Over 14 years of writing, editing, and proofreading experience, including: *Working in Word, Google Docs, and Adobe Acrobat *Implementing AP, Chicago Manual, and internal style guides *Collaborating with large, medium, and small businesses, marketing agencies, and individual writers *Consistently meeting deadlines I have a bachelor's degree in English and specialize in customer-facing content, especially making the complex simple for B2B and B2C audiences. Whether you need a blog written or proofreading for marketing materials, I can help.

TOP-RATED FULL-TIME NATIVE RUSSIAN TRANSLATOR AND WRITER WITH 13 YEARS OF PROVEN EXPERIENCE, PERFECT FEEDBACK AND EXCELLENT RATING I offer competitive rates, quality-checked translations, and fast turnaround. I’m open to discussing your budget and project scope — rates depend on complexity and volume. Basic rates: $0.04 per word $90 per hour of audio or video Credentials: Degree in Public Relations + 10 years of full-time marketing and advertising experience Certified in TESOL/TEFL English C2 proficiency level Degree in English for Business (with distinction) SEO Fundamentals Content Marketing Ranked #1 among 20,030 translators in the English to Russian Translation Skill Test on Upwork I HAVE BEEN TOP-RATED FOR 12 YEARS STRAIGHT: "Less than 10% of the Upwork community has earned this distinction, and even fewer maintain the high quality and standards for as long as you have." Results: 100% job success and Immaculate 5* rating 98–100% satisfaction rate 69% of clients return for additional projects 91% would recommend my services 64% collaborate with me for over three months Experience: I have completed over 2,000 official hours for 400 clients — including iHerb, TikTok, Farfetch, and Bloomberg — working on large-scale projects worth thousands of dollars. Over the past 12 years, I’ve handled all kinds of translation, editing, writing, and other text-related projects across most industries. Although I was born in Moscow, I’ve been living in Thailand for the past ten years — which means English is my primary language. Languages: Native Russian | Advanced English (C2, IELTS 8.5) | Fluent Spanish

You did not spend months writing a book to have it dismissed because of a comma. You wrote it to be read, to be felt, and to be remembered. I am a book editor and proofreader who takes that seriously. My role is to stand between your manuscript and your readers as a final line of defence, catching every error, tightening every sentence, and making sure the only thing standing out in your book is your writing. Whether you are preparing for self-publication on Amazon KDP or submitting to a traditional publisher, I bring the technical precision and creative insight your work deserves without ever touching your voice. Developmental editing This is where we look at the full architecture of your manuscript. I assess plot structure, character consistency, pacing, point of view, and narrative logic. If your story has holes, contradictions, or chapters that slow the reader down, I will identify them and give you a clear, actionable roadmap for revision. This service is ideal for authors who have finished a first draft and need honest, high-level feedback before going any further. Line editing Line editing works at the sentence and paragraph level. I refine the rhythm of your prose, eliminate weak phrasing, tighten overwritten passages, and sharpen the emotional impact of every scene. Your voice stays intact throughout. The goal is not to rewrite your book but to make it sound like the best version of you. Copy editing Copy editing is the technical backbone of a polished manuscript. I correct grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling to a professional standard, following the Chicago Manual of Style. I also flag inconsistencies in character names, timelines, and terminology to ensure your manuscript is coherent and internally consistent from the first page to the last. Proofreading Proofreading is the final gatekeeper before your work reaches readers. After all other editing is complete, I perform a meticulous read specifically for lingering typos, formatting errors, incorrect punctuation, and the small but jarring mistakes that survive every earlier pass. Strong error detection at this stage is what separates a professional publication from an amateur one. AI content editing If you have used AI tools to assist with your draft, I will edit and refine the output so it reads as fully human, natural, and consistent in voice. A thorough editorial pass is now an essential step for anyone working with AI-assisted writing, and I ensure the final manuscript reflects your ideas the way only a human editor can. Not every author arrives with a finished draft. Some have the ideas, the expertise, or the story, but need someone to translate them into polished, publishable prose. That is the other half of what I do. Alongside my editorial work, I am an experienced ghostwriter who can take your vision from concept to completed manuscript, writing entirely in your voice so that the words on the page sound like you at your very best. Fiction ghostwriting I write across romance, literary fiction, mystery, thriller, and contemporary drama. Whether you need a complete novel, a series outline brought to life, or specific chapters written to fill gaps in your manuscript, I bring the same narrative precision to your fiction that I bring to my editorial work. Non-fiction ghostwriting I work across a wide range of non-fiction niches, including personal development and self-help, business and entrepreneurship, health and wellness, memoir and biography, faith and spirituality, parenting and family, and finance and investing. If you have the knowledge and the audience but need someone to organise your ideas into a book that actually gets read, I can build that manuscript for you from the ground up. How I work All edits are delivered inside Microsoft Word Track Changes, giving you full visibility and complete control over every change. You decide what stays and what goes. I follow the Chicago Manual of Style as my technical standard, work to clear timelines, and provide consistent communication from the moment we start until the final file is in your hands. You did not come this far with your manuscript to publish something less than your best. Send me a message, and I will provide a complimentary 1,000-word sample edit or a ghostwriting sample so you can see the quality for yourself before you commit to anything.

