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I assist authors with all stages of the self-publishing process, including editing, proofreading, formatting for KDP and Ingram Spark, and designing or sourcing book covers. I am a lifelong lover of literature and have been working in the publishing industry since I completed high school in 2010. I worked as the lead editor for the hybrid publishing company Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press from 2016 - 2022 and am currently contracted by multiple publishing consultants and small publishing companies. I do, however, love working one-on-one with authors and businesspeople through Upwork when my schedule permits!
I have over ten years of experience in developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading, freelance writing (articles, blogs, how-to guides, educational curriculum, and product descriptions), book cover design, fact-checking, and formatting books and magazines for various publishing platforms. I have edited fiction novels, memoirs, young adult sci-fi/fantasy novels, creative nonfiction, short stories, children's books, biographies, academic papers, and educational texts.
The most common projects I work on are in the personal-development/self-help genres. In 2013, I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Colorado Boulder, and in 2015, I obtained my Master of Science degree in Applied Psychology from Trinity College Dublin. I have experience in using multiple style guides, including APA and the Chicago Manual of Style, in both book publishing and academic journal writing.
Zora K.
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Book Editor & Ghostwriter | Developmental | Line | Copy | KDP Formatting
Most authors come to me after realizing the same thing: a talented writer and a publication-ready manuscript are not the same thing.
I've worked with 25+ authors across fiction and nonfiction. The gap between the two is almost never about talent. It's structure. Voice. Consistency. The things a good editor catches before a publisher or reader does.
My background is a little unusual. Before books, I was a field journalist and correspondent, an information assurance manager at Leidos, and an analyst with the FBI. That history shows up in how I read. I notice what's missing from a narrative. I flag accuracy and consistency problems that slip past readers who aren't trained to look. I think at the structural level, whether that's plot or argument, because that's how I was trained to work with documents. A Christian fiction novel gets the same attention I once gave federal-level work.
What I do:
Ghostwriting
For authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who have the ideas and need someone to build the manuscript. I work from conversations, emails, or outlines and write in your voice. Fiction and nonfiction: novels, business books, memoirs, self-help, personal development.
Developmental Editing
Plot structure, character arcs, pacing, point of view, narrative logic, audience alignment. The big-picture pass everything else depends on.
Line Editing
Sentence and paragraph-level work. Your voice stays intact. The weak spots get fixed.
Copy Editing
Grammar, punctuation, timeline consistency, style guide adherence. Chicago Manual of Style, APA, MLA, or your publisher's house style.
Proofreading
The final pass before your manuscript goes to an agent, publisher, or self-publishing platform.
KDP & Kindle Formatting
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing formatting for self-publishing authors, ebook and print-ready.
Beta Reading & Manuscript Critique
Detailed reader feedback with marketability evaluation. Full editorial letters for authors still working through early revision.
Genres I work in:
Christian and inspirational fiction. Romance (contemporary, historical, paranormal). Memoir and personal narrative. Business, self-help, and personal development. Health, wellness, and lifestyle. Literary and women's fiction. Creative nonfiction.
Faith-based manuscripts are a particular strength. I understand both the spiritual content and the publishing landscape for Christian literature, and those aren't the same thing.
What every project includes:
Track Changes and detailed margin comments throughout. A custom style sheet built for your book: character names, preferred spellings, stylistic choices, timeline notes. Developmental and line edits include a full editorial letter. I'm available for follow-up questions once you're working through revisions.
Before we start:
I offer a sample edit on your first 1,000 to 1,500 words at no charge. You'll see how I work before committing to anything.
Google Docs or Microsoft Word with Track Changes. Complete confidentiality. Delivery on the agreed timeline.
Send me a message with your genre, word count, and timeline.
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Multicultural, meticulous, and memorable describe my unique, passionate approach to online editing/proofreading, blogging, content writing, teaching/tutoring, mentoring, and collaborating. I possess an "All the World's a Stage" study and work history of 16 years + as a teacher, drama coach, choreographer, writer, editor, and scholar in America, Europe, and Asia.
In brief, I deliver friendly, honest, punctual, thorough, professional, creative, and inclusive services. As Socrates insisted, “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” Let's ignite the fire and begin our collaborative journey together!
