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I specialize in the following: - AI content creation and editing - Editing non-fiction manuscripts, courses, and educational materials - Planning and organization in large projects - Editing business documents and marketing copy - Fact-checking and internet research - Grammar, style, and tone - Organization and clarity - Readability - APA 7 and CMOS reference and citations Additional skills: - Communication - Teamwork - Organization - Writing I hold master's degrees in Psychology and Adult Education and Training, a BS in Information Technology, and an AA in Accounting. I have experience editing fiction and non-fiction manuscripts, business documents, marketing copy, academic papers, and educational materials including courses. I also have experience writing books from audio and video recordings.

Have you been looking at your writing for so long the words are starting to swim? Are you starting to question if you've caught every affect/effect or put every comma in place? That's where I come in. I'm here to proofread your final work and help make it look as polished as possible. I am a certified general proofreader. I can proofread creative writing, blog posts, journal articles, etc. My focus is: - correcting any grammar or punctuation errors - finding misplaced words (spell check doesn't catch when you type 'said' instead of 'sad') - subject/verb and tense agreement I do all of this while keeping to your format (AP, CMOS, etc.) and your style. I make sure that I'm proofreading within your words, without changing your voice.

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Skilled editor with a passion for language and meticulous detail. I specialize in accurate transcription and proofreading to ensure consistency. - I offer proofreading, line editing and copy editing. Whether you need an editor for small writing projects like assignments, website content, blogs or large projects like novels, I can help you! - I offer human transcription with high competency, accuracy and attention to detail. - Fluent in English (native speaker) - Type 80 WPM - Experience in editing eBook manuscripts, AI-generated content, medical content, am proficient in medical terminology and medical data management. A little about me: - In my leisure time I am an avid consumer of books, eBooks and audiobooks, and I enjoy creative writing, which has equipped me with a strong knowledge of the eBook landscape. - I do not utilize AI for transcription or editing services. I'm willing to edit AI generated content, but my passion is for working with creators who produce their own-human made content.

-Dissertation proofreading -Documentation audits -Turnitin plagiarism reports -Formatting I hold a Master's Degree in English and 25 years as an educator, editor and writer with numerous awards and publications as shown in my CV. I specialize in these areas: Working with non-native English writers, thesis/dissertation reviews and editing, mentoring and coaching writers, copywriting for educational and marketing purposes, and creating writing curriculum and instruction. Areas of expertise: -Lesson plans -Dissertation/ theses formatting (according to your school's guidelines - Word templates). I have worked with students in the following fields: All engineering and science, humanities/ psychology/ social science. -APA, MLA, IEEE and Chicago documentation styles -Dissertation/ theses editing/ proofreading -Academic journal articles, conference papers editing -Essay writing tutoring and coaching -Book editing (nonfiction/ fiction) -Experience working with non-native English writers My most recent position outside of UpWork was as a technical editor at Missouri University of Science & Technology, where I edited graduate student writing, including dissertations, theses, and journal articles. I have provided freelance copywriting and editing in the following areas: Product packaging and marketing, promotional materials and newsletters, feature articles, blogs, nonfiction and fiction books, business plans and resumes. I have worked in both corporate and academic settings. I have extensive experience in higher education and academic writing. Full Length Books: Following are my most recent projects: • We’re Not Worthy: From In Living Color to Mr. Show, How ‘90s Sketch TV Changed the Face of Comedy (Jason Klamm, forthcoming September 2023, 1984 Publishing) • The Starter Brain: How to Make Sense and Avoid Nonsense (Tim Wood, 2022, Amazon) • Simple F*cking Advice For Everyday Humans (Brent Hand, in publication – Billy Huddle Books) • Persuasions of God: Meekness, Sacrifice, Solidarity, Holiness (Paul Lynch, PhD, in publication, Penn State University Press) • Break Free: Design A Life of Financial Freedom (Jocelyn Kaufman, 2023, Amazon) Thesis/ Dissertations Following is a small sample of approximately 100 dissertations edited: • Factors Influencing Military Instructor Efficacy (Gina Frank, PhD, 2022, Boise State University) • Gender Considerations in Multi-Stakeholder Processes in the Livestock Sector in Mali: The Case of Innovation Platforms (Sadio Ba Gning & Michel Mainack, 2022, Gaston Berger University of Saint-Louis, Senegal) • Study of the Effectiveness of a Direct, Structured Phonemic Awareness Program with Preschool Children (Marceinia Williams Peoples, PhD, 2022, Arkansas State University) • Compassion Fatigue & Burnout Among Police Officers: A Literature Review (Jeannie Marino, 2022, Simmons University) • Neutron-Induced Prompt Gamma-ray Spectroscopy Tool for Detection of Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) and Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) (Athanas Makau Mutiso, B.S., M.S. Nuclear Eng., 2022, Missouri University of Science & Technology)

Over the past 6+ years, I've helped online businesses, e-commerce brands, and content teams publish better content: faster, cleaner, and ranking higher. My sweet spot is sitting at the intersection of AI-assisted content and SEO: taking raw AI output, drafts from writers, or outdated articles and turning them into polished, search-optimized pieces that actually perform. I've done this for brands like Cybernews, Boozt, Printify. What I help with: - AI Content Editing & QA: I review, rewrite, and fact-check AI-generated content, making sure it reads naturally, aligns with brand voice, and meets SEO requirements. I've worked as a Senior AI Content Editor for multiple projects simultaneously. - SEO Content Management: keyword research, copy briefs for writers, content audits, on-page optimization, and publishing via WordPress (RankMath, Yoast SEO, WPML, Surfer SEO). I've managed full content cycles from brief to publication. - Copy Editing & Proofreading: clean, accurate editing across niches including health, tech, fashion, travel, and lifestyle. I've edited for publications that require factual accuracy and legal compliance (no libel, copyright issues, etc.). - Content Auditing: systematic review of existing content against brand guidelines, SEO standards, and accuracy benchmarks. I've run audits across large product catalogues and multi-platform content libraries. I work independently, communicate proactively, and don't need hand-holding. I'm used to remote async environments and managing multiple projects at once. Tools I use daily: Surfer SEO · Ahrefs · WordPress · ChatGPT · Grammarly · Claude · Google Suite · RankMath · Yoast Certified: SEO Writing Masterclass (Surfer SEO) · Persuasive Copywriting (BitDegree) · ChatGPT Prompting (Udemy)