I am an expert editor, with experience in many subject areas, including French references and medical terminology. I have an eagle eye for proofreading, with close attention to repetitions and inconsistencies. I can advise you on improving style, tone, and flow. One customer raved that he always got standing ovations when I edited his speeches. My Master's in Linguistics has equipped me to deal with academic materials and any questions of grammar. I love doing my own creative writing and am an avid reader of fiction. I have a degree in Child Development and a wide familiarity with children's books. You can count on me to communicate freely with you to produce the end product you desire.

What I Can Offer: Writing and Editing: Write, edit, and proofread fiction and non-fiction texts, curriculum/training materials, blogs, speeches and more. K-12 curriculum design and consulting: Create and refine educational content tailored to your needs and goals. Remote teaching/tutoring, and workshop development/presentation. Education and Experience: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities Alternative Teaching License CAC II certification (Certified Addiction Counselor) CPI Certified Instructor - De-escalation training program for professional who work with high-needs, at-risk youth 15+ years teaching experience in alternative educational environments with at-risk high school students (taught Math, English, Social Studies, and related Electives) 25+ years public speaking experience in scholastic, spiritual, non-profit, and business environments Piloted “Freshman Academy” for alternative high school - wrote and presented curriculum across all disciplines Owned and operated proofreading business serving court reporters nationwide Developed educational program for a social work agency to reach and support students no longer allowed/able to attend in-person learning Trained teachers in curriculum development and classroom management Served as Educational Consultant for Educational and Non-Profit organizations I am available to help with teaching, tutoring, coaching, proofreading and editing, and curriculum development. I can help!

Do you need help creating your best possible written product? With a master's degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, and more than 20 years' experience editing and writing for a variety of clients, I can help you create polished, clear, accessible text. I support my clients anywhere in the communications process, from figuring out what you’re trying to say and how best to say it to proofreading the final product. I enjoy working with motivated people on diverse projects and am open to collaborations with individuals, corporations, NGOs, etc. My commitment is to produce top-quality work efficiently and on deadline, communicating clearly and professionally with all stakeholders along the way. Testimonials from clients and colleagues: "Our work with Laila was phenomenal. Her ability to turn a complex document, from multiple authors, into a single, coherent whitepaper was spot on. She went above and beyond her contract and even identified an area of significant weakness that would have damaged our reputation if it had been published. We will be giving more work to her in the coming months." -- Business Agility Institute Co-Founder "Laila provided critical writing and editing support to our team on several marketing projects. She is a talented professional, skilled communicator, and effective partner. Time and again, she was able to quickly deliver high-quality output with limited guidance. She is versatile and a quick study, adept at communicating for effectiveness, in diverse contexts and to diverse audiences. She keeps the goal front and center, and has great user empathy. On several occasions, she proactively offered suggestions for improving our member experience, enabling us to better achieve our project goals." -- Vida Health Head of Marketing "It feels silly to be at a loss for words as a writer, but that is how I feel when trying to describe my experience working with Laila. Simply put: Laila is extraordinary! She is a highly skilled writer and editor who makes anything I write that much better. Laila is brilliant, gifted, and most importantly—kind. She’s fun, professional, and makes every writing assignment more enjoyable. You feel like you have a true teammate and thought partner by your side, helping you make your words, your story, your project come alive. I really can’t think of anyone I would recommend more. Laila is perfection! It’s always an honor and privilege to work with her." -- Book author Kate Eckman "I have worked with Laila for several years and consider her to be one of the best editors in her field. While some editors out there may just correct typos and call it a day, Laila really takes her time to clarify and rewrite confusing sentences, as well as provide suggestions for how to organize and improve the writing to better accomplish my goals. She has tackled all sorts of writing projects for me including press releases, articles, marketing copy, annual reports and strategic white papers. Whatever I send her is returned to me as a polished gem. I trust Laila with all my most important work and I highly recommend her services." -- Chief Public Affairs Officer at Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources "Laila took the project by the reins and far exceeded my expectations. Her work blew me out of the water on day one. She was responsive, assertive, and did exactly what had to be done to ensure the work landed with my target audience in the way I wanted. She took time to nail down questions specific to my business and still had MORE done in less time than I expected. She overhauled a MAJOR revision within a day and works faster and more effective than any editor I've hired yet. With her mastery on the two languages of English and efficiency, I would recommend Laila to anyone serious about getting their project into the right hands. You would be lucky to have her." -- Upwork client "I’ve worked with Laila on more than 100 writing projects--blog posts, op-eds, features, speeches and book proposals--over the last ten years. Though we’ve never met in person, the accumulation of her thoughtful edits and comments during this time frame have made her my most-valued writing mentor and guide. Always prompt and professional, she edits with a keen eye for grammar and syntax. But what I appreciate even more is the depth of knowledge and sensitivity she brings to her reading of my work. She always delivers subtle edits that significantly bolster the clarity and power of my writing. I would recommend her highly for any project in need of smart, discerning editing. I rarely publish without her." -- Maya Smart, Mayasmart.com

