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There is nothing more important than language: it shapes our way to see and to understand the world‼️ 🙋🏻‍♀️I am an advanced Literature & Linguistics student and I deeply understand how shaping language means more impact in whatever you are trying to do with it. This is why I am specialized in EN–ES/ES–EN translation, advanced editing/proofreading, beta reading, professional writing, Spanish teaching, and AI model evaluation 👁️ And this is why I bring analytical depth and genuine care to every project: so your message lands naturally, reads smoothly, achieving the result you need. ❗️What I Offer 🔎 Proofreading & Advanced Editing (line-editing, developmental editing, copyediting) From grammar correction to structural refinement, I strengthen flow, style, and argumentative precision. Not only I do fix your errors, but I also make the text sharper and more effective. 🌎 English Spanish / Spanish English Translation Context aware translations that preserve meaning, tone, and cultural nuance. I work beyond literal equivalence to ensure your message sounds natural and convincing in the target language. ✍🏻 Professional Writing Structured, well researched writing, tailored to your goals, academic, analytical, or professional. I focus on clarity, coherence, and persuasive strength so your ideas communicate exactly what they’re meant to. 🎓 Spanish Teaching Personalized Spanish lessons focused on real communication and your specific needs, conversation, grammar, writing, pronunciation, academic or professional Spanish. I design lessons with clear objectives and practical materials so you improve efficiently and confidently. 🧠 AI Training & Linguistic Analysis I evaluate model performance, detect linguistic inconsistencies, develop structured guidelines and use cases, and produce detailed quality reports. My background in discourse analysis, linguistics, and translation helps me catch subtle issues others miss. 📚 Research Background I’m currently involved in the research project “Translating the Empire: Rewriting the English Canon in Spanish,” focused on how translation reshapes meaning across cultures and literary systems, strengthening my approach to language and cross cultural communication. ❗️If your project needs clarity, precision, and strong language judgment, I’d be glad to collaborate.  
Jennie D.
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As an editor, my strengths are in taking the content written, making changes to improve wording, flow, readability, and make the material brilliant! I also have an eye for detail and easily detect and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Developmental editing is really what I do best! I’ll revise, rewrite, and suggest improvements to ensure your content is crisp, polished, and provides the reader with an enjoyable experience. I love working with non-writers because it gives me the opportunity to take what they have written and perfect it.
Sarah B.
$27/hr
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I'm a meticulous, detail-orientated editor and proofreader with experience in a wide range of genres and types of writing, including fiction, non-fiction and academic. On the fiction side, I'm the in-house editor for independent publisher A Coup of Owls Press and have worked on novels including the Witches of Scotland: The Edinburgh Files series by Steven Aitchison and Psyche by Forrest Gladstone. In non-fiction, I've done editing and proofreading for companies including SlashData and PeerSpot and am currently providing developmental editing, copy editing, line editing and formatting for a book on the history of Weem Parish Church in Scotland. And in academic editing, I've worked on projects from Master's and PhD dissertations to journal articles in a variety of fields, including philosophy, comparative literature, and business studies. I also have a PhD in Publishing Studies and a first-class degree in English Literature, so I'm well-versed in the high standards required in academic writing. I'm a Top-Rated Upworker with a 100% Job Success Score and numerous five-star reviews, and I'm an intermediate-level member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, so you can trust me to deliver work of the highest professional standard.
Sarah B. has worked .
