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Nigeria
$5/hr
$2K+ earned
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Your manuscript is finished. But is it ready for readers?
I help authors and publishers evaluate manuscripts from the POV of intended reader and identify what is working, what isn't, why, and what deserves attention before publication.
As a Beta Reader and Proofreader, I look beyond surface-level errors to examine the actual reading experience. I look for plot holes and inconsistencies, pacing problems and slow sections, weak character motivation or development, confusing scenes or unclear information, inconsistent characterization, weak or slow openings, predictable developments, unresolved plot threads, and points where reader engagement may drop.
WHAT YOU WILL GET:
Instead of a pile of vague comments, you receive clear, actionable feedback that helps you understand your manuscript from the reader's side what's working → what's not → why → what to fix first.
FOR FICTION: I pay close attention to plot, pacing, character arcs, conflict, tension, emotional payoff, consistency, and reader engagement.
FOR NONFICTION: I examine clarity, structure, flow, repetition, organization, reader engagement, and whether the manuscript delivers on its promise.
Once the manuscript has been revised, I can also provide professional proofreading to catch grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, consistency, and other surface-level errors before publication.
Let me be the one to diagnose your reader's experience and give you actionable feedback. Send me a message!
United States
$29/hr
$7K+ earned
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I am a native English speaker with over twelve years of experience editing and proofreading books for self-publishing authors and publishing companies.
I love working with words and enjoy the challenge of polishing manuscripts to help authors achieve their publishing goals. Ensuring client satisfaction and producing high-quality work are my top priorities.
I have copyedited and proofread books across multiple genres, including Christian fiction and nonfiction, African American literature, personal development, business books, young adult novels, and educational materials. I do not work with horror or erotica, which allows me to focus on delivering exceptional results in my areas of expertise.
Here are a few testimonials from my clients:
"I needed to get my newest book edited in a short time frame. Nicole was able to help me get that done. Not only did she provide edits, she also helped find the gaps I was overlooking in my book. It's easy to miss those spots when you've read over your own work multiple times, so I appreciated Nicole's insight. Thank you for your work!"
Caitlin Pyle
President BCP Media & Author
"Nicole helped me greatly improve my short story and nonfiction book. I am so glad I found her! She is thorough, affordable, quick, and easy to work with. Thank you, Nicole, for making my writing so much better! I can't afford not to hire you!"
Ashley Emma
Author of Fearless Author and Amish Twin Sisters
"A delight to work with. Nicole did an amazing job. She was very detailed, met deadlines, and communicated well. She's excellent and I would definitely recommend her."
Vanessa Lee
Author of The Beauty Queen and the School Nerd
Here are some of the books that I edited or proofread:
- The Oddball Chronicles, Volume Two by Michael Williams
- A Bushel and a Peck: An Adoption Memoir on God's Faithfulness by Jill Turner
- A Guilty Generation by Pat Simmons
- Faithful Entrepreneur by Vanessa Miller
- Supermom and Supermom Workbook by Christina Wallis
- The Homeschool Alternative: Incorporating a Homeschool Mindset for the Benefit of Black Children
in America by Dr. Myiesha Taylor and Haley Taylor Schlitz
- Stacy by Myra Hubbard
- Legit Work-at-Home Jobs by Ashley Emma
- Judas and the Criminal Mind by Dr. Thomas G. Ewald
I charge a flat rate for each project based on word count and your desired deadline. Additionally, I am experienced with Microsoft Word's track changes and other editing tools.
I look forward to working with you on your next book project!
United States
$35/hr
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$400K+ earned
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Mark B.
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I have more than 30 years of experience in both an editorial capacity and in various office environments and would make a good candidate for your position. These jobs have been as varied as media (newspapers, magazines, and Internet), search engine marketing (Microsoft and Google), and construction. These positions have required me to be very detail-oriented and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
My current specialties include editing for products (including descriptions and reviews), content related to small businesses of all types, including real estate, insurance, accounting, and banking, health and fitness, and niche businesses and startups. My clients in this area have included notable companies like Fit Small Business, Forbes Advisor, Forbes Global Properties, Fortune Recommends, Centerfield, Digital.com, Homefield Health, eZdia, Amazon and Amazon Web Services, eBay, Walmart, and many others.
Additionally, I also have a culinary arts degree, have worked as a chef, and copy edited and proofread several cookbooks and diet-related books.
