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Sharon D.

Fiction Ghostwriter | Book Editor, Proofreader & Beta Reader | Romance

Your story is finished, or almost. But repetition, flat dialogue, slow pacing, and inconsistent details are stopping readers from falling for it. As a fiction ghostwriter, book editor, proofreader, and copy editor, I turn rough drafts, outlines, and unfinished manuscripts into publication-ready novels, in your voice. You keep control. Every major change is explained in a comment and discussed with you first, and your characters, plot, and creative direction stay yours. 𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑, 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑, 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑: I write and edit fiction for self-published authors, indie authors, small presses and publishers. I ghostwrite original novels, novellas and short stories from your outline, summary or tropes, and I developmental edit, line edit, copy edit, proofread and beta read manuscripts so they’re ready to publish. I also prepare Kindle and paperback files for Amazon KDP. Genres I write and edit: romance (contemporary, billionaire, paranormal, dark), romantic suspense, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery and thriller, and short stories, with self-help, memoir and business nonfiction as a second lane. 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐈 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇: - Romance authors: contemporary, billionaire, paranormal, dark romance, romantic suspense - Historical fiction and fantasy authors - Mystery, thriller, and other character-driven fiction authors - Authors of novels, novellas, and short stories - Indie authors preparing a manuscript for Amazon KDP - Self-help, memoir, and business authors turning expertise into a book - Authors with AI-assisted drafts who need a human edit for natural, original-sounding prose - Authors with one book or an ongoing series 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐅: - Full-length novels, novellas and short stories written and edited across romance, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery and thriller - Experience with long projects: full-length novels delivered on schedule - Experience with ongoing, long-term manuscript and series work - Samples in each genre available on request, with past clients’ details kept private 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐄𝐓: - Fiction Ghostwriting: novels, novellas, and short stories developed from your idea, outline, tropes, or unfinished draft, in your voice - Developmental Editing: pacing, plot holes, character development, and structure, with clear revision notes - Line Editing: clarity, flow, dialogue, tone, and readability, with your voice preserved - Copy Editing: grammar, awkward phrasing, repetition, and consistency, following CMOS when requested - Proofreading: typos, spelling, and punctuation, caught before publication - Beta Reading: an honest reader’s report on chemistry, believability, and emotional engagement 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐒: - Edited manuscript with visible Track Changes and comments - Clean final version with approved changes - Editorial feedback report - Style sheet and a list of queries for your input 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒: Microsoft Word (Track Changes and Comments), Google Docs, Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS). 𝐅𝐀𝐐: - Will my voice survive the edit? Yes. I edit for clarity and flow, and I explain every major change. - Who owns the finished book? You do, and your name goes on the cover. - Can you work from my outline and tropes? Yes. Send your summary, tropes, and sample pages. - Can you edit AI-assisted writing? Yes. I fix repetition, flat dialogue, and unnatural phrasing. - Can you handle steamy or darker content? Yes, including dark romance and thriller themes. - Do you sign an NDA? Yes, on request. - Not sure which service you need? Send your genre, word count, and manuscript stage, and I’ll recommend the right level. 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈 𝐃𝐎𝐍’𝐓 𝐃𝐎: I don’t do marketing copy or ad copy for other businesses. My focus is your manuscript. 𝐋𝐄𝐓’𝐒 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 Send me your genre, word count, tropes, manuscript stage, and deadline, and I’ll reply with a clear plan, realistic timeline, and quote. Click “Invite to Job” or message me now to secure your start date. One book or a whole series, I’m ready when you are.

🇳🇬Lagos Island, Nigeria$10/hr100% JSS4.85 (9)Since Oct 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$151

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#123,111 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#4,625 / 13.8k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $907

Total earnings
$1.2k

Billed in all: $1.2k

World#377,177 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#11,893 / 13.8k
Per project
$81

$91 in the last 6 months

World#308,630 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#11,047 / 13.8k
Projects, last 6 months
10
100% fixed0% hourly
World#18,298 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#1,220 / 13.8k
Projects in all
15
100% fixed0% hourly
World#161,377 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#5,453 / 13.8k

Earnings, last 30 days

$1.2kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 19% in Short Story Writing

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