Dissertation and thesis editing for committee approval and journal submission. Your committee doesn't grade on effort. They grade on submission quality: argument clarity, citation accuracy, and formatting that matches their exact standards. I edit PhD dissertations, master's theses, research papers, and journal manuscripts. I focus on what actually gets manuscripts rejected: argument gaps, citation errors, weak transitions, inconsistent academic tone, and formatting that violates your style guide. What I've delivered: — 65+ PhD and master's dissertations edited and committee-approved — 120+ journal articles formatted and published — 50+ clients with work accepted in peer-reviewed international journals — Disciplines: medicine, business, social sciences, law, education, engineering, and humanities My credentials: ACES Certificate in Editing at the Advanced Level, the highest tier ACES offers. MBA from Georgia State University. Bachelor's from LUMS, one of South Asia's most research-intensive universities. Top Rated on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score across 70+ completed projects. Here is what I fix that most editors miss: ◉ Argument gaps between your claims and your evidence ◉ Citation errors: page numbers, source matching, and in-text consistency ◉ Full formatting compliance in APA 7, Chicago Notes and Author-Date, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver, IEEE, or OSCOLA ◉ Register shifts that flag non-native writers to reviewers ◉ AI-generated sections with hallucinated citations or fabricated sources, verified against primary sources before your committee or reviewer sees them ◉ Table and figure labels, headings, and cross-references throughout the document I deliver every project using Track Changes in Microsoft Word. You see every edit. You approve or reject each one. I explain my reasoning on every substantive change. You get your document improved, not rewritten. What I edit: ◉ PhD dissertations and master's theses, all chapters and complete documents ◉ Journal articles and research papers, submission-ready ◉ Literature reviews and systematic reviews ◉ Research proposals and methodology chapters ◉ Statements of purpose and graduate school applications ◉ Academic book chapters and monographs for journal press submission Citation styles: APA 7th edition, Chicago Notes and Author-Date, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver, IEEE, and OSCOLA. ESL editing: I work with non-native English-speaking researchers across medicine, business, and social sciences. I preserve your argument and your data while raising your academic English to publication standard, without erasing your voice. Turnaround: 48 hours on most projects. Revisions included until your committee or editor is satisfied. Confidentiality: 100% on every project. Send me your document type, word count, citation style, and deadline. I will respond within two hours with a clear scope and delivery date, before you commit to anything.

I am an experienced, native English-speaking proofreader and editor from the United States, currently spending most of my time in the Dominican Republic. I enjoy working with texts of all types, from blog posts to grant applications to books. I can not only ensure that your texts are grammatically correct and error-free, but I can also make them come alive and sound natural, which is particularly important for texts written by non-native English speakers or those generated by AI.

More than just a freelancer — a medical expert you can rely on for accuracy and quality. I am a licensed MBBS physician, Masters of Philosophy in Basic Health Sciences and now a PhD scholar, a certified Diabetologist, working as an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry with 10+ years of clinical, research and academic experience. I specialize in delivering high-quality medical writing, research support, and academic content that meets international standards. With 20+ articles and 10 published research papers, I bring a strong combination of clinical insight, research expertise, and clear communication to every project. ✅ What I Offer 🔹 Medical Writing & Scientific Content Research articles, review papers, blogs, and case reports — all evidence-based, well-structured, and publication-ready 🔹 Research Support & Academic Writing Literature reviews, manuscript preparation, data interpretation, and thesis/dissertation assistance 🔹 Medical Scribing & Clinical Documentation Accurate SOAP notes, EMR/EHR documentation, and clinical summaries with attention to detail 🔹 Medical Billing & Coding: Experienced in decoding healthcare procedures into efficient, error-free billing practices that support revenue cycle optimization. 🔹 Proofreading & Editing Refining manuscripts, theses, and academic documents for clarity, grammar, and journal standards 🔹 Medical Education Content Lecture slides, MCQs, PBL cases, and study materials for MBBS and healthcare students 🎯 Why Clients Choose Me ✔ 10+ years of clinical and academic experience ✔ 20+ articles & 10 published research papers ✔ Strong expertise in biochemistry, immunology & clinical sciences ✔ Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and reliable ✔ Clear communication and professional collaboration 🚀 What You Can Expect ✅ Plagiarism-free, well-referenced work ✅ Accurate, concise, and structured content ✅ On-time delivery with full confidentiality ✅ Work aligned with international academic and clinical standards Let’s work together to create impactful, precise, and high-quality medical content. 📩 Message me to discuss your project.

