I help clients turn English content, AI-generated drafts, and rough Japanese copy into clear, natural, publication-ready Japanese. I am a native Japanese translator and editor with a background in publishing, literature, education, healthcare-related content, and English-to-Japanese localization. My focus is not only on whether a translation is technically correct, but also on tone, flow, nuance, readability, consistency, and whether the final Japanese feels appropriate for its audience. My strengths are especially relevant for: - literary, narrative, and nonfiction translation - educational and language-learning materials - Japanese editing and translation refinement - AI translation review and post-editing - subtitles, scripts, and reader-facing content - healthcare-related and professional content - Japanese-language research and source-based summaries for English-speaking clients I studied modern literature and French literature at the University of Tokyo. This literary background helps me evaluate style, voice, subtext, rhythm, and subtle differences in expression — especially for fiction, memoir, interviews, educational content, and other reader-facing materials. I previously worked on NHK-affiliated English-learning materials for Japanese learners, including radio program textbooks, conversation phrases, workbook-style exercises, lesson structures, headings, and interview articles. In that role, I edited and adapted content created with native English instructors, coordinated with instructors and producers, and shaped educational content into clear, engaging materials for learners. I also created and edited healthcare-related promotional content for physicians and pharmaceutical clients, including disease awareness content, doctor-facing video scripts, and marketing materials for healthcare professionals. This work required accuracy, careful wording, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. Recent freelance work includes English-to-Japanese creative translation for a science-fiction novel, literary nonfiction/memoir-style translation, and Japanese review of AI-assisted or draft translations for natural tone and readability. I can help with: - English-to-Japanese translation and localization - Japanese proofreading, editing, and rewriting - AI translation review and post-editing - fiction, memoir, and narrative translation review - subtitles and scripts - educational and language-learning content - articles, web/app copy, and reader-facing content - healthcare-related content for professional audiences - Japanese-language research, source gathering, and English summaries I am comfortable working with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, spreadsheet-based translation review, style guides, terminology checks, and tone/consistency review. Before freelancing, I worked at Accenture, which strengthened my professional communication, research, and structured thinking skills. My goal is to make Japanese content not just correct, but clear, natural, and compelling — with the right tone for the reader, medium, and purpose.

I write, edit, and shape stories for a living, and I’m very good at finding the exact place where a piece starts to lose its pulse. I believe successful writing should feel clear, purposeful, emotionally honest, and unmistakably human, and I bring a meticulous eye to every sentence to help it become the strongest version of itself. I specialize in fiction ghostwriting, beta reading, developmental critique, manuscript editing, and voice-sensitive revision. I’ve written novels, short stories, YouTube scripts, blogs, articles, and original content across a wide range of genres and subjects. My work has appeared in online literary magazines, placed in the top ten in literary contests, and will soon be featured in an upcoming anthology of my short fiction. I write both under my own name and for contracted ghostwriting clients, adapting closely to each project’s voice, tone, audience, and creative goals. My strongest skill may be seeing what a piece of writing is trying to become, and identifying what is helping or quietly getting in its way. I help writers strengthen character, pacing, tension, structure, dialogue, emotional impact, and prose without flattening the work into something technically correct but completely lifeless. Whether I’m drafting a novel from an outline, beta reading a manuscript, revising a scene, or untangling a third draft that has lost its voice, I approach the work with honesty, precision, and respect for the writer’s vision. I also bring a strong academic and professional background to every project. I hold master’s degrees in Psychology and School Counseling, have extensive knowledge of psychology and philosophy, and have worked as a certified academic tutor. This background is especially valuable for projects involving complex characters, mental health, trauma, human behavior, ethics, identity, relationships, or philosophical themes. My professional writing experience also includes grant writing and successful research-grant applications, academic and ESL support, professional correspondence, speaker proposals, award nominations, resumes, cover letters, and business materials. I previously worked as an administrative assistant for a mental health counseling agency, supporting a private-practice owner and nationally recognized speaker on human trafficking. That role required polished, persuasive, audience-aware writing completed accurately and on deadline. My primary services include: • Fiction ghostwriting and original creative writing • Beta reading and developmental manuscript critique • Novel, novella, and short-story writing • Line editing, copyediting, and proofreading • YouTube scripts, blogs, and articles • Character, plot, pacing, and dialogue development • Psychology and philosophy based content • Academic and ESL writing support • Grant proposals and professional writing • Resumes, cover letters, and business communication My approach is thoughtful, direct, collaborative, and highly attentive to voice. I communicate clearly, meet deadlines reliably, and give every project the kind of careful attention I would want someone to give my own. Most importantly, I know the difference between improving a writer’s work and rewriting it until it sounds like everyone else’s.

