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Hilary O.

Expert Editor & Proofreader | Publishing & Online Content Specialist

Hiya, I'm Hilary—a creative editor with a love of perfecting words. And your words deserve clarity, impact, and polish. But everyone needs a second pair of eyes to create a great story. That’s where I come in. I help authors and brands bring out the best in their message by editing "like" worthy stories and content that resonates with the right audience. Your story matters—let’s make sure it’s told flawlessly no matter what you're working on: 1 | Branded Content Editing Perfect for social media, marketing material, blog posts, and website copy -Grammar & Clarity Check – Fix typos, awkward phrasing, and inconsistencies -Brand Voice Alignment – Keep your tone and messaging consistent -SEO Optimization – Simplify/elevate readability and improve search rankings -Concise & Impactful Writing – Trim the fluff < enhance engagement 2 | Nonfiction & Self-Help Editing Ideal for ebooks and full-length nonfiction books -Structural & Developmental Editing – Strengthen flow, clarity, and logical progression -Fact-Checking & Accuracy – Verify consistency in research and citations -Tone & Readability Enhancement – Streamline wording and engagement for readers -Final Proofreading – A microscopic last pass for grammar, punctuation, and formatting 3 | Fiction Editing For novels, short stories, and creative writing projects (I'm a true crime and thriller nut) -Developmental Editing – Improve plot structure, pacing, and character development -Dialogue & Narrative Flow – Nail down authentic dialogue and engaging storytelling -Point of View & Consistency – Catch head-hopping and keep a steady perspective -Line Editing & Proofreading – Polish every sentence for clarity, style, and correctness I bring industry experience across publishing, marketing, and digital content so you can rely on every word of every project getting expert attention to detail. "Hilary was very personable and delivered before our deadline & provided a very clean copy written article. Would highly recommend." -Carla "Hilary is a talented editor. She dedicates a lot of time and attention to her work!" -RPM Services Group "Exceptionally easy to work with, very skilled at making sure the work was perfect. Looking forward to working together again." -Mark

🇺🇸Columbus, United States$60/hr100% JSS5.00 (14)Since Jul 2018

Earnings and projects

MRR
$192

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#114,836 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,036 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $1.2k

Total earnings
$156k

Billed in all: $156k

World#22,295 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,059 / 62.1k
Per project
$5.4k

$1.2k in the last 6 months

World#32,339 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,361 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,095 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,472 / 62.1k
Projects in all
29

Across 30 contracts

83% fixed17% hourly
World#100,216 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#14,884 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$156kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$154k$156k$158k$160kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 18% in Online Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #164Online Writing894 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #45Top 18%
  2. #286Sales Funnel Copywriting1,313 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #77Top 22%
  3. #306Line Editing910 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #166Top 34%
  4. #444Product Description2,037 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #84Top 22%
  5. #515Time Management1,763 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #53Top 29%
  6. #975Content Editing3,676 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #220Top 27%
  7. #1,007Email Copywriting4,052 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #241Top 25%
  8. #1,208Copy Editing5,372 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #572Top 22%