I am a highly experienced editor, copyeditor, and proofreader (17 years). My goal is to make your work the absolute best it can be. I am very easy to work with, and your project is my priority. AI, though useful, will never be able to replace a human editor. I have expertly edited thousands of essays, letters, magazines, websites, manuscripts, courses, and other documents. My expertise includes the following: * Superior skills in grammar, punctuation, spelling, word choice, syntax, flow, and all other elements that go into creating a superb manuscript or document * Two years working for a literary agent * Freelance copyeditor at Hay House Publishing * Three years as a book reviewer for Kirkus * Member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and the American Copyediting Society (ACES) * Highly published writer * Expert knowledge of Chicago Manual, AP, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Slack, Asana, Google Docs * Specialties include memoir, holistic and alternative medicine, self-help, psychology, spirituality, wellness, business, leadership, humor, short stories, drama, literary, mystery, education

Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing - Benjamin Franklin. Do you require outstanding copy that is polished, professional, and executed with perfection? That's where I come in! I am a qualified freelance writer and editor with over a decade of experience. I've had the pleasure of working on bestsellers within the publishing world, as well as gaining vast experience within the corporate sphere editing for notable global brands, pharmaceutical companies and international banks. My particular specialities are copy-editing, website copy, article/blog content, fiction/non-fiction and food and travel writing. In addition, I offer superior proofreading and ghostwriting. I provide a thorough, expeditious, and professional service and always supply engaging content that is well worth reading. I have a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing and have worked internationally.

I love distilling information. I have a keen eye for detail, I am good at absorbing new concepts and tailoring them to a different reading audience. I am very motivated, pragmatic and organised. I am confident in my approach to new challenges and I am a good communicator.

"Working with Michael has been one of the best experiences I’ve had on Upwork. He’s not just a meticulous editor but a true creative partner." —François Avisse, Novelist, "Control" "Mike is smart. He is thoughtful. He honors my work. He makes me a much better writer than I am." —William O. Roberts, Jr., Author, "Crossing the Soul's River: A Rite of Passage for Men" "I've hired many proofreaders over the years and he was the BEST!" —Sylvia G., Author, "The Medicare Mama's Guide to Medicare and Social Security Retirement" "Mike was an exceptional collaborator with edits that were consistently sharp and thoughtful. He is a seasoned writing coach -- and he consistently pushed for clarity, precision, and strength in every sentence." —Robert Lewis, Author, "Robert's Extremely Nerdy Guide to SAT Vocabulary" Hello! 👋 I'm Mike — My superpowers: Copy and line editing. Proofreading. Writing copy. I pay attention to the small details — I have a knack for spotting the miscue that nobody else spots. I can transform complex ideas into clear, elegant language. My background: I bring decades of experience in writing and writing instruction, proofreading, editing, and publishing books, stories, large/small writing projects, speeches, presentations, research arguments, blogs, poems, personal narratives, and essays. (I also support the Oxford comma but will humbly bend to your wishes if you do not!) What I can do: 1) Copy editing and proofreading: I have an eagle eye for spotting any kind of error. These might include grammar infractions, verb tense agreement, punctuation, spelling, typos, regionalization (i.e. British/Canadian stylization), capitalization, homonym errors, sentence structure...you name it. I will spot it so we can fix it. I get a thrill when I find the tiny things that most people miss—that odd extra space, lost period, or missing quotation marks. 2) Line editing: I'll help you rework and rephrase complex ideas into simple, elegant, clear sentences. I have an exceptional ear for tone and voice and can preserve your unique style while sharpening and polishing your prose. Line editing is usually performed ahead of the copy editing. I am able to do line and copy editing simultaneously, but depending on the scope and needs of your writing project, it may take longer. 3) Academic research, proofreading/editing: I have an academic background and am adept at helping academics and researchers with academic journal submissions, proofing copy, formatting citations, and adhering to any unique style guides and submission requirements. 4) Developmental editing: I can do "big picture" collaboration and offer feedback for memoir, nonfiction, academic research, literary fiction, poetry, others within my range of expertise and comfort. Extras: I bring over two decades of experience as a master English teacher in American private and public schools. So, I always bring honesty, dependability, flexibility, teachability, and a desire to jump in and learn new things. If I don't know about a topic, I will research and read until I do. I bring tremendous value as a team person and flexible, creative collaborator who can improvise and pivot on a dime to deliver results ahead of your deadline. I have exceedingly high standards for my clients' end products. See what my clients have to say: "He takes complex ideas that have not yet matured to a point of clarity so those ideas are not only comprehensible, but practicable. I've published two books and cannot even remember the services of an editor. They were neither helpful nor hurtful. Mike is the total opposite. He makes my ideas REAL." — William O. Roberts, Jr., Author, "Crossing the Soul's River: A Rite of Passage for Men" "Mike was an exceptional collaborator on my vocabulary book, with edits that were consistently sharp and thoughtful. He not only caught the tiniest of typos and stylistic errors, but also pointed out where entries needed more nuance and -- as a seasoned writing coach -- consistently pushed for clarity, precision, and strength in every sentence. His work made the finished project truly shine." – Robert L., Author, "Robert's Extremely Nerdy Guide to SAT Vocabulary" "I've hired many proofreaders over the years and he was the BEST!" –Sylvia G., Author "Michael is a great editor. He communicated well with me and finished the work quickly. I paid him more than we had agreed on initially because I could see the value he brought to the project. I highly recommend him." – Christine F., Editor "Michael provided excellent help with my project — proofreading and copy editing an academic document. I would certainly work with him again for projects that required proofreading or formatting. He displayed a keen eye for detail." – Ewan K.

