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.

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. ---> EDITORIAL SERVICES - 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. --- 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. --- 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. --- Types of Content Articles, blog posts, website content, landing pages, sales pages, About pages, newsletters, e-books, and social media posts. --- 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. --- Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss your project or see how I can help bring your ideas to life.

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.

I am an established, published writer and award-winning editor with a fabulous personality adjoining my unique skillsets. I have dedicated my career to creating and polishing the content that represents my clients and authors and their stories and/or brands. I specialize in maintaining the author's/brand's voice whilst driving new clients and establishing credibility using my knowledge of SEO and marketing. My strongest skills are as follows: • In-depth researching • SEO knowledge and implementation • Following guidelines and meeting all deadlines • Creating persuasive, creative copy that entices readers with a mastery of the English language (punctuation, grammar, syntax, format, etc.) • Maintaining the voice of the brand/author EDITING- Writing or have written a book? My vivid imagination and eagle-eye attention to detail allows me to catch errors, inconsistencies, provide clarity and cohesion with your writing and a final polishing of the manuscript using my highly-tuned developmental editing skills. I specialize in developmental editing and can help you layout, plan and assist the content development of your book. I offer constructive feedback and book coaching to help you become a better writer. Basic proofreads are right up my alley, too! I wholeheartedly believe in professionalism and consistent communication throughout the duration of all projects. It is my pleasure to bring you along the journey of content creation and novel editing. It is the result of your blood, sweat and tears after all! This is not just a paycheck to me but a chosen and innate lifestyle sprinkled with extreme passion and a voracious appetite for the written word. I look forward to connecting with you on your next project and providing you "the missing ink." Ink different. Thanks, Malory Wood The Missing Ink *Please note: I WILL NOT write academic papers for any client.

You finished the book. Don't let a generic edit be what stops it from selling. I'm a developmental, line, and copy editor and proofreader for self-published authors and small publishing houses. I'm currently the trusted editor for a publishing services company handling 1000+ projects a year, where I've worked on everything from 1K-word self-help books to a 205K-word technical manuscript. One client put it simply: "She didn't just edit my manuscript. She elevated it." Want proof before you commit? Send me a sample chapter and I'll return a short edit, free, no obligation, so you can see exactly how I'd handle your manuscript. Here's what that looks like in practice: I provide developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading for nonfiction, fiction, self-help, memoir, and romance manuscripts, using publishing-house workflows: editorial letters, style sheets, Track Changes, and Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) standards. For self-published authors, I also prepare manuscripts for Amazon KDP, so your file is ready for Kindle and paperback publication once editing is complete. What sets the process apart: • Every project includes a tracked-changes copy and a clean final copy, so you always see exactly what changed • I flag structural and consistency issues other editors miss: pacing, repetition, plot or argument gaps • I'm comfortable handling technically dense manuscripts, including content with embedded data, formulas, or specialized terminology that requires careful editorial judgment to edit around without disrupting accuracy • I'm comfortable refining AI-assisted drafts so they read naturally and pass as fully human-written Genres I work in most: self-help, business/leadership, memoir, faith-based, and AI-assisted nonfiction. (For romance specifically, I work primarily on line and developmental edits rather than full publishing-house workflows.) Click Invite to Job or send a message. I respond promptly.

