Lauren D.
Editor || Copyediting, developmental editing, proofreading
Experienced editor who adores storytelling and specialises in fantasy, sci-fi, romance sagas, and cozy mysteries. With an MA in Publishing and 4+ years of experience, I am an extremely competent editor. From editing 50+ books, I have experience with trade and academic editing, working on both SFFH, romance, and cozy mysteries, as well as academic and non-fiction titles. I have experience in copyediting, proofreading, developmental editing, along with copywriting and ghostwriting. Currently, I work for one of the UK’s largest, and most successful, indie publisher of genre fiction. I am deep within the publishing industry and can use my skills proficiently and to a high degree. My BA in English and MA have provided me with great grammar and writing skills. I adore reading and bringing stories to life. I love the idea of delving into this new challenge and putting my current skills to the test to make amazing book flourish. I thoroughly enjoy reading SFFH, sagas, and cozy mysteries and bring my passion for storytelling to every editing project. I also love helping authors find their voice, especially those under-represented in the industry.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.9k
Billed in all: $34,980$35k
$952 in the last 6 months
Across 81 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 18% in Copy Editing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #19Cozy Mystery48 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #4Top 40%🇬🇧#4 of 4
- #22Crime81 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #1Top 27%🇬🇧#1 of 5
- #51Grammar284 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #1Top 18%🇬🇧#1 of 22
- #51Science Fiction227 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #5Top 22%🇬🇧#5 of 20
- #92Fantasy440 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #6Top 21%🇬🇧#6 of 26
- #242Developmental Editing1,059 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #17Top 23%🇬🇧#17 of 78
- #255Error Detection1,140 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #4Top 22%🇬🇧#4 of 55
- #958Copy Editing5,372 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #60Top 18%🇬🇧#60 of 406