Strong writer with academic research skills. Areas of particular strength include education, sociology, philosophy, psychology, and counseling. Exceptional editing/proofreading skills with strong knowledge of APA ed 7 style. Working as a college professor teaching sociology, psychology, and philosophy with a number of colleges and universities, taught me the importance of knowing your audience. It also provided me the opportunity to perfect my ability to explain complex information in engaging and obtainable ways. Working within nonprofits afforded me the opportunity to enhance my knowledge of grant writing, research, and grant fulfillment skills. Understanding your intention and audience is the first step in helping you develop a meaningful message. Whether you need a proofreader/editor to help you perfect an existing project, a ghostwriter to help you mold your message, or a writer to create content to engage your audience, I would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your project.

Brief Overview: You know those teachers who catch every little mistake in student papers, and offer extensive and substantial comments on how to improve the work? Students might not be fans of this…but wouldn't that be exactly who you want in your corner, to help you perfect your work before submission/publication? That’s me! I am a professional academic with decades of experience writing, editing, peer-reviewing, and formatting academic and non-fiction content, with a lifelong passion for fiction. My editing experience includes co-editing The Heritage of Western Greece book series, assisting numerous (often ESL) peers publish in academic journals such as Physiologia & Archai, as well as assisting independent authors improve the philosophical content of their books. The Full Details: About Me: I’m a native English speaker with a Ph.D. in Philosophy, an M.A. in Classics, a B.A. in History. I have 17 years’ experience as a professional academic: professor, editor, reviewer, and published author. I have provided editing, copy editing, proofreading, and ESL assistance, for hundreds of academic and professional documents — including research papers, manuscripts, dissertations, journal articles, and technical reports. How I can help you: Developmental Editing ("The Big Picture"): You have a great idea, but are having difficulty developing it into a cohesive thesis/story, with good flow, logical consistency, and no plot holes. *I will provide a systematic review that identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the core elements and themes, with actionable advice on how to proceed towards completion. Line Editing ("Content & Style"): You have the big ideas and a rough draft, but need assistance with improving the writing in order to clearly and effectively communicate the information to the reader. *I will provide an in-depth and detailed line-by-line analysis, to help you effectively deliver your thesis/story to your audience. Copyediting ("The Technical Details"): Your manuscript is essentially complete, but it could use some help with grammar, syntax, clarity, and consistency. Perhaps it also needs to be properly cited according to a style guide. *I will help ensure your manuscript is consistent and technically correct, to ensure a professional-level polish. Proofreading ("The Final Check"): Your manuscript is basically finished. But it needs a final check, to ensure it is entirely error-free, prior to being submitted/published. *I will provide a careful systematic check, to ensure the copy is truly error free, so you can be confident your readers will not find any unprofessional and embarrassing mistakes. Style Guide Compliance: Your manuscript needs to ensure proper credit is given to your sources, according to a particular style guide. *I will provide complete and accurate compliance with whatever style guide is needed for your manuscript. I am proficient working with multiple common citation styles (APA Style, MLA Style, Chicago Manual of Style), and can also follow alternative style guides for particular publishers. Fact-Checking/Research Support: You need to make sure that no sources were lacking in or inappropriately attributed, and/or you need to ensure your claims are supported by your sources. *I will thoroughly check the information in your manuscript, and ensure consistency and accuracy with your cited sources. ESL Assistance: You want to publish in English, but it is not your native-language, and you could use the assistance of a native-speaker. *I have extensive experience helping non-native English writers achieve native -level clarity and fluency, without losing their style, and successfully publishing. Why work with me: Academic Credibility: Internationally recognized scholar with extensive publications and conference presentations. Detail-Oriented Editing: Experienced in generating polished, error-free, and professional-level publications--all while tracking and documenting each change. Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: Broadly trained in the Humanities. Capable of working effectively in many areas: academic, non-fiction, fiction, gaming content. Multilingual skills: Native English speaker. Reading knowledge of various Romance languages (Spanish, French, Italian, etc.). Chinese (HSK 4). Transparent Process: Collaborative editing using tools like Track Changes, with clear communication at every stage. Whether you need help developing a work, refining your prose for clarity, citations, or polishing a final copy for publication, I deliver work that meets the highest professional standards. Let’s work together, to ensure your project is clear, credible, and ready for its audience!