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I help authors write, refine and publish professionally produced, market-ready books for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and global distribution channels.
I have supported more than 200 authors and helped bring over 250 books to life across nonfiction, memoir, leadership, children’s books, journals and other genres.
Whether you need expert guidance through the writing and publishing process, professional editing, book formatting, a beautifully designed cover, EPUB conversion, publishing setup, Amazon listing optimization or complete end-to-end support from manuscript to launch, I provide the expertise and hands-on care needed to produce a book you can confidently publish and promote.
I specialize in working with first-time authors and established writers who are ready to share their stories and need a trusted expert to help them do it right.
⭐ “From the first moment I met Chisom, I knew I was in good hands. I did not take a moment to even think about hiring her because intuitively I already knew she was a perfect fit. Chisom held my hand through the whole process. She responded quickly to my numerous questions and within 7 hours of publishing on Amazon my book became a #1 International Best Seller! No drama. Just 100% satisfaction! Your book is your baby. Make sure you put it in good hands. Chisom will over deliver every time."
— Ann Perry, Author, Soul Signature Numerology
Services include:
✅ Book writing coaching and publishing strategy
✅ Ghostwriting, editing and proofreading
✅ Print book interior formatting and typesetting
✅ eBook formatting and EPUB conversion
✅ Paperback, hardcover and eBook cover design
✅ Book descriptions, keyword research and category selection
✅ Amazon A+ Content and promotional materials
✅ Book launch strategy and distribution guidance
✅ Author consultations
✅ Manuscript-to-launch publishing support
Publishing platforms and tools:
Amazon KDP · IngramSpark · Draft2Digital · Lulu · Kobo · Adobe InDesign · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Acrobat · Canva
I do more than prepare files for upload. I help authors navigate the entire publishing process with clarity, professionalism and care while producing books that reflect the true quality of their ideas.
Over 200 authors served. 250+ books published. And a deep belief that every story deserves to be told well.
If you’re ready to publish the book you’ve been sitting on, send me a message and let’s talk about your manuscript, your goals and how I can help.
Chisom E.
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I help graduate students, academics, and professionals produce publishable, high-impact research through expert academic writing, editing, and ghostwriting.
I provide elite-level support to ensure your work is clear, compelling, and professional. Whether you need a paper written from scratch, a dissertation chapter refined, or a final manuscript proofread, I am here to help you succeed.
MY SERVICES
✍🏻 COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC WRITING & RESEARCH
Full support for scholarly publication, from initial research to final draft. Specializing in:
◆ Peer-Reviewed Articles
◆ Theses & Dissertations for Master's and PhD candidates
◆ Systematic Literature Reviews & Qualitative Analysis
🌏 SPECIALIZED CONTENT & GHOSTWRITING
Creating informed and engaging content tailored to your specific audience. Expertise includes:
◆ Religion, History & Philosophy
◆ Organizational Behavior & Psychology
◆ Cross-Cultural & Travel Topics
📝 EDITING & PROOFREADING
Meticulously polishing your manuscript for clarity, coherence, and style, ensuring strict adherence to APA, MLA, or Chicago guidelines.
🎓 COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ESSAYS
Personalized coaching to craft compelling personal statements that showcase an applicant's unique experiences and potential.
Why Me?
My qualifications provide a rare blend of expertise across multiple disciplines. I hold a research-focused MBA and a BA in English, and I am currently a dual-doctoral candidate, pursuing a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology alongside a PhD in Comparative Religion. This unique academic foundation allows me to expertly handle complex projects in the humanities, social sciences, business, and theology.
With over 10 years of experience in academic writing and editing, I have a proven track record that includes dozens of academic papers, systematic literature reviews, and a co-authored publication in a prestigious A-rated journal (Accounting Education). My approach is further enriched by extensive travel and cross-cultural experience, granting me a global perspective that I bring to every project.
It will be my pleasure to provide you with a meticulous scholarship and a writing craft that honors your voice and objectives.
Ready to elevate your project? Click the 'Invite' button to send me a message. I look forward to discussing how I can help you achieve your goals!
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Greetings!
