Erica G.Private profile: Upwork shows its earnings only to signed-in members, so we check it every few weeks, not daily. MRR here is a rough estimate (Upwork's six-month earnings ÷ months active). Last read Nov 5, 2026.

I'm an academic editor with a PhD in History from Northwestern University (BA in Government from Cornell) and a background in publishing and policy research. I work with students, scholars, presses, and journals on manuscripts in various stages of revision, from early development through copyediting and final cleanup. My detailed feedback and targeted in-line edits help ensure that your prose is precise and accessible and your text is polished, clean, and ready for its next phase. SPECIALTIES Scholarly books and journal articles Conference papers and reports Dissertations and theses White papers and policy memos College and graduate school applications Narrative history writing SERVICES AND SUPPORTS 1. Developmental/Substantive Editing and Manuscript Review * Thorough feedback on structure, framing, argument, and positioning within the scholarly literature. * Suggestions for responding to comments from reviewers or professors. 2. Line Editing and Copyediting * In-line edits for syntax, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style alignment (including CMOS, 17th and 18th editions; APA-7; SAA; MLA; Bluebook; Harvard; and AP). * Length editing also available. I look forward to learning about your project and how I can support you!