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Rebecca A.
$65/hr
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$5K+ earned
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Your book deserves an editor who cares about it as much as you do. I'm a Top Rated book editor specializing in romance and commercial fiction, and I help authors take a manuscript from rough draft all the way to a polished, publication-ready book. Whether you need big-picture developmental feedback, careful line editing, a continuity review, a beta read, or final ebook and print formatting for Amazon KDP, I can meet your book wherever it is and carry it to the finish line. Romance is my home genre. From clean and sweet to high-heat mafia, billionaire, and enemies-to-lovers stories, I know what your readers came for. If your dual POV needs balancing, your emotional pacing needs tightening, or your heat level needs dialing to your audience's expectations, I'll get it there without ever flattening your voice. And if you're deep into a series and worried that book seven contradicts something from book two, that is exactly the kind of problem I love solving. I also work with memoir and nonfiction authors who need help shaping real stories with clarity, structure, and emotional impact. Your story stays yours. My job is to make it clearer, stronger, and more compelling for the reader. Behind every project is nearly a decade of publishing house experience across the full editorial process, and I bring that same standard to your book: honest feedback when the draft needs structure, careful line work when the pages need polish, and clean, print-ready files in Vellum or Atticus when you're ready to publish. Many of my authors stay with me from first read to final files. A recent client said it best: "Rebecca took my rough manuscript and polished it into a novel I'm truly proud to share with the world." If you want an editor who will protect your voice, tell you the truth about what your book needs, and care about getting it right, send me a message. I'd love to hear about your project.
$20/hr
100% Job Success
$300+ earned
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I am a freelance writer with varied experience from newsletters to short-form fiction to online content to scientific and technical writing. I am: - Detail-oriented - Capable of adjusting my writing style and tone to reach different audiences, reading levels, and purposes - Able to manage my time on each project and juggling multiple projects at once - Communicative and constructive during the editing process
Mariyam A.
$8/hr
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Hello! I'm a Ph.D. scholar and English Teacher with 7 years of Freelancing experience in Content Writing and On-Page/Off-Page SEO, and I welcome you to a one-stop solution for authors, writers, and publishers. From proofreading and editing to book formatting, layout, manuscript polishing, and, where needed, ghostwriting support, I can help take your book from rough draft to a clean, professional, publication-ready version. My core services include: ✅ Proofreading and editing ✅ Book, article, blog, report, thesis, and academic editing ✅ Beta reading and manuscript feedback ✅ Book formatting for print and digital publishing ✅ Manuscript polishing and layout improvement ✅ Ghostwriting support for books, chapters, blogs, and articles ✅ Microsoft Word and Google Docs formatting ✅ PDF to Word conversion ✅ Fillable PDF, Word, and Excel forms ✅ Google Forms creation and improvement ✅ PowerPoint, Canva, and Google Slides formatting ✅ Audio and video transcription ✅ Clean transcript formatting for blogs, interviews, articles, and books I have experience working on full-length books, e-books, novels, non-fiction manuscripts, academic papers, essays, reports, blogs, articles, presentations, business documents, proposals, resumes, forms, manuals, and transcripts. I am well-versed in Search Engine Optimization techniques and know how to write content that both engages readers and ranks highly in search engine results. As a Professional Writer, I can translate complex concepts into engaging stories that resonate with the intended audience. I am excellent at conducting in-depth research across a variety of subjects, ensuring that every piece of content is well-researched and offers readers insightful information. For editing and proofreading projects, I focus on grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, clarity, flow, consistency, formatting, readability, and tone. I can also provide tracked changes, comments, clean final versions, and detailed feedback where needed. I have worked on a wide range of books and manuscripts, including fiction, non-fiction, e-books, academic work, and professional publications. I have also edited books for published and award-winning authors, helping them refine their ideas, strengthen their writing, and prepare their work for readers, publishers, or self-publication. I bring hands-on experience across multiple levels of editorial support, including ✅ Developmental editing ✅ Line editing ✅ Paragraph-level editing ✅ Copy editing ✅ Final proofreading ✅ Book editing for fiction and non-fiction ✅ Editing for published and award-winning authors ✅ Book formatting for print and digital publishing ✅ Complete manuscript polishing and publication preparation For document formatting projects, I can help with margins, headers, footers, page numbers, tables of contents, cover pages, citations, watermarks, document branding, fonts, colors, layout, templates, and professional styling. Whether your document is for publishing, printing, business use, academic submission, or client presentation, I make sure it looks clean and professional. For transcription projects, I provide accurate, well-structured transcripts with proper grammar and punctuation, speaker labels, clean formatting, and timestamps for unclear words or phrases, where required. I can transcribe interviews, lectures, webinars, meetings, conferences, speeches, YouTube videos, phone calls, and business recordings. Bonus: I can also create your book from transcriptions. My goal is simple: to make your content clear, polished, professional, and ready for its final purpose. Send me a message with your document, audio/video file, or project requirements, and I’ll be happy to help.
