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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.

🇿🇦Saint Lucia Estuary, South Africa$28/hr100% JSS4.95 (498)Since Aug 2015

Earnings and projects

MRR
$2.1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#20,941 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#118 / 2,548
Revenue, last 30 days
$2.6k

Last 6 months: $13k

World#15,085 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#78 / 2,548
Total earnings
$142k

Billed in all: $146k

World#25,406 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#116 / 2,548
Per project
$174

$398 in the last 6 months

World#274,321 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#1,707 / 2,548
Projects, last 6 months
32

Across 33 contracts

67% fixed33% hourly
World#2,502 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#6 / 2,548
Projects in all
817

Across 864 contracts

77% fixed23% hourly
World#575 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#1 / 2,548

Earnings, last 30 days

$146k+$2.6k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$142k$144k$146kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 2% in Teaching English

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  5. #29Academic Proofreading1,150 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #2Top 3%
  6. #68Education1,927 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #2Top 4%
  7. #74Academic Editing2,426 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #3Top 3%
  8. #120Content Editing3,676 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #4Top 3%