I provide a wide range of writing and editing services: proofreading, copy editing, grammar and syntax review, content rewriting, line editing, and developmental editing of academic, nonfiction, financial, tax, and legal projects. I also index books, record for Radio Talking Books and record audiobooks for Audible and Librivox. Since 2020 I have edited more than a dozen nonfiction books, three book-length dissertations, more than 50 academic journal articles, numerous master’s theses and other shorter works, and several white papers. As a retired attorney, judge, and business school professor, I've applied my expertise to subjects ranging from an analysis of the UK's system of dual-class shares, to whether the legal definition of genocide should encompass political grounds, to the environmental aspects of fast fashion, and everything in between. I recently edited and indexed a book on the unique problems of employing those with criminal histories, which was published in 2024 by Springer Nature. I have also edited nearly a dozen travel and how-to books for CZYK Publishing, an independent publisher in the United States. I have extensive experience, and particular expertise, in working with clients for whom English is a second (or third) language. I edit in MS Word and return for each project a redline with my suggested edits and explanatory comments and, when appropriate, a clean copy ready for use. I have also edited in Google Docs and in Adobe. I have certificates in editing from the University of Washington and from the University of Chicago, a doctorate in accounting/business/economics from the University of Minnesota, and a law degree from the University of Michigan. I would love to speak with you about how I can help you make your writing clear, concise, and compelling. As a first step, let's schedule an interview to discuss your project!