I love to edit documents, build resumes, and teach students when I can. I will help polish your writing to make it as brilliant as you are! I have great time management skills, and am happy to help with anything you might need.

My Father taught me - you either do your best, or leave it be!! Second best is not part of who I am and if I don't do better than best, I walk away - I live and fall by that motto!! To date I have not walked away from any challenge, and I don't plan to either. I have been taught well since starting my (several) careers in 1996 and I have many years of experience in writing to a high standard, I love interacting with people and I also have a very keen eye for detail. I achieved a distinction at High School (1995) and I can converse very well in English, albeit my second language. I presented a Corporate Communications Course with great success for a few years and enjoyed it very much!! I love teaching and seeing people grow! People are my passion and I would love to be of service to my clients as an online English Teacher or Proofreader. I am currently providing my services as a freelance Proofreader and co-author to friends and contacts of mine. You have tried the rest, now work with the best!!

I am a freelance ghostwriter of four and a half years standing, specializing in the editing and writing of fiction. On behalf of individual clients, I have written short stories as short as 3000 words and whole novels ranging from 50,000 to 60,000 words. I also have edited many unfinished or rough manuscripts in various stages of completion, ranging from line editing to full rewrites. I have a working knowledge of MS Word, Notepad and Excel as it relates to manuscripts. As to work under my own name, I was a regular columnist and reviewer for the website Innsmouth Free Press. I have two published short stories to my credit, "Grand Guginol" for Short Story Me! and "Faces" for the inaugural issue of the now-defunct New Zenith Magazine. I have also written my first script for a video game, the forthcoming visual novel "Starlight Drifter" for Dharker Studio. This last ties in with my education, as I am a holder of Bachelor's Degree in Media Arts and Animation (with a concentration on Video Games) through the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online. I promise that once I am hired, I can deliver work that is timely and up to specifications. I am also a great believer in communication and am more than willing to talk through any concerns you may have about our projects together. I look forward to hearing from you.

Professional editing and proofreading with a personal touch. From business and education to memoir, spirituality, and self-help—I will edit and proofread your nonfiction content to perfection. I also enjoy working with children’s fiction authors. Hire me! Testimonials: "Recently, Shawn proofread and edited my latest book, Teaching with Puppets Made Easy. I thought my manuscript was clean and tight. But Shawn brought her expert eyes to my project and gave me plenty of edits to accept and even more brilliant suggestions to consider. I highly recommend her to anyone with a manuscript they want reworked into tiptop shape!" — Mary Beth Spann Mank, author, Teaching with Puppets Made Easy "Flexible, friendly, and, above all, a very competent proofreader/editor who always manages to keep deadlines. I can highly recommend her!" — Liesbeth Heenk, Amsterdam Publishers "I hired Shawn to proofread my 300+ page personal memoir, and she provided a calming and supportive voice to the very end. I feel so grateful that I found her. She made my book so much better!" — Kristy Sweetland, author, Stark Raving Zen *** A FEW OF MY EDITING SKILLS: Editing | Copy Editing | Book Editor | Ghost "RE" Writer | Line Editor | Improved Wording & Phrasing | Technical Editing | Nonfiction | Citations | Fact Checking | Chicago Manual of Style A FEW OF MY PROOFREADING SKILLS: Proofreading | Grammar Correction | Spelling | Punctuation | Error Correction | Designed Book PDF Proofreading | Book Cover Proofreading | Marketing and Promotional Copy Proofreading

