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Are you in need of an experienced native German writer, translator or proofreader? One who responds promptly, delivers quickly and maintains high standards? Look no further!
Services I offer:
✍️ Writing (German):
- SEO Writing
- Blog Writing
- Web Content
- Ghostwriting
- WordPress Content Management
🌐 Translation (EN/ESP/IT > DE):
- Literary Translation (non-fiction books, ebooks, novels)
- Website Translation
- Document Translation
- Business Translation
- Subtitling
- Transcription
🔍 Proofreading/Editing (German):
- Proofreading
- Editing
- Grammar Check
- Ensuring natural-sounding language
WHY CHOOSE ME?
- Native German speaker
- 100% Client Satisfaction Score on Upwork
- Quick turnaround times
- Fast answers in the chat
Ready to get started? Send me a message and let's begin! 🚀
Simone W.
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Are you worried about your spelling or grammar? Do you need someone to check for consistency throughout your project? Does your work need a little polish before being published? Or maybe you need to collaborate with someone to work out the kinks in your writing?
Look no further; I can help.
(I even know how to properly use a semi-colon and can easily explain it to you. Or I can fix it for you, and you never have to worry about it!)
My varied background (high school science teacher, lab technician, zookeeper, cashier...), intense thirst for knowledge, and eagle eye make me the editor/proofreader you need. I have a wide range of information already in my head and the ability and desire to research anything else that I need to know for a project. On top of that, I am a voracious reader, which helps me stay on top of trends while exposing me to traditional grammar, too.
I have experience with different style guides, especially the Chicago Manual of Style. I am willing to work with an in-house guide you may have developed, or even just be sure you are consistent within your own personal style.
Having lived abroad and traveled extensively, I can even be sure you are staying within a specific regional dialect in your writing.
I like working collaboratively with authors to perfect that originally awkward sentence or decide on a formal or informal tone, etc. However, I am just as willing to hand you a proofread document with proverbial red ink on it for you to decide what to change.
Top traits:
Flexible, fast learner, intense work ethic
Interested in:
Helping you to succeed
Improving your readers' enjoyment
Large or small projects (from short blogs up to an entire manuscript)
Remote jobs
Onsite positions in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area
$42/hr
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As your indexer, I will write a back-of-the book index that helps make your book a success.
As your copyeditor, I will ensure that your text reflects YOU, your voice, and that your writing is clear and convincing.
As your proofreader, I will check that your work is grammatically flawless.
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My qualifications/background:
- Bachelor and Master's Degree in English
- Indexing (Toronto Metropolitan University)
- Trained in the Chicago Manual of Style
- Eight years of experience indexing, editing, and proofreading book manuscripts (fiction and nonfiction), blog posts, newsletters, websites, expert testimonials, letters, brochures, etc.
- Six years of experience working with independent authors helping them publish their books (editing, proofreading, indexing, formatting, and publishing on Amazon KDP).
- English teaching experience: I taught Grammar, Composition, and American Literature at two American universities
- Consistent 5-star/100% Top Ranked on Upwork
- Bilingual in English and German; conversational in French
Professional memberships:
Editorial Freelancers Association
Indexing Society of Canada
American Society for Indexing
As your indexer, I will write an index
- that enhances your book
- serves your reader
- back-of-the book format
- subject/scripture/first line indexes; indexes locorum
= see indexed books in my portfolio
As your copyeditor/proofreader, I will
- carefully and meticulously read your paper
- edit for clarity and readability
- check grammar and word usage
- check spelling and capitalization
- check punctuation (including hyphenation)
- check and create consistency with abbreviations, acronyms, and numbers
- follow style guides (I am trained in The Chicago Manual of Style)
- use track changes
- complete all assignments reliably, accurately, and timely
= see completed books in my portfolio
Elisabeth D.