I help authors and graduate students transform drafts into polished, publication-ready manuscripts. Whether you're revising a novel, memoir, poetry collection, or dissertation, I provide thoughtful, detail-oriented editing that strengthens clarity, structure, and readability while preserving your voice and story. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 I own and run my own editing company, Sidewalk Editorial Services, and have edited 100+ books and 30+ dissertations. My background includes over fifteen years in higher education (program management, instruction, and advising) and proofreading for the University of Washington. I hold a B.A. in English Language & Literature, an M.Ed. in Learning Sciences & Human Development, and have completed a creative writing program at Stanford. I participate in professional development through the Editorial Freelancers Association, the Northwest Editors Guild, and ClubEd Freelancers. I also publish my own poetry. 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 What does your manuscript need? I can help you determine where we should start: • Developmental Editing and Manuscript Assessments: Big-picture feedback on structure, organization, pacing, character development, argument clarity, and content accuracy • Line + Copyediting: Sentence-level refinement to enhance voice, flow, clarity, and emotional resonance, plus the technical corrections of copyediting • Copyediting: Grammar and syntax corrections for consistency and technical accuracy using the Chicago Manual of Style • Proofreading: Final polish and error detection before submission or publication • APA 7 Support: Consistency of references and in-text citations in APA style for dissertations 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Across genres, I specialize in manuscripts addressing themes of trauma, healing, identity, healthcare, family systems and relationships, social issues, aging, chronic illness, grief, education, and life transitions. My favorite types of manuscripts to edit include: • Fiction: Literary fiction, romance, suspense, fantasy, sci-fi, thrillers, YA, and historical fiction • Nonfiction: Self-help, mental health, business, education, parenting, healthcare, and history • Memoirs, personal narratives, and legacy books • Children's picture books and workbooks • Poetry collections My clients include indie authors, physicians, business leaders, poets, entrepreneurs, small business owners, publishers, research centers, teachers, and ghostwriters—all of whom want a skilled eye on their manuscripts. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Graduate students—if you’re nearing the finish line with your dissertation or thesis and need copyediting and APA 7 formatting to finalize your manuscript, I’d love to assist. I've copyedited dissertations for dozens of doctoral students at institutions including Stanford University, UC Berkeley, USC, Smith College, Delaware Valley University, and University of Washington. In addition to copyediting, I review citations, references, headings, tables, figures, block quotes, tables of contents, and other manuscript elements to ensure compliance with APA 7 and institutional formatting requirements. I identify discrepancies between in-text citations and reference entries and work with you to standardize them. Using track changes in Word, I help you successfully submit a polished, committee-ready manuscript. I typically work with one active dissertation client at a time so I can focus on the specific requirements of your institution and prioritize quick turnaround. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁? Send me a message! Every project begins with a review of your manuscript and goals. From there, I'll recommend an editing plan, timeline, and budget tailored to your needs. I look forward to collaborating with you.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A long-term client’s feedback: “Working with Zainab was like a breath of fresh air. She produced great content in a style that met my vision and more importantly, was easy to read and relate to. She captured all aspects of the book that were intended, in a very tight time frame; Grammatically correct, creative, plagiarism-free, no AI use, clear and perfect references.” During the time I’ve been freelancing, I’ve worked on projects spanning every subject and genre imaginable. What keeps me going is my love for growth, which is why you’ll never find me inside the box—unless that’s where your story MUST go. Otherwise, the sky’s the limit. My philosophy is simple: to listen patiently and empathetically to what my clients have to say, oil their creative engines when needed, communicate my perspective effectively, and deliver creative, high-quality, 100% error-free, and research-driven work, all without any need for oversight or micromanagement. I want to make you stand out from the crowd, not turn you into yet another sheep following the AI-herd. I’ll be your last line of defence against repetition, inconsistencies, awkward phrasing, and small details that are easy to miss when you’ve been looking at the same document for too long. A quick look at my experience and credentials: ✳️ Upwork Top Rated Plus | 100% Job Success Score | 150+ five-star Upwork projects ✳️ 12+ years of professional writing, ghostwriting, editing, and proofreading experience ✳️ 4× bestselling ghostwriter and developmental editor ✳️ 800+ books ghostwritten, edited, or developed for clients ✳️ 9+ million words delivered across books, articles, novels, research papers, and business materials ✳️ Supported 200+ magazines, agencies, businesses, and aspiring individuals ✳️ Written and edited projects associated with HarperCollins, McGraw-Hill, Oxford University Press, Paramount Books, TWS Publications, Auraq Publications, Cambridge University Press, and more ✳️ Bestseller experience across contemporary romance, fantasy, thriller & suspense, young adult (YA), historical fiction, self-help, business, law, children’s literature, etc. ✳️ 2019 Diana Award for Changemakers Do you want to make your writing the best it can be? Let me help you with: ✍️ Writing Guidance: Support from first idea to final draft—overcoming writer’s block and improving your manuscript’s structure, organisation, and direction. 📝 Line & Developmental Editing: I strengthen your work at both big-picture and sentence level: structure, plot, pacing, characterisation, flow, clarity, voice, tone, style, and impact without losing what makes your writing yours. 📝 Copyediting: I refine grammar, punctuation, syntax, citations, formatting, word choice, and consistency, using your style guide or APA, Chicago, MLA, Harvard, and publisher/journal house styles. 🔍 Proofreading: Final check for grammar, typos, citations, formatting, and consistency. 🤖 AI-Draft Humanisation (NO judgement): I turn AI-generated drafts into natural, engaging, original writing by removing generic phrasing, repetition, awkward transitions, and formulaic language, while adding specificity, personality, and emotional depth. The end result will pass credible AI scans. I can also help with: ✅ Ghostwriting (fiction & nonfiction books, eBooks, novels, poetry, memoirs, short stories) ✅ Content Writing (SEO-optimised blog posts, articles, email newsletters, website content) ✅ Essay Writing & Academic Editing (academic papers, research articles, journal papers, literature reviews, dissertations, theses, statements of purpose, personal statements, college essays, motivation letters) ✅ Business Writing (business plans, proposals, grants, reports, white papers, case studies, presentations, and other professional documents) ✅ Book & Publishing Materials (book blurbs, back-cover copy, book summaries, author bios, book descriptions) ✅ Scripts & Creative Content (YouTube scripts, podcast notes, and other creative projects) ✅ Professional Documents (resumes, CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, reference letters, recommendation letters) ✅ Other Writing & Editing Support (beta reading, writing critiques, etc.) ✅ Other—Reach Out With An Idea! What makes me different? ☑️ Big-picture developmental insight, not just grammar correction ☑️ Voice-preserving editing and ghostwriting ☑️ Clear, practical feedback with actionable solutions ☑️ Works from a rough idea, scattered notes, an outline, or a complete manuscript ☑️ Brings the same care to fiction, nonfiction, academic, research, and business writing ☑️ Personally written and edited work (100% original, NO outsourcing, NO AI, NO spinning tools, NO plagiarism) ☑️ Fact-checked research; Turnitin report available upon request ☑️ Necessary revisions within scope ☑️ Responsive and clear communication ☑️ On-time and reliable delivery Reach out to me, and let’s get to work! Always my best, Zainab S. Developmental Editor, Proofreader, & Ghostwriter | Fiction/Nonfiction