Boluwatife Oluwapelumi A.
$15/hr
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You did not spend months writing a book to have it dismissed because of a comma. You wrote it to be read, to be felt, and to be remembered. I am a book editor and proofreader who takes that seriously. My role is to stand between your manuscript and your readers as a final line of defence, catching every error, tightening every sentence, and making sure the only thing standing out in your book is your writing. Whether you are preparing for self-publication on Amazon KDP or submitting to a traditional publisher, I bring the technical precision and creative insight your work deserves without ever touching your voice. Developmental editing This is where we look at the full architecture of your manuscript. I assess plot structure, character consistency, pacing, point of view, and narrative logic. If your story has holes, contradictions, or chapters that slow the reader down, I will identify them and give you a clear, actionable roadmap for revision. This service is ideal for authors who have finished a first draft and need honest, high-level feedback before going any further. Line editing Line editing works at the sentence and paragraph level. I refine the rhythm of your prose, eliminate weak phrasing, tighten overwritten passages, and sharpen the emotional impact of every scene. Your voice stays intact throughout. The goal is not to rewrite your book but to make it sound like the best version of you. Copy editing Copy editing is the technical backbone of a polished manuscript. I correct grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling to a professional standard, following the Chicago Manual of Style. I also flag inconsistencies in character names, timelines, and terminology to ensure your manuscript is coherent and internally consistent from the first page to the last. Proofreading Proofreading is the final gatekeeper before your work reaches readers. After all other editing is complete, I perform a meticulous read specifically for lingering typos, formatting errors, incorrect punctuation, and the small but jarring mistakes that survive every earlier pass. Strong error detection at this stage is what separates a professional publication from an amateur one. AI content editing If you have used AI tools to assist with your draft, I will edit and refine the output so it reads as fully human, natural, and consistent in voice. A thorough editorial pass is now an essential step for anyone working with AI-assisted writing, and I ensure the final manuscript reflects your ideas the way only a human editor can. Not every author arrives with a finished draft. Some have the ideas, the expertise, or the story, but need someone to translate them into polished, publishable prose. That is the other half of what I do. Alongside my editorial work, I am an experienced ghostwriter who can take your vision from concept to completed manuscript, writing entirely in your voice so that the words on the page sound like you at your very best. Fiction ghostwriting I write across romance, literary fiction, mystery, thriller, and contemporary drama. Whether you need a complete novel, a series outline brought to life, or specific chapters written to fill gaps in your manuscript, I bring the same narrative precision to your fiction that I bring to my editorial work. Non-fiction ghostwriting I work across a wide range of non-fiction niches, including personal development and self-help, business and entrepreneurship, health and wellness, memoir and biography, faith and spirituality, parenting and family, and finance and investing. If you have the knowledge and the audience but need someone to organise your ideas into a book that actually gets read, I can build that manuscript for you from the ground up. How I work All edits are delivered inside Microsoft Word Track Changes, giving you full visibility and complete control over every change. You decide what stays and what goes. I follow the Chicago Manual of Style as my technical standard, work to clear timelines, and provide consistent communication from the moment we start until the final file is in your hands. You did not come this far with your manuscript to publish something less than your best. Send me a message, and I will provide a complimentary 1,000-word sample edit or a ghostwriting sample so you can see the quality for yourself before you commit to anything.
Katherine H.
$30/hr
100% Job Success
$600+ earned
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Hello! I'm a PhD-level scientist with a penchant for words. Beyond my work in the lab, I serve as a poetry editor for a literary journal. I also have experience copy editing, proofreading, and writing blog posts, and my fluency in Mandarin allows me to perform these skills in multiple languages. From statistical analysis to Chinese poetry translation, I can help with a variety of tasks.