Romance readers do not remember your book title. They remember how your story made them feel, and that feeling is what turns a first-time buyer into a loyal series reader. A flat draft buries a brilliant concept, while one sharp, emotionally resonant book turns an unknown author into a name people follow and buy again repeatedly. Putting your book on the winning side of that line is exactly why I am here, and I want yours to be the romance novel nobody can put down. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗗𝗢 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗚𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥 I am a Contemporary Romance Ghostwriter and Dark Romance Fiction Author who writes complete novels, ghostwrites full manuscripts under your name, and rebuilds drafts that are not working yet. Romance outsells every other fiction category on every major retail platform. Most charting romance novels are quietly written by someone other than the name on the cover. Rejected manuscripts almost always fail on structure rather than grammar. These three realities shape everything I do for every client, every single day. 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗚𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥 Readers move through a strong Contemporary Romance series faster than most authors can publish, and they stay fiercely loyal to the voice that keeps delivering. I write Contemporary Romance that earns every page turn with believable chemistry, real dialogue, steadily rising tension, and a third act that lands powerfully instead of fizzling out. Whether you are launching a standalone or building a series under your own pen name, I shape every chapter around the emotional beats your readers expect and the satisfying payoff they paid for. My Contemporary Romance specialities include: ✔ Enemies to Lovers ✔ Forced Proximity ✔ Slow Burn Romance ✔ Fake Dating ✔ Friends to Lovers ✔ Grumpy Sunshine ✔ Age Gap Romance ✔ Second Chance Romance ✔ Small Town Romance ✔ Forbidden Romance ✔ Billionaire and CEO Romance ✔ FPA Fiction 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥 Dark Romance demands a different skill set entirely. Morally complex heroes, high emotional stakes, and a tension arc that readers feel physically require an author who understands the genre from the inside. As a Dark Romance Fiction Author I build manuscripts that stay inside the specific conventions dark romance readers demand while pushing the emotional intensity to the edge of what the genre allows. Your readers want to feel uncomfortable and captivated at the same time. That is the exact space I write in. My Dark Romance specialties include: ✔ Mafia Romance ✔ Bully Romance ✔ Captive Romance ✔ Morally Grey Heroes ✔ Reverse Harem ✔ Dark Enemies to Lovers ✔ Forbidden Dark Romance ✔ Paranormal Dark Romance 𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗚𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥 A large share of working novelists never type their own books. As a Fiction Ghostwriter I build complete books written entirely in your voice so the finished manuscript reads like you wrote every line yourself. As a Developmental Book Editor I read your draft the way an acquiring editor and a paying reader will, then show you clearly where the story holds and where it slips. This is not proofreading. This is rebuilding the foundation: arc, motivation, theme, structure, and the sequence in which information reaches the reader. 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 I work with first-time authors who have one idea they cannot stop thinking about and with established names who need more books than they have hours to write. I work with indie authors building a backlist, coaches and founders turning their personal story into a signature book, and publishers who need a reliable Fiction Ghostwriter or sharp Developmental Book Editor they can trust with a hard deadline. If you are coming from the FPA program or managing a high-volume romance series, I understand the pace, the standards, and exactly what it takes to deliver consistently at that level. 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 You stay in control the whole way through. We agree on voice, scope, and timeline before any money changes hands. I deliver in chapters, so you are never paying for work you have not reviewed. You approve the full outline before I write a single word, then receive steady word count updates you can plan your launch calendar around. Every project is covered by a signed NDA and treated with complete confidentiality from the first message to the final file. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗡 Clean writing that never reads like a template. A manuscript formatted and ready for your publishing platform. A fast, plain reply whenever you message me. I keep my client list short so your book gets real focus, not leftover hours. You get one dedicated person from the first page to the last. No AI. No recycled content. No shortcuts. Send me your premise, your outline, or your first chapters, and I will come back with a clear, honest plan for the next step.

Hi! Welcome to my profile. For more than 30 years, I have been a professional fiction and nonfiction editor and proofreader. In addition to six in-house years with a publisher, I have more than twenty years of freelance experience and have worked with publishers, companies, and writers all over the world. As a Chicago style expert, I edit and proofread fiction (all genres, children's, YA, and adult) and nonfiction (educational and marketing materials, business books, and self-help books). With a strong background in fiction editing, I am--unlike many editors--an expert at dialogue punctuation and paragraph breaks. I edit MS Word documents using track changes, PDF files using Adobe's highlight/note function, and hard copy using the old-fashioned red pen. If you hire me, you'll get a detail- and deadline-oriented editor and proofreader who is easy to work with.

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.