$10/hr
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You have a wonderful story. But stories alone don't become unforgettable children's books. You only get one chance to make a child fall in love with your story. Before they understand every word... Before they remember the title... Before they can even read... They see the illustrations. Children don't fall in love with paragraphs. ✨They fall in love with the little fox that smiles... ✨The dinosaur they insist has a name... ✨The adventurous pirate they dream of becoming... ✨The colorful alphabet that makes learning exciting... ✨The friendly numbers that turn counting into a game... ✨The cheerful animals that make them curious about the world... ✨The magical worlds they never want to leave. Those first few pages decide whether your book becomes another title sitting on a shelf... ✔️Or the one children ask to read again. ✔️The one teachers enjoy sharing with their classroom. ✔️The one parents reach for at bedtime. ✔️The one young learners open again because the illustrations make learning feel like play. That's where Children's Book Illustration changes everything. That's exactly what I help authors, publishers, educators, businesses, and self-publishing creators achieve through professional Children's Book Illustration, Storybook Illustration, Picture Book Illustration, Character Design, Book Cover Illustration, Amazon KDP, and KDP Book Design. Every illustration is thoughtfully created to strengthen your story, spark imagination, encourage learning, and create the emotional connection that keeps children turning pages long after the book is closed. Every story deserves its own visual identity. Some books are written to inspire bedtime smiles. Others help children recognize their first letters, count their first numbers, discover animals, explore science, strengthen their faith, or build confidence through meaningful storytelling. Whatever your vision may be, great Children's Book Illustration transforms words into an experience children can see, feel, and remember. I specialize in Children's Book Illustration, Storybook Illustration, Picture Book Illustration, Character Design, Children's Book Design, Book Cover Illustration, Amazon KDP Book Design, and Visual Storytelling for independent authors, publishing companies, educators, schools, businesses, and self-publishing creators who want professional illustrations that engage young readers while supporting the purpose of every page. ✨My illustration services include: ✔ Children's Book Illustration ✔ Storybook Illustration ✔ Picture Book Illustration ✔ Character Design ✔ Cartoon Character Design ✔ Children's Book Cover Illustration ✔ Book Cover Design ✔ Animal Illustration ✔ Educational Illustration ✔ Alphabet Book Illustration ✔ Counting Book Illustration ✔ Preschool Illustration ✔ Early Reader Illustration ✔ Nursery Book Illustration ✔ Christian Children's Book Illustration ✔ Coloring Book Illustration ✔ Activity Book Illustration ✔ Workbook Illustration ✔ Watercolor Illustration ✔ Digital Illustration ✔ Amazon KDP Book Design ✔ KDP Book Design ✔ Print-Ready Publishing Files ✨ How I Bring Stories to Life Every illustration begins with understanding your story, your audience, and the message you want children to remember. From expressive characters and colorful environments to page composition, visual pacing, and storytelling, every decision is made to create illustrations that feel engaging, memorable, and consistent from the first page to the last. Whether your book is educational, inspirational, adventurous, humorous, or heartwarming, my goal is to create Children's Book Illustration that captures attention, supports your narrative, and gives readers a reason to return to your book again and again. What Your Readers Will Remember: Children rarely remember every sentence. ❇️They remember the little bear carrying a backpack. ❇️The curious rabbit exploring the forest. ❇️The brave little girl chasing her biggest dream. ❇️The colorful letters that made learning exciting. ❇️The playful illustrations that made reading feel effortless. That's why every Children's Book Illustration I create is designed to inspire imagination, encourage curiosity, strengthen learning, and build an emotional connection that stays with young readers long after they've turned the final page. Whether you're preparing your first picture book or adding another title to your publishing catalog, you'll receive professional Storybook Illustration, Children's Book Illustration, Character Design, Book Cover Illustration, and Amazon KDP Book Design created with creativity, consistency, collaboration, and publishing standards in mind. Let's create a children's book that children won't simply read... Let's create one they'll remember. Children's Book Illustrator • Picture Book Illustrator • Picture Book Artist • Storybook Illustration • Character Design • Cartoon Character Design • Cute Character Design • Animal Illustration • Children's Character Illustration
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Hello, Are you looking for a KDP expert to guide you through the book creation and publishing process on Amazon? I specialize in eBook formatting, publishing, and marketing for Amazon Kindle eBooks, Audible, Goodreads, and Kindle Vella. With over 5 years of experience, I have successfully helped authors navigate the self-publishing landscape and achieve their publishing goals. I understand the intricacies of Amazon's publishing guidelines and can assist with content development, formatting for Kindle and print, and ensuring compliance. My team and I are dedicated to improving your book's BSR and achieving #1 Bestseller status through effective SEO optimization and targeted marketing strategies. Here are some of the services I offer: - Kindle eBook Marketing - Free eBook Marketing - Audible Marketing -Kindle Unlimited reading - Boosting Sales Rank for eBooks - Real Reader Feedback from USA, UK, and Canadian audiences - Paperback Video and Picture Feedback - Promotion on Goodreads and Facebook Groups - Spotify podcast and Apple podcasts promotion experts Client satisfaction is my top priority, and I am committed to following your guidelines to ensure a successful publishing journey. I would love to discuss how I can help bring your book to life and achieve your publishing goals. Please feel free to reach out for more details. Best Regards, Runa
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I’m a finance professional with a strong eye for detail and a passion for words. With a degree in Financial Accounting and years of experience managing reports and documentation, I bring accuracy, clarity and polish to everything I edit. I can help elevate your writing - whether you need careful proofreading, grammar support, or thoughtful feedback to strengthen your content. I’m comfortable working on academic papers, business documents, and creative projects, and I adapt my editing style to match your goals. What I offer: - Proofreading and grammar checks - Clear, concise editing for readability - Beta reading with constructive, reader-focused feedback - Flexible tone: professional, academic or creative Regular communication is important to me, so you’ll always know where your project stands.
