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"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.
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Top Rated Plus top 3% of Upwork talent | 250+ satisfied clients | 9+ years of experience
Academic writer and editor: PhDs, master's theses, honour's theses, Q1 and Q2 papers
Data analyst: R, Python, SPSS, STATA, PowerBI, Tableau | Survey & experimental data, Business reports, UX research, A/B testing, Econometrics, Biostatistics, Medical data, Text analysis, and much more.
I always deliver excellent work, on time, and with the possibility of explanations and modifications. You can always reach me (within 6-8 hours at most), and I will make sure you are satisfied with my work every step of the way.
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Writing is my passion, and I have been writing academic and non-academic projects since 2012. During my writing career by interacting with various clients and working on diverse projects, I have gained knowledge and developed many new skills and competencies to meet the needs of my clients. I always provide plagiarism-free, error-free, well researched, and unique content to my valuable clients.
I offer valuable services in the following skills:
1) Business Plans and Financial Plans
2) Business Proposals and Feasibility Study
3) Marketing Plan and Marketing Research
4) Paraphrasing, Editing, and Proofreading
5) Blogs post, Content writing and SEO Article writing
6) Ghostwriting, Book writing and Report Writing
7) Dissertations, Research Papers and Report writing
8) Literature Review, Dissertations, Essays and Case Studies
9) Technical Writing
10) Resume and Cover Letter
11) Completion of Capsim Simulation Rounds
12) Managing Online courses for the clients
Subject Specialization
1) Marketing
2) Human Resources
3) Accounting
4) Finance
5) Political Science
6) Management Sciences
7) Economics
I have expertise in these referencing and formatting styles.
1) APA 6th and 7th Edition
2) MLA Seventh and Eight Edition
3) Harvard
4) Chicago/Turabian
5) IEEE
6) OSCOLA
7) Vancouver
Dr. Rana Shakoor A.
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Hello,
I'm Natasha and I would love to help you with all of your writing related goals! I have a bachelor's degree in creative writing and English, which as helped me hone my developmental editing and writing skills. I have experience ghost writing many projects in a variety of genres.
Writing my own manuscripts has given me insight into what goes into writing a story, as well as what writers are looking for when they reach out for help. My latest psychological thriller "Whispers of Innocence" was published by Red Adept Publishing on June 7th, 2022.
I look forward to working with you!
Natasha
Natasha S.
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I’m an experienced postdoctoral scientist with a research background spanning the chemical and life sciences. As a freelancer, I’ve written or edited many journal manuscripts, grant applications, newsletters and more.
The main writing/editing jobs I can help you with include:
• Peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Grant applications, especially for Innovate UK.
• Scientific review articles (website content and journal manuscripts).
I aim to write clear, engaging, well-researched and accurate material that’s tailored to your target audience, whether that be academic readers, grant reviewers or website visitors. As an editor, I work with clients to achieve similar goals while ensuring compliance with journal author guidelines or relevant style guides (such as editing for British English or US English).
Since June 2023, I’ve worked as lead writer on 12 Innovate UK applications (including one Smart Grant that received funding, winning a Biomedical Catalyst bid and another that was invited to interview). While in academia, I wrote or contributed to research grants for various funding bodies including BBSRC, MRC, EPSRC, Wellcome Trust and Cancer Research UK.
My academic research career generated over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 17 as first or last author), and also gave me considerable experience in writing/reviewing papers and grant applications. My academic publications span the areas of organic chemistry, biochemistry and drug discovery, and currently have over 1,000 combined citations (Google Scholar).
I’ve regularly assisted Masters and PhD students with their dissertations by providing proofreading and mentoring services, so if you need support with your academic writing, I’d like to help!
I’ve built up a broad knowledge base across the chemical, biomedical and life sciences, gained through working on a diverse range of research projects over the years (with various links across academia and industry) and collaborating with many freelance clients. I’m highly familiar with reviewing and searching the scientific literature to research a topic in depth, then producing concise writing based on this if required (see portfolio for examples).
My main areas of scientific interest are biochemistry and molecular biology, enzymology, organic and medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and screening assay design. From my wider reading, I have additional knowledge in DNA damage/repair, cell biology, biomedical science, cancer research and issues relating to diet and nutrition. Previous Upwork jobs have been varied and have covered topics including medicine, finance, business, recruitment, real estate and education.
Mark T.
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Greetings! I am a certified academic writing professional with over 8 years of remarkable experience in editing and proofreading Academic Papers, Research Articles, Research Reports, Dissertations, Theses, Business Reports, Literature Reviews, and Case Studies. I have honed my research skills and cultivated a flair for academic writing. With a strong academic background and proven expertise in writing, editing, proofreading, and formatting, exceptional results have been produced while working with many clients to provide them with meticulously edited and thoroughly proofread Research Articles, Research Papers, Dissertations, Theses, Research Proposals, Literature Reviews, Academic Papers, Case Studies, and Research Reports.
🎯 I consistently deliver exceptional quality, evidenced by the glowing feedback from all clients (113 reviews)!
A) As an academic writing mentor, editor, proofreader, and formatting expert, rest assured, you will receive impeccable quality:
🏅 Research Paper 🏅 Dissertation 🏅 Thesis 🏅 Business Proposal 🏅 Systematic Literature Review (SLR) 🏅 Literature Review 🏅 Research Report 🏅 Research Proposal 🏅 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology 🏅 Academic Paper 🏅 Case Study Analysis 🏅 Critical Analysis and Critical Reflection 🏅 Summary Writing
B) What sets me apart further?