You have the experience; I have the words. I partner with experts, creators, and individuals with stories to tell. My passion is taking raw ideas and translating them into effective, engaging content. The best part? When my work is finished, you'll almost think you wrote it yourself. With a #1 Amazon Bestseller and a 100% Job Success Score, I've mastered the art of transforming raw ideas into engaging, structured narratives - all while taking utmost care to preserve my clients' voices. I specialize in Ghostwriting full books, but over the 10+ years I’ve spent as a freelance writer, I’ve collected and honed skills enabling me to write and edit content across all mediums for all topics. If that sounds like an exaggeration, check out my Portfolio and Work History. I’ve not only satisfied - but thrilled - clients by delivering work like: - NonFiction books about everything from Holistic Health to Online Marketing, Pickleball, and Cultural Critiques. - Full-length Fiction novels including one about mimes who live in a world without sound. - A series of 5,000+ word deeply researched articles about cats. - Critical emails for professionals that convey important messages and won’t humiliate them like the ones produced by AI. And as the 100% Job Success Score shows: It always goes well. My clients always get what they want - and more. Let's give your ideas the voice they deserve. Send me a message and let’s discuss your project.

"Camille is my GO-TO editor. I’ve used her a ton and referred her to my colleagues. Never disappointed. She always goes above and beyond and turns my hack prose into awesome material. So grateful." -Kevin K. "As always, tremendous value in a fraction of the time. My go-to editor for my most important projects! I recommend her to all my friends." -Erik B. You want to take your writing to the next level. You want to ensure it's polished and free of errors. You have the text, but it needs some fine-tuning and a little extra something. That's where I come in! I can find and fix any errors and turn your text into a polished work of art! I'm a professional editor with over fourteen years of experience. I'm quick AND thorough! I've edited e-books, blog posts, web copy, scholarly articles, grant proposals, sales materials, and more. I have a bachelor's degree in linguistics with a minor in editing, which is more formal education than most editors out there. It's truly my pleasure to make your writing the best it can be.

Hello! I'm Amber, a seasoned book editor, proofreader and AI content specialist with a 100% Job Success score on Upwork. I help authors, researchers and businesses transform their drafts into polished, publication‑ready manuscripts. What I can do for you: - Book editing & copyediting: I provide developmental edits, line edits and final proofreading to strengthen narrative flow, improve pacing and eliminate grammar or syntax issues. - AI & technical manuscripts: My background as a Senior Editor at S&P Global means I'm comfortable with complex financial, technical and artificial‑intelligence topics. I've edited crypto white papers, AI‑generated e‑books and research reports. - Academic & medical editing: Experienced with APA and other citation styles, literature reviews, scoping reviews, and medical writing. I ensure your work is accurate, coherent and appropriately referenced. - SEO content & content strategy: As a former Content Strategist at CitrusBits I developed SEO‑driven content across multiple platforms. I bring those insights to help your material resonate with the right audience. Clients appreciate my keen eye for detail, timely delivery and open communication. Many are long‑term partners who trust me to handle their most important projects. Whether you're an author seeking thoughtful developmental feedback or a business needing a meticulous proofreader, I'm here to help. Let's work together to make your next project shine. Contact me today to discuss your goals!

I want to help you creatively captivate audiences and take your engagement to the next level. Writing Experience: -Master YouTube Hook Writer & Storyteller. - My scripts have generated millions of views for my clients. - I've worked on many topics, but I have the most experience in: Celebrity/Drama, History, Edutainment, Personal Development, Spirituality & Finance. Video Editing/Graphic Design Experience: - Capcut & Canva expert - I create full length YouTube Videos using a combination of AI art, animations & stock footage. - I create thumbnails, banners and logo's - I create shorts/reels for YouTube, TikTok & Instagram Narrating Experience: -Educational Content and Audiobooks mainly for YouTube. My main skill is YouTube script writing but my combined experience with both video editing and narrating means I have a deep understanding of how to enhance scripts to be easily narrated, edited, and transformed into great videos. Skills: - I work well in teams - A deep understanding of many topics - Ability to crafting compelling narratives. - Very detail orientated. - Strong research expertise. - Master of storytelling and retention techniques. - I always meet deadlines. Extra info: I've been writing and creating content for YouTube & Instagram for over 6 years and have personally managed and monetised accounts on both platforms. I have a very good understanding of social media algorithms and have been able to create content that generates a lot of traffic. I also hold 3 A levels including English writing and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology I have worked in the NHS and featured in a documentary for ITV which is where I first discovered my talent for narrating. Over the years I've honed my ability to adapt and fit my skills for all kinds of projects and I truly believe in the realm of content creation I'd be a great asset to any team. I'm also an avid reader as well as a novelist and in the past I’ve written non-fiction eBooks which have been published.