Want your story to leave a lasting impression on your readers? Want to get the attention of literary agents and publishers? Of course you do. You’ve gone to great lengths to craft your story—something that many dream of doing but very few achieve. Welcome to the club! But before you crack open the celebratory champagne, you’re now faced with the most important decision regarding the fate of your book. Standing here, at a fork in the road, you have a choice between a trusted UK-based professional editor who is ranked as a Top-Rated PLUS seller on Upwork or… … taking a chance on someone less experienced or unproven. Your book deserves the best. You didn’t write it because you got bored. You had a creative intention, whether that’s to touch readers’ hearts, shine a spotlight on injustice, express yourself, immortalise your name, or leave a lasting legacy. This isn't just a book; this is your dream. Now, if you're as committed to excellence as I am, then let’s talk. Please send me a message, and I’ll be happy to provide you with a fixed cost for any editing service you require, including: • Developmental editing • Line editing • Copy editing • Proofreading • eBook formatting • Rewriting AI-generated content I’ve written and edited all genres of literature, from Romance to Fantasy and everything in between. I thrive on working with fascinating projects, so if yours is an original piece, I’d especially love to hear from you. If you have any other questions whatsoever or need a bespoke service, please get in touch. Or if you’re still undecided, hit the “heart” button to favourite my profile and save me to your shortlist. Let’s do this! Tommy "In dreams, we enter a world that’s entirely our own." - Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

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

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With 12+ years of experience as a freelancer, I hold expertise in article writing, blogging, website content writing and proofreading with high-level proficiency in writing academic research papers including dissertation and thesis. I am well versed with various academic writing styles, such as APA, MLA, Chicago, Turbian, and Harvard. As a gold medalist in MA (English), I can assure you of giving quality work in perfect English without any grammatical errors and 100% unique, keyword rich and SEO optimized content. I am available for both short-term and long-term projects

If you need someone who's reliable, communicative and committed to delivering exceptional work, then you've found the right person. Here’s what to expect if you hire me for proofreading and editing: ✔️ Accuracy, clarity and attention to detail ✔️ Prompt and straightforward communication ✔️ A quick turnaround without compromising on quality Contact me and I'll ensure that your text is as perfect as possible. Isabelle Anne Abraham === SERVICE DESCRIPTION === 1. I'll first take a look at your document to determine which level of editing it requires: 🔸 Proofreading (polishing) Before your writing is published, it needs a final review—beyond a simple spellcheck. I’ll correct typographical errors (typos/misprints) as well as formatting errors in spacing, headings, page numbers, captions, table of contents, footnotes, etc. I'll double-check design elements, and if specified, I’ll also ensure that the text conforms to a style guide. 🔸 Light editing (adjusting) Also known as copy-editing, this is usually what most people require. I’ll correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and problems with syntax / sentence structure. I’ll also check for consistency in style and tone, making sure that the text is concise and flows smoothly. 🔸 Heavy editing (overhauling) Others refer to this as line editing or content editing. Whatever you want to call it, this includes any or all of the following: heavy editing, rewording and sometimes structural editing. I also check for ambiguities, repetitiveness, inappropriate diction, etc. Although I don't offer complete rewrites, I can rephrase where necessary—while maintaining your voice and keeping your target reader in mind. 2. Select a style guide to be applied to your text: • Associated Press Stylebook (AP 2017) • Chicago Manual of Style (CMoS 17th ed.) • In-house style guide (if you have one) • New Oxford Style Manual (2016) • Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA 7th ed.) 3. Choose American English or British English. I've worked with both throughout my life, so either can be used for your specific audience. 4. Pick a platform on which you'd like me to work: • MS Word (using Track Changes if requested), Excel or PowerPoint • A basic text editor like Notepad • Google Docs (using Suggestions mode if requested) • Adobe Acrobat Reader (using the Comment tools) • Directly in your CMS (Google Sites, Squarespace, Weebly, Wix, WordPress) • Print, correct and scan (for an extra fee) === WORK TERMS === ◆ I'm available for up to 30 hours a week, including weekends. ◆ Urgent deadlines can be prioritized—preferably with advance notice. ◆ I can work on both short- and long-term projects, with individuals or teams. ◆ Confidentiality is guaranteed; I'm willing to sign an NDA before commencing the work. ◆ I prefer communicating through Upwork, email or online collaboration tools (Basecamp, Slack, Trello, Wrike, etc.). === PROOFREADING & EDITING BACKGROUND + PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE === I’m a native English speaker and have always been interested in the written word. I started editing in primary school, where a few classmates would pay me to check their homework before they submitted it to the teacher! I earned my Bachelor of Journalism from Rhodes University in South Africa, where I specialized in Writing & Editing, majored in English Literature, and took a course in English Language & Linguistics. Additionally, I was part of the campus newspaper's editorial team as a chief sub-editor and subsequently deputy editor-in-chief. Since then, I've collaborated with numerous authors, businesses and other professionals to make their writing as flawless as it can be. The variety of projects that I've worked on includes: • Flyers, brochures, emails and letters • Federal government bids and grant proposals • Academic papers (essays, dissertations, theses, etc.) • Scientific articles, technical reports and product manuals • Mobile apps, video scripts, online courses and card games • Legal documents such as contracts and patent applications • Ebooks, printed books (non-fiction) and children’s literature • Translations and texts written by non-native English speakers • Blogs, news articles, website content and marketing materials • CVs/resumes, cover letters, personal statements and LinkedIn profiles • Business plans & presentations, pitch decks, white papers and case studies === ADDITIONAL EDITORIAL SERVICES === • Content management: managing publishing schedules; assigning content to writers and providing them with feedback • Style guide development: creating an in-house style guide or improving/expanding an existing one • Search engine optimization in WordPress: adding sub-headings, titles, tags, image texts, meta description, focus keyword; improving SEO and Readability score • Writing: articles and blog content (with attribution) • Transcribing: verbatim or edited transcripts for a range of English accents

