Do you need help with an important piece of text? I'm here to help your writing be as accessible, engaging and grammatically correct as it can possibly be! I am native English speaker, able to work with UK and US texts, and a trained member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading. I specialise in the arts and humanities, in particular history, cultural heritage and archaeology, but I am curious by nature and interested in many different topics. My recent projects have included editing meta descriptions, website content and blogs, history essays, quiz questions and university applications, as well as working with non-native speakers and neurodivergent writers. Who I work with: ⭐️ Students and academics ⭐️ Copywriters ⭐️ Businesses ⭐️ Entrepreneurs ⭐️ Non-fiction authors ⭐️ Museums and heritage organisations ⭐️ Charities and non-profits What you will receive: ✅ Your document edited using MS Word Track Change (or equivalent for Google Docs, PDFs, PowerPoint etc.) ✅ A copy with all the changes accepted and comments removed ✅ One round of revisions (if required) ✅ Delivery within the agreed deadline Please get in touch to discuss pricing and sample edits.

* Creative writer and editor specialising in fiction, music and self-help. * Member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors. * Award-winning author of eleven novels, published both independently and by London's Lume Books. * Creative writing tutor and workshop facilitator.

I have over five years' experience copy editing and proofreading professionally. Most of my work consists of the following: - Website copy, including SEO content - eBooks - Mobile apps - Marketing funnels - Academic papers - Articles - Resumes/cover letters - Transcripts - School curricula/online courses - White papers - Blogs - Short stories/poems - Letters I've worked with clients from all walks of life, including non-native English speakers. Most of them have great ideas they want to share with the world but lack the writing skills to convey them. I love improving the word choice, sentence structure, and flow of my clients' writing while preserving their unique voices. I make thorough edits instead of simply fixing mistakes. I strengthen my clients' writing by optimizing word choice and sentence structure, organizing the flow of ideas, eliminating redundancy, maintaining a consistent style, and more. I use the "track changes" feature so my clients can see all the adjustments I made to their work and accept or reject them as they see fit. I've been writing all my life, and editing copy since high school when I was a yearbook contributor and editor for my school's newspaper. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and have taken creative writing and journalism courses. I'm familiar with APA, MLA, and Chicago Style, and I often use clients' custom style guides.

I have 32 years of composing, editing and proofreading not only my own professional proposals, but those of my colleagues. My wife is a published author of children books and I proofread her work as well as a novel series in which I am currently writing. My long term goal is to transition from landscape design to proofreading, editing and writing fiction.

✅ Copy Editing & Proofreading: Enhancing written materials through copy editing and proofreading to ensure coherence, accuracy, and readability. ✅ References and Bibliography Expert (all styles): Proficient in sourcing materials, conducting in-depth research, and managing references with Mendeley, Zotero, and EndNote. Expertise in precise citation formatting across APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, Harvard, OSCOLA, and Turabian. ✅ MS Word Formatting: Certified in advanced MS Word formatting, adept at structuring academic and professional documents with precision, leveraging built-in tools and add-ins. ✅ Freelance Virtual Academic Support: Collaborated with professionals on academic and research projects.

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.

Do you need to clean up or finalize your academic papers, journal manuscripts, thesis, or dissertation? I am your grammar, spelling, and punctuation police! I am results-driven and will honor the deadline(s) you set. My expertise is in APA style (both 6th and 7th editions). I also have copyedited/proofread/formatted papers and manuscripts in AMA, MLA, Vancouver, Harvard, and ASA styles. As your copyeditor, the goal is to make your work cohesive, consistent, and complete. I will revise your draft to make it free of grammatical and factual errors and correct any awkward language and overly wordy sentences. I focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax (sentence structure) for corrections. For formatting, I will ensure fonts, layout, and style consistency according to guidelines (i.e., APA, university, etc.). As a proofreader, I will minimize embarrassing mistakes before publication, specifically looking for and correcting typographical and grammatical errors. I will also detect inconsistency in layout or fonts. My proofreading service will be the final check of your written work before submission to the university, journal editors, or publishers. I primarily use Microsoft Word using track changes for editing and proofreading. I have also used Google Docs through suggesting mode and OverLeaf (LaTex) for previous client work. If requested, I can use these tools. I deliver the work in two versions: tracking and no tracking changes. I pride myself on time management. Upon contract agreement, we will discuss a reasonable deadline for your work. I will send you the deliverables on or before the deadline. If there are any delays, I will inform you immediately. I want to emphasize that good copyediting or proofreading occurs when it is not hurried. Rush editing/proofreading work will incur additional fees.

