Editing and proofreading is my jam! I have an eagle eye for errors, and I find tremendous joy in taking rough content to the next level so it truly sparkles. My creativity is matched by my technical knowledge, so there's no project I can't tackle!

Do you need someone to take a look at your research paper, or maybe even a novel? I would love for the opportunity to work with you! For the past few years, I have been working as a full-time proofreader and editor. I offer high-quality work, at an affordable price, that will be delivered on time. (Sometimes even sooner than expected!) - Great attention to detail - Familiar with track changes - Proficient in AP, APA, and CMOS - Native English speaker - Wide range of experience *Novels *Novellas *Research Papers * Dissertations *Emails *Cover letters Don't hesitate to message me with any questions!

For the last decade, I've provided editorial support and coaching to authors, publications, and businesses for nonfiction and fiction books, news, essays, manuals, and newsletters. My editorial portfolio includes over 60 books and 350 articles. While I work directly with authors, my contracts include the Department of State and Indigo River Publishing, a distributor of Simon & Schuster.​​​ I offer a complimentary 15-minute Zoom (before beginning a contract) if your project seems like a good fit. I have a particular hankering for line edits, but I enjoy every stage of the editorial process, from coaching and developmental work to the final proofreading. I am not interested in editing AI writing. If you have generated your content through an LLM and have not taken the time to "humanize" it into your voice, please find a different editor. The majority of my experience lies in nonfiction—a well-written memoir is my bread and butter; historical fiction takes a close second. I hold a master's in 'Journalism and Media Innovation' from Emerson College and a bachelor's from UC Berkeley in 'Health, Technology, and Modernity.' I have the Poynter: ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing and am a member of several professional associations, including ACES: Society of Editors, The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, and Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE). Please visit the portfolio section of my profile below and peruse my website to learn more about me, my background, and see what others have to say about my work. Thanks for visiting my page and taking the time to consider working with me!

Many authors spend months or even years writing a book, only for weak structure, inconsistent flow, or overlooked errors to diminish its impact. I help authors like you turn rough manuscripts into polished, publication-ready books that readers enjoy and reviewers recommend. I'm an experienced book editor specializing in developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading for fiction and nonfiction authors. Over the past 13+ years, I've edited more than 620 romance novels, 120+ nonfiction books, 93+ business publications, 78+ academic manuscripts, 71 cookbooks, 123 children’s books, and 88+ legal documents, helping independent authors, publishers, and businesses produce clear, compelling, professional, and ready-for-publication content. Some of the books I’ve had the privilege of editing include: - Tʜᴇ Sᴏᴄᴋ Dʀᴀᴡᴇʀ Pʜɪʟᴏꜱᴏᴘʜʏ by Lisa Begley, self-published on Amazon KDP - Bᴏʀɴ Bʀɪʟʟɪᴀɴᴛ: A Pᴀʀᴇɴᴛ'ꜱ Gᴜɪᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ Rᴀɪꜱɪɴɢ Lᴇᴀᴅᴇʀꜱ, Iɴɴᴏᴠᴀᴛᴏʀꜱ ᴀɴᴅ Eᴛʜɪᴄᴀʟ Gᴜᴀʀᴅɪᴀɴꜱ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ Aɢᴇ ᴏꜰ AI (Aɢᴇꜱ 0–6) by Ivy A.P. Williams, self-published on Amazon KDP - Bᴇʏᴏɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ Cʟᴀᴜꜱᴇ: A Pʀᴀᴄᴛɪᴄᴀʟ Gᴜɪᴅᴇ ᴛᴏ Uɴᴅᴇʀꜱᴛᴀɴᴅɪɴɢ Cᴏɴᴛʀᴀᴄᴛꜱ by Debra Taylor, self-published on Amazon KDP If you’ve written your manuscript yourself or used AI as part of the writing process, I’ll ensure it reads naturally, maintains a consistent voice, and connects with readers from the first page to the last. WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH: ✓ Developmental Editing ✓ Line Editing & Copyediting ✓ Proofreading (CMOS, APA, MLA, and House Style) ✓ AI Manuscript Humanization ✓ Fiction & Nonfiction Book Editing ✓ Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Manuscript Preparation ✓ Beta Reader Feedback Integration ✓ Consistency, Fact-Checking & Style Review GENRES I EDIT: Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Memoir & Biography, Self-Help, Business & Leadership, Health & Wellness, Online Content, Legal Documents, Christian & Inspirational Books, and AI-Assisted Manuscripts. Every edit is intentional, focusing on readability, flow, structure, pacing, consistency, dialogue, character development, clarity, and overall reader experience. Whether you're preparing for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, traditional publishing, or sharing your expertise with the world, I'll help your manuscript reach a professional standard that readers will appreciate. Send me a message with your manuscript’s genre, word count, and editing goals, and I'll recommend the editing approach that best fits your project. I respond promptly and am available for both one-time manuscripts and long-term collaborations with authors and publishers.