At the very outset, allow me to share my sincere appreciation for your efforts in drafting your dissertation, thesis, research paper, journal article, or academic work. Before submission, you must be thinking that a second pair of eyes would be great to add perfection. I would be glad to assist you with my extensive professional experience and knowledge in the domain of academic editing. This is how I will be assisting you: ✅ Thorough editing and proofreading to make sure there are zero errors in terms of grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, etc. ✅ Manual paraphrasing, rewriting, style improvement for readability, and consistency enhancement of all chapters and sections including literature review. ✅ Plagiarism check to make your academic writing 100% plagiarism-free. ✅ AI removal, if any. ✅ Working extensively on the comments of your supervisor or research guide. ✅ Recheck all in-text citations, footnotes, references, and bibliographies for academic credibility. ✅ Adding new in-text citations, footnotes, references, and bibliographies, if needed. ✅ Perfect formatting of your entire manuscript including citations, footnotes, references, and bibliographies as per APA, Chicago Manual of Style, Harvard, MLA, IEEE, AMA, or any style guide you prefer. ✅Table of contents—fully clickable for easy navigation across the entire document. ✅ Track changes file with all corrections made as well as the clean file from my end in MS Word. ✅ Any further services you might require. Why count on me? ✅ More than 24 years of uninterrupted experience as an editor and proofreader, largely in the domain of academic editing, covering dissertations, theses, and academic and research writings of all sorts. I will readily provide evidence in this regard if you seek it. ✅ English has always been my first language throughout my school, university, and professional engagements. Let me assure you that you will be availing services of a freelancer whose capability is akin to any native English-speaking counterpart. ✅ There is no question of outsourcing. Furthermore, I will undertake extensive research on the subject of your dissertation, thesis, research paper, journal article, or academic work to make it flawless. ✅ For you, I am available 24×7. I look forward to helping you in making your academic journey smooth. Thank you for visiting my profile, Best regards.

Hello! I'm a fiction editor with a BA in English and a minor in Fantasy & Science Fiction Studies. I specialize in fantasy, romance, and science fiction projects. My background in creative writing and Science Fiction/Fantasy Studies has given me a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of storytelling elements. I offer line editing, proofreading, and alpha/beta/sensitivity reading services. My goal is to offer insightful feedback and corrections to strengthen your creation and help YOU create something you're truly proud of! If you're looking for someone who understands the genre and wants to see your story succeed, I'd love to collaborate. My rates: Line editing - $.005 USD per word ($25/hr) Proofreading - $.004 USD per word ($20/hr) Alpha/Beta/Sensitivity reading - $.003 USD per word ($15/hr) I offer editing packages and a 10% discount for returning customers, along with paid samples of up to 5,000 words before we commit fully to a project. I work with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and other editable EPUBS. Thank you, and happy writing!

I am a skilled and experienced editor and proofreader. I always deliver a quality product meeting all project requirements. I have edited and proofread a wide variety of documents including non-fiction books, e-books, novels, dissertations, academic articles and reports,, blogs, business documents,, web content, legal documents, AI content and others.

Amazon KDP Expert specializing in fiction books, academic papers, and AI-assisted content editing. I help authors, publishers, and researchers deliver polished, natural, publication-ready work. I am a professional editor, formatter, ghostwriter, and book designer with hands-on experience working with Amazon KDP authors, publishing houses, and academic clients. I handle projects across fiction, including ongoing romance ghostwriting, nonfiction, and scholarly content, with a strong focus on humanizing AI-generated text and removing robotic tone while preserving meaning, voice, and intent. My Core Services • Amazon KDP eBook and paperback formatting (KDP-compliant) • Fiction and nonfiction editing (developmental, line, and copyediting) • Proofreading and final QA checks • Humanizing and refining AI-generated content • Romance and fiction ghostwriting (series and long-term projects) • Academic editing (research articles, reviews, theses, journals) • APA-style refinement and scholarly tone • Research support and scientific report writing • Book cover and interior design Why Clients Work With Me • Proven experience with weekly fiction publishing workflows • Strong academic and research editing background • Skilled at transforming AI-assisted drafts into natural, human prose • Clear communication and strict deadline management • Detail-oriented, revision-friendly approach • Full confidentiality and NDA compliance Whether you are publishing a Kindle book, managing a fiction series, refining AI-assisted content, or preparing an academic manuscript, I bring precision, consistency, and professionalism to every project. 📩 Let’s get your manuscript publication-ready.

