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Seasoned editor with twenty years of experience at established publishers. I’m here to take your book to the next level.
I offer proofreading, editing, and writing services at competitive rates. Books I have worked on have won the Nobel Prize in Literature, the World Fantasy Award, the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature, and the Arabic Booker. Clients include NYU Press, AUC Press, and Heinemann Publishers. I have edited books published by Pearson, Hachette, Macmillan, Routledge, Praeger, Rowman & Littlefield, and Penguin, as well as a number of smaller presses.
I received a $45,000 advance from Penguin for my first novel, The Book of Flying. It has been published in a number of countries. My second novel, The Book on Fire, was selected as one of the hundred best fantasy novels of 2010. My fiction, translations, and articles have been published in a variety of journals and magazines.
I am a fastidious and conscientious proofreader and editor, familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style, AP, APA, MLA, Hart's Rules, and the Bluebook. My primary focus is fiction, but I have edited manuscripts in the fields of history, architecture, political science, biology, and law. Accustomed to writing and editing against deadlines, I offer fast turnaround on projects.
Keith M.
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✅ 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!"
Danielle H.
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Most drafts are 90% there. I close the gap.
The manuscript that opens cleanly on every device, the thesis formatted correctly before the deadline, the sentence that finally flows — none of that happens by accident. It happens because someone went through the work carefully and cared about the details the author was too close to see.
That's what I do.
I'm a writer and editor with a background in manuscript editing, academic proofreading, KDP publishing, and legal transcription. I work with authors, researchers, professionals, and small teams — anyone who has done the hard work of producing something and needs a skilled, reliable person to help them finish it right.
Copyediting & Proofreading
Grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency, and flow — edited in Track Changes so every decision is visible and reversible. Longer projects include a style sheet on request. You get a marked-up file, a clean final, and notes on patterns worth knowing for next time.
Academic Proofreading & Style Editing
Essays, theses, dissertations, and journal submissions aligned to APA, MLA, Chicago, or AP style. Citations checked, formatting corrected, academic register preserved. Your argument stays yours. I just make sure the presentation doesn't undermine it.
KDP & Print Formatting
Full formatting for EPUB and print PDF: trim size, margins, bleed, gutter, front and back matter, linked TOC, headers, footers, and consistent typography throughout. Every file is tested in Kindle Previewer before delivery. What you upload is what readers see.
Writing — Bios, Blurbs, Queries & Light Ghostwriting
I read what you've already written before producing a single word, so everything sounds like you on your best day. Author bios, back-cover blurbs, query letters, blog posts, articles, and web copy. Light ghostwriting available for longer projects — scope clarified upfront.
Beta Reading
Honest, reader-focused feedback on pacing, structure, character consistency, and whether the manuscript holds attention all the way through. Organized written notes you can act on — not vague encouragement.
Transcription
Legal-grade transcription of interviews, depositions, and witness statements. NFPA-style narrative or verbatim with identified speakers. Accurate, confidential, and ready to use without additional cleanup.
Every project includes:
Track-changed file + clean final copy
Agreed scope and milestones before work begins
Sample edit available before you commit
Sarah S.
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I am a journalist, writer, and avid reader with an English BA from UCLA.
My previous experience as a teacher inspired my career shift and my aspirations to continue educating people through a different medium. Written content is my textbook, and my readers are my classroom.
My goal is to bring your content ideas into a compelling, error-free piece that leaves the readers feeling knowledgeable, entertained, and motivated to take action afterwards. As an editor who has proofread over 2400 submissions, I can write or edit blog posts, SEO-friendly articles, news features, interviews with companies, translated materials, college admissions essays, and newsletters.
My topics of interest are lifestyle, wellness, food, pets, sustainability, and travel, but I am always looking to cover other niches too.
Let’s make your blog/ article ideas or proofreading needs a reality!
Jessica M.
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A top-rated Ph.D./Masters's researcher and academic writer specializing in proofreading, formatting, and writing for essays, thesis, dissertations, literature reviews, Journal articles, Academic content writing, grant writing, and proposals. I have over 8 years of experience writing on many platforms and with clients worldwide.