Quick with content, agile with verbs, and detailed with descriptions, my favorite work is to enhance a client's writing, engage their audience, and add dimension and perfection to a text. Over 20 years' experience in book production and other publication projects, working with publishers, composition houses, and individuals. Polished, easy-on-the-eyes copywriting, insightful proofreading, accurate indexing, and inspired coaching -- on time, on budget, and on track to bring you to an unexpected level of professionalism. Books have included the New York Times bestseller The End of America by Naomi Wolf (copyediting), the controversial self-published memoir Fearless Puppy on American Road by Doug Ten Rose (copyediting and promotion), and editing of the Sati series of mystery novels by Winslow Eliot (copyediting). Glad to arrange to give you a sample, such as copyediting a portion of your project, to show you how much you can benefit by choosing me as your ghostwriter, copyeditor, or proofreader.

My portfolio includes Indie authors who have become New York Times, USA Today, and International Bestsellers. A few even received publishing deals with Hachette Book Group and Random House LLC. after working with me. Some of those authors include: Jessica Sorensen, Jamie Begley, Terri Anne Browning, and MJ Fields. For a full list of works completed, visit my website at: cdediting (dot) weebly (dot) com. I have also worked on screenplays, blog articles, educational training manuals and books, websites, query letters, and press releases. Not only do I help with editing and proofreading, I also love to help first-time authors publish their first books, giving marketing tips and guiding them every step of the way. I specialize in copy editing, developmental editing, proofreading, and editorial assessment, using the Microsoft Word "Track Changes" and "Comment" features. Specialties include: ​ - Reviewing content for style, grammar, spelling accuracy, punctuation, and consistency. - Text content, quality writing, research, and detail-orientation. - Improving flow, continuity, and overall structure. Experience in the Indie world has given me the tools to make your transition into a self-published author even easier.

