paper Reviewer
✅Academic Proofreader
✅Scientific Computing
✅Data Analysis (MATLAB)
✅Numerical Methods
✅Engineering Simulations
✅Thesis & Dissertation Formatting
✅Journal Article Editing
✅Academic Writing Support
⭐⭐Math Tutoring Services ⭐⭐
✅Algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, General Relativity and Quantum
Mechanics.
✅Step-by-step problem solving
✅Exam preparation and assignments help
✅Concept-based teaching (not just solutions)
✅Online tutoring sessions (Zoom/Meet)
I'm here to help! Just trust me with your work, and I'll make sure it shines with clarity and precision. I look forward to helping you succeed.
So, Let Us Chat!
United Kingdom
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Abiola O.
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Do you need a technical documentation that makes sense or copy that drives action?
I’m Abiola, a Technical Writer and Copywriter with 8+ years of experience, $30K+ earned, 147+ completed projects, and a 100% Job Success Score on Upwork.
I help startups, SaaS companies, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses turn complex ideas into clear documentation and persuasive content that informs, engages, and converts.
Services
* Technical Documentation & User Guides
* Technical Articles & Knowledge Bases
* Website & Landing Page Copy
* Email Campaigns & Sequences
* Ghostwriting
* SEO Blog Writing
* YouTube & Video Scripts
* Social Media Content
* Editing & Proofreading
Why Clients Hire Me
✔ 100% Job Success
✔ $30K+ earned on Upwork
✔ 147+ successful projects
✔ Fast communication & on-time delivery
✔ Clear, engaging, and conversion-focused writing
If you’re looking for a writer who can simplify complex topics and create content that delivers results, let’s talk.
Cheers,
Abiola
United States
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I am an experienced proofreader/editor with a degree in English/Creative Writing from the University of Houston.
I have over 10 years of experience editing in various fields, including health care/medicine, science, business, technology, and art. I currently edit articles accepted for publication in PhytoFrontiers, Phytopathology, Plant Health Progress, Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, and the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.
I have also edited some fiction work (short stories and book chapters) and am particularly seeking more of such work.
I am well versed in APA, AMA, MLA, AP, and Chicago styles.
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Veron D.
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I am a professional writer and Ph.D. researcher focused on copywriting, content writing, researching, translating, typing, proofreading, and more.
Do you need your project to be successful, well-detailed, carefully worked, and high in quality?
If so, we can collaborate on various long-term projects. I can provide you with a quick turnaround on your different projects. Professionalism and detail-oriented work!
What can I offer you?
-High-quality copy on different niches
-Contents for different purposes and topics
-Copies for Social media Ad campaigns
-SEO-optimized articles
-Unique content
-High-quality translation in different language pairs
-Proofread books, articles, documents, and other contents
-Voice Over projects in different languages for your projects,
and more...
Looking forward to working with you!
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Hi friends! I'm Ethan. A queer, trans, and very goth writer specializing in fantasy and romance fiction. As a writer, I'm versatile, passionate, and experienced in crafting romance fiction across multiple subgenres. My client work is typically trope-driven, engaging, and high heat.
When I'm not working on one of my countless manuscripts, I can be found reading. I currently work full time as a romance ghostwriter and self published author.
Though I mainly work in fiction now, I also have extensive experience in SEO content writing, copywriting, scriptwriting, and scoial media content. I've been a freelancer for four years, so I have an incredibly dynamic skillset.
I love all things romance (dark, wholesome, mafia, taboo, romantasy) fantasy (gothic, epic, dark, whimsical) sci fi, horror, and everything in between. Hit me up if you need a ghostwriter, proofreader, or editor for your next fiction project!
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Justine B.
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I work with teams and creators who need reliable English–French human translation and language support in AI-assisted workflows.
My focus is on human translation as well as post-editing AI-generated or non-native content, localization, and ensuring consistency across written and spoken formats (text, subtitles, audio).
I’m particularly comfortable with editorial, narrative, and creative projects where tone, flow, and cultural nuance matter as much as accuracy.
Clients choose me when they want content that sounds human, coherent, and ready to use — without micromanagement.
Core Language Skills
• English–French Translation
• French–English Translation
• AI Post-Editing
• Language Quality Assurance (LQA)
• Localization
Editorial & Creative
• Editorial Editing
• Narrative Adaptation
• Cultural Localization
• Dialogue & Script Editing
Audiovisual
• Subtitle Translation
• Dubbing Scripts
• Audiovisual Localization
• Voice-Over (French & English)
• Audio–Text Synchronization
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Want your story to be imaginable by your readers?
