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The stuff of bestsellers goes beyond just the subject matter of a book; presentation is just as essential. Oftentimes, what you need is a fresh pair of eyes to look over your material and a sprinkle of professional help. Having a specialist look over your work will cause no harm. In fact, an editor's sacred rule is: "do no harm." With a professional editor, you get well-structured, error-free, and tight content. Do you need an expert to critique, edit, and proofread your work before it's publication? I can do that for you. As an experienced developmental and copy editor, I can collaborate with you to achieve your dream text by fixing grammatical errors, verifying facts, ensuring consistency throughout the document, filling plot holes, and a host of other duties that a passion-driven editor carries out. As a behind-the-scene service, you still have credit as the writer. what's more? - You can repose confidence in my abilities as I have edited award-winning pieces such as the 2021 Quramo Prize first runner up, an Awele Creative Trust 2022 shortlisted piece, and a host of others. - As a grammar svengali, I have impeccable command of the English language. - You can be assured of a speed-of-light turnaround - I have a Bachelor's degree in English - My major in Literature and natural logophilia makes me a detail-oriented editor - I back up corrections with credible sources (If need be) - I use a tone that melds seamlessly with your writing voice and appeals to your audience. - I apply my premium grammar checker to be doubly sure - I explain why the syntax is unsuitable or incorrect. What are you waiting for? Contact me now to get access to my amazing services!
Veronica O.
$15/hr
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You finished the book. Don't let a generic edit stop it from selling. I'm a Book Editor specializing in manuscript editing, book editing, developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading for self-published authors, small publishing houses, and businesses. I'm currently the trusted editor for a publishing services company handling 1,000+ projects a year, where I've worked on everything from 1,000-word self-help books to a 205,000-word technical manuscript. One client put it: "She didn't just edit my manuscript. She elevated it." Want proof before you commit? Send me a sample chapter, and I'll return a short edit, free and with no obligation, so you can see exactly how I'd handle your manuscript. Here's what that looks like in practice: I provide book editing, manuscript editing, developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading for narrative nonfiction, nonfiction, self-help, business, leadership, memoir, personal development, health, wellness, faith-based, technical, fiction, and romance manuscripts. Using professional publishing-house editorial workflows, I deliver publication-ready manuscripts with editorial letters/reports, where appropriate, style sheets, Track Changes, and adherence to the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) standards. I also specialize in AI content editing, transforming AI-assisted drafts into polished, natural, human-sounding manuscripts. More importantly, I provide the human editorial judgment that AI cannot replace. Whether I'm editing an AI-assisted draft or an author-written manuscript, I strengthen readability, clarity, flow, pacing, sentence structure, grammar, syntax, consistency, tone, formatting, capitalization, and natural expression while preserving your unique voice, message, and intent. My goal isn't simply to correct errors; it's to produce a polished, publication-ready manuscript that connects with readers. For self-published authors, I also prepare manuscripts for Amazon KDP, ensuring your files are publication-ready for Kindle and paperback and aligned with self-publishing best practices. What sets my process apart: • Every project includes a tracked-changes copy and a clean final copy, giving you complete control to review, accept, or reject every suggested edit. • I apply the human editorial judgment that AI cannot provide, improving readability, sentence structure, clarity, consistency, tone, and natural flow while preserving your unique voice and authorial intent. • I identify structural, consistency, and readability issues that other editors often miss, including pacing, repetition, awkward wording, plot or argument gaps, unclear passages, and opportunities to strengthen engagement. • I perform thorough consistency checks for terminology, formatting, capitalization, style, and language usage to ensure a polished, professional manuscript. • I'm comfortable editing technically dense manuscripts, including content with embedded data, formulas, tables, and specialized terminology, while preserving technical accuracy. • I edit confidently in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and PDF documents, using Track Changes, Comments, PDF annotation tools, and professional editorial workflows to deliver clear, accurate, publication-ready manuscripts. • I deliver clear communication, dependable turnaround times, meticulous attention to detail, and consistent editorial quality, making me a reliable long-term partner for authors and publishers with recurring projects. I regularly edit self-help, narrative nonfiction, business, leadership, memoir, personal development, health, wellness, faith-based, technical, AI-assisted, fiction, and romance manuscripts. For fiction authors, I also offer beta-reading feedback, providing a reader's perspective on pacing, plot development, character consistency, emotional impact, suspense, and overall engagement before publication. Whether your manuscript needs developmental guidance, sentence-level refinement, a thorough human edit after AI assistance, beta-reading insights, or a final proofread before publication, my goal is always the same: preserve your voice, strengthen your message, and deliver a polished, publication-ready book that readers will enjoy. Click Invite to Job or send me a message. I respond promptly and would be happy to discuss your manuscript.