I work with businesses, researchers, publishers, and content creators to transform ideas into polished, high-quality content through professional proofreading, copy editing, annotation, and translation services (English-Hindi-English); ensuring every piece communicates with clarity, precision, and confidence.
With a background in Behavioural Psychology and a postgraduate degree in English Literature, I bring a unique combination of linguistic expertise, analytical thinking, and audience awareness to every project. My experience spans academic, medical, technical, business, marketing, and AI-training content, enabling me to work confidently across diverse subject areas.
As a Top-Rated Plus freelancer with a 100% Job Success Score, I have successfully collaborated with clients worldwide, consistently delivering high-quality work that meets demanding standards for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
My areas of expertise include:-
• Proofreading and copyediting
• English-Hindi translation and localization
• Text annotation and AI training data review
• Academic and research manuscript editing
• Medical and scientific content proofreading
• Technical documentation review
• Marketing and business content refinement
• WordPress CMS
I am known for my meticulous attention to detail, strong command of language, and ability to preserve the author's voice while improving readability, coherence, grammar, punctuation, and overall impact.
Whether reviewing research manuscripts, training AI datasets, translating content, or polishing business communications, I focus on delivering work that is accurate, engaging, and tailored to the intended audience.
My commitment extends beyond correcting errors. I help strengthen the effectiveness of your message while maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism.
If you're looking for a reliable language specialist who values precision, deadlines, and long-term collaboration, I would be delighted to discuss how I can contribute to your project.
Best regards,
Ashish Yadav
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With over 20 years of experience and a B.A. in English Language and Literature. I specialize in editing, proofreading, and formatting across all genres, both fiction and nonfiction I am a volunteer editor for the Military Writers Society of America (MWSA), whose magazine, Dispatches, has won the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) award.
Many of my clients have been first-time authors whose books are available on Amazon. I have had many repeat clients on Upwork and many more via personal referrals, as well as those from Histria Books, the publisher I have worked with many times. I have edited over 200 books, all of which have been published.
As an editor, I read every word of your manuscript to enhance your dialog, when necessary, and make it shine. I work in MS Word and use the Track Changes feature to show my editorial changes and comments, highlighting areas that may need further work. I never change an author's tone or voice, and I always meet my deadlines.
I have a site that lists many of the books I've worked on (it's easy to find). I have edited over 200 books, but some have working titles that change upon publication, and sometimes authors don't use their real names; therefore, it's difficult to find them and add them to my portfolio, which, sadly, on Upwork, only shows some of the books I've worked on.
I prefer a fixed-rate fee of $2.50 per 500 words, which is usually more cost-effective than an hourly rate.
I look forward to hearing from you and discussing your project.
Best regards,
Sheila Grimes
Sheila G.
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I am a professional academic research writer specializing in thesis writing, dissertation support, journal article writing, and research publication assistance. With experience completing 1000+ academic projects, I deliver high-quality, research-driven, and publication-ready content that meets international academic standards.
My expertise lies in transforming complex research topics into clear, structured, and academically rigorous outputs. I support students, researchers, and professionals across all stages of the research process—from topic selection to final publication.
I am highly skilled in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including advanced statistical analysis using SPSS, PLS-SEM, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and data interpretation. My work ensures methodological accuracy, strong theoretical grounding, and valid empirical results.
Core Academic Services:
Thesis & Dissertation Writing (BS, MS, MPhil, PhD level)
Research Proposal Development
Journal Article Writing & Publication Support (Scopus / ISI / Peer-reviewed journals)
Literature Review & Theoretical Framework Development
Research Methodology Design (Qualitative & Quantitative)
Data Analysis using SPSS & PLS-SEM
Academic Editing, Proofreading & Formatting (APA, Harvard, MLA, Chicago)
I focus on clarity, originality, structure, and publication readiness, ensuring that every project meets academic integrity and journal submission standards. My goal is to help clients achieve high-impact research outcomes and successful publications.
Whether you need assignment assistance, a complete dissertation, or journal publication support, I provide reliable, deadline-oriented, and professionally structured academic writing services tailored to your research goals.
Hussnain A.