Hi there! 😊 I’m Paula, your friendly Top-Rated Editor, Proofreader and Translator (in English and Spanish). As a dedicated professional with a perfect 100% Job Success Score, my mission is to elevate your publishing experience, ensuring high editorial standards 🏆 I began freelancing during my recovery from cancer. My journey began as a passionate writer, evolving into a skilled editor. I find joy in every step of the publishing process! With over 5 years of professional experience, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with countless authors, publishing companies, magazines, blogs, and businesses to bridge linguistic gaps and shape raw ideas into literary gems. What Others Say About Me 💬 Colleagues and clients have praised my eye for detail, reliability, and ability to bring out the best in every project. ⭐️ "Paula is truly a gem. Her attention to detail and insightful feedback were invaluable!" ⭐️ "Her translation work was flawless—conveying meaning and tone perfectly. Highly recommend!" ⭐️ “It was a real pleasure working with her! She was a big favorite among the team. Her input and participation made our projects so much easier, and we truly appreciated her professionalism and commitment." –Red Ventures ⭐️ “We have absolutely loved working with her over the last years and will miss her very much. Her professionalism, kindness, and genuine care for the content she delivered was exceptional. Thank you for all you’ve done for us, Paula.” –ezCater What I Offer 📚 [ +5 years of experience!] I bring over a deep knowledge of the publishing industry, offering insights from a dual editor-reader perspective. Let me streamline your self-publishing journey and unlock the full potential of your manuscript, matching my talents to your needs. ✅ LINGUISTIC PROFICIENCY: I have comprehensive linguistic knowledge in English and Spanish, backed by multiple degrees in editing and proofreading, along with a university degree in Communication Sciences (Journalism). Fluent in both languages, I bring a broad cultural understanding to my work, adapting content for different markets while respecting local nuances. ✅ I excel at pinpointing and enhancing grammatical, spelling, punctuation, syntax, fluency, consistency, and readability issues. My goal is to deliver outstanding quality work at rates that respect your budget. ✅ I'm a tech-savvy (knowledgeable in AI, ChatGPT, Gemini, Bing, Grammarly, Word, Adobe, Copyscape, etc.), growth-minded, proactive, responsible, and reliable professional with great attention to detail. Services: 🚀 EDITING & PROOFREADING: ►Fiction: contemporary romance, mystery/crime, fantasy. ►Non-fiction: self-help/self-improvement, fashion and lifestyle, business and entrepreneurship, fitness and nutrition, technology, memoirs, etc. ►Developmental Editing: outlines, character development, plot, chapter-by-chapter, plot holes, pacing, action sequences, and dialogue. ►Content Editing: chapters, sections and subsections, voice development. ►Copy Editing: grammatical or punctuation errors, incorrect facts, anomalies, inconsistencies, and glaring typos. 📝 BETA READING: I deliver comprehensive reports with original analysis, opinions, and actionable feedback on organization, tone, content gaps, and overall manuscript flow. 🌐 TRANSLATIONS: I provide fast and precise translations without relying on software apps. Each word is meticulously chosen to convey the author's intended meaning, ✍🏻 ARTICLE WRITING: I bring expertise in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM), enhancing content visibility and reach. My familiarity with digital publishing platforms and content management systems (CMS) allows me to navigate the complexities of today’s publishing landscape. Together, these skills form a dynamic toolkit for bringing ideas to life and making a lasting impact. ✔All content is 100% original, credible, and plagiarism-free, passing Copyscape standards. Why Choose Me? 🌟 My commitment to providing value and earning your trust is unwavering. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I take pride in being reliable, trustworthy, and dedicated. 🌟 I offer a friendly yet precise approach, ensuring not only high-quality work but also a positive client experience. 🌟 Over-delivering is at the core of my values. I strive to leave you impressed and delighted. My focus is on finding the best solutions, and I’m always ready to go the extra mile to ensure that my clients are completely satisfied. 🌟 I’m here whenever you need me! I organize my schedule around your urgency, allowing for quick responses and thorough attention to your needs. Meeting deadlines is a promise I keep. Let’s talk and see how we can make something amazing together! It will be a pleasure working with you 💕

Hey! I’m Samson, and I bring over five years of publishing experience and human judgment to every manuscript I touch. Whether you need proofreading, copy editing, or line editing, I’ve got you covered — from contemporary romance novels and fiction manuscripts to nonfiction books, articles, academic papers, and NGO materials. My editing and proofreading work spans short and long-form manuscripts, corporate pieces, journals, and more — so whatever you’re writing, there’s a good chance I’ve edited something just like it. Through my formal education and part-time editorial work, I’ve sharpened my eye for detail and my ability to adapt to any tone, style, or formatting preference. As a book editor, I know how much your words matter to you. That’s why I work carefully to preserve your voice while catching every error, inconsistency, and awkward phrase that slips through. Plus, at no extra cost, you’ll get honesty, reliability, and clear communication from start to finish. Even if you’re just browsing, feel free to send a message. I don’t bite. I look forward to working with you.