I am a proofreader/editor of novels and websites. I have been teaching for 9 years and can help with works that need a simple brush up or writing that is in need of deep editing. - I have experience in writing and editing blog articles. -Knowledge of MLA, Turabian and Chicago style citations for academic papers. -Ability to take your work to the next level through organization and structure editing as well as grammar and continuity. -Experience publishing two books through Amazon Self Publishing.

—Top-rated copy editor/proofreader, writer, and communicator with 10+ years of experience —100% job success on Upwork —Journalism graduate from Boston University with a 3.5 GPA and cum laude honors —Experience beginning in 2013 with writing and editing online and print publications under AP Style and Chicago Manual of Style, specializing in the education and marketing sectors —Proficient with WordPress, MS Office, Windows, Mac OS, Internet, and management tools such as Workfront, Sitecore, Slack, Asana, Trello, Monday, and Smartsheet —Typing speed of 90–100 wpm

I am a meticulous, 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.

Professional editing and proofreading with a personal touch. From business and education to memoir, spirituality, and self-help—I will edit and proofread your nonfiction content to perfection. I also enjoy working with children’s fiction authors. Hire me! Testimonials: "Recently, Shawn proofread and edited my latest book, Teaching with Puppets Made Easy. I thought my manuscript was clean and tight. But Shawn brought her expert eyes to my project and gave me plenty of edits to accept and even more brilliant suggestions to consider. I highly recommend her to anyone with a manuscript they want reworked into tiptop shape!" — Mary Beth Spann Mank, author, Teaching with Puppets Made Easy "Flexible, friendly, and, above all, a very competent proofreader/editor who always manages to keep deadlines. I can highly recommend her!" — Liesbeth Heenk, Amsterdam Publishers "I hired Shawn to proofread my 300+ page personal memoir, and she provided a calming and supportive voice to the very end. I feel so grateful that I found her. She made my book so much better!" — Kristy Sweetland, author, Stark Raving Zen *** A FEW OF MY EDITING SKILLS: Editing | Copy Editing | Book Editor | Ghost "RE" Writer | Line Editor | Improved Wording & Phrasing | Technical Editing | Nonfiction | Citations | Fact Checking | Chicago Manual of Style A FEW OF MY PROOFREADING SKILLS: Proofreading | Grammar Correction | Spelling | Punctuation | Error Correction | Designed Book PDF Proofreading | Book Cover Proofreading | Marketing and Promotional Copy Proofreading

I offer expert editing and proofreading services. I hold two First Class M.A. degrees and a B.A. with Honours, as well as a 2018-19 Fellowship with the International Specialised Skills Institute, Australia. Whether your written work encompasses academic articles, university coursework, novels, blogs, website content, process documentation or even social media posts, resumes or cover letters, my wealth of professional experience allows me to ensure your final written product is engaging, polished, and above all, grammatically correct! I focus specifically on grammar, style, structure and clarity, and can provide services encompassing copy-editing, formatting, line-editing, proofreading or developmental editing (usually a combination thereof). My approach is tailored to your preferences, and as a cheerful, professional, highly collaborative editor/proofreader I ensure that your unique voice is maintained throughout the process and that your work speaks to and influences your targeted audience. In real life I am a highly specialised Book & Paper Conservator working for Cambridge University, where I undertake high-level research, conserve cultural materials and work to make Library collections accessible to all. I research, write and edit content for every type of publication imaginable - from instagram captions, public blogs and process documentation through to academic journals, conference presentations and research proposals. In a past professional life I worked in HR/Recruitment for both a Big 4 financial company and a well-known global recruitment consultancy. My experience in these areas allows my editing and proofreading skills to complement my professional experience in assessing recruitment applications, undertaking interviews and tailoring recruitment advertisements, and I welcome resume and cover letter projects!

