I have a sixth sense for proofreading and editing, and truly have a passion for elevating your writing to its highest and best version! I'll fix your grammar and punctuation mishaps, improve structure and flow, and give commentary on content if requested. I can put these skills to use in editing a manuscript, website, academic paper or research article, blog post, or anything else you've written! I hold a B.A. in English Literature, and love reading and writing. I always complete work on time and go above and beyond expectations.

If you're looking for a translator, proofreader or editor... Welcome on board! I am a French native speaker specialised in literary translation with several novels translated and edited under my belt. Despite the progress of AI, I do believe a human eye remains essential to give life to a story; and I am that human eye 👁 Don't hesitate to share your project with me to see how my abilities can turn your project into success! Services offered: book translation website translation proofreading and editing transcription subtitle translation Language pairs: English to French Italian to French

🏆 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 c𝚛𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚋𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 |𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 | Top Rated | 𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗣 (𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀) 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 🌎 𝙻𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚞𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝚏𝚕𝚎𝚡𝚒𝚋𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 | 𝗨𝗦, 𝗨𝗞, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗨/𝗡𝗭 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 📚 𝙰𝚌𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚌 𝚆𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 | 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 - 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐄𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 - 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 ✍️ 𝙵𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 & 𝙽𝚘𝚗-𝚏𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝙰𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚜 | 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗘𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 - 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Looking for a copy editor and/or proofreader? Whether you're a novice or an experienced writer, I can help! I am a certified proofreader and a member of the Chartered Institute for Editors and Proofreaders. After spending years decoding the secrets of life as a Geneticist, I now use my detail-oriented brain to decode and perfect your writing. Whether it's an academic paper, romance novel, blog post, or sci-fi manuscript, I’m here to ensure your words are as clear and precise as they can be. *Member of the CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading) *Certified proofreader *BSc (First Class Honours) Genetics *I can complete approx. 1000 words an hour, depending on the type of writing. * 5-star reviews, check out what my clients say about me! As a New Zealander who regularly sees and uses both major flavours of English, I'm equally proficient in US and UK grammar, spelling, and punctuation. I can work with your style guide and dictionary of choice, as I'm familiar with all the major style guides from CMOS to New Hart's Rules. Just like in molecular biology, I understand that tiny mistakes in writing can make all the difference (with both your meaning and how professional you come across). Whether it’s a misplaced decimal point or a misspelt word, I’ll find it. I will carefully edit your work, making sure it is not only grammatically correct and free from spelling and punctuation errors but also consistent and coherent, so that you come across as polished and professional. I'll also attend to the formatting, making sure your paragraph indents and headings are where they're supposed to be. My past projects have included fiction manuscripts, non-fiction, web content (including proofreading metadata for SEO), and scientific articles. I'm taking on self-published/independent authors of fiction or non-fiction novels, academic papers, and research theses/dissertations. I'm fast and accurate, with a degree in science and over 6 years' experience in laboratory research. I’ve been trained to work under pressure, so I won’t just catch your typos—I’ll spot the bigger mistakes and deliver results quickly. If your work is science-related, I have the savvy you need. I spent years in the lab and can make sure your scientific language is both accurate and readable. No more relying on autocorrect to handle those complex terms! If you're a fiction author, I've got you too, I got into this space as I absolutely love books, I am a voracious reader and read a wide variety of genres, sci-fi, romance, historical novels, cosy mysteries, romantasy, literary novels, you name it, I'll probably have it on my Kindle.

I am an editor with experience helping individual authors, students, and professionals maintain excellence in their writing. I once reduced a 75,000 word book introduction to 10,000 words, and the author felt that all the essential information remained intact! Whether you're looking to get an A on your paper or trying to streamline your work memos — I can help! - I am fully versed in Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite. - I have proficiency in APA (7th), Chicago, and MLA. - I have experience with legal writing as well.

Transform Your Manuscript into a Professional, Publish-Ready Book Your story deserves more than a quick proofread. It deserves the level of refinement that gives readers confidence from the very first page. I'm a top-rated book editor, ghostwriter, and self-publishing specialist with over 9 years of experience helping more than 200 authors produce high-quality, publish-ready books. Many of my clients' books have gone on to earn strong, consistent reader reviews on Amazon — a direct result of the editing and structural work we do together before publication. I specialize in memoir and nonfiction, with additional experience across fiction, children's books, and content adapted from interviews, podcasts, and lectures. My Services AI Content Humanization & Ghostwriting: I transform AI-generated drafts into natural, engaging writing that preserves your voice and message. I also ghostwrite nonfiction, memoirs, and fiction projects from concept, outline, or raw material. Book Editing & Proofreading: Developmental editing Copy editing Line editing Proofreading Improvements to grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency, and readability Book Formatting & Publishing: Amazon KDP formatting (Print and ebook formatting, paperback and hardcover layout, & EPUB creation) Publishing support for KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Kobo, and other self-publishing platforms Professional Transcription: Interviews Podcasts Webinars Meetings Sermons Lectures Research recordings Delivered as clear, accurately formatted transcripts ready for publication, documentation, or content repurposing. What You'll Receive A professionally edited manuscript with Track Changes A clean, publication-ready final version A print-ready PDF A Kindle-ready manuscript An EPUB file (when required) Formatting that meets professional publishing standards Ongoing publishing guidance when needed Let's talk about your book. Send me the first 3 pages of your manuscript, and I'll tell you exactly what it needs to be publish-ready — no obligation.