I write and edit across academic research, SaaS content, B2B copy, health, real estate, manuscripts. I'm not going to oversell you. I don't need to. My numbers and top rated plus badge do that already. The only question is whether you're ready to stop settling for "good enough." 🏆 The client reviews below (also in my work history section) describe the quality of work and value that you can expect from working with me. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Shahraiz is an highly educated and incredibly skilled writer; his ability to insert nuance to a project is unmatched. I will definitely work with him again in the future." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One of the best on this platform. Very helpful, and I must thank him for all the work he's helped me out with. highly recommended" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "You know you’re hiring someone online; but, you just can’t shake that nagging fear that they won’t be up to the job. But that was not the case with him. He has worked excellently for us. Always delivered work on time, within the specified budget, and with the utmost professionalism. I highly recommend him for his professionalism, work ethic, and exceptional knowledge and abilities."

I love helping writers carve pathways for beautifully written books to reach all of their readers. I see my role as a friend and guide through the arduous commitment of birthing a book. Together, we ping pong your work through its final process before it meets the world. I enjoy working with authors on all phases of book development, from idea to book tour. I also bring technical knowledge on the granular and big picture best practices of the publishing industry. I spent many years in world of a small start up publisher where we learned these best practices together, out loud (the best way).

Hello! I’m Fareeda Yasser, a nonfiction editor and beta reader on Upwork. I’m passionate about helping writers bring their ideas to life, especially through self-help books that inspire and empower readers. I love working with authors who have a powerful message to share and want to make a real impact. Whether you’re writing a guide to personal growth, a motivational memoir, or a practical how-to, I’ll help you refine your manuscript to ensure it’s clear, engaging, and resonates with your audience. My services include developmental editing, where I’ll offer in-depth insights on structure, tone, and flow, as well as line editing and proofreading to polish every detail. As a beta reader (and bookworm at heart), I offer honest, thoughtful feedback on pacing, clarity, and overall impact, to help you understand how your work connects with readers and where it can shine even brighter. Think of me as your collaborative partner, here to support you in making your writing the best it can be.

July 2026: I am currently booked until August 2026 for larger projects! Please reach out if you're interesting in working together, and we'll see if we can make it work :) Hi! I'm Rachael, I'm an experienced writer, editor, and proofreader. I specialize in developmental and line editing, and particularly enjoy helping new authors find their voice. I have a degree in English, experience tutoring and working as a teacher's assistant, and in my two years full-time freelancing, I've built up a great reputation for being quick, thorough, and easy to work with. I'm eager to work with writers who are planning to publish so I can continue to build up my portfolio. If you'd like to chat more, feel free to book a consultation below :)

Writing a book is the first big step in making your dreams of becoming a published author come true. Whether you are looking to self-publish, or secure yourself an agent, I will be here to ensure your book is the best it can be. My deep line edits include in-text edits using track changes, focusing on the following: Repetition Redundancies Dialogue Word choice Sentence structure Clarity Tone and consistency And SO much more. At the end of my edit, you will receive two copies of your manuscript - one with tracked changes, and one clean copy. I also conduct developmental edits and proofreads. As of June 2022, I will be offering video calls to provide you with feedback on your work. Send me the first two pages of your manuscript if you would like a free sample to see my editing style. If you're working on a budget, please message me and I would be happy to discuss.