The services you will get:
☞ Academic writing
☞ Proofreading and Editing
☞ Literature review
☞ Thesis
☞ Dissertations
☞ Research papers
☞ Research proposals
☞ Formatting and grammar check
☞ Research article
☞ Research essay
☞ Grant writing
☞ SOPs
☞ Journal article
☞ Books
☞ Research summaries
☞ Critique paper
☞ Content writer
☞ Systematic review papers
☞ Case studies research
☞ Systematic Literature Review
☞ Company research reports
☞ Editing journal manuscript as per publisher guidelines
☞ Editing book manuscripts
☞ Copywriting
☞ Grant writing
☞ Powerpoint presentations PPT.
Research formats I excel in:
✶ APA
✶ Harvard
✶ MLA
✶ OSCOLA
✶ IEEE
✶ Chicago
Why choose me?
I have the answer to your research problem because I will provide you:
★ Research Significance
★ Policy and hypothesis-based findings
★ Auto format tables
★ Interactive Data graphs and figures:
★ 100 percent plagiarism free
★ Grammar perfect work
★ Grammarly report
★ Plagiarism report
★ Turnitin report
Send me your work details and let's get started for the project to get exceptional results.
Some of my success stories with my clients on Upwork:
"Muhammad provided very helpful feedback for my academic writing. Even before he started the project, he shared some of his research with me to give a better idea about his skills, and I could find he has a lot of research experience in various fields. He gave wonderful insights about writing academic papers in general and provided brilliant ideas to improve my writing. Beyond the proofreading itself, I could see he cares a lot about what would be the best for the clients, helping them to maximize their time and resources. In addition to that he is always responsive and further gave more explanations to improve my research in the future. The writing was very important for me, and I was happy to reflect his expertized knowledge and skills on my writing.”
“With his previous research experiences, thorough and detailed reviewing, as well as his kind care about the client's needs, I strongly recommend him."
“Excellent work and my essay was delivered in just 6 hours as opposed to my 18 hour deadline . I am amazed at the quality of my business essay I received. Even the first draft was better than my expectations from a new content writer. I will definitely prefer him for further essays. Quick, responsive and very talented. Highly recommended.”
Muhammad A.
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United States
$55/hr
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For 32 years, I worked in educational and academic publishing, first as a content editor for Harcourt Brace and Holt, Rinehart and Winston and then as Vice President and Director of Humanities for McGraw-Hill Education. In that role, I oversaw publication of all humanities projects and ensured that MHE rose to become the leading humanities publisher.
• In 2014, I left MHE to return to my first love--hands-on editing.
• I have worked for a variety of clients, including MHE, Contentra Technologies, The Today Foundation, and MDPI, an open-access publisher of international academic, scientific, and professional journals.
• I am equally comfortable with developmental editing, line editing, and copy editing and have a great love of and respect for the English language.
• I hold a B.A., cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from Washington and Lee University, with a double major in history and communications and an M.S. in Education, summa cum laude, with an emphasis on instructional design, from Northern Illinois University.
• Having so much editorial experience, I am naturally experienced with CMS, ACS, MLA, AMA, and APA styles. While I do not have the latest iteration of each memorized, I know where to look to find the answers quickly.
• I have worked in a variety of CMSs, including Habitat, InCopy, InDesign, and LaTex.
• I believe that active communication is key when undertaking a project. Keeping all stakeholders informed effectively deals with small issues before they become major ones and streamlines product development.
Stephen W.
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I'm a lifelong writer and reader, as well as a published author. I'm looking to use my talents to help you communicate your story, message, and truth to the world around you.
Jessica S.
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I help graduate students, academics, and professionals produce publishable, high-impact research through expert academic writing, editing, and ghostwriting.
I provide elite-level support to ensure your work is clear, compelling, and professional. Whether you need a paper written from scratch, a dissertation chapter refined, or a final manuscript proofread, I am here to help you succeed.
