I am an experienced writing and editorial professional who is capable, competent, creative, meticulous, and reliable. I am a clear thinker with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels, working well under pressure and exacting deadlines. * I am an experienced project manager, having project managed all aspects of print production and online content management for academic journals. * I am a qualified editor and proofreader, having obtained certification from the Publishing Training Centre and the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders. * I thrive under pressure and will never miss a deadline. I have a very strong work ethic and will work hard to achieve your goals, clarifying any points of ambiguity with you directly.

Bienvenue ! Je suis enseignante de français, passionnée par le domaine de l'éducation ainsi que par tout ce qui se rapporte à la rédaction (articles, livres, livres électroniques, histoires...), sans oublier la relecture des travaux pour qu'ils soient corrects sur tous les plans. Grosso modo, si vous êtes à la recherche de la plume rare, je suis à votre disposition ! Amoureuse des différentes structures des phrases, des mots, des lettres ainsi que des signes de ponctuation, je mets à votre disposition mon savoir-faire, en vue de satisfaire vos besoins professionnels. Welcome ! I am a French teacher, passionate about the field of education as well as everything related to writing (articles, books, electronic books, stories...), without forgetting the proofreading of work so that it is correct on all counts. Basically, if you are looking for the rare feather, I am at your disposal! In love with the different structures of sentences, words, letters as well as punctuation marks, I put my know-how at your disposal, in order to satisfy your professional needs.

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 have written over ten academic books on history, religion, the law, and computing. I have also written scores of academic and popular articles. I have edited and proofread for clients everything from a 250-page book to a 200-word blog post. I have a Ph.D. in history.

My grandfather designed and built houses. My father was a chemical engineer and a woodworker who constructed furniture during the weekend. I like to think that the building impulse is in my genes; my raw material is not wood and nails but rather words. My passion for language and story precipitated my choices in my studies and in my career. As an English teacher, I love teaching students who are preparing for college and careers. I have also worked with student writers who have gained national recognition for their fiction and poetry. I have helped people expand their writing to elaborate on details and I have helped writers reduce their writing to fit a particular word count. My MA in Writing Studies allowed me to focus on my passion: fiction and poetry. While in the program, I also worked with journalism, editing, and nonfiction of all sorts. I have written 3 books as well. My skills include: • Close reading for grammar, spelling, organization, syntax, etc. • Correcting issues with wording, voice, and sentence structure. • Providing feedback on content. • Providing editorial support for application essays. • Providing editorial support for essays and other works of nonfiction. • Assisting poets and fiction writers with development of their work. • Tailoring writing to a specific audience. • Tutoring individuals who want to improve their writing. I write with an awareness of purpose and audience. I will work to your specifications, trying to provide the support that you need for your written work.

Are you aware that literal, direct, or plain translations often hinder English-speaking businesses from successfully entering the German market? The key to building trust with a German-speaking audience lies in more than just translation—it requires cultural adaptation and a natural, fluid tone that resonates with native speakers. Whether it's German software, mobile apps, websites, scripts, social media content, or other marketing and advertising copy, using creative writing and copywriting techniques is essential. If you're looking to launch or expand your English-language product or service in Germany or need precise translations of your documents and files, I am here to support you. I will enhance your games-related content for the best player experience, make sure your financial analytics adhere to the German standard, and craft compelling and unique content based on your requirements - you decide! ✔ Certified Professional Translator ✔ In addition to my translation expertise, I have honed a strong focus on writing SEO-optimized content, particularly within the health and wellness sector. My extensive portfolio, boasting over 900 articles, showcases my ability to merge thorough research with SEO best practices. This ensures that the content I create is not only accurate and well-researched but also strategically positioned to reach your target audience effectively. Major Translation and Proofreading Projects: - Gmbapi (SaaS Platform): Full translation and proofreading, enhancing the platform’s appeal and functionality for German-speaking users. - Productive Playhouse Inc.: Specializing in subtitling and labeling, focusing on accuracy and cultural relevance. - ExpressVPN: Localized targeted content that speaks directly to the needs of privacy-conscious users. - eLearning Ltd.: Translation and editing of a PMI course, delivered via RiseArticulate, ensuring professional and educational standards were met. Content Creation Projects: - Adobe Express: Crafted compelling blog posts that resonate with a global audience. - Castellum Marketing Ltd.: Developed UX/UI interfaces that seamlessly blend functionality with user engagement. - Bazoom Group: Produced SEO-driven content, leveraging best practices to boost visibility and engagement. Primary targets include link building (trust links, internal links, anchors) and keyword placement - N1 Casino Group: N1 Casino Group, I was responsible for producing comprehensive content across a wide range of topics, including slot reviews, gambling strategies, software provider insights, and sports betting coverage. Diverse Expertise Across Niches: I have extensive experience translating and writing for various industries, including finance, cryptocurrency, AI training, gaming, iGaming, health, scientific reports, and industrial sectors. My ability to adapt my writing and translation style to fit the nuances of each niche ensures that your content will always hit the mark, regardless of the subject matter. I look forward to the possibility of working with you and contributing to your project’s success.

