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"THE MOST EXPENSIVE BOOK YOU WILL EVER WRITE IS THE ONE THAT GETS A 1-STAR REVIEW FOR BAD PACING"
Your book represents you, but if it has messy organization or missing pieces, it makes you look bad. You have done the hard work of writing your ideas down; now you need a logical, clear-headed eye to make sure the book is actually ready to sell.
I act as the expert watching your back, turning your "rough draft" into a real book that meets professional standards. I will use a simple system to keep your readers interested and find weak spots that cause bad reviews before the world ever sees them.
In the world of self-publishing and Amazon KDP, a bad review because of poor editing can kill your book's success forever.
This is where I come in.
I am a professional Book editor, Developmental Editor, and Ghostwriter with a background in Computer science and Audience Retention Strategy. I look at a manuscript the same way a programmer looks at code. If there is a bug in the logic or a break in the flow, the entire story fails. I help authors, CEOs, and self-publishers turn their rough drafts and manuscripts into "un-put-downable" books that build authority and leave a legacy.
THE FIVE PILLARS OF MY EDITORIAL SERVICES
To help you reach a professional publishing standard and hit the bestseller lists, I offer five levels of professional support:
GHOSTWRITING AND BOOK WRITING
You could have a great idea but no time to write, so I bridge that gap by providing professional ghostwriting services for non-fiction books, memoirs, and business guides. As your ghostwriter, I will capture your unique voice so the book sounds exactly like you.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING (THE STRUCTURAL LOGIC PASS)
This is the "big picture" manuscript editing as your developmental editor, I will look at the skeleton of your book to see if the chapters are in the right order or if the story has a strong narrative arc and to check if the pacing is fast enough for your genre. I find the structural holes in your book and give you a manuscript critique that acts as a roadmap for your rewrite.
COPY EDITING AND LINE EDITING
Once your structure is strong, I will perform deep line editing and copy editing. I refine your sentences for clarity, rhythm, and tone by making sure your writing is smooth, professional, and easy to read. I work strictly with the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS 17th Edition), which is the industry standard for book publishing.
PROFESSIONAL PROOFREADING
This is the final safety net for your book as your proofreader, I will perform a surgical scan of your manuscript to catch every lingering typo, misplaced comma, and spelling error. This is the last expert pass before your book goes to Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or a traditional literary agent.
AI CONTENT EDITING AND HUMANIZING
If you used ChatGPT to help draft your book, it probably sounds robotic, repetitive, and dry, so I will provide AI content editing to "humanize" your manuscript. I add soul, personality, and professional structure so your readers never know an AI was involved.
WHY HIRE ME AS YOUR EDITOR?
My background gives you a competitive edge:
LOGIC-DRIVEN EDITING: My computer science background means I can find the logical gaps and plot holes that other editors miss, which lets your non-fiction argument or fiction plot be airtight.
RETENTION-FOCUSED STRATEGY: I spent years studying audience psychology and why people stop reading content. I will apply those psychological "hooks" to your book to stop reader drop-off.
KDP AND SELF-PUBLISHING READY: I understand the technical side of Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and book formatting, so I will make sure your manuscript is ready to upload.
TOTAL TRANSPARENCY: I work in Microsoft Word using Track Changes so that you can see every single edit I make, allowing you to stay in 100% control of your authorial voice.
GENRES I SPECIALIZE IN:
NON-FICTION: Business Books, Self-Help, Personal Development, Tech, Memoirs, Finance, and Motivational Books.
FICTION: Romance (Dark Romance, Contemporary), Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Young Adult (YA).
MY GUARANTEE TO YOU:
I will not just "correct" your book but strengthen it; I will treat your manuscript with the same respect you do whether you are a first-time author or an experienced writer. I provide the professional oversight you need to be proud of your work.
READY TO START YOUR EDITORIAL JOURNEY?