Hi there! I am an American Native English copy editor and proofreader whose work has been used in/by some of the world's: - ✅ Leading book publishers and news publications (Abrams Books, Forbes) - ✅ High ranking academic journals and institutions (ASCE Library, The US Chamber of Commerce, AAAS) - ✅ Top businesses, brands, and websites (PetSmart, Netflix Originals, PILOT Inc.) ...and I’m very excited to help bring your own writing to life today! I provide you with masterful copy editing, error-free proofreading, and professional formatting - all on a fast turnaround time. With me, you can be sure you're getting the highest quality English editing on the market. My editing process is done entirely by hand, combing through each word and every comma to expertly copy edit and transform your writing into the most professional, powerful, and engaging document possible. What separates great editing from good editing isn't just catching errors, but knowing when to hold back. My job isn't to rewrite your work in my voice; it's to find the strongest version of yours and bring it to the surface. After 500+ projects, I've developed an instinct for exactly where a piece loses momentum, where a sentence is working harder than it needs to, and where a single word change makes a paragraph land the way it was always meant to. Some words from a few of my happy clients: ⭐ - "Lindsey was EXCELLENT! I would highly recommend for any of your editing needs. Flexible, intelligent, highly skilled and all around a great person to work with!" ⭐ - "Lindsey did great work, my book went #1 in 12 Amazon Bestselling categories! and his finishing touches were a great investment!" ⭐ - "Lindsey is the quintessential editor. I could not recommend him more. Such a great guy to work with, very detailed, and eager to overdeliver. And overdeliver is what he did. You will not be disappointed by the level of skill and expertise he offers. One of the best people I've worked with here on Upwork." ⭐ - "Lindsey is legit. He said he could tackle my problem editing with his xp and he most certainly did. Laid out his initial opinion and about the time it should take him then went to work. Not only was it effective, it was extremely prompt. If I ever need an editor again he will have first dibs. No question." ⭐ - "Always great working with Lindsey. Turnaround time is super quick and the work is high class." ⭐ - "I cannot say enough about Lindsey's ability to elevate my writing. If you want to communicate clearly and concisely, Lindsey is the writer and editor you need. Thank you again, Lindsey! :)" ⭐ - "As always, brilliant work. I can trust Lindsey with any writing project and know it will come back sounding and looking AMAZING!" Some examples of services I can provide, broken down by category: ACADEMIC: Editing and proofreading, including paper, dissertation, thesis, essay, and research report revisions. APA 6 and 7, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago Manual of Style formatting are all specialties that I can easily handle! ADMISSIONS: School and university admissions essay coaching, MBA, job application, resume, and CV editing; personal statements and statements of purpose AI CONTENT: Editing and bringing a human touch to enhance AI-generated drafts and make them publishing-ready ARTICLES AND BLOGS: Working with you to find your unique author’s voice and help fine-tune your content to be clear and compelling. I'm deeply familiar with AP Style and Chicago (CMOS) best practices, but I can also quickly interface with custom or in-house style conventions! BOOKS: Fiction and non-fiction book editing and proofreading; short story, epic novel, or autobiography BUSINESS: Correspondence (including B2B), marketing material, and product text, as well as corporate websites, internal documents, email campaigns, content and news articles, sales, and newsletters DEVELOPMENTAL: Assessing content at a high level to help develop ideas, structure, and narrative resonance GRANT WRITING: Polishing grant documents to be persuasive, professional, and clear SCIENTIFIC and MEDICAL: Science and medical proofreading, copy editing, and fact-checking TECHNICAL: Technical editing of internal documentation, manuals, whitepapers, and reports WEBSITES: Website content editing and proofreading across all types of genres and design styles - AND MORE (Don't see your project type listed? Reach out - chances are I can help!) I’m also available on retainer for ongoing or high-priority editing needs. Ready to get started? Send me a message with a brief description of your project (document type, word count, and any deadlines I should know about) and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. I'd love to take a look!

Top Rated book editor, Amazon KDP formatter, and transcriptionist with 8+ years of experience and 70+ completed projects on Upwork. I help authors, researchers, publishers, and businesses turn raw manuscripts and audio into clean, professional, publication-ready work. Recent projects include editing The Synthetic Empire (non-fiction political analysis), formatting Tuck's Green Heart for KDP children's book launch, editing a ProductLed business book, and quality-checking 120 hours of academic graduation letters. 📘 Book Editing & Proofreading Whether you're a self-publishing author, an academic, or a non-native English writer preparing for journal submission, I edit for clarity, voice, and publication readiness. – Line editing, copy editing, and proofreading – Manuscript editing for fiction and non-fiction – Academic and medical editing (I'm a final-year MBBS student at the University of Ibadan) – ESL manuscript editing for journal and publication readiness – APA, MLA, and Chicago style editing 📕 Amazon KDP Formatting I take completed manuscripts from Word to clean, error-free, publish-ready KDP files — paperback, hardcover, and Kindle. – Paperback and hardcover formatting (6×9, 5×8, 7×10, custom trim sizes) – Kindle formatting and reflowable EPUB conversion – Children's books, workbooks, and image-heavy layouts – Clickable Table of Contents and proper navigation – Fixing KDP errors: margins, bleed, trim size, page breaks, layout – Print-ready PDFs and Kindle-ready files that pass upload checks the first time 🎙️ Transcription Accurate, clean transcription for podcasts, interviews, lectures, medical dictation, legal recordings, and research audio. – Verbatim and clean-verbatim transcription – Medical and academic transcription – Time-stamped transcripts and speaker identification – Audio and video to text in multiple formats Why clients keep working with me: – Top Rated status with 5-star reviews on contracts ranging from $30 quick-turn jobs to $1,500+ long-form projects – Domain depth in medical, academic, and non-fiction subjects – Editing and formatting handled in one workflow — your manuscript moves from draft to upload without bouncing between freelancers – Reliable turnaround, clear communication, and a track record clients return for Recent client feedback describes my work as 'polished, professional, with genuine commitment to producing a high-quality final product' — which is the standard I bring to every book project. If you have a manuscript that needs editing, a book that needs KDP formatting, or audio that needs transcribing — send me a message with a few details about your project and I'll respond within a day.

