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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!

🇺🇸Vancouver, United States$45/hr100% JSS5.00 (7)Since Apr 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$82

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#140,264 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#18,997 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $490

Total earnings
$1k

Billed in all: $1k

World#394,076 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#60,067 / 62.1k
Per project
$59

$49 in the last 6 months

World#314,438 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#46,430 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
10
100% fixed0% hourly
World#18,298 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,788 / 62.1k
Projects in all
17
100% fixed0% hourly
World#149,089 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#21,514 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$1kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$980$1,000$1,020$1,040Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 26% in Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #53Beta Reader Report97 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #23Top 55%
  2. #285Beta Reading738 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #146Top 39%
  3. #385Developmental Editing1,059 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #196Top 36%
  4. #783Academic Editing2,426 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #297Top 32%
  5. #1,554Copy Editing5,372 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #716Top 29%
  6. #4,353Writing16,517 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1,349Top 26%
  7. #4,523Proofreading14,990 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1,044Top 30%
  8. #6,730Content Writing23,842 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1,417Top 28%