MY SERVICES
✍🏻 COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC WRITING & RESEARCH
Full support for scholarly publication, from initial research to final draft. Specializing in:
◆ Peer-Reviewed Articles
◆ Theses & Dissertations for Master's and PhD candidates
◆ Systematic Literature Reviews & Qualitative Analysis
🌏 SPECIALIZED CONTENT & GHOSTWRITING
Creating informed and engaging content tailored to your specific audience. Expertise includes:
◆ Religion, History & Philosophy
◆ Organizational Behavior & Psychology
◆ Cross-Cultural & Travel Topics
📝 EDITING & PROOFREADING
Meticulously polishing your manuscript for clarity, coherence, and style, ensuring strict adherence to APA, MLA, or Chicago guidelines.
🎓 COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ESSAYS
Personalized coaching to craft compelling personal statements that showcase an applicant's unique experiences and potential.
Why Me?
My qualifications provide a rare blend of expertise across multiple disciplines. I hold a research-focused MBA and a BA in English, and I am currently a dual-doctoral candidate, pursuing a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology alongside a PhD in Comparative Religion. This unique academic foundation allows me to expertly handle complex projects in the humanities, social sciences, business, and theology.
With over 10 years of experience in academic writing and editing, I have a proven track record that includes dozens of academic papers, systematic literature reviews, and a co-authored publication in a prestigious A-rated journal (Accounting Education). My approach is further enriched by extensive travel and cross-cultural experience, granting me a global perspective that I bring to every project.
It will be my pleasure to provide you with a meticulous scholarship and a writing craft that honors your voice and objectives.
Ready to elevate your project? Click the 'Invite' button to send me a message. I look forward to discussing how I can help you achieve your goals!
United Kingdom
$24.5/hr
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Hello, I’m Dr. Richard.
I’ve been an editor on Upwork since 2015. I love my work and collaborate with students and academics from around the world.
Rate: Because I live abroad, I can offer $24.50 per 1,000 words — significantly lower than most native English editors on the platform.
Reputation: 63 five-star reviews on Upwork from clients worldwide.
How to get started: Attach your unedited text, choose American or British English, and set your deadline. I’m happy to take urgent jobs if needed.
Richard J C.
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I’m a professional editor with a PhD in English and extensive experience supporting both independent authors and academic, institutional, consulting, nonprofit, and faith-based writing. If you're looking for a long-term editing partner, I'm here for you.
I bring many years of senior-level experience, and am known for being meticulous, reliable, and highly professional. I offer the range of editing support -- from light copyediting to in-depth developmental work.
My editing work spans:
- Novelists and fiction writers of all genres (navel, romance, adventure, science-fiction, etc.)
- Consulting and institutional proposals
- Research reports and strategic plans
- Technical and research-based books
- Multi-author and thematic collections
- Memoir and trauma-informed nonfiction
- Academic articles, dissertations, and theses
- Grants and funding narratives
- College and graduate applications
I’m fluent in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles and comfortable working across institutional house styles, submission requirements, and confidential review processes.
Previously, I've taught college writing for seven years at UW-Milwaukee. I've also served as Executive Director of an international NGO, where I led and edited grant proposals, reports, and communications related to justice, peacebuilding, reconciliation, and international programming. This experience gave me deep familiarity with donor expectations, institutional voice, and deadline-driven writing. I am also a co-founder of Santiago Global, a woman-owned firm specializing in research-based communication, data storytelling, institutional reporting, and proposal design.
I also bring extensive academic experience, including teaching university courses in English composition, communication, and peace-related fields, publishing peer-reviewed work, and presenting at major interdisciplinary and international conferences. I have participated in interdisciplinary research institutes at Harvard and Northwestern University.
While my training is rigorous, my approach to editing is practical and collaborative. I focus on structure, flow, clarity, and reader experience rather than stylistic rewriting or content ownership. I was mentored during my PhD by Dr. Jane Gallop, a leading practitioner of close reading, which shaped my careful, sentence-level attention and respect for authorial voice.
I enjoy partnering with writers and teams who need a thoughtful, experienced editor to help their work read clearly, coherently, and professionally—especially when the content is complex, sensitive, or time-constrained.
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