Hello! I'm a Ph.D. scholar and English Teacher with 7 years of Freelancing experience in Content Writing and On-Page/Off-Page SEO, and I welcome you to a one-stop solution for authors, writers, and publishers. From proofreading and editing to book formatting, layout, manuscript polishing, and, where needed, ghostwriting support, I can help take your book from rough draft to a clean, professional, publication-ready version. My core services include: ✅ Proofreading and editing ✅ Book, article, blog, report, thesis, and academic editing ✅ Beta reading and manuscript feedback ✅ Book formatting for print and digital publishing ✅ Manuscript polishing and layout improvement ✅ Ghostwriting support for books, chapters, blogs, and articles ✅ Microsoft Word and Google Docs formatting ✅ PDF to Word conversion ✅ Fillable PDF, Word, and Excel forms ✅ Google Forms creation and improvement ✅ PowerPoint, Canva, and Google Slides formatting ✅ Audio and video transcription ✅ Clean transcript formatting for blogs, interviews, articles, and books I have experience working on full-length books, e-books, novels, non-fiction manuscripts, academic papers, essays, reports, blogs, articles, presentations, business documents, proposals, resumes, forms, manuals, and transcripts. I am well-versed in Search Engine Optimization techniques and know how to write content that both engages readers and ranks highly in search engine results. As a Professional Writer, I can translate complex concepts into engaging stories that resonate with the intended audience. I am excellent at conducting in-depth research across a variety of subjects, ensuring that every piece of content is well-researched and offers readers insightful information. For editing and proofreading projects, I focus on grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, clarity, flow, consistency, formatting, readability, and tone. I can also provide tracked changes, comments, clean final versions, and detailed feedback where needed. I have worked on a wide range of books and manuscripts, including fiction, non-fiction, e-books, academic work, and professional publications. I have also edited books for published and award-winning authors, helping them refine their ideas, strengthen their writing, and prepare their work for readers, publishers, or self-publication. I bring hands-on experience across multiple levels of editorial support, including ✅ Developmental editing ✅ Line editing ✅ Paragraph-level editing ✅ Copy editing ✅ Final proofreading ✅ Book editing for fiction and non-fiction ✅ Editing for published and award-winning authors ✅ Book formatting for print and digital publishing ✅ Complete manuscript polishing and publication preparation For document formatting projects, I can help with margins, headers, footers, page numbers, tables of contents, cover pages, citations, watermarks, document branding, fonts, colors, layout, templates, and professional styling. Whether your document is for publishing, printing, business use, academic submission, or client presentation, I make sure it looks clean and professional. For transcription projects, I provide accurate, well-structured transcripts with proper grammar and punctuation, speaker labels, clean formatting, and timestamps for unclear words or phrases, where required. I can transcribe interviews, lectures, webinars, meetings, conferences, speeches, YouTube videos, phone calls, and business recordings. Bonus: I can also create your book from transcriptions. My goal is simple: to make your content clear, polished, professional, and ready for its final purpose. Send me a message with your document, audio/video file, or project requirements, and I’ll be happy to help.

