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Shannan Z.

The Apex Editor

If it's superb writing and expert editing you need, you're in the right place. My forte is making sure your final product reflects your inner genius. Whether you're a corporate CEO or a one-man show, you'll get polished, professional content that lets your expertise shine. I've been editing professionally since 1993—everything from technical, financial, and scientific reports, blogs, SOPs, and manuals to manuscripts, poetry, motivational curricula, and annual reports. My writing is nimble and diverse, crafting persuasive proposals, compelling case studies, moving memoirs and bios, and creative, dynamic marketing assets. My work reflects my native U.S. English language. I'm downright fanatical (read: neurotic) about spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting. In addition to proofreading, I offer superior copyediting: improving phrasing, clarity, tone, and flow; identifying areas that need additional support; and writing new or revised material that genuinely connects with your reader. In 2019, I took a leap of faith and retired from a 26-year career in state government at age 43 (do the math if you want to!) to pursue my dream of editing and writing as a freelancer. Since then, I've been helping individuals and companies produce outstanding content of every sort. My reviews are truly humbling, and I encourage you to read a few. What's ahead? That depends on you! Join me on this journey. Reach out to get the ball rolling. I look forward to talking with you!

🇺🇸Mechanicsburg, United States$50/hr100% JSS4.89 (160)Since Aug 2019

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.2k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#40,064 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#7,135 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$359

Last 6 months: $7.3k

World#70,727 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#9,156 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$165k

Billed in all: $172k

World#20,408 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,704 / 62.1k
Per project
$527

$252 in the last 6 months

World#177,927 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#29,972 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
29

Across 35 contracts

29% fixed71% hourly
World#3,045 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#553 / 62.1k
Projects in all
314

Across 342 contracts

28% fixed72% hourly
World#4,502 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#826 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$172k+$359 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$171.0k$171.2k$171.4k$171.6kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 5% in Creative Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  4. #54Nonprofit Organization411 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #32Top 13%
  5. #84Grant Writing1,019 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #49Top 8%
  6. #141Book Editing2,192 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #70Top 6%
  7. #212Business Writing2,455 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #101Top 9%
  8. #255Content Editing3,676 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #81Top 7%