You will get detailed line editing & developmental editing of your novel or manuscript.
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I know how hard the editing phase is after you finish your writing, especially when you want to avoid AI.
Instantly gain confidence in your writing by working with an expert proofreader and developmental editor. I offer humanized developmental editing, line editing, and book editing services. I will proofread for spelling, grammar, typos, and factual errors. I also do editing for style, structure, language, phrasing, AI repetitions, clarity, and conciseness.
Just send me your manuscript and forget about the rest.
I will include:
• A creative title and clean headings for better readability (if applicable)
• A Table of Contents (if applicable)
• Only top-quality in its category/genre
• References/citations (if applicable)
• Double-checked & carefully edited via human intelligence
You will get:
• Amazon Kindle & paperback formatting
• Developmental editing, copy editing & line editing
• Book descriptions & blurbs
• Ghostwriting
Other genres:
• Short Stories (Fiction/Non-fiction)
• Cookbooks & Recipes
• Memoir & Biography
• Science Fiction & Fantasy
• Self-Help & Mental Health
• Young Adult
• Others
Why hire me:
• Responsive & professional
• On-time delivery
Instantly gain confidence in your writing by working with an expert proofreader and developmental editor. I offer humanized developmental editing, line editing, and book editing services. I will proofread for spelling, grammar, typos, and factual errors. I also do editing for style, structure, language, phrasing, AI repetitions, clarity, and conciseness.
Just send me your manuscript and forget about the rest.
I will include:
• A creative title and clean headings for better readability (if applicable)
• A Table of Contents (if applicable)
• Only top-quality in its category/genre
• References/citations (if applicable)
• Double-checked & carefully edited via human intelligence
You will get:
• Amazon Kindle & paperback formatting
• Developmental editing, copy editing & line editing
• Book descriptions & blurbs
• Ghostwriting
Other genres:
• Short Stories (Fiction/Non-fiction)
• Cookbooks & Recipes
• Memoir & Biography
• Science Fiction & Fantasy
• Self-Help & Mental Health
• Young Adult
• Others
Why hire me:
• Responsive & professional
• On-time delivery
Service Type
Proofread & Edit, Critique, FormattingLanguage
English, UrduContent Type
BookWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$35
|
Standard
$150
|
Advanced
$220
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 1 day | 3 days | 5 days |
Number of Revisions | 1 | 2 | Unlimited |
Number of Words | 1000 | 5000 | 10000 |
Grammar & Syntax Review | |||
Fact-Checking | |||
Content Rewriting | - | ||
Structural Edit | |||
Print Layout | - | - | - |
Optional add-ons
You can add these on the next page.
Additional Revision
+$20
Additional 100 Words
+$3
Content Rewriting
+$100Frequently asked questions
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About Zainab
Developmental Editor, Beta Reader, & Ghostwriter | Fiction/Nonfiction
100%
Job Success
Karachi, Pakistan - 11:01 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 | 200+ 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, Beta Reader, & Ghostwriter | Fiction/Nonfiction
Steps for completing your project
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.
You can send me as much or as little info as your heart desires, but here are some hints: website, US UK/CA/AU English, topics/titles, tone & style, links to samples/blog, format/outlines, goal, audience, keywords, amongst other things you want.
Finishing up of the first draft of your document.
I will finish up the first draft before the deadline. Because I have already proofread the content, you should not expect any grammatical errors.