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You have solid ideas. But getting them onto the page clearly and credibly is a different skill.
Maybe your AI draft sounds generic. Your article lacks structure. Or you have pages of notes that need turning into something people actually want to read.
That's where I come in.
I work with consultants, founders, and subject-matter experts who know their field inside out but still need a writing partner to turn that expertise into content that's clear, credible, and worth reading.
Want proof? Scroll down to the Before & After sample in my portfolio.
I've spent over a decade writing and editing professionally, including years in high-volume content and SEO work. And that background is exactly why I'm fast, reliable, and know how to create content that performs without sounding like it was written for a search engine.
These days, I lean on projects that require editorial judgment and a deep instinct for what might land well with a target audience.
My focus isn't just on making writing sound better. It's on making it more effective for the reader. Structure and argument first. Then clarity. Then language.
I start by understanding your audience and goal before touching a word. Most projects move through one or two focused revision rounds, with clear communication throughout.
Curious how this works before diving into a full project? Send me a rough draft or outline, and for a flat $25 I'll turn the first 500 words into a clean, publish-ready sample. It's a simple, low-risk way to see whether we're a good fit.
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$45/hr
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I have 7 years of experience editing an array of materials, from articles on nonprofit management to technical documents to books of various genres. I'm working more and more towards editing novels and other forms of narrative, as well as books and essays on philosophy, psychology, sociology, spirituality, and consciousness -- but I get excited about helping to evolve any work I take on.
Although each project is different, if I copy edit your work, I will generally focus on:
-Eliminating technical errors.
-Eliminating fluff, redundancies, and excessive verbiage when it doesn't serve the piece as a whole.
-Addressing information gaps.
-Addressing clarity, coherency, and organizational issues.
-Addressing the passive voice.
-Standardizing language style, as well as other stylistic choices.
-Fact-checking and implementing SEO best practices when applicable.
-Improving and refining the piece's tone and pacing according to where it will be published and who its target audience is.
-Enhancing your voice, if applicable -- helping you maintain what makes it distinctive, authentic, compelling, and meaningful throughout the text.
-Enhancing and improving your sentence structure, diction, and the flow of your prose to better serve your strengths as a writer and what you wish to communicate so that you may be as poignant as possible.
If I developmentally edit your work, I can help you:
-Unwrap and unmask the real meat of what you are trying to say. I can go over your research, ideas, impressions, and feelings with you and help you consolidate them, make something communicable and meaningful out of them.
-Incorporate literary devices such as symbolism, archetype, theme, and imagery so that you can convey what is inexplicable, hidden, or unseen; connect the dots; develop an atmosphere around what's happening, and more.
-Perfect how and when you hit different plot points or make different arguments so that they "do" what you intend them to do, and strike a chord with readers. No stone goes unturned.
-Improve the depth of your characters and implement character arcs.
-Improve the pacing and structure of your piece in any other way necessary.
Most importantly, I always ask what you as the client are looking for in a developmental edit. What vision do you have for your book or essay? How do you want it to affect your readers? How do you want it to contribute to the public discourse or consciousness surrounding whatever subject matter it touches on? What elements of your piece do you think need improvement? And of course, how do you want to be fulfilled by bringing it to completion?
Although I tend to go after more creative pursuits, I'm adept at editing technical pieces. I have strong analytical and pattern-recognition skills and pick up on jargon quickly.
No matter what material I'm working with, I hope to approach "the places where all the veins meet." With communication, insight, and a little ingenuity, I can help you create something remarkable.
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Looking for a sharp editor to turn your manuscript into a well-polished book? I can help ensure your books are engaging, error-free, written superbly, and audience-driven. I've edited dozens of books and articles and have ghostwritten everything from essays, novels, newsletters, and nonfiction works.
I have nearly five years of experience editing and writing for clients. I've taken creative writing classes through Gotham Writers' Workshop, a well-established institution in Manhattan, and am an Associate Acquisition Editor at After Dinner Conversation, a magazine dedicated to fiction exploring ethics.
I help clients get their books across the finish line, working with them to make high-quality, error-free books of which they can be proud. I’ve worked with novelists, memoirists, entrepreneurs, world-renowned speakers, influential bloggers, self-help specialists, business leaders, independent publishers, and, most recently, a poet who was once a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
What I Offer
» Rewrites
» Line Editing
» Copy Editing
» Proofreading
» Developmental Editing
» Manuscript Evaluations
I'm adept at using Microsoft Word and Google Docs, tracking changes so you can decide which suggestions best work for you.
I'm up-to-date with the Chicago Manual of Style and the AP Style Guide. But I welcome and am adaptable to house styles.
Communication is vital. I’m open to feedback, respond quickly, and remain focused on your requirements.
I'll work with you to transform your writing into an excellent book your audience won’t be able to stop reading.
Undecided?
Send me an invite. I’d be delighted to answer any questions you have.