Every manuscript deserves more than a simple grammar check, it deserves an editor who understands how to strengthen clarity, readability, consistency, and flow while preserving your unique authorial voice. I specialize in editing fiction and non-fiction manuscripts, helping authors transform completed drafts into polished, publication-ready books for Amazon KDP, literary agents, and traditional publishing. My editing process focuses on improving sentence flow, correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax, eliminating repetition, enhancing readability, strengthening pacing, and ensuring consistency throughout your manuscript. Every edit is completed using Microsoft Word with Track Changes, allowing you to review every suggestion while maintaining full control of your work. Whether I'm performing copy editing, line editing, proofreading, or a comprehensive manuscript review, my goal is always the same: produce a clean, professional manuscript that reads naturally without changing your voice or writing style. My editing workflow includes: ✔Initial manuscript assessment to understand your goals, audience, and writing style. ✔Line-by-line editing to improve clarity, sentence flow, pacing, and readability. ✔Careful correction of grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and formatting inconsistencies. ✔Consistency checks for terminology, character names, timelines, capitalization, and style. ✔Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) and US English editing when required. ✔Delivery in Microsoft Word using Track Changes with clear editorial comments and suggestions. ✔Final quality review to ensure your manuscript is polished, consistent, and publication-ready. I regularly work with novels, thrillers, psychological suspense, romance, fantasy, dystopian fiction, memoirs, self-help, and other book-length manuscripts. Whether you're preparing for Amazon KDP, literary agent submissions, or professional publication, I provide thoughtful, detail-oriented editing that improves your manuscript while preserving the voice that makes it yours. Book Editor | Developmental Editor | Copy Editor | Line Editor | Proofreader | Fiction Editor | Novel Editor | Manuscript Editor | Beta Reader | Story Editor | Copy Editing | Line Editing | Proofreading | Editing & Proofreading | Grammar & Syntax Review | Error Detection | Chicago Manual of Style | CMOS | US English | British English | Track Changes | Microsoft Word | Manuscript Evaluation | Book Formatting | Ebook Formatting | Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) | Amazon KDP | IngramSpark | Self-Publishing | Publishing Assistance | Literary Editing | Developmental Editing | Character Development | Plot Development | Story Structure | Dialogue Editing | Sentence Flow | Readability Improvement | Consistency Editing | Fact-Checking | Creative Writing | Ghostwriting | Book Writing | Fiction Writing | Nonfiction Editing | Memoir Editing | Children's Book Editing | Romance Editor | Thriller Editor | Mystery Editor | Psychological Suspense | Fantasy Editor | Science Fiction Editor | Dystopian Fiction | Young Adult Fiction | Contemporary Fiction | Self-Help Editing

If your manuscript needs an experienced editor who understands language and research, get in touch. With over 30 years of bilingual experience, more than 160 publications, and over 500 manuscripts refined, I help researchers, authors, and organizations transform rough drafts into clear, polished, publication-ready work that meets international standards. Combining deep editorial expertise with practical experience in AI-assisted writing, I bridge the gap between machine efficiency and authentic human communication. 👉 I specialize in: - Academic editing and proofreading - Scientific and technical manuscripts - Journal articles and conference papers - Nonfiction books and reports - AI-assisted and AI-generated writing refinement 👉 What you can expect: - Fast turnaround - Responsive communication - Clear progress updates - High productivity - Reliability - Personal attention to every project - Early delivery whenever possible - Commitment to your satisfaction 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 - Tracked changes with targeted, substantive comments - Clean, easy-to-read version - PDF copy for final review - Brief editing report and feedback (optional) 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 ✅ 33 years as a Research Scientist and Lab Director at the U.S. Government ✅ Leader of 20 researchers and 15 graduate students ✅ Publication record: 54 peer-reviewed articles, 60 international conference papers, and 47 data sheets for the U.S. National Center for Biotechnology Information 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼: ✅ USDA-Agricultural Research Service (33 years) ✅ USDA-National Research Initiative Competitive Grant Program (3 years) ✅ 20 academic peer-reviewed journals (15 years) ✅ Editorial boards of graduate schools (8 years) 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✅ ORCID: 0009-0009-5782-4733 ✅ Scopus ID: 7003822539 ✅ ResearchGate: 37654061 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Working with Juan was a fantastic experience. He handled my book editing with remarkable skill, professionalism, and care... Communication was always clear and reliable, and every deadline was met. His dedication to quality truly stood out, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional book editor." May 2026. ☎️ I work with clients who are serious about producing high-quality manuscripts and publications. Message me on Upwork. I’ll tell you exactly how I can help.