🔄 I'll keep you updated on the progress
💎 I'll provide plagiarism-free content (Turnitin Report Attached)
✍︎ I'll provide accurate and well-referenced Papers (APA, Harvard, Chicago, Turabian, or MLA)
📨 I'll deliver your work well before the time to review and revise till perfection
C) While providing academic editing, proofreading, and formatting services, I value:
🕘 24/7 availability (full-time academic writing support)
💬 Instant response throughout the project
🚩 No AI tools
🗓️ Respecting deadlines
®️Incorporating feedback
💯Revisions to work to standards
©️Copyright and full integrity
PS. Very few of my running academic writing projects are active and I am all set to give more than enough time and exceed your expectations!
Best regards!
Muhammad A.
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I am a seasoned educator with over 13 years of experience in social studies and English Language Arts instruction. My background includes developing innovative lesson plans that engage students and foster a love for learning. I specialize in evaluating student progress and implementing targeted strategies for improvement, ensuring that each learner meets their fullest potential. I effectively communicate with students, parents, and fellow educators to create a supportive learning environment. In addition to classroom teaching, I have experience in coaching and leading group discussions, promoting collaboration among students and staff alike. My unique combination of teaching experience and communication skills allows me to motivate others to think creatively and address challenges proactively. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated educator to enhance your educational programs or support your learning initiatives, I am ready to contribute my expertise to your project.
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I am a virtual assistant in academic writing, research and proofreading with an MPhil in English Literature and 4+ years of experience delivering high-quality research papers, dissertations, systematic literature reviews, and annotated bibliographies. I help graduate students, PhD researchers, and academics produce publish-ready academic writing in APA, MLA, and Chicago citation styles.
📝 Academic Writing
Essays, research papers, dissertations, literature reviews, research proposals, annotated bibliographies — all with accurate citations in APA, MLA, or Chicago style.
🔍 Literature Review & Research Support
Systematic reviews, source mapping, thematic analysis, data collection, and academic proofreading/editing.
📄 CV, Resume & Cover Letter Writing
Academic CVs, professional resumes, and targeted cover letters designed to land interviews and admissions.
✍️ Copywriting & Content Writing
Blog posts, articles, product descriptions, and eBay/Amazon listings that engage readers and convert.
Why clients choose me:
✔ MPhil in English Literature — genuine academic expertise
✔ Top Rated with 75+ completed jobs and consistent 5-star reviews
✔ Fast turnaround with 0–4 hour response time
✔ Original, plagiarism-free work tailored to your specific requirements
✔ Active researcher — I don't just write, I understand the subject matter
📩 Send me a message before placing an order so I can understand your exact needs and deliver work that exceeds your expectations.
Tanzila F.
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"I have hated words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right."
What's worse than an error in the opening sentence of a business proposal or term paper that you spent weeks putting together? Nothing! Maybe you're someone who spent so much time on a project that you've developed tunnel vision and need a fresh set of eyes to go over things one last time. Perhaps you're in need of an edit or a rewrite to polish your content until it shines. It's even possible that you have a great idea but can't seem to translate that to paper in a way that does justice to your vision.
As your editor/proofreader, I will work with you to make sure each of your goals is met and that you are every bit as excited about your final product as your audience will be devouring it.
I have spent more than 20 years writing and copy editing in the professional media industry and have loved every minute of it. My range of knowledge and experience is very broad when it comes to communication, from novels, autobiographies and sports books, to medical journal articles, how-to manuals, websites and more. My services include:
DEVELOPMENTAL AND / OR LINE EDITING FOR:
* College- and graduate-level research papers
* Manuscripts
* PowerPoint presentations
* E-mail blasts
* Press releases, websites and articles
* Real estate content
* Blog entries, Facebook and other social media posts
* Sales ads / descriptions
If you're looking for precision, passion and a thoughtful, creative, insightful eye, please connect with me about your job! Don't see what you need listed above? Reach out and let's change that!
Here's to a great working relationship,
Dawn
Dawn K.
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I am a seasoned editor, proofreader, and copywriter, with 7 years of proven expertise in traditional and digital communication. I have solid and practical experience in writing, editing, and proofreading articles, eBooks, AI content, manuscripts, blogs, website copy, resumes, cover letters, sales brochures, business communications, personal communications, and nonfiction/fiction across diverse genres. I've honed my skills through extensive editing for national newspapers, magazines, and authority websites.
My decision to go freelance stems from my deep-rooted passion for the eclectic nature of writing and my profound love for the art of editing and proofreading. Beyond merely addressing grammar, spelling, and punctuation, I approach editing with a keen eye for logic and clarity. I meticulously correct formatting errors and inconsistencies, ensuring that your content not only adheres to language conventions but also communicates effectively.
My clientele comprises both native and non-native English speakers, and I take pride in my ability to enhance the quality of their work. By collaborating with me, you gain a dedicated professional committed to elevating the impact of your content through precision and refinement.
I am thrilled about the prospect of working with you and contributing to the success of your projects. Let's embark on this journey together, where words come alive, and ideas resonate with clarity. What are you waiting for?
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