If you write dark romance, paranormal romance, contemporary romance, or romantasy — you've found your person. I'm a fiction copy-editor and proofreader who specialises in indie romance and fantasy fiction. I untangle awkward phrasing, tighten prose, and smooth out inconsistencies, then follow up with a careful proofread to catch everything that slipped through. Your voice stays yours throughout — I'm just making sure every line sounds like the best version of what you were already saying. Most manuscripts are returned within one week. If you're serious about your reader experience, let's work together.

Your German content should do more than just make sense – it should feel right for German speakers. As a native German translator, editor, and localization specialist, I help international brands, NGOs, and startups communicate clearly, credibly, and naturally across the DACH market. Whether you need English to German translation that actually sounds German, or Spanish to German localization that adapts tone, culture, and phrasing – I make sure your message lands the way you intended it. What I offer: - German translation (English & Spanish to German) – websites, apps, marketing materials, and digital platforms adapted to sound genuinely German, not just word-for-word converted. - German proofreading & editing – polished, publication-ready copy free of stiff phrasing, grammatical inconsistencies, and unnatural structure. - Website & content localization – culturally adapted content that respects the expectations and reading habits of German-speaking audiences. - German copywriting & SEO content – blog posts, newsletters, and web copy written in clear, search-optimized German tailored to your audience. - AI content editing & humanization – rough AI-generated drafts rewritten into smooth, authentic copy that reads like a real person wrote it. My background as a Communication Psychologist gives me an edge beyond grammar and style. I understand how different audiences process information – and I apply that to protect your brand voice, eliminate unnatural phrasing, and deliver content German readers actually want to keep reading. If you're looking for a native German specialist who combines linguistic precision with cultural instinct and research-backed communication skills – let's connect.

July 2026: I am currently booked until August 2026 for larger projects! Please reach out if you're interesting in working together, and we'll see if we can make it work :) Hi! I'm Rachael, I'm an experienced writer, editor, and proofreader. I specialize in developmental and line editing, and particularly enjoy helping new authors find their voice. I have a degree in English, experience tutoring and working as a teacher's assistant, and in my two years full-time freelancing, I've built up a great reputation for being quick, thorough, and easy to work with. I'm eager to work with writers who are planning to publish so I can continue to build up my portfolio. If you'd like to chat more, feel free to book a consultation below :)

After completing a First Class Politics BA degree at the University of East Anglia, George went on to become a creative powerhouse in the industry. Working with some of the largest brands in the world, including Marvel Entertainment, Blue Ocean Entertainment, DC Comics, Adobe, WDW Magazine, Tabletop Gaming Magazine, Blocks Magazine, Valnet Inc., Reader's Digest, Coverfly, GenITeam Solutions, Beyond-FX, Two Frogs Games, United Talent Agency, AWA Studios, BillyOh and Den of Geek, George built an impressive narrative, marketing, creative, and copywriting portfolio. George is also an author and is working on his debut book with Pen & Sword Publishing. With content creation and narrative specialization, George can help provide three key services. Brand Building: George can help capture the voice of your brand, finding a story that will sell your products and speak to your audience. From SEO-led written content to social, copy, blogs and overall conceptualization, George understands how to create personal and meaningful connections between a business and their clients in both a B2B and B2C capacity. Creative Consultancy: George can take the story you're telling and give you the guidance to take it to the next level. Whether you're creating a video game, board game, novel, comic book, movie, or even a TV show, George can use years of his editorial experience to write, proofread, make suggestions, and refine your work to ensure you get the best final product possible. Storytelling: Not only does George provide guidance for other storytellers, but he is still a well-rounded writer. Regardless of the medium, George can work with the client to produce the kind of content that truly captures their creative vision. George has already created SEO-led content for sites like Den of Geek and Reader's Digest, and has written comics, podcasts, magazines, board games, mobile games, blogs and novels. Regardless of the topic or the medium, George takes a research-led approach that gets the most out of the material.