TOP-RATED Research Writer | Academic Research Writer, Copy Editor & Proofreader🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 📌I help clients publish high-quality research papers, strengthen manuscripts, improve clarity, and ensure their documents meet academic and professional standards. 📌My expertise includes research writing, copy editing, proofreading, formatting, and content refinement with close attention to detail and accuracy. 📌For AI-generated project, I manually edit the document to add human touch making it sound natural. My work focuses on: ✔️ Clear academic writing ✔️ Strong argument development ✔️Evidence-based research ✔️Literature review ✔️Creative writing and research summaries ✔️Capstone Projects ✔️ Proper citation and document formatting (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard) ✔️ Plagiarism-safe and original content ✔️ On-time delivery with regular progress updates 📚 Services I offer; • Thesis & Dissertation Writing Support • Research Paper & Essay Writing • Literature Reviews • Book review/Editing • Proofreading & Academic Editing • Referencing & Formatting (APA / MLA / Chicago) • Research Summaries I take a professional, detail-oriented approach to every project and work best with clients who need reliable long-term academic support rather than rushed, low-quality work. If you’re looking for an academic writer/ Copy editor who values accuracy, clarity, and deadlines, You are in the right place. Feel free to place your order!

If you're looking for a fiction editor, memoir editor, nonfiction editor, or web content editor, I may be the perfect fit. I've edited 100+ fiction and nonfiction books, plus reports, web content and more. I'm also: - an Advanced Professional Member (highest level) of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) - a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) - a graduate of the University of Oxford. I'm a book editor who loves helping indie/self-published authors, publishers, and businesses to produce work of an exceptional standard. My clients include independent publishers, authors, and companies like The Royal Mint. I read French at the University of Oxford and have lived and worked in France, hence the specialist arm to my business of editing books set in France, but I work on all kinds of other books too, including mysteries and thrillers, historical fiction, and memoirs/biographies. I'm putting the finishing touches to my debut novel, a mystery set in the south of France, which I plan to self-publish later this year (2025). I also have extensive experience as an editor of web content on a variety of platforms so can edit/proofread your website through the lens of SEO, web accessibility and user experience. I'm the author of 'Improve Your Author Website' and 'Improve Your Editor Website'. Message me for a no-obligation chat about your project! SERVICES I offer the following for all genres, esp. historical fiction, mystery, memoir, biography, French setting: - Line editing/copyediting (Separate or combo) – A line-by-line check (line editing) to improve word choice, flow, and sentence structure, while taking care to retain your unique author’s voice. Also a copyedit for errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation, the flow of language, and style issues. I can also carry out a degree of fact-checking. - Proofreading – A close check of your proof once it's been designed and typeset, looking for errors that have crept in during revision, plus issues with formatting, layout, page numbering, headers, footers, table of contents, and more. - Website editing and proofreading – I have an extensive background in web marketing. I can line-edit and copyedit your web text before you upload it to your site, then proofread your webpages. I will also make suggestions to improve your site's SEO, accessibility, and usability. - Edit of your first 10,000 words – I will carry out a detailed edit at the level of your choice (line edit, copyedit, or a combination of the two). You will receive a bespoke style sheet and an editorial report detailing areas of strength and suggestions for improvement. - Sample edits – Try before you buy. For a nominal fee (taken off the full cost of the edit if you hire me), I’ll provide an edit or proofread of 2,500 words and a short editorial report containing advice you can