Robyn W.
$35/hr
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$10K+ earned
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Amplify your message. Polish your prose. Impress your audience. I’m trusted by a #1 Amazon bestselling author and global business clients to elevate their writing and make every word count. With 15+ years of experience editing everything from novels to RFPs, I bring a rare mix of editorial precision, strategic thinking, and project management savvy to every job. I’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies, award-winning authors, and high-achieving freelancers who want feedback they can actually use. What I Deliver: ✅ Meaningful, thoughtful, and actionable feedback ✅ Flawless grammar, punctuation, and style ✅ Clear, compelling writing that’s tailored to your audience ✅ Alignment with your voice, tone, and brand ✅ Professional communication and on-time delivery Services ✅ Developmental Editing | Copy Editing | Proofreading ✅ Style Guide Design + Brand Voice Alignment ✅ Business Editing: RFPs, Thought Leadership, Internal Comms, Reports ✅ Manuscript Edits, Beta Reading, Critiques ✅ Freelancer Mentoring: Deliver Better Work, Get Booked More Client Feedback Highlights ✅ “Robyn is exceptional. She did the work requested on-time and went above and beyond in delivering her work.” ✅ “WOW, Robyn—I only got to page 28 and I am blown away. I had on idea how good, not good, [SIC] AWESOME you are at editing.” ✅ “I just wanted to say that I appreciate your work because I learn something new each time and that is magical.” ✅ “I WANT you to be a part of this! Thank you so much for identifying my key concerns and addressing them.: Tools & Style Experience Chicago Manual of Style | AP Style | APA 7 Microsoft Word (Track Changes), PDFs, Google Docs, Apple Pages Experience designing and maintaining client-specific style guides I became a freelance editor and proofreader to amplify authors’ voices and help them reach their audiences. Let’s collaborate to make your writing everything you dreamed it to be. 📩 Message me to get started!
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Anthony O.
$30/hr
97% Job Success
$100K+ earned
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Have questions before hiring a ghostwriter or content strategist? You're not alone. Some of the questions I hear most often are: • "How do I write a book people actually want to buy?" • "How can I improve my business's visibility in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or other AI assistants?" • "What's the difference between SEO, AEO, and GEO?" • "Can you write in my voice?" • "Will the content sound human or like it was generated by AI?" • "I've never hired a ghostwriter before. Where do we start?" If you've asked yourself any of those questions, you're in the right place. Hi, I'm Anthony. For over a decade, I've helped authors, founders, and businesses turn ideas into content people genuinely enjoy reading. My career began in long-form storytelling, writing commercially successful Contemporary Romance and Cozy Mystery novels, including projects for FPA authors. Along the way, I learned that great writing isn't just about telling a story. It's about understanding an audience, organizing ideas, building trust, and communicating with purpose. Today, I bring those same skills to a broader range of projects, helping authors, founders, and businesses create content that informs, engages, and earns attention. Here's how I can help: • Ghostwriting • Memoir & Narrative Nonfiction • SEO Content Writing • Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) • Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) • Blog & Article Writing • Founder Stories & Thought Leadership • Website Copy • FAQ & Knowledge Base Content Why I believe we're a good fit: • I listen before I write. • I take the time to understand your goals, audience, and voice before writing a single word. • I believe the best content is clear, engaging, and genuinely useful. • I welcome feedback because great work is built through collaboration. • Every project is researched, written from scratch, and tailored to your objectives. AI can generate words. What it can't do is understand your business, your audience, or the experience you've spent years building. My job is to turn that expertise into content that's clear, engaging, and ready for both traditional search and AI-powered discovery. Ready to bring your ideas to life? Send me a message, and let's turn your expertise into something people want to read, trust, and remember.
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Iqra A.