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KDP | Ingramspark | Lulu | EPUB\PDF\KPF
Hi there. I am a freelance book formatter, cover maker, proofreader, and layout designer. I work with a variety of software used in book publishing and design; this includes but not limited to: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Microsoft Word. Please do not hesitate to contact me for whatever you want to incorporate into your book prior to publishing. I publish on Amazon, Ingramspark, Lulu, Blurb, Draft2digital, etc. A flawless and timely delivery is assured.
Why You Should Contact Me for Your Project
• Highly experienced: I have been in this niche for years, and I have helped publish over a hundred books successfully
• Quality: I work with industry-standard software and machines, so you can rest assured of high-quality deliveries always
• Very responsive: You get replies to your inquiries on time
• Reasonable delivery date: You get your delivery when you need it or earlier
• Communication: Feel free to keep in touch even after project completion. I will always be available to answer your questions
Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks for your time.
Edunjobi O.
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You didn't spend months or years on this manuscript to hand it to someone who treats editing like a spellcheck. I'm a developmental, line, and copy editor who reads for what your book is actually trying to become, then builds the roadmap to get it there, chapter by chapter, without flattening your voice. Structural surgery. Sentence-level polish. A final zero-error proofread before KDP. Or a human hand to undo what AI left behind. Whatever stage your manuscript is at, this is where it gets solved.
I am a Book Editor working across the full editorial pipeline, with a background in Linguistics and Narrative Syntax and a specialty in preparing manuscripts for Amazon KDP, Kindle Direct Publishing, and IngramSpark publication. Clients come to me at every stage: a rough first draft needing developmental editing and structural editing, a completed manuscript needing line editing and copy editing, an AI-assisted draft needing AI Content Editing and AI Humanization, or a finished book needing one meticulous, final proofreading pass. I work with fiction and nonfiction, first-time authors and publishing houses, and preserve the author's voice at every stage. That is the standard I hold every manuscript to.
I PROVIDE
Developmental Editing and Structural Editing: story architecture, plot structure, pacing, narrative tension, chapter flow, character development, scene sequencing, and emotional-arc repair. Story editing and manuscript critique addressing plot holes, credibility issues, weak transitions, and gaps. Full structural analysis delivered as a written editorial letter or editorial report, with comments via Track Changes or Google Docs.
Line Editing and Copy Editing: sentence-level clarity, voice consistency, flow, rhythm, and reduction of repetitive phrasing and passive voice. Full Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) and APA compliance, including citation, endnote, and bibliography formatting. Grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling, hand-checked. A style sheet is created for every project to preserve the author's voice and maintain consistency across long manuscripts. All content rewriting and revisions are delivered via Track Changes or Google Docs Suggesting Mode for full transparency.
Proofreading: the final, zero-error pass and error detection before your KDP or IngramSpark upload. Typos, punctuation, and formatting inconsistencies checked across every page. Publication-ready delivery, fast turnaround available.
Beta Reading: structured reader feedback on pacing, plot clarity, character believability, and emotional engagement, delivered as a full Beta Reader Report with chapter-by-chapter notes. Comfortable with direct, no-fluff feedback across genre fiction, including romance (contemporary and dark), fantasy, and psychological thriller.
AI Content Editing and AI Humanization: identifying and rewriting sections that read as AI-generated, restoring a truly natural, human voice, and producing detection-safe prose without changing your meaning or intent. AI Content Detection review included. Comfortable with a modern AI-assisted editorial workflow using tools like Claude, guided throughout by human editorial judgment.
Book Formatting, Typesetting, and Layout Design: interior design and typesetting for Kindle eBook, paperback, and hardcover; print-ready PDF and reflowable EPUB; KDP Interior formatting; book layout, page layout design, and print layout; heading hierarchy, chapter openers, mirrored margins, running headers, widow and orphan control, front matter, back matter, and an automated table of contents; A+ Content layouts; experience with Adobe InDesign for premium interior design; consistency audits across fonts, spacing, tables, and captions for a clean, professional finish.
Ghostwriting: voice-matched chapter development for fiction, memoir, and nonfiction, building authority books and market-ready manuscripts from source material or an outline, matching an established voice rather than writing in my own.