apply to your whole book. SUBJECTS AND GENRES I edit fiction, nonfiction, and web content. I enjoy working on a variety of topics and genres, but am especially interested and experienced in the following: - Historical fiction – I enjoy the research involved! I've edited many historical fiction manuscripts and have an A-Level in Early Modern History. I also enjoy reading historical fiction. - Books set in France – My MA in French from the University of Oxford and my experience of living and working in different regions of France will benefit your book - Mysteries/thrillers – I've written a mystery novel and studied the craft of writing, story structure, plot, and character arcs. I also read mystery books for pleasure. - Memoirs/biographies – I find other people's lives inspiring and fascinating, and will bring the principles of story craft to your book - Websites – Any topic! I worked in the field of web for almost 20 years and am the author of 'Improve Your Author Website' and 'Improve Your Editor Website'. WHAT YOU'LL GET I'll gather your full requirements to ensure I deliver exactly what you need. I will continue to communicate with you throughout our project and will deliver high-quality work on time, with full tracked changes and comments on reasons for suggested changes where needed. You are in control the whole time and do not have to accept all/any of my suggestions! I always carefully read through text at least twice to ensure I capture as many issues as possible. I'll produce a style sheet, unique to your project, that details style decisions made (including grammar, spelling, and punctuation). If you're a fiction writer, the style sheet will also include a descriptive list of characters, locations, and the timeline of your book to ensure consistency. My rates strongly reflect the effort I'll put into your project and the high quality of work I'll produce. It takes time to painstakingly check copy for errors, flow, consistency, and style standards. This work cannot be rushed. GET IN TOUCH Please contact me if I sound like the right editor for you!

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.

With 10+ years of professional editing and proofreading experience for some of the world’s top academics, researchers, and authors, I specialize in transforming complex ideas into clear, concise, and compelling prose. My mission: to make your writing flawless, engaging, and publication-ready on time, every time. I provide fast, meticulous, and honest editing with a sharp eye for detail and a deep commitment to academic and professional excellence. Areas of Expertise: • Academic & Copy Editing & Proofreading: journal articles, theses, dissertations, research papers, grant proposals, college admissions essays. • Specialized Fields: economics, finance, medicine & healthcare (including nursing, allied health, and alternative medicine), political science, marketing, IT, social media, and business. • Language Mastery: Fully conversant with both US and British English, ensuring your work meets international editorial standards. Whether you’re an ESL writer aiming for native-level fluency or a seasoned academic needing a sharp second set of eyes, I will help you: • Eliminate grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. • Enhance clarity, flow, and readability without losing your voice. • Ensure compliance with style guides (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, etc.). Why Choose Me: ✔ 10+ years of proven success with high-profile projects. ✔ Trusted by professors, PhDs, and researchers from leading institutions. ✔ Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality. ✔ Clear, responsive communication and a collaborative approach. If you need polished, publication-ready writing that stands out, let’s work together to bring your words to their highest potential.

I love to read, organize things, and help people fix their problems. I combine these interests to smooth out your manuscript with proofreading, copy-editing, and formatting to present your text in a form easily read and understood. I do not do developmental editing, but when I copyedit, I'm highly aware of content mistakes and missteps and will alert you to these. My favorite assignments are fixed-price, non-fiction projects; I’m open to both long-term and short-term contracts and will edit any document size.