Michael C.

Eagle-Eyed Proofreader of American English, Writer, KDP Book Publisher

IS THIS YOU? You're an expert, a pro in some field; you have something to say, but you need some help to put it into words, to polish it, and to properly format it for the edification of the English-speaking world. Or perhaps you need an outsider to see what you can't see, so that your flow can be sharpened enough to hit home. Or perhaps you need technical assistance to meet KDP or other publishers' standards. Whatever has been impeding your outreach to the world can be overcome with my assistance. Despite the advances in AI, a bot simply cannot express your original thoughts for you. SOME FEEDBACK "Michael over-delivered on our project. His editing/design skills are exceptional. I learned so much from him. He went out of his way to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. It was a privilege to work with him and I'm honored to call him my friend. If you want the best, look no further. He is world-class." — Dr. Slade Smith "Mike was a very thorough editor and quite knowledgeable about the subject matter. His contributions greatly increased the quality of my manuscript." — Kyle Ferrana "I had a book project that was in rough shape, somewhat disorganized and needed a cover, title, assistance with publishing. Michael checked all the boxes and I'm completely satisfied. If you have a writing project I have great confidence recommending him to you." —Barclay Henderson I CAN SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS TOO ✅ I can polish your work. I'm a meticulous, experienced editor and proofreader who goes beyond typical simple corrections, to make your writing resonate with the reader. ✅ I'm often called in to repair mangled e-book files and PDFs. ✅ I can also help you in many areas of publishing and translation as demonstrated below: Edited, proofed, formatted, designed covers, and published over 90 books—as long as 800 pages—on Amazon and Google Play Books. Translated 6 books from German, 2 books from Russian, 1 from French, and 1 from Spanish into beautiful American English. Contributed texts and e-books to the Internet Archive. Authored many articles on economic and technical history e.g.: • "AI and Eugène Ionesco—Or Why AI Won't Replace You" • "A Real Revolution in Space" • "The Third Wave of Electrification Has Begun" Special Areas of Interest and Competency: • aerospace • auto • applied science • biography • business and physical economy • history • translation from German, French, or Russian Why Choose Me Over Other Freelancers? ✅ I’m the guy people seek out when they have a problem. Much of what I know has been learned in the process of solving other people’s problems. ✅ Helpful personality. I am known for patiently helping clients work through problems. ✅ Responsiveness. I respond quickly to clients and inquiries. I'm generally available 16 hours a day and seven days a week. Count on me to overdeliver. Editing, proofreading, publishing, and cover design have become a sort of hobby for me. I enjoy my work and believe that, working together, we can have a blast. Check out some of my examples and contact me for your next project! More at WriterShadow.com