From my newspaper days, I have a great deal of experience related to sports content of all types - both team and individual. I also have extensive multimedia experience and even publish a music-related blog on a daily basis.
$30/hr
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Tamara B.
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I learned to read at age three, and thus began my love affair with words. I am currently working as a freelance editor/proofreader/writer. I also worked as an editor and then Senior Acquisitions Editor for an indie publisher for two years. I have various hobbies and interests (music, health, outdoor activities, nutrition, natural living), and I am always looking to change things up. I have many years of experience as a hairstylist with specialties in naturally curly hair and organic color. My all-time passion is editing fiction, but I love working on many types of materials—both editing and writing. It is exhilarating to me to be able to take a piece of written work and tweak, polish, and prune it until it flows smoothly. I would love to have a chance to help you with your work!
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$12/hr
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🚨 Is your content flagged as AI-written? Similarity score too high?
You are in the RIGHT place - I will fix it FAST and professionally.
I am Muhammad Muzammil, a Top Rated Upwork freelancer with 80+ completed
jobs and a 5-star rating, specializing in AI Humanization, Plagiarism
Removal, Proofreading, and Rewriting - delivering 100% original,
human-sounding, and submission-ready content every time.
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🤖 AI HUMANIZER & AI REMOVAL
→ Humanize AI-generated content naturally
→ Remove AI detection from ChatGPT, Gemini & other AI tools
→ Before & after AI detection report included
→ Maintain original meaning while making it 100% human-written
📄 PLAGIARISM CHECK & REMOVAL
→ Instructor-level account - same tool your university uses
→ Detailed similarity report with highlighted sources
→ Word-by-word plagiarism detection
→ Rewrite to bring the score below your required threshold
→ All languages supported
✍️ PROOFREADING & EDITING
→ Grammar, spelling & punctuation correction
→ Sentence structure & readability improvement
→ Grammarly Premium + manual expert review
→ Fact-checking & clarity enhancement
🔄 REWRITING & PARAPHRASING
→ Smart paraphrasing — not robotic word swapping
→ Maintain tone, context & original meaning
→ Academic, business & creative content
→ Make content fresh, unique & engaging
📑 FORMATTING & REFERENCING
→ APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard styles
→ MS Word, Google Docs, PDF formatting
→ Table of contents, headings & layout structuring
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📌 Instructor-Level Plagiarism Detection Platform
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📌 MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
📌 ChatGPT-4 for Humanization Assistance
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🏆 WHY CHOOSE ME?
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⭐ Top Rated Upwork Freelancer
⭐ 70+ Successfully Completed Jobs
⭐ 5-Star Rating from Every Client
⭐ Fast Delivery — Most Orders Within 24 Hours
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⭐ Unlimited Revisions Until You Are Satisfied
⭐ Honest Assessment — I will tell you exactly what your content needs
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Just message me with:
✔ Your document or content
✔ Current AI or plagiarism score
✔ Your target score or deadline
I will review your file and give you an honest plan —
Before you spend a single dollar. No pressure. No commitment.
📬 Message me NOW and let's get your content
clean, original, and 100% ready to submit! 🚀
— Muhammad Muzammil
Top Rated Freelancer | AI Humanizer & Plagiarism Expert
United States
$20/hr
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I am an avid reader, who is always catching typos, or grammatical errors. I want to help authors get their best works published.
$15/hr
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$7K+ earned
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You’ve got the draft—I make it publication-ready.
Hi, I’m Naseeb Khan—a professional copyeditor and proofreader helping self-published authors and content creators produce work that’s clear, polished, and ready to publish on Amazon KDP and beyond. I help authors, independent publishers, and small teams take projects from "messy" to polished. Having completed over 50 successful projects with consistent 5-star reviews, I understand that every manuscript has a unique voice that deserves to be heard. Whether you are battling a robotic AI draft or struggling with technical KDP margins, I provide the professional precision needed to get your work across the finish line.
What I Do:
Humanizing AI Content: I transform flat, robotic AI-generated drafts (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) into natural, engaging, human-sounding prose that builds trust and bypasses detection.
Copyediting & Line Editing: I dive deep into your manuscript to improve clarity, pacing, and flow while strictly maintaining your unique authorial voice.
Meticulous Proofreading: The final polish—fixing grammar, punctuation, syntax, and consistency errors using Chicago, APA, MLA, or AP styles.