Then let me offer you a deal. You write your message to the world, and I’ll be by your side and make sure your story beams to them.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Sophia is the best option for you! She is an excellent editor and a wonderful human being. I highly reccomend [sic] you to hire her. She is quick, efficient and reliable. Her work exceeded my expectations and helped me so much! If you need an editor, then go to Sophia! Her personalized approach makes your experience feel customized and also makes your voice heard. I plan on contacting her again!"
I am experienced in handling fictional stories, especially in the genres of fantasy and romance.
In editing, I prioritize the reader’s experience—I ensure that your story is palatable to them. I could do this in multiple ways: through proposing dialogue to be more engaging, pacing storytelling rhythm to be satisfying, or simply finding which kind of sentence type is best for the line to ease the reader’s mind to the next sentence.
◉ If you’re doubtful about how I can do this, you can check my work samples below! ◉
✨ EDITING OUTPUTS WITHIN MY BUDGET ✨
→ An Editorial Assessment
→ A MS Word/Google Docs file with Track Changes on for developmental comments
→ 2 to 5 MS Word/Google Docs files with Track Changes on for line editing and copy editing changes (each file contains different rounds of edits)
→ The Final Manuscript with all changes implemented (MS Word/Google Docs)
→ A Copy Editing Style Guide
📖 GENRES EDITED:
→ High Fantasy
→ Urban Fantasy
→ Medieval Fantasy
→ Magical Realism
→ Contemporary Romance
→ Queer/LGBTQIA+ Romance
→ Speculative Fiction
→ Psychological Thriller
→ Science Fiction
→ Contemporary Fiction
→ Self-Help (Non-Fiction)
→ Memoirs (Non-Fiction)
→ Poetry (Non-Fiction)
Curious about what I can do for you? Look here below!
🔹 COPY EDITING
→ Punctuation - Should there be a comma here? Does the reader need to mentally pause here?
→ Word Usage - Do we start this sentence with “but”? Didn’t you just do that a sentence ago?
→ Spelling - Is it actually “acknowledgement”? Is the spelling consistent throughout the manuscript?
→ Capitalizations - Do we capitalize “the festival of stars”? Is the capitalization consistent throughout the manuscript?
🔹 LINE EDITING
→ Word Usage - Is the term “fragrance” or “scent” better in this context? Will the readers be able to imagine it more vividly?
→ Mood/Tone - Should this paragraph sound “exciting”? Can the reader consistently feel that in this paragraph?
→ Conciseness - Should we have one more sentence talking about this? Do the readers get the point already?
→ Flow and Structure - Is this paragraph talking about the same topic? Should we make this the next paragraph?
🔹 STRUCTURAL & DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
→ Concept - Is your idea interesting? How do you execute that properly?
→ Plot - Does your plot naturally develop? Should it really be going this fast?
→ Character - Is your character interesting? Can you differentiate them from other characters?
→ World - Is the world alive? Does it seem like it was bustling before the story started?
When I edit, I look at your story and try to decipher the essence of it. I don’t focus on being technically right. What really matters is that the narrative remains intact. That’s because your narrative is the star of the show.
Here’s what you can expect from me:
🔸 Your writing style is safe with me.
→ As I’m editing, you will never lose your voice. My goal is to make your storytelling better, not eliminate it. Sometimes, we get so blinded by correctness and perfection that we forget the human aspect of stories. I’m here so you don’t forget it.
🔸 I value your narrative.
⁂ “Why did the character say that?”
⁂ “Why did he add this word/sentence?”
⁂ “Why is this happening in the story?”
→ I always look at the “why”. As long as your reasons for a line/word/paragraph are obvious enough, I’ll make my revisions around that. I’m here so we can balance beauty and purpose, not just dazzle the reader with flowerful words.
◉ If you want to learn about me, keep reading! ◉
You see, I was formerly the Secretary and Vice President of my university's theatre organization, ViARE. There, I learned the beauty of storytelling, and how influential executing it properly does to an audience. Just by simply doing things right—you can sway someone's worldview and future actions.
It's mind-blowing how a simple piece of art can do so much.
And now, I’ve been copy, line, and developmental editing fictional stories for the past four years.
Let me assure you—I will tailor my knowledge and experiences to meet your needs. I have a background in numerous art forms that can be applied, if you believe it or not, even in writing and editing.
Connect with me, and let's see what magic we can do together! ✨
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Hi everybody,
my name is Marina and I have worked for more than 13 years as a freelance part-time translator.
My native language is German and I mostly do translations from English to German. As I also hold an MBA I am specified in the area of Business translations (Marketing, IT, Finance,...), but I also love to do translations in the areas of Sports, Fitness, Social Media, Popular culture,...
I am looking forward to Hearing from you!
Marina
United States
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Areas of Expertise:
* SEO-Friendly Titles/Product Descriptions That Sell
* Experience With Bulk Descriptions
* Web Content, About & Landing Pages
* AI Editing/Enhancement
* Book Reviews/Proofreading