I recently earned my Certificate of Excellence in General Proofreading: Theory & Practice through Proofread Anywhere and have a solid understanding of CMOS. My recent experience includes serving as a beta reader for contemporary romance manuscripts and providing proofreading services for several nonfiction and self-help books. Additionally, volunteering for Distributed Proofreaders and serving at my church have refined my attention to detail and enhanced my ability to manage multiple responsibilities. I am highly motivated, adapt quickly to new material, and thrive in roles that involve reading and polishing manuscripts.

As an experienced translator and content writer specializing in English-Spanish language services, I am dedicated to delivering accuracy, quality, and engaging content that resonates with your target audience. My proven track record includes successfully translating diverse materials, from large-scale projects like 400+ page books and e-learning courses to numerous smaller files, amounting to over 600 translated and proofread documents. My core habilities lies in: Translation: Faithful and culturally relevant English-Spanish translation, ensuring the original message's intent and tone are preserved. Content Writing & Rewriting: Crafting clear, compelling, and original articles and documentation, sometimes optimized for SEO to enhance online visibility. Proofreading & Editing: Meticulously reviewing texts to eliminate errors and refine clarity, flow, and overall impact across various formats. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am adept at managing deadlines without compromising on quality. When you work with me, you can expect a collaborative partner who values Responsibility, Honesty, and Respect above all. I take ownership of every project, ensuring your work is safe and handled with the utmost care and professionalism. If you're looking for a reliable, expert, and friendly professional to bring your projects to life in Spanish, let's connect. I am confident I can help you achieve your goals.

For your editing and proofreading, hire a pro with over 25 years of experience I’ve been a writer and editor for nearly 25 years, working for diverse organizations and individuals. I’ve built my reputation on meticulous attention to detail, technical knowledge, and a commitment to delivering excellent results. My professional experience began with writing and editing military reports for the US Marine Corps and now extends to developing materials for English as a foreign language (EFL) students, reviewing digital media for companies worldwide, and proofreading STEM manuscripts intended for publication in renowned academic journals. ------ A Career Built on Quality and Precision I developed my integrity, leadership, and perseverance during my service in the Marines. I maintained a Top Secret/SCI security clearance for seven years, demonstrating my discretion and trustworthiness. During my nine total years of service, I was rapidly promoted, achieving the rank of staff sergeant (E6) ahead of my peers. As an intelligence specialist, I researched databases, fact-checked reporting, and wrote and edited detailed reports intended for high-level organizations, including the Department of Defense. This experience opened my eyes to the need for accuracy, consistency, and clarity—principles I’ve applied to my career ever since. ------ Expertise in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Content Development After leaving the military, I taught EFL at Japan's largest language school. I then transitioned to the school’s publishing subsidiary, where, as a development editor, I led teams of writers, graphic designers, illustrators, and voice actors in creating textbooks and their ancillary materials. These included teacher guides, student workbooks, flashcards, and listening comprehension products. I used my creative approach, technical expertise, and knowledge of project management approaches to deliver complex products on time and to standards exceeding expectations. To maintain consistency within and across products, and to help my teams maintain a clear vision, I set up complex schedules with overlapping deadlines, developed and applied standard operating procedures to guide production, and fostered respectful relationships among stakeholders. I incorporated sound project management principles, so the teams I led developed products more quickly and maintained higher accuracy at final proofing than other teams working on similar materials. ------ Freelance Writing, Editing, and Proofreading: A Commitment to Excellence In 2006, I began freelancing part-time. In 2014, I transitioned to full-time freelance work, where I continue to apply my skills and experience to a range of projects. I’ve contracted with organizations to write articles and business correspondence, review documents for grammar and style, and rewrite content, as necessary, to achieve a high level of quality while applying in-house and published style guidelines. I focus on detail, apply technical competence, and engage in cordial interactions, for which I’ve been rewarded with several fantastic long-term clients. I also work with specialist agencies and a professional magazine to proofread materials for publication in prestigious journals. I ensure the manuscripts are grammatical and readable, meet formatting requirements, and maintain accurate citations and reference lists. My work is crucial in helping authors succeed in highly competitive academic fields. ------ Driving Digital Media Success In 2022, I engaged with an award-winning team with over 1,000,000 YouTube subscribers. I edited their once-weekly newsletter to expand their visibility and reach within the online community. My improvements to quality and efficiency helped the client grow their base by 70%—from 35,000 to almost 60,000 subscribers—over one year. My efforts also enabled the client to increase output to three publications per week, further cementing them as a leader in their niche. ------ A Versatile and Impactful Professional Throughout my career, I’ve demonstrated my ability to work on projects of all levels of complexity. I assist teams in collaborative settings or work independently to provide clients with end products that help them achieve their goals. With over two decades of experience in writing, editing, and content development, and through my strong technical skills and adept project management techniques, I've become a versatile and impactful professional who delivers results that exceed expectations. I always seek new opportunities. If you need a pro with vast experience, a strong commitment to excellence, and a long-standing record of success, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect with you to discuss how we can achieve your goals. ------ Editing Proficiencies Articles / Consumer Guides / EFL Education and Testing Materials / Email Funnels / Marketing Materials / Product and Services Descriptions / Professional Correspondence / STEM Research