$25/hr
96% Job Success
$30K+ earned
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⭐ Top Rated | Top 10% of Talent on Upwork ✅ 10+ Years in Proofreading, Editing, Formatting & Presentation Design ✅ 300+ Books, Manuscripts, Documents & Decks Delivered ✅ 150+ Global Clients I'm a certified proofreader and copy editor offering professional proofreading, copy editing, document formatting, and presentation design services. Your document is often the first impression a client, professor, or investor gets of you. If it's cluttered, inconsistent, or full of typos, that impression suffers before anyone reads a single idea. That's the problem I fix. Here's what I can do for you: 𝟭. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Proofreading and editing for books, ebooks, novels, manuscripts, academic papers, theses, dissertations, essays, blog posts, website content, business documents, reports, and marketing copy. I handle grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, clarity, consistency, and tone, following style guides like APA, MLA, and Chicago. You get clean, error-free, publish-ready text with your voice intact. 𝟮. 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 Formatting for Microsoft Word, PDF, and Google Docs, including book formatting, ebook formatting (Kindle/KDP-ready), manuscript formatting, CV and resume design, cover letters, business reports, proposals, handbooks, manuals, training guides, templates, and letterheads. I fix broken styles, headings, tables of contents, page numbers, margins, and layouts so your document looks consistent, professional, and easy to navigate. 𝟯. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 Custom PowerPoint presentations, Google Slides, and Canva designs, including pitch decks, investor decks, corporate presentations, sales decks, webinar slides, training presentations, and branded templates. Clean, modern slide design with strong visual hierarchy, infographics, icons, and layouts that support your message instead of crowding it. Clients come to me with messy files and tight deadlines. They leave with polished, professional work and one less thing to worry about. Send me a message. I respond quickly, and I'm happy to review your file before you commit to anything. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Proofreading | Copy Editing | Line Editing | Book Editing | Academic Editing | Manuscript Editing | Document Formatting | Word Formatting | PDF Editing | Fillable PDFs | Book Formatting | Ebook Formatting | Kindle/KDP | CV & Resume Design | Cover Letters | Business Reports | Handbooks & Manuals | Template Design | Presentation Design | PowerPoint | Google Slides | Canva | Pitch Decks | Investor Decks | Corporate Presentations | Infographics | AI Content Editing 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: ⁃ Editing: APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, Harvard, UK & US English, Track Changes, Grammarly, PerfectIt ⁃ Documents: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, PDF conversion, styles, TOC, headers/footers, mail merge ⁃ Books: KDP-ready formatting, print-ready layouts, typesetting, interior design ⁃ Presentations: PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, Keynote, master slides, branded templates, infographics, data visualization ⁃ Design: Typography, visual hierarchy, brand consistency, modern minimal layouts
Mordiyat O.
$15/hr
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Romance readers do not remember books because of perfect grammar alone. They remember the emotional tension, unforgettable characters, believable dialogue, plot twists, and the kind of chemistry that keeps them turning pages late into the night. Unfortunately, many romance manuscripts struggle with flat characters, weak conflict, inconsistent pacing, predictable storylines, and dialogue that does not feel authentic. That is where I can help. I am a romance ghostwriter specializing in Contemporary Romance | Paranormal Romance | Werewolf Romance | Shifter Romance | Mafia Romance | Dark Romance | Romantasy | Young Adult Romance | Alpha Male Romance | Billionaire Romance | Enemies to Lovers | Second Chance Romance | Fake Marriage | Secret Baby | Brother's Best Friend | Age Gap Romance | Small Town Romance | Forbidden Love stories. I create emotionally engaging novels that combine strong character development, realistic conflict, compelling first-person or third-person narratives, addictive dialogue, and powerful romantic tension. Whether you need a standalone novel, a connected series, a complete manuscript, or detailed plot outlines, I focus on delivering stories that keep readers invested from the first chapter to the final cliffhanger. What I can help you with: ✔ Romance Ghostwriting ✔ Novel Writing (30K to 100K+ words) ✔ Paranormal, Werewolf, Shifter, Vampire & Fantasy Romance ✔ Mafia and Dark Romance ✔ Contemporary and New Adult Romance ✔ Chapter-by-Chapter Outlines ✔ Plot Development and World Building ✔ Character Development and Character Arcs ✔ First-Person and Alternating POV Narratives ✔ Romance Series Creation ✔ Dialogue Enhancement ✔ Developmental Editing for Romance Manuscripts ✔ Beta Reading and Story Feedback ✔ Story Bibles and Series Planning What you can expect from my work: • Strong, memorable protagonists • Distinctive