I have a PhD from Sussex University (UK) and worked as a Senior Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Lincoln for 6 years, specialising in twentieth century and contemporary literature, culture and theory. I am an expert in the teaching, writing, and editing of academic & non-academic writing. I have published widely in both academic and non-academic spaces (see link below for indicative publications), and also have fifteen years of experience as a proofreader and editor. I offer attuned and relational editing and writing support, drawing on my expertise as an author of various academic publications, creative non-fiction, public writing and poetry, my longstanding work as a freelance editor and proofreader of academic and non-academic writing, my training as a senior lecturer in literature and critical theory, and my experience as a supervisor and creative mentor In addition, I mentor writers & artists who are struggling with their creativity, looking to get a new project off the ground, or needing support in the completion of a piece of work. I was the 2019 winner of the Royal Literary Fund & am an AHRC-funded writer. I offer the following skills, to an exceptional standard: - Academic editing - Line editing - Structural editing - Academic and/or creative mentoring - Copywriting - Rebrand copywriting - Writing support - Proofreading - Stylistic suggestions and input - Factual, creative and/or stylistic advice if the piece deals with literary themes or is a piece of non-fiction in my areas of specialism: affect, music, sexuality, contemporary culture, feminism, queer theory, popular psychology. I look forward to working with you! Please see my Portfolio for a link to my web-page which gives a further sense of my offerings. Or get in touch if you have any questions.

I'm an editor with experience in helping clients get their work in line with their ambitions. Whether you're looking for someone to evaluate the broad structure of your project or polish it at the sentence level, I can work with you to make sure every element you include matches the aims you have for the finished piece. I have experience editing in Word Documents, Google Documents and PDF files. I can work with BSI markup, or with the track changes, suggested edits and comment tools in Word and Google Documents I am practiced at adapting to clients' styles and communication needs, and giving constructive feedback in a way that is both honest and sensitive.

I am a communications director with nearly a decade of experience as a marketing and social media strategy consultant, and currently lead communications for a major media industry non-profit. I'm an expert writer dedicated to creating strong content and compelling narratives to drive your brand forward. And with nearly two decades of experience as an eagle-eyed copy editor, let me review your content, cross your T's, dot your I's, and take your copy to the next level - be it a press release, white paper, marketing content, YouTube script, social media copy, blog article, college application essay, or more.