Send me a message today; tell me your genre, your word count, and your publishing goals. If you are not sure what level of editing you need, I can provide a manuscript logic audit where I look at your first 1,000 words and tell you exactly what is what is not.
Let’s get your book across the finish line.
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Every manuscript carries something its author has never said out loud: the fear that someone will read it and not understand what it was trying to be. That fear is exactly what I edit around.
With experience across developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading, I work with fiction and nonfiction authors across romance, memoir, spiritual nonfiction, health and wellness, and business writing. My job is not to rewrite your book. It is to find the version that was always there and make sure every sentence is earning its place.
What my clients say most is that their writing still sounds like them, only clearer, tighter, and stronger than they knew it could be. If that is what you are looking for, I would love to hear about your manuscript.
MY EDITORIAL & PUBLISHING SERVICES:
📝 Developmental Editing
📚 Content Editing
✒️ Line Editing
📖 Copy Editing
📋 Proofreading
📖 Beta Reader & Content Editor Insight
Let’s Talk About Your Book;
Tell me:
- What genre is your book, and who is your target reader?
- Have you had any editing done before?
- What's your timeline?
You’ll receive a clear, honest recommendation within 2-3 hours on the best path forward.
Every project I take on ends the same way: a manuscript the author is proud of and a client who knows exactly what was done and why. Send me a message and lets us talk about what your book needs.
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More than a basic edit, your manuscript deserves the attention of an experienced editor who understands both language and research. With over 30 years of bilingual editing experience, more than 160 publications, and over 500 manuscripts refined, I help researchers, academics, authors, and organizations transform rough drafts into clear, polished, publication-ready work that meets international standards.
I combine deep editorial expertise with practical experience in AI-assisted writing and humanization. I bridge the gap between machine-generated efficiency and authentic human communication.
👉 I specialize in:
- Academic editing and proofreading
- Scientific and technical manuscripts
- Journal articles and conference papers
- Nonfiction books and reports
- AI-assisted and AI-generated writing refinement
👉 What you can expect:
- Fast turnaround
- Responsive communication
- Clear progress updates
- High productivity
- Reliability
- Personal attention to every project
- Early delivery whenever possible
- Commitment to your satisfaction
𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀
- Tracked changes with targeted, substantive comments
- Clean, easy-to-read version
- PDF copy for final review
- Brief editing report and feedback (optional)
𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱
✅ 33 years as a Research Scientist and Lab Director at the U.S. Government
✅ Leader of 20 researchers and 15 graduate students
✅ Publication record: 54 peer-reviewed articles, 60 international conference papers, and 47 data sheets for the U.S. National Center for Biotechnology Information
𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
✅ USDA-Agricultural Research Service (33 years)
✅ USDA-National Research Initiative Competitive Grant Program (3 years)
✅ 20 academic peer-reviewed journals (15 years)
✅ Editorial boards of graduate schools (8 years)
𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀
✅ ORCID: 0009-0009-5782-4733
✅ Scopus ID: 7003822539
✅ ResearchGate: 37654061
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"Working with Juan was a fantastic experience. He handled my book editing with remarkable skill, professionalism, and care... Communication was always clear and reliable, and every deadline was met. His dedication to quality truly stood out, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional book editor." May 2026.
☎️ I work with clients who are serious about producing high-quality manuscripts and publications.
Message me on Upwork. I’ll tell you exactly how I can help.
Juan B.
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Words open worlds real and imagined. Whether it is creating characters, painting scenarios, provoking thought, making information come to life, or compelling the reader to emotions and actions words are beautiful and powerful. I help people find their voices and express themselves through the words they might have trouble finding or bringing from thought to page. Already have something written? Let me polish up what you've created to bring your writing to its full potential. For a detailed overview of my writing and editing work, please keep reading. If you're ready to work together, I'm ready to interview.
