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Lauren D.

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.

🇬🇧London, United Kingdom$35/hr100% JSS4.95 (40)Since Jul 2022

Earnings and projects

MRR
$317

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#96,046 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#1,896 / 10.7k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $1.9k

Total earnings
$34k

Billed in all: $35k

World#101,401 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#2,332 / 10.7k
Per project
$460

$952 in the last 6 months

World#190,536 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#5,155 / 10.7k
Projects, last 6 months
2
100% fixed0% hourly
World#88,922 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#1,969 / 10.7k
Projects in all
74

Across 81 contracts

83% fixed17% hourly
World#40,168 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#1,022 / 10.7k

Earnings, last 30 days

$35kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$34.0k$34.5k$35.0k$35.5kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 18% in Copy Editing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #19Cozy Mystery48 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #4Top 40%
  2. #22Crime81 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #1Top 27%
  3. #51Grammar284 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #1Top 18%
  4. #51Science Fiction227 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #5Top 22%
  5. #92Fantasy440 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #6Top 21%
  6. #242Developmental Editing1,059 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #17Top 23%
  7. #255Error Detection1,140 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #4Top 22%
  8. #958Copy Editing5,372 freelancers · 🇬🇧 #60Top 18%