Sarah N.
Line Editor for Fiction, Nonfiction & AI-Assisted Manuscripts
Hi, I'm Sarah! I'm an editor with over 10 years of experience helping authors refine their manuscripts while preserving the voice that makes each one unique. I've worked on a wide range of projects, including romance, speculative fiction, memoir, self-help, business writing, and AI-assisted manuscripts. I also have extensive experience editing translated works for natural, fluent American English. My editing focuses on clarity, flow, consistency, and readability. Rather than simply correcting grammar and punctuation, I look at how each sentence fits within the larger reading experience, leaving thoughtful in-text comments and an editorial summary with any broader observations or suggestions that may strengthen the manuscript. Whether I'm editing a debut novel or an established author's latest project, my goal is the same: to help the writing feel polished while ensuring it still sounds like the author—not the editor. If you're unsure what level of editing your manuscript needs, I'm always happy to review a short sample and point you in the right direction.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $6.2k
Billed in all: $46,984$47k
$520 in the last 6 months
Across 116 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 6% in Blog Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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