Professionally, I've been a wordsmith since 2015. From semi-autobiographical fiction to full-fledged fiction and biographies, from business and marketing, academia to history books, About Us pages and mission statements, SEO-rich content to writing from the heart -- I've put it all to page for myself and others. I've helped many transform the scenes, stories, thoughts, and characters in their minds and transform them into words on a page.
My portfolio includes having written and edited numerous published non-fiction books as well as content such as website Homepages, "About Us" and FAQs, and biographies. As a developmental editor, I help authors give depth and life to their work. On the other side of things, I've helped several sites grow working as an SEO-focused copywriter and bringing products to life with creative descriptions. I've also written and edited I'm a versatile writer that can adapt to any tone and style.
I have experience writing long and short articles on a wide variety of subjects including those involving research, blogs, short public speaking pieces and wedding speeches, newsletters, press releases, fun/humorous pieces, and I especially love writing fun song parodies.
AI is great--but it's not a human and it needs skilled human help. Whether you want AI assisted or 100% human writing, I am that skilled help. I've been honing my skills on a professional and volunteer level for many years. I'm also in an ongoing program one night a week aimed at improving research, writing, and public speaking skills. Extensive vocabulary, strong grammar, and syntax skills. I love the Oxford comma! Highly analytical. Strong skills in the logical development of themes and subject matter. See my Upwork test results for proof of skills.
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I’m all about words. Choosing the right one for the right moment can be magical. Punctuating all of them correctly is essential—I'm a huge fan of the Oxford comma. As a professional copy editor, my job is to help you put the right pieces in the right places.
I love to read and consume large amounts of media from a variety of sources and genres; some great, some poor, all educational.
Struggling to fine-tune your non-fiction manuscript? Not sure if your fictional plot is interesting? Let me help. I have a high volume of clients and am up-to-date on reader preferences and good branding strategies.
I admit to having a soft spot for YA fantasy/sci-fi writers, so contact me about your passion project!
If you are contacting me for work:
• I choose my clients carefully through a simple interview process: you send me a sample of your writing, I send you a critique, and we decide if we can stand each other.
• If we move forward with the project, come prepared, you will get true edits.
• I am tough and thorough. My job is to make you look good.
• Everything happens in Google docs, MS Word, Pages, or Scrivener using editing tools so you have complete control over any changes.
• I do not ghostwrite but I will help you find your voice because it needs to be heard.
Chandi L.
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I am an award-winning novelist who has published two books with a major New York City publishing house. My first novel went to auction and five publishing houses bid on it. It was also an IndieNext pick. My second book won the 2016 Beverly Hills Book Award for Excellence in Fiction. It was called "Compulsively readable" by Kirkus Reviews. It was number four on PopSugar's list of must-read books, and it was featured in USA Today. My third novel was published by Koehler Books in October, 2019.
I have extensive editing, development editing and proofreading experience and have worked with acclaimed authors. I offer everything from intensive manuscript reviews to development editing to proofreading and basic editing. I am also a writing coach with more than twenty years of experience. I have worked for newspapers and magazines as a writer, editor and copyeditor. I had a double minor in college concentrating on fiction and non-fiction writing. I have lectured at writing conferences and workshops all over the country and have taught graduate-level writing courses at major universities. I conduct private writing groups as well as one-on-one coaching for writers wanting to improve their craft and create a more well-developed manuscript. I mentor high school and college students as well as writers of all ages wishing to advance their skills.
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Top-rated Copy Editor | 10+ years Copy Editing & Proofreading | Trusted by bestselling authors
I like to think of myself as an editing and proofreading nerd—polishing up a given piece of manuscript brings me too much joy sometimes.
With an M.A. in English Literature and years of experience, I've helped hundreds of authors—alongside top publishing houses—bring polished, publication-ready books to life.
My goal is to elevate every manuscript to its highest potential through careful proofreading and writing.