KDP & Print Formatting: I provide upload-ready files (validated EPUB + print PDF) with professional typography, proper margins/bleed, and linked Tables of Contents.
The Deliverables:
Transparency: You will receive a "Track Changes" document showing every edit made, plus a clean final version.
Technical Accuracy: Print-ready PDFs and Kindle Previewer-tested EPUBs that meet all Amazon publishing standards.
Why Work With Me?
I am a passionate reader and editor who treats every manuscript with the care it deserves. My clients are often long-term partners who value my fast communication, reliable deadlines, and "no-surprises" approach to project management.
Ready to take your project to the next level? Click the "Invite" button on the top right, and let’s discuss how we can make your words work for you.
United States
$42/hr
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$9K+ earned
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Alex G.
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Experienced editor and proofreader with a keen eye for detail. My goal is to ensure that any piece of writing is the best it can be, whether it is a simple blog post or a highly technical product/user manual.
I offer copyediting, content editing, proofreading, and general documentation services. I have seven years of experience in helping writers enhance their work to a higher level, including three years as a technical editor/technical writer. I believe that no matter what the work is, it should be clear, concise, and consistent.
I have a strong knowledge of both the Chicago Manual of Style and the AP Stylebook. I am also very comfortable working with the MLA stylebook for academic writing.
B.A. in English from California State University – Sacramento.
Member of Editorial Freelancers Association.
Member of ACES: The Society for Editing.
$25/hr
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$10K+ earned
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Helen A.
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Top-rated Copy Editor | 10+ years Copy Editing & Proofreading | Trusted by bestselling authors
I like to think of myself as an editing and proofreading nerd—polishing up a given piece of manuscript brings me too much joy sometimes.
With an M.A. in English Literature and years of experience, I've helped hundreds of authors—alongside top publishing houses—bring polished, publication-ready books to life.
My goal is to elevate every manuscript to its highest potential through careful proofreading and writing.
Here is the list of manuscripts I work on:
▢ Academic manuscripts: Articles, personal statements, dissertations
▢ Books, manuscripts: Nonfiction, fiction, ebooks, children's books
▢ Business manuscripts: Web content, blogs, press releases, white papers, reports, training manuals, marketing copy
▢ Personal manuscripts: Resumes/CVs, emails, social media posts, screenplays, poetry, letters
Note: I'm proficient in all major citation/formatting styles (APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver).
I'm here Monday to Sunday, ready to hop on a call, brainstorm, or tackle edits with lightning speed.
If you are looking for the best proofreading and editing & proofreading service here on Upwork with guaranteed professionalism, exceptional communication, unmatched customer service, and uncompromising quality, you need look no further.
Shoot me a message, and let's make your words unforgettable!
$19.9/hr
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$100K+ earned
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Praveena K.
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Client satisfaction is my top priority, alongside producing high-quality work!
I'm a professionally trained copyeditor with a passion for refining written content to perfection. I have a Certificate in Copyediting from UC San Diego Extended Studies and a medical degree from the University of Leicester. My skills will bring a unique blend of medical expertise and linguistic finesse to your projects.
Copyediting and proofreading:
As a trained copyeditor with a sharp eye for detail, I will rigorously polish your writing to bring out the best in your ideas. I will ensure that your work is not only error-free but also stylistically consistent and engaging. With over 7 years of experience, I've edited everything from academic articles to blogs, e-books, and short stories in a variety of fields, including education, self-help, healthcare, science, technology, and finance.
Transcript proofreading:
I have extensive experience editing audio transcripts for a wide range of materials, including YouTube videos, audio recordings, and research interviews. I will proofread your transcripts to ensure 100% accuracy with the audio recording. I'll fix typos, grammatical errors, and missing words, and improve punctuation and formatting to enhance readability. Every audio recording will be manually checked (no shortcuts!) to guarantee absolute precision and uniformity.
Content writing:
Beyond editing, I also offer content creation. My focus lies in crafting a variety of web content that captivates your audience, from engaging podcast summaries to insightful health and wellness articles.
As a native English speaker who has lived in various countries, including the UK and Malaysia, I understand the nuances of different language styles. I can seamlessly adapt my work to suit your desired locale and ensure your message resonates effectively.
Let's collaborate to refine your content and captivate your audience. Feel free to reach out for copyediting, proofreading, transcript polishing, content writing, and more. Your project's success is my top priority.