Also available: Academic Editing and fact-checking against primary sources for claims-heavy, citation-driven manuscripts, including scholarly and theology work requiring rigorous citation formatting.
GENRES AND CATEGORIES
Romance, fantasy, thriller, psychological thriller, mystery, historical fiction, women's fiction, young adult, literary and commercial fiction.
Nonfiction including memoir, business, leadership, self-help, and Christian nonfiction.
I work with first-time authors, experienced authors, CEOs, founders, and publishing houses seeking a long-term editorial partner across Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. Confidentiality and an NDA are available on request. For authors pursuing traditional publication, I also support query letters and book proposals as part of an ongoing editorial relationship.
Send me a message with your project type, genre, word count, and the one thing you most want fixed about it. I respond within 1 to 4 hours, and if it's a strong fit, we start right away.
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Hello, I'm Bonface Omurwa, simply call me Bonnie. I am an avid academic editor, writer, paper/manuscript formatting expert, beta reader, proofreader, research paper formatting enthusiast( APA, MLA, CHICAGO, TURABIAN, HARVARD etc) and research writing strategist. With my over 10 years of specialized experience transforming complex scholarly work into publication-ready documents, comprehensive approach ensures your work achieves maximum scholarly impact while meeting specific research objectives and academic standards.
What are my core Academic Services that I offer you?
Editing and Formatting
Ensuring coherence, clarity, and professionalism in papers and study reports
Quick turnaround with attention to detail
Maintaining consistency in terminology and formatting
100% error-free manuscripts tailored to APA, MLA, Chicago, AMA, Turabian, and Harvard guidelines
Dissertation Editing & APA 7 Formatting
Complete dissertation formatting and structure optimization
Chapter structuring and table of contents automation
Hypothesis framing and methodology justification
Citations, references, and overall presentation enhancement
Results interpretation and data presentation
Article Editing for International Journals
Boosting journal acceptance rates through pre-submission review
IMRaD formatting and abstract optimization
Keyword strategy for improved discoverability
Strong background in academic editing for scholarly excellence
Impact-focused revisions and insightful discourse contribution
Comprehensive Literature Reviews
Systematic and scoping reviews with critical synthesis
Gap identification and research positioning
Citation management using EndNote, Zotero, and Mendeley
Coherent narrative development across complex sources
Book Manuscript Editing
Structural review for clarity, coherence, and flow
Line editing to enhance word choice and style
Fact-checking and plagiarism verification
Copyright and IP check
Rewriting and restructuring based on feedback
References management and formatting
Grant Proposal Development
NIH, NSF, and ERC-compliant documents
Persuasive writing with clear specific aims
Significance and innovation sections that stand out
Budget justifications and alignment with funding criteria
Professional Expertise
Meticulous Proofreading
Detail-oriented review for grammar, punctuation, and typos
Advanced proficiency with US/UK English variants
Maintaining consistency in terminology, abbreviations, and headings
Ensuring clarity and readability without changing tone
Technical Precision
Aligning and numbering equations
Automating and captioning tables and figures
Processing statistical annotations from SPSS, R, and Python outputs
Plagiarism checking through Turnitin Instructor and iThenticate
Academic Fields Served
STEM (Medicine, Engineering, Technology)
Social Sciences
Humanities
Business
Law
SMART-Based Approach
My collaborative partnership with clients elevates academic work from draft to distinction through:
Specific: Clear intentions and project parameters
Measurable: Defined practice outcomes and quality standards
Achievable: Realistic goals aligned with academic requirements
Realistic: Practical scope based on your needs
Time-bound: Reliable delivery and turnaround times
Specialized Services
Peer Review Response Letters: Rebuttal drafting and revision tracking
Conference Posters/Presentations: Visual clarity and narrative focus
Book Editing: Academic monographs and edited volumes (indexing, cross-referencing)
Dissertation/Thesis Rescue: Structure optimization and literature review enhancement
Why Choose Me?
