Marc N.

You want a strong writer/editor who will provide thoughtful, thorough feedback while maintaining your vision. I am an award-winning author with extensive editing experience (developmental, line, copy, proofreading) and a top-rated Upwork reputation – 100% job success rate/exclusively 5-star reviews. We will make your writing sing, on YOUR terms. NOTE: Upwork requires that profiles list an hourly rate, but I typically quote a fixed rate per project. TESTIMONIALS: "Truly top of the market, easy to communicate with, fully understands the vision, and consistently delivers exceptional writing. I highly recommend Marc for outstanding results." (write children's story to accompany piano scale book) "Marc possesses a brilliant editorial eye. He was very responsive, always ahead of deadlines, and approached my work with deep respect and empathy." (edit memoir on sensitive subject) "Exceptionally talented. Marc met all of my requirements and then some." (write 20+ original, diverse kids' stories) "Absolutely brilliant job. Marc provided precise rationale at every step. I cannot recommend him highly enough – he is an expert at his craft and a whole lot of fun to work with!" (edit/rewrite educational story for corporate promotion) GUARANTEES: * no AI: 100% human-written and edited * preserve your voice while strengthening the story * clear, actionable suggestions (see portfolio in my profile) * get it "right" the first time – saves you time AND money * fast turnaround – tight deadlines no prob * can advise on the publishing process for no extra charge CREDENTIALS: * author of 80+ nonfiction/fiction books for children and all ages * awards: American Library Association Notable Book, Junior Library Guild Selections, Orbis Pictus Honor, Catholic Library Association St. Katharine Drexel Award * other high-interest content for young people (board games, plays, story apps, quizzes, puzzles) PUBLISHERS: * Penguin Random House * Nickelodeon * HarperCollins * Scholastic * National Geographic Kids * Chicken Soup for the Soul BRANDS: * Disney * Kraft * NFL * DreamWorks * Walmart * Hasbro * Nintendo * Hewlett-Packard * DC Comics I look forward to helping you!