Lynette S.
English Proofreading and Editing, AI Humanizing
I am a freelance editor, proofreader, and writer with more than 15 years of professional experience (13 on Upwork and 2 on Elance/oDesk). As a native English speaker with a strong command of grammar, tone, and nuance, I help clients produce writing that is polished, professional, and engaging. Areas of Expertise: - Medical: With over 30 years as a qualified nurse (general, community health, and psychiatric) and midwife, I am fluent in medical terminology and familiar with healthcare ethics and documentation. - Academic: I edit PhD theses, dissertations, and journal articles in the fields of medicine, technology, business, science, and law. I ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to academic style guides. - Books: I provide editing and formatting services for Amazon KDP, both eBooks and print. I have edited a wide range of books, including self-help, memoirs, Christian and inspirational works, fiction, children’s books, and cookbooks. - Faith: Having done over 30 years of Bible study, I bring insight and accuracy to Christian and faith-based writing and have worked with many Christian authors and publishers. - Nutrition and Wellness: As a nurse and midwife, I have a strong background in nutrition counseling, specializing in pregnancy, diabetes, and weight management. I also worked with Weigh-Less Health and Slimming Clubs as a group leader. - AI Humanization: I specialize in refining and humanizing AI-generated content to create natural, relatable, and emotionally engaging writing. - Audio Book Creation: I have experience with creating audiobooks from text using the platform ElevenLabs. - Education and Curriculum Editing: Drawing on my 14 years of teaching experience, I have edited a wide range of educational materials and online learning content. My experience homeschooling my four children gives me a strong understanding of children’s literature and education. - Recipe Creation and Cookbook Editing I have a background in catering and recipe creation that informs my work on cookbooks and food writing. - Other Services: English transcription Website and business document editing - Strengths Excellent communication: I keep clients informed and respond promptly. Fast and accurate: I deliver high-quality work on schedule. Excellent value: Based in South Africa, I offer competitive rates due to the favorable exchange rate for clients in Europe, Australia, and the United States.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $13k
Billed in all: $145,767$146k
$398 in the last 6 months
Across 33 contracts
Across 864 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 2% in Teaching English
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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