Academic Credentials: Advanced degree with firsthand research experience
Speed & Accuracy: 24–72-hour turnaround with 98% client satisfaction rate
Professional Toolkit: AI-enhanced editing plus human expertise for nuance
Confidentiality: NDAs, secure file transfer, and plagiarism-free guarantees
Let's Collaborate
Share Your Document: Send your draft, style guide, and target journal/publisher guidelines
Free Sample Edit: I'll proofread 2 pages at no cost to demonstrate my approach
Collaborative Revision: Receive tracked changes, summary report, and post-edit consultation
If you're racing toward a submission deadline, battling reviewer critiques, or struggling to articulate complex ideas, I'll ensure your work meets the highest scholarly standards. Together, we'll transform your academic vision into publication-ready reality.
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English to German Translator, Proofreader, and Editor | 20+ Years of Expertise |
With over 25 years of experience, my career in editorial translation began as a side project while working for a U.S.-based consulting firm. During this time, I contributed to adapting care management concepts for the German healthcare system. It became evident that external translations often lacked the necessary linguistic and cultural adaptation, requiring someone with an understanding of both the subject matter and client objectives. As a bilingual native German with extensive knowledge of the German healthcare system, I was the ideal candidate for this task. This side project eventually evolved into my full-time profession.
Since 2013 I have specialized in translating books (fiction and non-fiction), scientific and legal texts, and e-commerce websites (B2B, B2C), manuals (consumer goods, IT, heavy duty technical machinery, automotive), ensuring that translations are not only accurate but also preserve the author’s tone, style, and intent, regardless of the complexity of the content.
Translation Approach: While I understand that AI language models can offer speed and cost efficiency, I believe that high-quality translations require the human touch. My focus is on delivering translations that are both linguistically accurate and culturally appropriate, easy to read, capturing nuanced meanings and maintaining the original voice and emotional depth.
Editing and Proofreading: My services also include editing and proofreading. I identify errors, refine vocabulary, and suggest improved word choices to enhance the text. Whether working with your AI-generated drafts or providing fully manual translations, I ensure every document reads smoothly and reflects the precision intended by the original author.
Why Work With Me:
• Professional Expertise: Over two decades of experience in translation.
• Proven Success: Extensive experience translating fiction and non-fiction books. I can send you a link to my credited works.
• Client-Focused: Committed to meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations.
• Specialized Knowledge: A background in medical, process/software design, marketing and management enables me to bring technical and business expertise to specialized texts.
Languages and Specializations:
• English to German translations.
• Expertise in book translations, fiction & non-fiction
• E-commerce localizations, specializing in product and service descriptions for the German market.
• Industries: medical / health, IT (software, SaaS, networks), finance, legal, hospitality, consumer products, etc.
While I recognize the growing role of AI in translation, my focus remains on the essential human elements—accuracy, tone, and cultural relevance—that AI cannot fully replicate. Whether you need assistance with AI-generated content or require a fully manual translation, I am here to provide the expertise necessary to elevate your work.
Feel free to reach out for more information. I look forward to collaborating with you.
Renate D.
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I am a life-long very, very avid reader, and have been a free-lance book reviewer, with my own blog, for the past 23 years (search "Dead Trees Review"). In reviewing, I specialize, as much as possible, in small press and self-published books, to give them whatever tiny bit of publicity help that I can. In that time, I have read a number of books that really needed a trip, or another trip, to a proofreader. When it comes to proofreading, to the best of my ability, I will not let that happen to you.
Paul L.
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United Kingdom
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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.
Claire R.
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United States
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I am an expert writer, editor, and proofreader with experience in a wide variety of freelance projects. My outstanding work ethic, responsiveness and communication skills, attention to detail, and love of all things grammar and punctuation make me a five-star favorite among clients. I am comfortable with the CMOS and SEO practices and can easily adapt to other style guides or individual project needs. Additionally, I bring over 20 years of experience as an English teacher and school administrator. I have a B.A. in English, an M.Ed. in Secondary Education, and an M.A. in School Administration. As a writer, editor, and proofreader, I have consistently over-delivered for my clients, and I love new challenges!
Mary Ann S.
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