You will get in-depth beta reading, book editing & review from an expert book editor.
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Not sure your new novel will work for your fans? Uncertain about the commercial appeal of your mystery novella or concerned your lifestyle article is not fit to pitch?
Send them to me for constructive, fast and detailed beta reading, book review and book critique, or careful book editing from an expert book editor.
The works I beta read include, but are not limited to, blog articles, essays, reports, short stories, science fiction, fiction and non-fiction novels. My detailed feedback includes comments on the document’s originality, effect on the reader, structure, voice, elements of fiction (when applicable), and whatever else will help your work reach its potential.
Being an expert beta reader and book editor with 8+ years of experience, I know how to identify strengths and weaknesses in fiction and non-fiction alike.
If you want to take it a step further and hire me as an editor to pinpoint grammar and improvements on wording or rewritings, let me know. Word count and kind of service is considered in pricing.
Message me, so we can discuss your specific needs. All books are different and all authors have different needs. I am happy to create a customized package just for YOU.
Send them to me for constructive, fast and detailed beta reading, book review and book critique, or careful book editing from an expert book editor.
The works I beta read include, but are not limited to, blog articles, essays, reports, short stories, science fiction, fiction and non-fiction novels. My detailed feedback includes comments on the document’s originality, effect on the reader, structure, voice, elements of fiction (when applicable), and whatever else will help your work reach its potential.
Being an expert beta reader and book editor with 8+ years of experience, I know how to identify strengths and weaknesses in fiction and non-fiction alike.
If you want to take it a step further and hire me as an editor to pinpoint grammar and improvements on wording or rewritings, let me know. Word count and kind of service is considered in pricing.
Message me, so we can discuss your specific needs. All books are different and all authors have different needs. I am happy to create a customized package just for YOU.
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Fiction, Nonfiction, Young AdultLanguage
EnglishWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$50
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Standard
$130
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Advanced
$230
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| Delivery Time | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days |
Number of Words | 4000 | 10000 | 20000 |
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About Zainab
Top Rated Plus Developmental Editor & Ghostwriter | Fiction/Nonfiction
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Karachi, Pakistan - 10:17 am local time
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 also 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, and short stories)
✅ Content Writing (SEO-optimised blog posts, articles, email newsletters, and website content)
✅ Essay Writing & Academic Editing (academic papers, research articles, journal papers, literature reviews, dissertations, theses, statements of purpose, personal statements, college essays, and 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, and book descriptions)
✅ Scripts & Creative Content (YouTube scripts, podcast notes, and other creative projects)
✅ Professional Documents (resumes, CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, reference letters, and recommendation letters)
✅ Other Writing & Editing Support (beta reading, writing critiques, etc.)
✅ Other—Reach Out With An Idea!
What makes me different from other freelancers?
☑️ 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, and NO plagiarism)
☑️ Fact-checked research; Turnitin report available upon request
☑️ Necessary revisions within scope
☑️ Responsive and clear communication
☑️ On-time and reliable delivery
Send me a message and let’s get to work!
Always my best,
Zainab S.
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After purchasing the project, send requirements so Zainab can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Zainab receives requirements from you.
Zainab works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Receiving your requirements.
I will review your requirements, request further information if needed, and then get to work on your project.
Consultation.
Discussion of book genre, the client's expectations, and more.