Hello! I'm an adept and reliable editor/writer with several years' worth of experience in creative writing, SEO and content writing, copyediting, line editing, developmental editing, and proofreading. My goal is to eventually end up as the freelance editing/writing equivalent of Kobe Bryant. In other words, someone who is highly efficient, clutch, extremely attentive to detail, and the hardest working! I am a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's (formerly Ryerson) journalism program with a minor in English. I've written extensively for the National Post, Bloomberg, The Ryersonian, Yonge Magazine, The EyeOpener, Huffington Post, and several other publications. I also served as head Deputy Editor/Head Copyeditor at The Ryersonian, and for two years I operated as Co-Founder and Executive Editor of Yonge Magazine, a successful online multimedia platform. My short fiction can be found online at STORGY Magazine, in Sixfold's Summer 2023 Issue, and in the Muskeg Press collection of short stories entitled, "Influenced: Stories From the Lockdown." My skills include editing anything and everything (from textbooks to short stories, SEO content to graduate theses), copyediting, copywriting, proofreading, line editing, general/substantive editing, unique fiction writing, ghostwriting, writing editorial content on a variety of topics (film, television, music, sports, food, travel, health, SEO content, etc.), and researching and fact-checking. My main goal on Upwork is to help you create the most polished and creative product imaginable. So, if you're a fiction writer looking to take your manuscript to the next level, a content creator in need of some final last-minute touches on a blog post, or someone who needs an inspired and highly imaginative writer to deliver on some professional editorial/fiction pieces, then I'm the man for the job!

Hi, I’m Julie, a Top-Rated-Plus Editor with more than 300 five-star reviews, a 100% job-success score, and a reputation for bringing out the best in every writer I work with. Since 2017, I’ve partnered with authors, thought leaders, and business executives to elevate their books, articles, and brand voices. My specialty lies in editing that amplifies your intent while preserving your voice. Whether you’re shaping an 80,000-word nonfiction book, refining a memoir, or producing top-notch content for your website, I’ll ensure that every sentence earns its place on the page. What sets me apart: I bring an editor’s precision, a storyteller’s intuition, and a collaborator’s mindset. I’m fluent in the Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) and the Associated Press and rely on proven editorial systems—from structured chapter-by-chapter edits to guided author feedback loops that build confidence, not confusion. If you’re seeking a meticulous, communicative editor who will invest deeply in understanding your goals and your readers, you’ve found your match. Let’s craft extraordinary content—together. Cheers! Julie --- What Clients Are Saying: "Julie is an exceptional editor who transformed my writing into a polished gem, perfectly capturing my voice and vision. Her unparalleled dedication makes her the ideal choice for anyone seeking editorial excellence." "Working with Julie was an absolute dream !! Fast, brilliant ability to capture my voice, as well as locate where the story needed more development (and then create the story!) I cannot wait to work with Julie again."