Melanie D. has worked .
$20/hr
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Beta Reader | Developmental Editor | Detail-Oriented & Reliable | CIEP Member I’m a beta reader and developmental editor with a postgraduate background in English Literature and professional training in copyediting and proofreading. As a member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), I bring a careful, industry-informed approach to supporting writers at different stages of their manuscripts. I have experience working with a wide range of manuscripts, providing detailed feedback on structure, pacing, character development, clarity, and overall narrative impact. My aim is to help authors strengthen their work while preserving their voice and creative vision. Writers I’ve worked with have praised my feedback for being thoughtful, constructive, and actionable, and several testimonials highlight how my insights helped refine their stories and bring greater focus to their drafts. Whether you’re looking for big-picture developmental guidance or a perceptive beta read, I offer honest, supportive feedback to help you move confidently toward your next draft.
Innocent O.
$50/hr
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🏆 Top Rated Ghostwriter | Developmental Editor | Copy Editor | Proofreader | Audiobook Narrator | NYT Bestselling Experience | Book Publishing Professional Ghostwritten eight New York Times bestsellers and edited numerous bestselling titles across memoir, thriller, self-help, and narrative nonfiction. I'm a Top Rated ghostwriter, developmental editor, copy editor, line editor, proofreader, beta reader, and audiobook narrator on Upwork. Whether your book is still an idea or nearly ready to launch, I handle every stage, from writing and editing to publishing and distribution. Every word I write or narrate is 100% human and passes AI verification, guaranteed. GHOSTWRITING You bring the concept. I bring the structure, voice, pacing, and execution, across mystery, thriller, cozy mystery, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, business, self-help, and personal development. The result reads like a professional wrote it, because one did. DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING AND LINE EDITING I assess the full reading experience, including pacing, structure, character depth, emotional arc, and clarity, then work through the prose at the sentence level. You get the big picture and the fine details in one pass. COPY EDITING I work through your manuscript line by line for grammar, syntax, consistency, and word choice, tightening sentences and catching errors before the prose moves to final polish. This is craft-level editing, not just error correction. EDITING AND AI HUMANIZATION AI-generated drafts share a recognizable pattern: smooth sentences, flat emotion, hollow confidence. I rebuild the voice from the inside out until the prose reads as genuinely human-written. The finished manuscript passes AI detection cleanly because it was rewritten, not lightly paraphrased. PROOFREADING Final-stage proofreading before print or upload. I catch spelling, punctuation, formatting, and repetition issues that slip through earlier edits, delivering clean copy that meets publisher and platform standards. BETA READING AND ALPHA READING I read the way your actual audience will read: cold and honest, covering pacing, voice consistency, emotional payoff, and anything that pulled me out of the story. This is not a rewrite or cheerleading, but sharp, reader-focused insight from someone who understands craft and genre expectations. AUDIOBOOK NARRATION AND AUDIO PRODUCTION 900+ titles narrated. I deliver clean, emotionally present, character-aware performance ready for ACX, INaudio, and Author's Republic, plus full audio engineering: noise removal, artifact cleanup, ACX mastering, and optional ambient enhancement. Already have narration that needs post-production? I handle that too. BOOK FORMATTING AND COVER DESIGN Interior formatting and cover design that meets genre standards and platform specifications. TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING AND SELF-PUBLISHING DISTRIBUTION Pursuing an agent? I write and submit query letters, proposals, and synopses on your behalf, not just draft them. Going indie? I set up and manage distribution so your book sells on Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo, and reaches libraries through OverDrive and Hoopla, via aggregators like IngramSpark and Draft2Digital. GENRES Mystery, Thriller, Cozy Mystery, Romance, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Business and Entrepreneurial Nonfiction, Self-Help, Personal Development, and General Nonfiction. WHY AUTHORS CHOOSE ME Most clients want one experienced partner instead of juggling several freelancers. I keep my client list small so every project, from first draft to audiobook distribution, gets genuine attention. Send me a message and let's discuss your project.