Ige A.
$15/hr
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Your story deserves more than basic proofreading, it deserves strategic feedback, deep critique, and professional polish. If you're looking for a detail-oriented beta reader, book editor, and formatting specialist who understands story structure and reader psychology, you're in the right place. I specialize in beta reading, manuscript feedback, and developmental editing for fiction and nonfiction authors. From romance novels and fantasy to thriller, horror, science fiction, literary fiction, memoir, and self-help, I provide in-depth story review, manuscript critique, and actionable feedback designed to strengthen your book. As a professional beta reader and book editor, I analyze: ✔Plot development and pacing ✔Character development and character voices ✔Story structure and emotional impact ✔Grammar check and line-level clarity ✔Consistency, tone, and reader engagement Whether you need an alpha reader, romance beta reader, fantasy beta reader, horror beta reader, or a detailed reader report, I deliver structured book feedback that helps you revise with confidence. Beyond editing, I also offer: ✔Line editing and copy editing ✔Proofreading and content editing ✔Book formatting for Kindle Direct Publishing (Amazon KDP) ✔Ebook formatting and publishing support ✔Book blurb review, synopsis, and query letter feedback ✔Self-publishing guidance I work with novels, novellas, short stories, children’s books, screenplays, and nonfiction manuscripts. My goal is simple: elevate your manuscript to a publish-ready standard while preserving your unique voice. If you're serious about publishing, let’s refine your book the right way. Book Editing, Developmental Editing, Line Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Beta Reading, Beta Reader, Manuscript Review, Manuscript Critique, Manuscript Evaluation, Editorial Feedback, Story Editing, Plot Development, Character Development, Fiction Editing, Nonfiction Editing, Children's Book Editing, Middle Grade Editing, Memoir Editing, Self-Help Editing, Business Book Editing, Reader Feedback, Writing Critique, Grammar Correction, Content Editing, Ebook Formatting, Book Formatting, Kindle Direct Publishing, Amazon KDP, EPUB Formatting, Print Layout, Interior Book Design, Publishing Support, Self-Publishing, Query Letter Review, Synopsis Review, Book Blurb Review, Developmental Feedback, Narrative Development, Story Structure, Dialogue Review, Reader Engagement, Manuscript Polishing, Final Draft Review, Publication Preparation, Cultural Localization, Transcreation, English Editing, Copyediting, Editorial Consulting, Author Support. Beta Reading, Beta Reader, Professional Beta Reader, Beta Reader Report, Alpha Reader, Manuscript Review, Manuscript Critique, Manuscript Evaluation, Manuscript Assessment, Book Editing, Developmental Editing, Structural Editing, Line Editing, Copy Editing, Copyediting, Proofreading, Content Editing, Editorial Review, Editorial Feedback, Fiction Editing, Nonfiction Editing, Novel Editing, Romance Editing, Fantasy Editing, Thriller Editing, Mystery Editing, Science Fiction Editing, Young Adult Editing, Children's Book Editing, Memoir Editing, Self-Help Editing, Story Editing, Story Structure, Plot Development, Plot Analysis, Story Pacing, Character Development, Character Arcs, Character Voice, Dialogue Review, Narrative Development, Reader Feedback, Reader Engagement, Reader Experience, Writing Critique, Literary Editing, Literary Feedback, Worldbuilding, Scene Analysis, Chapter Review, Grammar Correction, Syntax Review, Error Detection, Clarity Improvement, Readability Enhancement, Voice Consistency, Tone Improvement, Developmental Feedback, Manuscript Development, Revision Support, Draft Evaluation, Manuscript Polishing, Final Draft Review, Publishing Support, Self-Publishing, Book Publishing, Kindle Direct Publishing, Amazon KDP, KDP Formatting, Kindle Formatting, Ebook Formatting, ePub Formatting, Print Formatting, Book Formatting, Interior Book Design, Typesetting, Book Design, Book Blurb Review, Synopsis Review, Query Letter Review, Author Support, Author Services, Publishing Consultant, Editorial Consulting, Story Consultant, Writing Coach, Fiction Coaching, Literary Analysis, Professional Editing Services, Reader Report, Editorial Report, Novel Critique, Fiction Critique, Nonfiction Critique, Publishing Guidance, Publication Preparation, Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Nonfiction Writing.