Here is the list of manuscripts I work on:
▢ Academic manuscripts: Articles, personal statements, dissertations
▢ Books, manuscripts: Nonfiction, fiction, ebooks, children's books
▢ Business manuscripts: Web content, blogs, press releases, white papers, reports, training manuals, marketing copy
▢ Personal manuscripts: Resumes/CVs, emails, social media posts, screenplays, poetry, letters
Note: I'm proficient in all major citation/formatting styles (APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver).
I'm here Monday to Sunday, ready to hop on a call, brainstorm, or tackle edits with lightning speed.
If you are looking for the best proofreading and editing & proofreading service here on Upwork with guaranteed professionalism, exceptional communication, unmatched customer service, and uncompromising quality, you need look no further.
Shoot me a message, and let's make your words unforgettable!
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Hello,
I strive to optimize your written work to its full potential. I've edited and proofread a range of materials: from a doctoral candidate's cover letter and a leadership booklet to numerous blog posts, articles, and a six-month daily devotional. I have edited two children’s books and a self-help book.
I'm a native English speaker from the USA. I hold a bachelor's degree in history, with teacher's certification and a minor in social science. My teaching credentials included History, Political Science, Sociology, English, and Language Arts.
I hold certificates from The Poynter Institute for Media Studies in editing, namely:
• Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing
• Poynter ACES Certificate in Accurate, Audience-focused Editing
While accuracy is my top priority, I'm also mindful of budgetary constraints and deadlines.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁: 𝗜 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀.
If you are looking for an editor who treats your manuscript with the same surgical precision as a master craftsman, you are in the right place. I am a professional 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗗𝗣 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 dedicated to transforming promising drafts into polished, compelling, and publication-ready masterpieces.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 & 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿:
𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆: I don’t just fix commas; I fix stories. I analyze 𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, pacing, and narrative consistency to ensure your book is unputdownable.
𝗞𝗗𝗣 & 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀: I bridge the gap between "Finished Writing" and "Live on Amazon." From Ebook Formatting to Layout Design, I ensure your book meets professional industry standards.
𝗜𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀: You get a detailed, honest "Reader’s Perspective" that identifies plot holes and character gaps before your reviewers do.
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆: Whether it is Medical Editing, Business Writing, or Self-Help, I ensure your technical nuances are 100% accurate.
𝗠𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 (𝗡𝗼-𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆):
I prioritize maximum focus on your prose. To keep projects on schedule and maintain a perfect paper trail, I communicate exclusively via 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀. This asynchronous approach allows me to dedicate my full cognitive energy to your manuscript rather than administrative meetings.
I pride myself on clear communication, meeting deadlines, and delivering thoughtful, thorough edits that genuinely improve your manuscript.
𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹:
𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Strengthening structure, pacing, and character arcs.
𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Refining clarity, tone, voice, and syntax.
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Final "zero-defect" sweep using 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱 & 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘀.
𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Professional Ebook Formatting and Layout Design in Adobe InDesign.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝: Developmental editing, manuscript critique, beta reading, story development, romance editing, pacing analysis, line editing, proofreading, reader report creation, fiction editing.
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Book Editing, Beta Reading, Beta Reader Report, Developmental Editing, Line Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Editing & Proofreading, Content Editing, Manuscript Editing, Manuscript Review, Writing Critique, Plot Development, Story Development, Story Editing, Fiction Editing, Novel Editing, Book Manuscript Evaluation, Editorial Feedback, Structural Editing, Literary Editing, Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Nonfiction Writing, Children's Writing, Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy Writing, Romance Writing, Literary Fiction, Self-Help Books, Book Review, Manuscript Feedback, Developmental Feedback, Line-by-Line Editing, Grammar Editing, Style Editing, Kindle Direct Publishing, KDP Editing, Ebook Editing, Ebook Formatting, Book Formatting, Manuscript Formatting, Publishing Support, Self-Publishing Support, Publishing Fundamentals, Microsoft Word Editing, Google Docs Editing, Track Changes Editing, Proofreading Feedback, Content Revision, Author Support, Writer Feedback, Plot Analysis, Character Development, Story Structure, Dialogue Editing.
