Arpita P.
Book Editor, Proofreader & Ghostwriter
Is your manuscript full of great ideas but stuck in a messy first draft? Do you have a book idea but no time to write it yourself? As a book editor, fiction editor, and ghostwriter, I help authors—including self-published and Amazon KDP authors—fix unclear, unpolished manuscripts and help non-writers turn their ideas into finished, publish-ready books. I work across romance, werewolf romance, young adult (YA), self-help, memoir, and nonfiction. If your manuscript needs work, I fix it: Weak structure and pacing → developmental editing for novels and nonfiction Confusing or clunky sentences → line editing for clarity and flow Typos, grammar, and inconsistencies → proofreading and copyediting Unclear reader experience → beta reading with a detailed feedback report Uncertainty about what to revise → manuscript critique with a clear action plan Prepping for publication → editing for Kindle, KDP, and self-published books If you need someone to write your book for you: Romance and werewolf romance novel writing Young adult (YA) fiction ghostwriting Self-help and nonfiction book writing Long-form blog and educational content writing Results clients can count on: 100% Job Success Score, 5-star average across reviews Most manuscript critiques delivered within 15 days M.A. in English Literature, UGC-NET Qualified Tell me your genre, word count, and deadline — I'll tell you exactly how I'd approach your project as your book editor and writing partner.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.1k
Billed in all: $2,387$2.4k
$125 in the last 6 months
Across 10 contracts
Across 24 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 18% in Academic Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #12Book Summary60 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #1Top 20%🇮🇳#1 of 3
- #107Book Review457 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #6Top 23%🇮🇳#6 of 24
- #214Beta Reading738 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #2Top 29%🇮🇳#2 of 10
- #263Academic Proofreading1,150 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #17Top 23%🇮🇳#17 of 33
- #611Academic Writing3,347 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #33Top 18%🇮🇳#33 of 182
- #764Audio Transcription2,774 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #34Top 28%🇮🇳#34 of 137
- #1,120Ghostwriting5,395 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #45Top 21%🇮🇳#45 of 211
- #2,433Blog Writing13,251 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #172Top 18%🇮🇳#172 of 800