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$30/hr
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Professional Writer, Editor, Researcher & English Language Specialist
I am an experienced copywriter, editor, researcher, and educator with more than 15 years of content creation experience and over six years of professional copywriting and blogging expertise. My background combines strong research skills, SEO knowledge, editorial precision, and real-world industry experience.
While I have extensive expertise in travel, food, wine, hospitality, and tourism, I also work across a wide range of industries, producing blog articles, website copy, newsletters, educational materials, ghostwritten content, research-based articles, and marketing communications.
My professional experience includes two decades in the food and beverage industry, giving me unique insight into hospitality, customer experience, operations, and luxury travel markets. I have written for travel companies, hotels, tour operators, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and lifestyle brands across North America and Europe.
In addition to writing and editing, I teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and provide private tutoring services. I hold Bachelor's degrees in English and French and a Master's degree in Modern Art, Literature, and Culture. My academic background strengthens my research, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills.
Having lived in the United States, Canada, Brazil, France, Portugal, and Hawaii, I bring a global perspective to my work and an understanding of diverse audiences and cultures. I am fluent in English, proficient in Portuguese, and have working knowledge of French.
Services:
• Copywriting
• SEO Blog Writing
• Article Writing
• Content Marketing
• Editing & Proofreading
• Ghostwriting
• Research & Fact-Checking
• Newsletter Writing
• Website Content
• ESL Teaching & Tutoring
• Curriculum Development
• Social Media Content
Tools & Platforms:
• WordPress
• Squarespace
• Wix
• Canva
• Mailchimp
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• SEO (HubSpot & Semrush Certified)
Selected Clients:
• Naturally Smart Travel
• Hawaii Aloha Travel
• Luxury Italian Tours
• Luxury Italian Honeymoons
• First International Hotels Hawaii
• LuxEurope
• Local Getaways
• Hawaii Food Tours
• A Solo Woman Traveling
• Lauren Anthony Photography
• ManaFest Jewelry
I am available for freelance, contract, and remote opportunities involving writing, editing, research, content strategy, education, and communications. I welcome projects ranging from short-form marketing content to long-form research and editorial work.
$40/hr
$200+ earned
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Great writing deserves editing that strengthens your voice, not erases it. I help authors, businesses, and nonprofits turn rough drafts into clear, engaging, polished work that connects with readers and keeps them invested.
I’m a copy and developmental editor with a background in education, nonprofit writing, and fiction-focused editing. My approach combines attention to detail with strong reader awareness, so your writing feels both polished and natural.
Here’s what I can help you with:
• Copy editing for grammar, punctuation, clarity, and consistency
• Line editing for flow, tone, readability, and sentence structure
• Beta reading and developmental feedback for fiction manuscripts
• Fantasy, romance, and character-driven fiction editing
• Grant writing and nonprofit content editing
• Audience-focused copywriting and content refinement
Before freelancing, I worked closely with students with hearing loss, which taught me how important clarity, accessibility, and intentional communication truly are. That experience shaped the way I edit today. I focus not only on correctness, but on making sure your message lands with readers the way you intended.
I also have experience writing and editing grants for an afterschool nonprofit, where I learned how to balance persuasive storytelling with structure, organization, and precision.
As an avid fantasy and romance reader and ARC reviewer, I pay close attention to pacing, emotional engagement, character development, and narrative flow. I know how quickly readers disconnect from a story and what keeps them turning pages.
If you’re looking for an editor who will give thoughtful, honest feedback while respecting your voice and goals, I’d love to work with you. Send me a message using the green button at the top of the page, and let’s talk about your project.
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You have a story to tell. I delight in bringing to market the most polished, unputdownable version of your story. Editing is my passion.
Hi, I’m Michelle Morgan. I founded mjbookeditor.com in 2013 after 8 years of freelance writing, critiquing, and editing fiction. Since then, I have collaborated with more than 100 authors to edit and critique hundreds of books. I offer a careful edit with thoughtful, consistent, keen attention to detail—from the nature of your characters to the nature of your commas. I have fine-tuned my techniques to enhance your novel, exposing missed opportunities and your own gems that are often buried.
Completing a manuscript is an accomplishment you should feel proud of, whether it's your first book or your twentieth. You worked hard and you love your story. Let's make sure your readers love it, too.
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I have over 25 years' experience as a self-employed technical designer and creative/technical writer and editor (and newsletter magazine editor and contributor) as well as a bid/RFP writer, and book author, report writer, technical writer, researcher, trainer and proofreader, specialising in SEO-friendly writing, newsletters, business cases, white papers, bid and RFP documentation, manuals, self-help guides, presentations, Project/Programme Manager and LMS course design. Have many years of expereinec designing SIP, ISDN and contact centre systems. Can write in UK English or US English (plus other English versions), as required. I have written newsletters and content for Display Daily/Monthly (Upwork job), Financial Times, Informa Group, Phili[ps Publishing and TelecomEuropa. I have comleted projects in UK. France, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, Israel, US, UAE and Algeria.
