Suzanne W.
Editor, Book Coach, and Publishing Mentor
Let me help you polish your manuscript and strengthen your story. Using The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) and Merriam-Webster Dictionary, I provide professional editing that helps authors meet industry standards while improving clarity, consistency, pacing, and reader engagement. Need words cut? I'm particularly skilled at simplifying complex sentences, tightening prose, and identifying areas where the story can be strengthened without losing your unique voice. My goal is not only to improve your current manuscript but also to help you grow as a writer. I believe in teaching the craft through the editing process so you can apply those lessons to future projects. Whether you're pursuing traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, or self-publishing, I provide thoughtful, constructive feedback designed to help your book reach its full potential. Ideal for: • Romance • Women's Fiction • Family Sagas • Cozy Mysteries • Fantasy • Contemporary Fiction • Clean and Sweet Fiction • Self-Publishing and Hybrid Authors Seeking Professional Editorial Support I have experience editing romance, women's fiction, cozy mysteries, fantasy, romantic suspense, historical fiction, and nonfiction, with a focus on helping author strength story structure and prose.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $935
Billed in all: $2,009$2k
$156 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 24% in Copy Editing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #6Sample Line Edit8 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #4Top 75%🇺🇸#4 of 5
- #36Social Media Evaluation84 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #8Top 43%🇺🇸#8 of 27
- #329Line Editing910 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #175Top 36%🇺🇸#175 of 516
- #333Developmental Editing1,059 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #168Top 31%🇺🇸#168 of 591
- #395Ebook Formatting911 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #69Top 43%🇺🇸#69 of 141
- #416Coaching1,319 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #109Top 32%🇺🇸#109 of 379
- #1,313Copy Editing5,372 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #613Top 24%🇺🇸#613 of 2,597
- #3,760Proofreading14,990 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #886Top 25%🇺🇸#886 of 3,870