Hello! I am excited to turn your novel, short story, or other text into a work of art. As a published editor and author, I have experience in working with clients to ensure that their work is error-free and enticing to readers. I specialize in fiction novels/stories, with SFF preferred, but not required. I can proofread, edit, and/or beta read your work for quality control and readability. PUBLISHED WORKS: -Beneath the Twin Suns: An Anthology (author) -Star Crossed: An Anthology of Romantic Science Fiction (author) -Heads and Tales: The Other Side of the Story (author) -The New Normal: A Zombie Anthology (author, editor, and publisher) -In All Our Forms: A Shifter Anthology (author, editor, and publisher) -Creator of The Book Dragon book review blog

I am a professional copy editor, proofreader, and writer with a degree in English and a strong passion for language and communication. My experience includes copyediting for newspapers under tight deadlines, where accuracy, clarity, and concise writing were essential. I also write and edit content across a diverse range of industries, including women’s health, wellness, spirituality, finance, cryptocurrency, investment, marketing, and medical communications, plus more. I am experienced in researching topics thoroughly and creating authentic content from scratch, as well as editing complex, high-level copy to ensure it is engaging and error-free. In addition, I have worked as an AI content reviewer and have hands-on experience uploading, formatting, and editing articles using platforms such as WordPress.

With 20 years of proofreading and editing experience, I endeavor to provide the writer with a flawless document in the shortest amount of time possible.

I am a proofreader, editor, and virtual assistant. Looking to work for an agency or a long-term position where I can assist with administrative duties. However, I am available for any project that requires attention to detail. You can send me any file that needs to be organized, re-formatted, edited, or proofread. I can correct grammar, look for sentence-structure issues, and provide more clarity throughout your texts. Content I can fact-check, organize, or edit is listed below, but is not limited to it. Message me so we can discuss your needs: ✅Canva Projects ✅Word Documents ✅Books and Magazines ✅Emails and Newsletters ✅Estate Records I can write product descriptions and reword, rewrite, and repurpose content. 💻 I offer virtual assistance services to help you complete tasks you don't have time for. Delegate repetitive tasks to me, and I will keep them going for you. ✅ When I edit, I read through the content, check it with Grammarly, and read the words out loud to ensure they flow. I can use Microsoft Word markups and edit in red to show the changes I make, and so we don't overlook anything. I correct typos, and sentences are easily readable when proofread by me. ✅ When I write, I always check if it makes sense and has fluidity. I focus on the aesthetics of my work and how it appeals to the targeted audience to drive traffic to the primary source (my client). I develop articles and emails with great information and details that explain the subject effectively. I can easily research with AI, have it break down the topic, and explain any topic. I'm proficient at making projects look good and sound good before publication. If we used AI, I would make sure the writing sounds human, not robotic. I am flexible if you want to change what I have written, created, or edited for you. I can always incorporate constructive feedback. Collaboration and helping you get important tasks done are my key goals. ✅ Proficient with Canva, Trello, Slack, Loom, SubMagic, ConvertKit, Buffer, Asana, Atlassian, Chat GPT, Gemini AI, Microsoft CoPilot, Grammarly. My credentials: ✅ Certification in Media Communications from Full Sail University ✅ Current student at Strayer University Graduation for my Bachelor's in Cybersecurity 2028 ✅ Test out Certifications: IT Fundamentals Pro PC Pro ✨ 6+ years of writing and proofreading experience. Talk soon, I reply pretty quickly!

Hi! Thank you for coming here. I can thoroughly proofread written works (both technical and non-technical), website content, essays, short stories, and novels and ensure they are error-free concerning grammar, tense continuity, punctuation, and coherence. My extensive reading habit has helped me be familiar with certain best writing practices. I use this knowledge to tweak your work to make them crisp, clear, and exciting for the readers. Key Skills: 🌟3 Years of experience as a full-stack developer in a tech company 🌟Experienced with the Chicago Manual of Style 🌟Certified as a proofreader 🌟Proven experience as a copyeditor and proofreader (client testimonial attached) My objective is to add value to my client's work and provide a satisfactory result that meets their requirements.