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🌟 Maintained a 𝟏𝟎𝟎% Job Success Rate
📚 Proofread 𝟓𝟎+ Books
📘 Formatted 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝟎 Dissertation, Thesis, Books and Academic Papers
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💼 I specialize in editing, proofreading, and formatting documents. I am here to help you transform your papers and professional statements into engaging and impactful pieces.
𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝑰 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓:
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💪 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑴𝒆?
I am committed to providing you with the best and most unique content, backed by the following qualities:
✅ 100% Plagiarism-Free
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✅ High-Quality, Unique, and Well-Researched Content
✅ Fast and Efficient Delivery
✅ Excellent Communication Skills
✅ Reasonable Pricing
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✅ Unlimited Revisions
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✅MLA
✅APA
✅Chicago
✅Harvard, and more...
🛠️ I have expertise in the following 𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔:
✅MS Office 365 (EXCEL, WORD, PPT, etc)
✅Spreadsheet & Google Doc
✅Clay for data enrichment and list building
✅HupSpot CRM management
✅Smartlead for outbound email campaigns
✅Brevo for promotional and transactional emails
✅PhantomBuster for scraping
✅Web Scraper for web scraping
✅Notion
✅Grammarly (premium version)
✅Chat GPT 4
✅Quizlet
✅Anki
🎯 Hire me today and let's elevate your documents to new heights!
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Looking for a dedicated pro to guide you in the following ways:
✅ Flashcard Creation
✅ Content Optimization
✅ Deck Organization
✅ Customization Options
✅ Image & Audio Integration
✅ Formatting Support
✅ Error Correction
✅ Efficient Review Strategy
✅ Data Management
✅ Anki Add-ons
✅ Tagging System
✅ Cloze Deletion
✅ Card Templates
✅ Synchronization Aid
✅ Mobile Compatibility
✅ Import/Export Assistance
✅ Anki Troubleshooting
✅ Anki Training
✅ Spaced Repetition Mastery
✅ Progress Tracking
✅ Clearer Concepts
✅ Effective Learning Techniques
✅ Exam-Ready Preparation
✅ Language Mastery
✅ Expert Memorization Techniques
✅ Tailored Study Plans
✅ Targeted Learning
I specialize in crafting flawless Anki flashcards tailored to your specific needs. Let's turn your learning journey into a seamless experience!
𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒅𝒐 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖:
✅ Thorough Editing and Proofreading
✅ Precise Thesis Editing and Proofreading
✅ Comprehensive Dissertation Editing and Proofreading
✅ Meticulous Research Article and Paper Editing and Proofreading
✅ Refined Journal and Conference Research Article Editing and Proofreading
✅ Impeccable Copy Editing and Proofreading
✅ Expert Line Editing
✅ Proficient in APA, Chicago, Vancouver, MLA, and Harvard Style Formatting
✅ Mastery of Mendeley, Zotero, and EndNote for References
✅ Amazon Book and KDP Book Formatting
✅ Amazon & Kindle Publishing Expertise
✅ Latex File Formatting
✅ Endnote Formatting for Books
✅ Overleaf Latex Formatting Support
✅ Citation and Referencing Expertise
✅ 100% Confidentiality Guaranteed
✅ Proficiency in Various English Dialects
✅ Experience with Non-Native English Speakers
✅ Comfortable with Word, Pages, Overleaf, and PDF files
𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒆! 𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆. 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒘!
Babar A.
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PhD-level editor specializing in fiction and nonfiction books, as well as academic and biomedical manuscripts. I am a full time editor and author, and retired biomedical scientist with over 30 years of academic research and publishing experience. I provide substantive editing and revisions, with a focus on clarity of argument, narrative logic, and alignment with how editors and reviewers evaluate manuscript submissions. I work with authors and researchers at multiple stages of the publication process, from early drafts through post-review revisions. My editorial approach emphasizes strengthening structure, interpretation, and precision while preserving the author's voice and intent. I am the author of a biomedical textbook (General and Comparative Endocrinology: an integrative approach, 2004 Taylor & Francis) and a popular science book, and serve on the editorial boards of two peer-reviewed journals. This experience informs my understanding of peer review and editorial decision-making, and shapes how I approach substantive manuscript revision.
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