Joanna S.
Editor and Beta Reader - Your Partner in Powerful Storytelling
I’m a certified editor with a passion for helping authors refine and perfect their work. I offer comprehensive services in developmental editing, copyediting, and beta reading, ensuring your manuscript is polished and ready for success. What I Do Best: Developmental Editing: I help authors shape their story, enhance plot structure, refine pacing, and strengthen character arcs to create engaging, cohesive narratives. Copyediting: I focus on perfecting grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice to ensure clarity and consistency without losing your unique voice. Beta Reading: As a beta reader, I provide honest and detailed feedback on your manuscript, focusing on pacing, character development, emotional impact, and overall reader experience. Why Choose Me? Personalized Feedback: I take the time to understand your vision for the story and work closely with you to make sure your message shines. Versatile Expertise: Whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, or YA, I tailor my approach to meet the specific needs of your genre and audience. Experienced & Certified: With an Editing and Publishing Certificate and a strong understanding of storytelling and audience engagement, I provide professional, insightful feedback. Let’s work together to take your manuscript to the next level!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $490
Billed in all: $1,010$1k
$49 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 26% in Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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- #285Beta Reading738 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #146Top 39%🇺🇸#146 of 393
- #385Developmental Editing1,059 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #196Top 36%🇺🇸#196 of 591
- #783Academic Editing2,426 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #297Top 32%🇺🇸#297 of 936
- #1,554Copy Editing5,372 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #716Top 29%🇺🇸#716 of 2,597
- #4,353Writing16,517 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1,349Top 26%🇺🇸#1,349 of 5,632
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- #6,730Content Writing23,842 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1,417Top 28%🇺🇸#1,417 of 5,566