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Top-Rated writer, editor and beta reader with over 15 years of experience helping authors, businesses and organisations turn ideas into words.
On Upwork since 2015 and receiving many 5-star reviews, I offer reliable support, quick turnaround, and affordable pricing.
My background combines journalism, marketing, public relations, editorial management, and creative writing, allowing me to work across both commercial and literary projects with equal attention to strategy, clarity, and voice.
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- Beta reading with actionable feedback on narrative, pacing, character development, clarity, and reader engagement.
- Developmental and structural editing of fiction and non-fiction books.
- Book coaching: brainstorming, planning, accountability sessions, body doubling.
- Ghostwriting: from research, interviews, and outline to final draft, capturing your voice and ideas to produce manuscripts.
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Genres
- Fiction: Literary, Horror/Crime/Thriller, Romance (Sweet & Spicy), Sci-Fi/Fantasy.
- Non-Fiction: Self-help/Wellness/Lifestyle, Business/Management/Marketing, Memoir/Biography, Travel/Living Abroad.
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Key Facts
- Researched, interviewed, wrote, and edited a 227-page print book documenting a 40-year institutional history.
- Published author of poems and short stories.
- Former journalist (Arts & Entertainment, later Science & Technology).
- I am an avid reader (around 80 books/year).
- Supported over 60 authors here on Upwork, receiving many 5-star reviews.
- Member of the Irish Writers Centre since 2014, and member of Carlow Writers’ Co-op (County Carlow, Ireland) since 2025.
---> BUSINESS SERVICES:
- Copywriting and content writing – original content created from interviews, transcripts, and subject-matter expertise (life/professional experience).
- Consulting - content marketing strategy, editorial planning, workflow organisation, and team leadership.
- Editing – structural and sentence-level refinement to strengthen clarity, style, readability, and consistency.
- Ghostwriting – publication-ready content, capturing your expertise and voice to produce authoritative newsletters, e-books, and more.
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Types of Content
Articles, blog posts, website content, landing pages, sales pages, About pages, newsletters, e-books, and social media posts.
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Key Facts
- Led, as their Regional Editor-in-Chief, the growth of a payment solutions editorial website from launch to over 100,000 monthly visitors.
- Created and implemented marketing strategies for a PR agency, growing client base from 4 to 42 in less than a year.
- Helped position two solutions as the leading parenting apps for mothers-to-be and new mothers, respectively.
- Through agencies or directly, I’ve worked for Google, Yahoo, Expedia, Ernst & Young (EY), Arthur Andersen, Saeco, Mazars Performance, ABB Service, Iberdrola, and more.
---> EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
- Full-time sole trader registered with the Irish Revenue since 2015.
- Top-Rated Freelancer on Upwork since 2015.
- Accredited Practitioner Coach (IAPC&M).
- Former public relations manager, marketing consultant, and planning manager for several industries – private, non-profit and public sector.
Academic Background
- BSc. in Communications (Major in Journalism).
- BSc. in Nursing (2 years) + Neurosciences internship.
- MBA in Marketing.
- Copyediting Certification - Writer’s Digest.
- Content Marketing Certification - Copyblogger and HubSpot.
---> SKILLS & TOOLS
- CMS tools: WordPress, Contently, Wix, Divi.
- SEO tools: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, Google Analytics, Google Search Console.
- Project Management tools: Asana, JIRA, Monday, Notion, Slack, and others.
---> OTHER SERVICES:
- Translation, editing, localisation, and proofreading between English and Brazilian Portuguese.
- Humanisation and editing of AI-generated content. Tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, Perplexity.
- Editorial assistance for publishers: multi-book editorial support, manuscript preparation, and workflow coordination.
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Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss your project or see how I can help bring your ideas to life.
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