"Working with Michael has been one of the best experiences I’ve had on Upwork. He’s not just a meticulous editor but a true creative partner." —François Avisse, Novelist, "Control" "Mike is smart. He is thoughtful. He honors my work. He makes me a much better writer than I am." —William O. Roberts, Jr., Author, "Crossing the Soul's River: A Rite of Passage for Men" "I've hired many proofreaders over the years and he was the BEST!" —Sylvia G., Author, "The Medicare Mama's Guide to Medicare and Social Security Retirement" "Mike was an exceptional collaborator with edits that were consistently sharp and thoughtful. He is a seasoned writing coach -- and he consistently pushed for clarity, precision, and strength in every sentence." —Robert Lewis, Author, "Robert's Extremely Nerdy Guide to SAT Vocabulary" Hello! 👋 I'm Mike — My superpowers: Copy and line editing. Proofreading. Writing copy. I pay attention to the small details — I have a knack for spotting the miscue that nobody else spots. I can transform complex ideas into clear, elegant language. My background: I bring decades of experience in writing and writing instruction, proofreading, editing, and publishing books, stories, large/small writing projects, speeches, presentations, research arguments, blogs, poems, personal narratives, and essays. (I also support the Oxford comma but will humbly bend to your wishes if you do not!) What I can do: 1) Copy editing and proofreading: I have an eagle eye for spotting any kind of error. These might include grammar infractions, verb tense agreement, punctuation, spelling, typos, regionalization (i.e. British/Canadian stylization), capitalization, homonym errors, sentence structure...you name it. I will spot it so we can fix it. I get a thrill when I find the tiny things that most people miss—that odd extra space, lost period, or missing quotation marks. 2) Line editing: I'll help you rework and rephrase complex ideas into simple, elegant, clear sentences. I have an exceptional ear for tone and voice and can preserve your unique style while sharpening and polishing your prose. Line editing is usually performed ahead of the copy editing. I am able to do line and copy editing simultaneously, but depending on the scope and needs of your writing project, it may take longer. 3) Academic research, proofreading/editing: I have an academic background and am adept at helping academics and researchers with academic journal submissions, proofing copy, formatting citations, and adhering to any unique style guides and submission requirements. 4) Developmental editing: I can do "big picture" collaboration and offer feedback for memoir, nonfiction, academic research, literary fiction, poetry, others within my range of expertise and comfort. Extras: I bring over two decades of experience as a master English teacher in American private and public schools. So, I always bring honesty, dependability, flexibility, teachability, and a desire to jump in and learn new things. If I don't know about a topic, I will research and read until I do. I bring tremendous value as a team person and flexible, creative collaborator who can improvise and pivot on a dime to deliver results ahead of your deadline. I have exceedingly high standards for my clients' end products. See what my clients have to say: "He takes complex ideas that have not yet matured to a point of clarity so those ideas are not only comprehensible, but practicable. I've published two books and cannot even remember the services of an editor. They were neither helpful nor hurtful. Mike is the total opposite. He makes my ideas REAL." — William O. Roberts, Jr., Author, "Crossing the Soul's River: A Rite of Passage for Men" "Mike was an exceptional collaborator on my vocabulary book, with edits that were consistently sharp and thoughtful. He not only caught the tiniest of typos and stylistic errors, but also pointed out where entries needed more nuance and -- as a seasoned writing coach -- consistently pushed for clarity, precision, and strength in every sentence. His work made the finished project truly shine." – Robert L., Author, "Robert's Extremely Nerdy Guide to SAT Vocabulary" "I've hired many proofreaders over the years and he was the BEST!" –Sylvia G., Author "Michael is a great editor. He communicated well with me and finished the work quickly. I paid him more than we had agreed on initially because I could see the value he brought to the project. I highly recommend him." – Christine F., Editor "Michael provided excellent help with my project — proofreading and copy editing an academic document. I would certainly work with him again for projects that required proofreading or formatting. He displayed a keen eye for detail." – Ewan K.

I graduated from the Proofread Anywhere program in 2024, but I've always had a knack for writing, proofreading, and other skills related to improving the written words of myself and others. Since graduating, I have helped book authors, poets, blog writers, and website creators refine their work and sharpen their own skills. In addition to providing you with expert feedback on the technical aspects of your writing, I can also provide feedback on graphics, fonts, formats, and other visual elements of your work. When you use my services, you can be assured that you will make the best possible impression on your audience.

I have been a professor of English literature, composition, communication, and humanities at various colleges and universities for 25 years, in addition to my role as a professional editor, proofreader, and writer for over 15 years. My experience includes all types of editing, writing, analysis, and tutoring. I have worked with publishers, marketing firms, technical and educational businesses, and significant independent writers in the science fiction, romance, mystery, literary, and memoir genres. I have a strong and varied background in psychology, education, non-fiction, and all areas of fiction/literature/composition. My base rate per word for editing/proofreading is $0.0035. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology from UCLA and a master's degree in English Literature and Composition from St. Bonaventure University in New York. My goal with both short and long-term clients is to provide expertise, honesty, support, and thorough work.