$10/hr
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"Your manuscript should not just be corrected. It should be shaped, strengthened, and polished into a book readers can trust, enjoy, and remember." Most authors don't struggle because they lack talent. They struggle because no one has told them the truth about their manuscript; what is working, what is quietly killing the reader's experience, and exactly what to do about it. That is where I come in. I am a professional book editor and ghostwriter with hands-on experience across the full editorial process; developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, AI content humanizing, and ghostwriting. I work with first-time authors, self-publishers, and KDP publishing companies producing fiction, nonfiction, romance, fantasy, memoir, self-help, business books, and children's books. My commitment is simple: to deliver a publication-ready manuscript that sounds unmistakably like you only sharper, cleaner, and stronger on every page. WHAT I HELP WITH ✔ Developmental Editing Big-picture structural editing covering plot development, pacing, chapter flow, character arcs, narrative cohesion, and reader engagement. You receive a clear, actionable editorial report with prioritized revision guidance not vague gestures at "fix this." ✔ Line Editing Sentence-level refinement of tone, voice, rhythm, word choice, dialogue, and emotional impact. Your prose stops surviving and starts singing without losing what makes your writing yours. ✔ Copy Editing Thorough correction of grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, tense consistency, and style guide compliance. Delivered in Microsoft Word with Track Changes so you control every decision. ✔ Proofreading A precision final pass before publication. I catch lingering grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, consistency, and formatting errors. This is quality control at its most detail-focused. ✔ AI Content Editing and Humanizing If your manuscript was written or assisted by AI, I refine it so it reads naturally, sounds human, and meets a professional publishing standard. I remove repetition, robotic phrasing, and unnatural constructions and ensure the writing feels cohesive and engaging from start to finish. ✔ Ghostwriting and Story Development I bring your concept, outline, or chapter plan to life as a complete, publication-ready manuscript. Strong structure, natural dialogue, clear narrative flow, and full genre awareness across nonfiction, romance, self-help, and business books. GENRES I WORK WITH Romance | Fantasy | Progression Fantasy | Literary Fiction | Science Fiction | Thriller | Young Adult | Memoir | Self-Help | Personal Development | Business Nonfiction | Children's Books | Spirituality | Amazon KDP Titles WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ✔ Clear, professional communication from start to finish ✔ Manuscript delivered in Microsoft Word with Track Changes ✔ Inline comments explaining every significant editorial decision ✔ A style memo or summary of changes where relevant ✔ Strict respect for your voice, tone, and authorial choices ✔ Full confidentiality and NDA compliance on request ✔ Agreed turnaround times honored without compromise WHO I WORK BEST WITH ✔ Authors who want honest, constructive feedback not empty encouragement ✔ Self-publishers preparing for Amazon KDP or independent release ✔ Authors who feel something is off in their manuscript but cannot name it ✔ Publishing companies managing multiple simultaneous projects ✔ Writers who value professional editing while keeping full ownership of their voice LONG-TERM COLLABORATION WELCOME I am available for ongoing work with publishing companies, self-publishing authors, and editorial teams managing multiple projects. If you need a reliable editor who takes full ownership of the final product and does not require micromanagement, I would be glad to discuss a long-term partnership. Send me your genre, word count, current draft stage, and publishing goal and I will help you choose the right editorial path for your manuscript.
Rowan K.
$15/hr
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✨Hello, I'm Rowan✨ I'm a Bachelor of Communications with a variety of mediums and genres under my belt. Whether it's crafting captivating stories or sharing engaging social media content, my goal is to deliver quality work that aligns with your mission. Professionalism, creativity, and communication are my guiding principles. Whatever you need, I'm here to work alongside you to bring the best results. I look forward to contributing to your success!