I am also a UK Chartered Engineer (C.Eng., MIET), a Certified Member of the Learning and Performance Institute (MLPI) and have a Bachelor’s Degree in IT. I am an expert in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Joomla! content management system plus a range of different documentation packages. I am a Prince 2 Project Manager and also have a Cisco CCNA. Agile, Waterfall and ITIL v4 experience. AWS Cloud Practitioner Course. HTML5/CSS and SEO proficient.
I have a published book on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and have worked for Google training their Home devices as well as helping an Indian company train their Large Language Model (LLM).
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I have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from York College of Pennsylvania. I also have a Master's degree in Criminology from the University of Pennsylvania. Until I started back at school, from April 2016 to August 2019, I worked as a Support Coordinator (social worker) for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. I now work as a Probation Officer for a drug treatment court.
I have been doing freelance writing for several years now. I began on Elance, prior to the merge with Upwork. I have completed many projects ranging from article to academic writing, book editing, etc. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in my work.
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Most pitch decks fail because the story is unclear, the slides are overloaded, or investors have to work too hard to understand the opportunity.
I design investor and executive presentations for founders and leadership teams raising capital, aligning stakeholders, or presenting to boards and executive audiences.
My work combines narrative strategy, information hierarchy, and restrained executive design. Presentations feel polished without looking generic or overdesigned.
As a veteran television writer, I structure presentations around information flow and narrative clarity before visual design. That helps eliminate the most common deck mistake: attractive slides that still confuse investors.
I have designed strategic presentations for venture capital firms, strategy teams, and executive audiences, including investor decks, fundraising materials, and corporate strategy presentations.
SERVICES: investor pitch decks · fundraising decks · Series A & B decks · presentation cleanup · Google Slides · Keynote · board presentations · sales decks · deck redesign
BOOK DESIGN & PRINT PRODUCTION
I also design long-form publications that need to read clearly and look polished, including reports, white papers, brand books, and book interiors. My focus is clean typography, strong information hierarchy, and production-ready files for print or digital release.
TOOLS: Adobe InDesign · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Acrobat Pro · PDF/X output · KDP print specs · IngramSpark specs · offset print production · CMYK prepress · coffee table book design · book interior layout · typesetting
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I help students, doctoral candidates, researchers, and journal authors improve academic documents into clear, well-structured, submission-ready work. My support includes thesis and dissertation editing, literature reviews and systematic literature reviews, research papers, journal manuscripts, research proposals, citation correction, and university/journal formatting.
Whether you need assistance with a research paper, a thesis, or a dissertation, I am here to provide you with the support and expertise you need to succeed. My goal is to not only meet but exceed your expectations, ensuring that your academic pursuits are elevated to new heights. By choosing to work with me, you can rest assured that your project will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism, resulting in work that is both outstanding and impactful.
With over 10 years of experience in academic Proofreading and editing, I have established myself as a reliable and top-rated freelancer on Upwork. My extensive background in delivering high-quality research papers, theses, dissertations, and literature reviews has earned me a reputation for excellence. I am dedicated to helping students and professionals achieve their academic goals with precision and dedication.
I specialize in academic writing, editing, proofreading, and formatting with a particular focus on research papers, theses, dissertations, and literature reviews. My expertise extends to crafting, editing, and proofreading these documents to ensure they meet the highest standards of academic rigor and quality. Additionally, I offer services in APA and Harvard formatting, ensuring that your work is presented professionally and adheres to the required style guidelines.
🥇 𝕊𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕚𝕔𝕖𝕤 𝕀 𝕒𝕞 𝕆𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 🥇
⏩ Research Papers (Research, Editing and Proofreading)
⏩ Help with Dissertations (Research, Editing and Proofreading)
⏩ Systematic Literature Review (SLR)
⏩ Technical Reports (Research, Editing and Proofreading)
⏩ Thesis Editing, and Proofreading
⏩ Literature Reviews (Research, Editing and Proofreading)
⏩ Annotated Bibliography (Research, Editing and Proofreading)
⏩ Research Proposals (Research, Editing and Proofreading)
⏩ Essays (Research, Editing and Proofreading)
⏩ Case Study (Research, Editing and Proofreading)
⏩ Business Reports (Research, Editing and Proofreading)
⏩ Reflections Reports (Research, Editing and Proofreading)
⏩ Academic Editing
⏩ APA, Harvard, MLA, and Chicago Formatting
Unlock academic writing excellence with my expertise in Academic Writing Services. I specialize in meticulous Academic Editing and crafting compelling Research Papers, Theses, Dissertations, and Literature Reviews that elevate your scholarly pursuits.
Your academic success is my priority. Let's achieve excellence together!
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