Welcome to my profile! For as long as you stay, I hope you enjoy your time! Your number one question should be whether or not you need my services. My number one question is have you finished your manuscript? If you can answer yes to that question, then you’re in need of a book expert—someone who is capable of editing your manuscript for: ❖ Content (flow, character development, plot development, etc.); ❖ Grammar (noun-verb agreement, danglers, tense, word usage, etc.); ❖ Spelling (is it their, there, or they're?); ❖ Punctuation (does that comma go there, is that the proper formatting for an ellipsis?); ❖ Proper capitalization of terms (Government or government?); ❖ Proper treatment of numbers (101 or one hundred and one?); ❖ Proper formatting of foreign terms (avec vous?); ❖ Quotations and dialogue formatting (single quotations for a quote inside of character speech or double?); ❖ Reference formatting and fact checking; and ❖ So many other editing errors I’ve come across in my eleven years of editing for authors. However, I’m not just an editor. I’m capable of formatting the interior of your manuscript for electronic publication and paperback publication for the following platforms: ❖ Amazon KDP ❖ Barnes & Noble's Nook ❖ Kobo ❖ Smashwords ❖ Lulu ❖ BookBaby If you are thinking of publishing on a different platform, I’m a quick learner. Honestly, there are a few things to tweak here and there to make a document compatible on a different platform. Just ask, and I’ll let you know if I can work my magic. Interested in my specs? I’ve professionally content edited, line edited, copyedited, proofread, and formatted manuscripts for self-publication, submission to literary agents, and submission to publishers for the past eleven years working with a myriad of different genres. I’m always looking to learn something new. When I’m not editing, I’m rereading the Chicago Manual of Style—currently in its eighteenth edition—or taking continuing education courses via the Editorial Freelancer’s Association and online college courses. I believe in continuously learning, and editing is an ever-changing field. If you haven’t guessed, I focus specifically on the Chicago Manual of Style, the most commonly accepted and preferred style for literary agents, publishers, and review publications (the New York Times). I have worked for self-publishers, boutique publishers, content creation services, medium publishers, and literary agents. I keep my prices at the lower spectrum for editing and formatting as I believe every book deserves the chance to shine. Please ask me about my: ❖ Editor's Letters (Developmental, Line, and Copyediting) ❖ Style Guides Both are included with the price of my bid for your project. I know that was a lot to take in, and you undoubtedly have questions for me. Please feel free to send me a message at any time with your questions, and I will respond as soon as humanly possible.

🏅 Top Rated on Upwork - grateful to be recognized for quality and reliability. Trusted by international clients, I deliver clear, authentic, and culturally attuned communication as a native Croatian Language Specialist and Translator. My professional journey began in Tourism and Hospitality, where I mastered high-level communication, cross-cultural awareness, and problem-solving - now the foundation of my work in 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. My expertise centers around Croatian language and literature. I have a strong focus on literary translation, always aiming to keep the author’s voice and make the text flow smoothly. Native proficiency in Croatian language and literature with extensive experience in translating and proofreading a wide range of content, including literary, tourism, technical, and creative texts. Skilled in translation, localization, and linguistic data evaluation for AI development. I review and annotate linguistic data to assist in training and improving AI language models. My work ensures that the language used by these models is accurate, flows naturally, and respects cultural nuances. I also help maintain consistency and quality by following specific project guidelines. Languages: English ↔ Croatian, Spanish ↔ Croatian I also hold a Masterclass in advanced grammatical and linguistic analysis including: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Clients value my attention to detail, strong organizational skills, professionalism, and constant delivery of high-quality work on time. My goal is to make every project efficient, accurate, and stress-free for my clients.

Hello! My name is Christen, and human thoughts and behaviors have always fascinated me. Reading is my passion, and my imagination is fueled by the words of others. By combining my education and my love of reading, I would be privileged to proofread and copyedit your literary work to ensure it is the best that it can be. I will perform a detailed edit in Microsoft Word. I will make certain that all spelling, grammar, punctuation, and subject-verb agreement are correct. I will also edit the work to confirm the content is consistent and free of errors. I believe communication is the key to a great working relationship and encourage an open dialogue throughout the proofreading and editing journey.