Hi! I’m Fatima, a Content and Copywriter with 8+ Years of Experience I specialize in creating compelling, audience-specific content that aligns with your business goals and attracts more visitors to your platform. With over eight years of experience in content and copywriting, I have honed the skills needed to craft content that stands out in today’s selective digital world. Content is the cornerstone of engagement, and I strive to deliver material that is strong, engaging, and comprehensive. By understanding the unique nature of your business and analyzing your target audience, I can create tailored content that drives results. Beyond writing, I am also a perfectionistic proofreader and experienced in handling administrative and miscellaneous tasks. My work is grounded in thorough research, whether it’s academic, field-based, or online. I thrive on challenging projects, seek new experiences, and prioritize building long-term relationships with satisfied clients. Services I Offer: • Article Writing: Informative and engaging articles on diverse topics. • Website Copywriting: Persuasive copy to enhance your website’s impact. • Ebook Writing: Comprehensive and well-researched ebooks. • Email Marketing: Emails that convert and strengthen customer relationships. • Editing and Proofreading: Perfecting your content for grammar, clarity, and flow. • Health Blog Writing: Clear and accurate health-related content. • Medical Writing: Specialized writing for the healthcare industry. • Academic Research: In-depth research for academic purposes. • Field Research: Insights from on-the-ground studies. • Internet Research: Thorough and reliable online research. • Medical Translation: Accurate and contextual medical translations. • Medical Transcription: Precise transcription of medical documents. • Poster Design: Visually appealing posters for various purposes. • Disease-Related Research: Comprehensive information on specific diseases. Why Choose Me? I am committed to delivering high-quality content and ensuring my clients’ satisfaction. Whether you need creative articles, professional editing, or detailed research, I bring dedication, precision, and creativity to every project. I look forward to working on exciting projects with you and building successful collaborations. Let’s create something amazing together!

I am passionate about editing. I love having the opportunity to take a piece of content and make it the best it can be — by fixing grammatical errors, improving style, and in general creating a piece of writing that's enjoyable for people to read. I can edit, proofread, rewrite, or optimize content about any topic you can imagine in almost no time. Do you need engaging blog posts, compelling copy, or unique rewrites (free from Copyscape matches and AI text)? I'm your freelancer! I've been writing professionally for more than 12 years (and writing in my free time for much longer). In the past few years, I've used the skills helping clients I've acquired helping clients improve their content to shift my focus into editing and optimizing content for SEO purposes. My clients are always more than satisfied with my work — as you can tell from my overwhelmingly positive reviews. Since I grew up in the UK, I am familiar with the differences between British English and US English. I also speak Spanish and Italian at a conversational level. I do translations of both languages into English. I have experience with all types content: blog posts, articles, ebooks, newsletters, webpages, press releases, bios, and white papers. I also repurpose content from videos and podcasts, edit and proofread content my clients have written themselves, and optimize content to improve SEO using tools like Yoast SEO, SEMrush, and Surfer. I specialize in topics including: - Marketing (especially digital marketing, social media, and SEO) - Health (I'm often in demand for content about CBD products, nutrition, and pharmacology) - Education (including e-learning) - Small business advice - Pets and animal health - Fitness and sports science - Hair and beauty - HVAC and plumbing - Travel - Real estate - Law - Interior design My work has appeared in publications including Forbes, LSA Insider, Marketing Bitz, Business 2 Community, and UpCity. I am familiar with various marketing and project management tools, including Slack, Hubstaff, Asana, Teamwork, Monday, Basecamp, and ClickUp. I also use Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Docs, Pages, StatsCloud, Scalenut, and Clearscope. I'm always striving to stay up to date with new digital marketing best practices. I regularly take courses on HubSpot Academy and currently have the certifications for Content Marketing, Inbound Marketing, and Social Media. I have also taken the YouTube for Bosses course. I'm currently studying for a BSc (honours) degree in Combined STEM (Biology) and have been accepted onto an MSc in Equine Science for 2025.

My strengths are in proofreading and copyediting nonfiction works, particularly in the self-development, self-help and memoir genres. Although I also have experience with sci-fi, dystopian, fantasy and junior fiction. The three most recent manuscripts I have edited have been: two memoirs based on neuroscience, trauma and self-development, and one historical fiction based on true historical events. Prior to commencing my freelance career, I completed a three-month internship as an assistant editor for an independent book publisher. I read and edited manuscripts for typography and grammar errors, and offered feedback on plot, pacing and characterisation. The genres I worked with were sci-fi/dystopian, fantasy, horror and dark romance. During my studies I also took electives in genre fiction and children's fiction, where I took part in writing and editing workshops. My strength during these workshops was helping my peers create authentic characters and believable dialogue, and identifying repetition, plot holes, pacing issues and contradicting elements within their stories. I am a creative at heart, with a background in Interior Design, and have always had a natural eye for detail. This, combined with my love of reading and storytelling, has armed me with the ability to spot inconsistencies or areas of a manuscript that need to be tweaked or strengthened. As an emerging book editor, I stand by two things. The first is to offer quality over quantity, meaning I will treat every manuscript with the attention and care it deserves. The second is to never rewrite an author's story, but offer edits that enhance it to ensure it is told in the best way possible. My past work experience, combined with everything I've learned during my studies see me best suited to: • Copy editing: nonfiction, fiction, articles, documentation, web copy • Proofreading: all types of written content • Writing: social media posts, blog posts, articles, reviews, web copy Other skills: • Canva pro • Adobe InDesign I take pride in everything I do, no matter how big or small and champion a real, human touch.