Daniel A.
Book Editor | Developmental & Copy Editing | Manuscript Critique
I help authors strengthen their manuscripts, improve readability, and prepare their books for publication without losing their unique voice. I'm a Top Rated book editor and self-publishing specialist with 9+ years of experience and 300+ authors helped. I work primarily with nonfiction and memoir authors, with additional experience in fiction, children's books, and manuscripts developed from interviews, lectures, podcasts, and other source materials. MANUSCRIPT EDITING & CRITIQUE Depending on your needs, I can help with: - Developmental editing to improve structure, organization, flow, and clarity - Line and copy editing to strengthen sentences, consistency, grammar, and readability - Proofreading to catch remaining errors before publication - Manuscript critiques and critical reader's reports offering an independent, thoughtful assessment of your work, including its themes, clarity, emotional impact, and reading experience BOOK FORMATTING & PUBLISHING I also help authors prepare their manuscripts for publication through: - Amazon KDP ebook, paperback, and hardcover formatting - EPUB creation and print-ready PDF preparation - Table of contents and professional book interior formatting - Publishing preparation and guidance For authors who need additional support, I offer nonfiction ghostwriting and AI content editing focused on natural language, clarity, and maintaining an authentic authorial voice. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT - Careful, human attention to your manuscript - Track Changes and a clean final copy for editing projects - Honest, considered feedback for manuscript critique projects - Professionally formatted files that meet your publishing platform's requirements - Clear communication and a professional, collaborative working relationship Whether you need an experienced editor, an independent critical reader, or help preparing your finished manuscript for publication, I'll tailor my approach to your project's actual needs. Send me your book's genre, approximate word count, current stage, and the kind of support you're looking for. I'll help you identify the most suitable service for your manuscript.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.1k
Billed in all: $12,195$12k
$111 in the last 6 months
Across 11 contracts
Across 52 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 19% in Creative Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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- #312Line Editing910 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #66Top 34%🇳🇬#66 of 109
- #314Developmental Editing1,059 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #68Top 30%🇳🇬#68 of 131
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