Muhammad U.
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🥇Top Rated , PhD Professional Academic Writer & Research Specialist | Academic Writing and Proofreading Expert | Essay Writer |Thesis | Literature Review l Dissertations | Research paper writer | eBook Formatting Expert I help students, doctoral candidates, researchers, and journal authors improve academic documents into clear, well-structured, submission-ready work. My support covers thesis editing, dissertation editing, literature reviews, systematic literature reviews, research papers, journal manuscripts, research proposals, citation correction, university/journal formatting. Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Economics , Literature, Philosophy, History, Anthropology, Thesis Writing, Dissertations, Data Analysis,Scientific writing Research papers and Management. My expert services include but are not limited to the following: ✔️ Academic Reports. ✔️ Dissertations. ✔️ Data Analysis. ✔️ Thesis. ✔️ Academic Writing. ✔️ Annotated Bibliography. ✔️ Case Analysis. ✔️ Critique papers. ✔️ Essay Writing. ✔️ Literature Review. ✔️ Methodology Parts and Findings. ✔️ Nursing and Psychology. ✔️ Opportunity Analysis. ✔️ Presentations. ✔️ Reflections. ✔️ Research Help. ✔️ Research Papers Expert. ✔️ Research Proposals. ✔️ Synopsis. ✔️ Thesis Writing. 💥 Guarantee I provide: ✔️Professional Manual Referencing|✔️100% Plagiarism and AI Free|✔️ 100% Original Work|✔️Unlimited Revisions|✔️Negotiable pricing|✔️Grammarly checked Work. KEYWORDS #Phd Academic Writer #Dissertation writing #Thesis writer #Research Methodology #Literature review #Essay writer#Research paper #Apa paper #Presentation Expert #Esays #Apa formating #Apa 7th edition paper #Systematic Review #Research Proposal #writing #General Research Writing #research paper formatting #formatting dissertation #Research paper Academic #academic research paper #thesis formatting #formattion paper #research paper #bookformatting #book formatting #phd thesis #apa paper #Term Paper Writing #Research project #Researcher #Phd Researcher #Academic Researcher #Psychology writing #Essay writing #Essay expert #Proofreading expert #academic formating #formatting essay #Academic essay formating I respond promptly and am happy to answer any questions regarding your document formatting or rebranding needs. Muhammad U.
Thomas S.
$50/hr
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BIO: I’m a professional writer living in New York with a lifelong passion for the power of the written word. I’ve written everything from ebooks (95 to date) to blogs, landing pages to web content (2,000+), ad copy to letters, business proposals to sales plans, and training manuals. WHAT IS MY BACKGROUND? I bring more than 21+ years of sales and marketing business management experience to every project. Previously, I've worked in fields including software, real estate, law, publishing, advertising, and services in regions such as the UK, Europe, Australia, Indonesia, and the US. JUST HOW DO I DO WHAT I DO? By asking questions, listening and considering what I hear, followed by collaborative brainstorming to develop a plan we both embrace with confidence and enthusiasm. As you seek synergy within your organization, I seek it with my clients. HOW CAN YOU LEARN MORE ABOUT ME? Feel free to browse my attached portfolio projects and my projects at www. leanpub.com/u/tomsenkus
Cynthia C.
