Zachary O.
Editor - Novels, Memoirs, Plays, Poetry, Graphic Novels
Hey there, I'm your friendly neighborhood human editor! :) Please reach out if you have a manuscript or project you'd like assistance with! SPECIALTIES: Developmental Editing // Copy Editing // Line Editing // Proofreading // Beta Reading // Writing Critique // Manuscript Polishing // Grammar Correction // Text Formatting // Translation Localizing CREATIVE WRITING EXPERTISE: • Passionate about fiction, especially Sci Fi, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic, Literary Fiction, Speculative, Young Adult, New Adult • Specialties: Novels, Short Stories, Graphic Novels, Comics, Poetry, Theatre Scripts • Love working on Memoirs and Autobiographies too! • Story structure analysis, character development, dialogue and pacing improvement • Manuscript assessment and editorial guidance • Key experience in manuscript formatting and self-publishing support • Active writer and published author of poetry books, novellas, short stories, theatre scripts With years of experience as a Creative Writing, English, and Theatre teacher, I'm now a digital nomad, exploring the world while working remotely. When I'm not baking scones or befriending pets, I'm dedicated to assisting with your personal and professional projects. My goal is always to boost your creativity and efficiency, preserving and amplifying your unique writing voice. Let's connect and bring your projects to life!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $3.8k
Billed in all: $51,502$52k
$189 in the last 6 months
Across 22 contracts
Across 164 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 7% in Poetry
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- Theatre35 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 9%🇺🇸#2 of 18
- #4Musical Theatre42 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #3Top 10%🇺🇸#3 of 24
- #23Short Story336 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #13Top 7%🇺🇸#13 of 111
- #32Poetry487 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #19Top 7%🇺🇸#19 of 224
- #46Manuscript258 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #25Top 18%🇺🇸#25 of 94
- #48Proofreading Feedback385 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #12Top 12%🇺🇸#12 of 131
- #56Writing Critique591 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #32Top 9%🇺🇸#32 of 335
- #68Fiction522 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #34Top 13%🇺🇸#34 of 241