character voices • Emotional depth and reader engagement • Well-structured plotlines with meaningful stakes • Romantic chemistry that feels natural • Plot twists that enhance the story • Smooth pacing and narrative flow • Rich dialogue and action without unnecessary description • Self-edited, polished manuscripts • Original content tailored to your brief I understand the expectations of today's romance market and the elements readers look for in contemporary romance, paranormal romance, werewolf romance, mafia romance, dark romance, romantasy, and serialized fiction. My goal is not simply to write a story but to create an immersive reading experience that builds emotional connection, reader loyalty, and strong reviews. If you are looking for a dependable romance ghostwriter who can transform an idea, outline, or concept into a captivating novel, I would love to discuss your project. Fiction Ghostwriter | Romance Ghostwriter | Novel Ghostwriter | Book Ghostwriter | Ghostwriter Needed | Ghostwriter for Fiction | Professional Ghostwriter | Creative Ghostwriter | eBook Ghostwriter | Kindle Ghostwriter | Fiction Writer | Novel Writer | Book Writer | Creative Writer | Story Writer | Fiction Author | Fiction eBook Writer | Fiction Manuscript Writer | Romance Writer | Romance Novel Writer | Romance Ghostwriter | Contemporary Romance Writer | Paranormal Romance Writer | Dark Romance Writer | Mafia Romance Writer | Billionaire Romance Writer | Clean Romance Writer | Paranormal Fiction Writer | Paranormal Romance Ghostwriter | Shifter Romance Writer | Werewolf Romance Writer | Vampire Romance Writer | Fantasy Romance Writer | Supernatural Romance Writer | Urban Fantasy Writer | Paranormal Series Writer | Fantasy Ghostwriter | Contemporary Romance Ghostwriter | Women's Fiction Writer | Relationship Fiction Writer | Modern Romance Writer | Romantic Fiction Writer | New Adult Romance Writer | Young Adult Romance Writer | Romance Series Writer | Character Driven Romance Writer | Amazon KDP Writer | Kindle Writer | Kindle Publishing Writer | Self Publishing Ghostwriter | Book Publishing Writer | KDP Ghostwriter | Amazon Book Writer | Kindle Novel Writer | Indie Author Ghostwriter | Self Published Author Writer | Series Writer | Book Series Writer | Fiction Series Writer | Romance Series Writer | Sequel Writer | Continuation Writer | Serialized Fiction Writer | Ongoing Fiction Writer | Long Term Ghostwriter | Long Term Fiction Writer | Story Development | Plot Development | Character Development | Story Outlining | Novel Development | Fiction Editing | Developmental Editing | Story Consultant | Fiction Coach | Book Development | Manuscript Writer | Book Manuscript Writer | Fiction Manuscript Writer | Book Creation | Chapter Writer | Book Content Creation | Fiction Production | Publishing Company Writer | Romance Publishing Writer | Commercial Fiction Writer | Market Driven Fiction Writer | Genre Fiction Writer | High Volume Fiction Writer | Fiction Publishing Ghostwriter
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$20/hr
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Hi! If you are looking for a meticulous beta reader, editor, or proofreader who can help elevate your manuscript to its full potential then you’ve come to the right freelancer! With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, I am here to provide the critical insights and fine-tuning your work needs to shine. As a self-published author, trust me when I tell you that I know exactly what you are looking for, need and expect when hiring a freelancer to help you polish your novel to perfection. What I Offer: **Beta Reading:** I'll provide thoughtful feedback on your manuscript, focusing on plot, character development, pacing, and overall readability. My goal is to help you see your work from a reader’s perspective and identify areas for improvement. **Editing:** Whether it's developmental editing to enhance the structure and flow of your narrative or line editing to refine your prose, I'll ensure your story is compelling, cohesive, and engaging. **Proofreading:** I'll meticulously review your text for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency, ensuring your work is polished and professional. Why Choose Me? **Experience:** I have years of experience in the publishing industry, working with a variety of genres and formats. **Attention to Detail:** I pride myself on catching even the smallest errors and providing feedback that is both constructive and actionable. **Passion for Writing:** As a writer myself, I understand the nuances of storytelling and the importance of preserving your unique voice while improving your work. **Timely Delivery:** I respect deadlines and am committed to delivering high-quality results within the agreed time frame. Send me a message & let’s bring your manuscript to the next level. **Prices negotiable** ** Willing to do a sample trial to ensure we fit** If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. Looking forward to hearing from you! Have a great day, Jess Edited to add: I have been off of Upwork the past few years (life got a bit crazy) but I’m ready to dive back into it so please don’t take my absence/lack of recent reviews as something negative. I am a very hard worker and fully committed to you. Thank you for your time!