$32/hr
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Flexible, experienced editor and proofreader with publisher experience. 𝐅𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐅𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 (𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 & 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬) | 𝐏𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲 | 𝐖𝐞𝐛 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲 & 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 | 𝐁𝟐𝐁 & 𝐁𝟐𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲 Getting your writing across exactly as intended is difficult, so why leave it to chance? I’ve worked with publishing houses, indie authors, national government bodies, and international corporations. Whether you need big-picture support or a final polish, I can help. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵: ✅ Developmental Editing—shaping plot, character, and structure ✅ Line Editing—refining tone, voice, flow, and readability ✅ Copy Editing & Proofreading—eliminating errors and tightening prose ✅ Manuscript Evaluations—big-picture feedback to guide revisions ✅ Book Coaching—structure, accountability, and ongoing support ✅ Sensitivity Reading—mindful feedback on inclusive copy ✅ Beta Reading—feedback from a reader’s perspective 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲? ✨ Supportive, honest, and collaborative ✨ Well-versed across a wide range of content types and tones ✨ Punctual, responsive, and easy to work with ✨ Comfortable with various style guides, including the California Manual of Style ✨ Neurodiverse? No problem. I’m happy to adapt to your needs My mission is simple: 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘰𝘧. 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿!
$22/hr
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I owe my language skills to a lifetime of obsessive reading. I love words and understand how the right one can make all the difference; I admire sentences that are elegant and convey just what is needed; I respect prose that complies perfectly with grammar rules. If these are the things you wish for your article/story/novel to have, I can help you achieve that. I've been a professional editor now for four years, and a freelancer on Upwork for two. In this short span of time, I have worked on a diverse range of projects with many wonderful people across the globe, delivering quality work and cent percent client satisfaction every time. ----- "Vidya does terrific work. Sometimes you run into editors that make it all about them. Vidya makes it about the reader!" "Vidya has top-notch skills and was very professional. Excellent communication - a pleasure to work with." "Vidya is great. Period. Best proofer I've hired in about ten years." ----- Feel free to message me if you want to know more :)
$55/hr
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If you are looking for a dedicated, professional line editor, copyeditor, proofreader, beta reader, content writer, or content doctor I am confident I can work with you and your manuscript to bring out the best in your writing. If you are looking for a ghostwriter for your romance, no matter what the sub-genre, I am the right fit for you. In both my professional career and personal life I have written for all occasions. I have successfully produced articles on several topics, blogs, resumes, cover letters, and professional white papers for several industries. In my creative writing I have written short stories, novels, novellas, poems, and have even had several greeting cards published. I have worked with several published authors, and those who hope to someday be published in editing their writing, developing, and guiding their stories. I am a native english speaker, born and raised in the United States. I will deliver your projects in a timely and accurate manner and look forward to collaboration.
Natalie B.
$35/hr
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I specialise in articulating my client’s thoughts and sentiments through eloquent, perceptive writing for: • Fictional ghost-writing • Personalised Poetry • Speech-writing • Memoir • Script and Voice-over I am also accomplished at reviewing the work of my clients and providing honest, detailed, constructive feedback through: • Beta-reading • Proofreading • Editing • Feedback on creative writing
Rhiannon B.
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Are you in need of a pilot chapter or a full, multiple-book series? I'll deliver structured, character-driven drafts, written specifically for your target audience. Missed deadlines mean missed opportunities, for both of us. By working with me, you can ensure on-time deliverables. Work with someone who flags problems early and doesn't disappear mid-project! What I bring to your project: — Voice consistency across installments. I can match and maintain a specific voice, from Volume 1 to Volume 5. — Tight narrative continuity. Plot threads, character arcs, and world details stay tracked and consistent. — Series-level thinking. I don't write chapters in a vacuum. Every scene is built with readthrough and long-term payoff in mind. — Full-pipeline familiarity. I can deliver raw drafts, or I can hand you a publish-ready package: blurbs, keywords, metadata, the works. — Print and Ebook ready Formatting — Proof and Beta Reading — Full Editing Pipeline (Copy, Line, and Developmental) — AI Humanization I'm experienced in both original projects and working within the confines of your world and voice! I can work from your existing series bible or style guide, or we can work together to develop something totally new! * Turnaround Times: ~3-5k/words a day (Mon-Thurs) * Open to long and short-term projects I'm a published fiction author with 10+ years of writing experience, specializing in writing to market. My areas of expertise cover romance, fantasy, and professional client-facing content. I understand KU readthrough, genre reader expectations, webnovel pacing, and what makes a series sticky enough to hold subscribers across multiple volumes. I've earned the KDP Select All Stars Bonus, maintained a catalog across multiple pen names, and built series that rank sub 5k BSR on the Kindle Store.