I am a highly experienced editor, copyeditor, and proofreader (17 years). My goal is to make your work the absolute best it can be. I am very easy to work with, and your project is my priority. AI, though useful, will never be able to replace a human editor. I have expertly edited thousands of essays, letters, magazines, websites, manuscripts, courses, and other documents. My expertise includes the following: * Superior skills in grammar, punctuation, spelling, word choice, syntax, flow, and all other elements that go into creating a superb manuscript or document * Two years working for a literary agent * Freelance copyeditor at Hay House Publishing * Three years as a book reviewer for Kirkus * Member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and the American Copyediting Society (ACES) * Highly published writer * Expert knowledge of Chicago Manual, AP, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Slack, Asana, Google Docs * Specialties include memoir, holistic and alternative medicine, self-help, psychology, spirituality, wellness, business, leadership, humor, short stories, drama, literary, mystery, education

Have you ever lost a potential client because of a misplaced comma? Or watched readers abandon your story at the first typo? In today's content-saturated world, flawless presentation isn't optional, it's essential. Are you ready to turn your rough draft into a polished, professional publication? As a specialized developmental editor, copyeditor, proofreader, and book formatter, I help authors, publishers, and businesses create flawless content that captivates readers and drives results. I provide comprehensive manuscript editing services, book editing, content editing, and editorial services for fiction and non-fiction projects. Core Editorial Services 📖 Developmental Editing Services: Developmental editor for manuscript development and structural editing Substantive editing and narrative arc enhancement Character development and consistency checks Story editing and pacing optimization Content organization and chapter restructuring Manuscript critique and developmental feedback ✏️ Professional Copyediting Services: Copyeditor for line editing and readability enhancement Copy editing for grammar and syntax correction Style guide adherence (APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, AP) Fact-checking and consistency verification Voice and tone refinement Language editing and clarity improvement 🔍 Expert Proofreading Services: Professional proofreader for final manuscript review Proofreading services for spelling and punctuation Typographical error detection and correction Format consistency and layout review Quality assurance for print and digital formats Final proofread before publication 📄 Professional Book Formatting Services: Book formatter for print and eBook formatting Manuscript formatting and interior book design Book layout design and typography selection Print formatting and digital formatting Kindle formatting and ePub conversion Self-publishing formatting services Specialized Expertise Fiction Editing Services: Romance editing, thriller editing, mystery editing, literary fiction editing, young adult editing, fantasy editing, science fiction editing Non-Fiction Editing Services: Business book editing, memoir editing, self-help book editing, academic editing, biography editing Content Types: Novel editing, novella editing, short story editing, eBook editing, business document editing, marketing content editing Why Authors Choose My Professional Editorial Services Professional Editor Background - Pedagogical precision meets editorial excellence Comprehensive Editing Services - From developmental editing to final proofread Fast Turnaround - Professional manuscript editing without compromising quality Collaborative Communication - Regular updates and transparent editorial feedback Industry-Standard Book Formatting - Publication-ready manuscripts every time Experienced Copyeditor - Grammar, style, and consistency expertise Skilled Proofreader - Error-free final manuscripts Expert Book Formatter - Print and digital formatting mastery Recent Client Success Stories Helped authors with developmental editing and manuscript editing services Reduced client revision cycles by 60% through thorough copyediting and proofreading Achieved 98% client satisfaction rate with book formatting services and editorial services Specialized in transforming first drafts into bestseller-quality manuscripts through professional editing My Complete Editorial Process Manuscript Assessment - Comprehensive evaluation and editing plan Developmental Editing - Big-picture structural improvements and story editing Copyediting Services - Line-by-line language refinement and copy editing Proofreading Services - Final error elimination and manuscript proofreading Book Formatting Services - Professional layout and manuscript formatting Quality Review - Final manuscript approval and editorial review Ready to Publish Your Best Work? Whether you need developmental editing for your debut novel, copyediting services for your business book, proofreading for your manuscript, or professional book formatting for publication, I deliver editorial excellence that elevates your content above the competition. Top Specializations: Developmental Editing Services | Copyediting Services | Proofreading Services | Book Formatting Services | Manuscript Editing | Content Editing Services | Line Editing | Self-Publishing Support | Editorial Services | Book Editing | Fiction Editing | Non-Fiction Editing | eBook Formatting | Print Formatting Your story deserves professional presentation. Let's make your manuscript shine. Contact me today to discuss your project timeline, budget, and editorial needs. EditingServices, ProofreadingExpert, ContentPerfection, BilingualEditor, BetaReading, ManuscriptFormatting, ProfessionalEditing, ErrorFreeContent, SpanishTranslation, QualityWriting Developmental Editing, Copy editing, Line editing, Book editing, Editing, ebook editing, Fiction Ghostwriting editing, Nonfiction Ghostwriting editing, Fiction editing.

I'm an editor with experience in helping clients get their work in line with their ambitions. Whether you're looking for someone to evaluate the broad structure of your project or polish it at the sentence level, I can work with you to make sure every element you include matches the aims you have for the finished piece. I have experience editing in Word Documents, Google Documents and PDF files. I can work with BSI markup, or with the track changes, suggested edits and comment tools in Word and Google Documents I am practiced at adapting to clients' styles and communication needs, and giving constructive feedback in a way that is both honest and sensitive.