Native French speaker. 230+ novels translated. Your words, perfectly French… or perfectly yours. I'm Sophie, a France-based bilingual professional (French native / English fluent) with 6+ years of experience in literary translation, proofreading, ghostwriting, and copywriting. I work with authors, publishers, agencies, and entrepreneurs who need writing that sounds human, precise, and on-brand. 📖 EN→FR LITERARY TRANSLATION Fiction specialist: romance, regency, paranormal, fantasy, thriller, contemporary. With 230+ published translations, including USA Today bestselling authors, I don't just translate words. I translate your voice, your tone, and your emotion. Your French readers will never know it wasn't written in French first. ✅ FR & EN PROOFREADING Grammar, syntax, consistency, register, flow: I catch what others miss. Whether your manuscript is in French or English, I'm the last pair of eyes you need before it goes live. ✍️ GHOSTWRITING & COPYWRITING You have the ideas. I have the words. LinkedIn posts, newsletters, website copy, bios, author pages, written in your voice, not mine. In French or English. Why clients come back: — Clear, proactive communication — Literary sensibility + rigorous precision — A long-term partner, not a one-off hire Send me your project details and I'll reply within 24 hours with a quote and timeline.

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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

As an editor, my passion lies in enriching those in the writing community while displaying an open and progressive attitude. Developmental editing is my forte, as I love to dive deep into a client’s manuscript in order to help it become the best it can be. I have experience in all genres and especially enjoy working with memoirs, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Integrity is one of my core values, and I believe communication is key. I will always honestly express to a client what’s working, and what’s not working within their writing. I have a BA in English, and have been editing since 2014. During those years I’ve worked on dozens of manuscripts with people all over the world. I self-published my own poetry collection in 2017. In 2025, my second poetry collection, "I Am, You Are, Part of it All" was published through Pennington Press of Hydra Publications.

I’m a PhD‑qualified academic and professional writer with 15+ years of teaching and writing experience. My work combines clear communication, subject expertise, and attention to detail. I specialize in: Copywriting & SEO writing for articles, blogs, and web content 1. APA 7 editing for research papers, theses, and dissertations 2. Proofreading & translation in English and Urdu 3. Research support across scientific, medical, and educational fields With over 132 completed projects, I’ve helped clients produce content that is accurate, well‑structured, and tailored to their audience. Whether you need persuasive copy, SEO‑optimized content, or academically rigorous editing, I deliver work that is original, polished, and reliable. I value professionalism, timely delivery, and clear communication — every project is handled with care and precision.