Hello, my name is Holly Maraist. I have a BA in English with a concentration in Literature from the University of Mary Washington. I aspire to be a librarian in the future.

My name is Sophie Dodds and I'm a freelance copy-editor and proofreader based in Edinburgh. I have a BA from the University of Oxford and an MSc from the University of Edinburgh. I have several years' experience of working in fields such as the arts, health, publishing and software, and I have recently spent 18 months with an organisation that encourages equality and diversity in universities across the UK. I love working with students who speak English as a second language, and I have a track record of supporting them to achieve academic success.

British qualified commercial solicitor (non-practising) with legal experience working in Intellectual Property Litigation, Real Estate, Private Client and Financial Services. Also experienced in the media sector, having worked for MTV Networks and EMI Music.

For nearly 20 years in China, I had a 100% success rate helping students, academics, businesspeople, and companies achieve their goals through clear inter-cultural communication. Now located in Europe, I will help you to properly convey your ideas in English to the decision makers that you need to convince and impress. Let’s work together to tell your story in a way that sets you apart from the crowd and puts you on the road to success!

With an MSc from the University of Edinburgh, I have many years of experience in teaching undergraduate students and have mentored hundreds of students. As a writer and editor, I am skilled at providing effective, inspiring and motivating feedback. My first priority is establishing a warm and supportive relationship with any student I work with. From there, I will work closely with you to boost your confidence, hone your writing skills and ensure your application stands out.

Graduate student at the University of Cambridge; (Successful!) International applicant from the USA; Professional editor, copywriter, press consultant

Having worked at the University of Michigan as a reader for the admissions of post-doctoral fellowships within the NAACP, I have undergone training to understand how universities grade and later admit students into their respective programs. Over the last several years, I have used my insight and experience to help students gain admittance to their desired schools and win prestigious scholarships for their academic studies. I would love to help you in your journey and look forward to providing you with thoughtful guidance in your application process.

I have a Bachelors in Sociology and a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. I am an avid reader, but studying law made me an avid proofreader. I look forward to helping you with your writing goals!

Hello all. I am a professional editor with over 14 years of experience in publishing and education organizations, most recently as the Senior Editor at UWSCollege, a part of the University of Western Sydney in Australia. I have edited a diverse range of publications from textbooks and professional books to student materials and course guides to corporate documents, websites and e-documents. In addition to my exceptional attention to detail, I am passionate about using my editing and writing skills to help people achieve their goals by enhancing the effectiveness of their written communications to both inform and engage the readers.I have a Bachelor of Arts (English and Semiotics) from the University of Sydney and a Postgraduate Diploma in Book Editing and Publishing and am constantly undertaking further education to develop and add to my skills.

I have a strong academic writing background. I have successfully completed a BA(Psych) degree. I am confident using the APA format. I am willing to learn new writing styles as necessary I am currently undertaking a certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing and have recently completed a Certificate in Professional Proofreading and Editing. I have experience in editing everything from full-length novels to short blog entries. I am experienced with the MS Word application. This program is my chosen method for 'on screen' edits.

Named to Today's Chicago Woman Magazines “100 Women to Watch,”Lindsay's professionalism, drive and spirit is widely recognized and makes her a leader among her peers. Her accomplishments include dual masters degrees in Corporate & Organizational Communications and Multicultural Communications, several awards and honors for her professional achievements, and more than 100 print and online stories about her high-profile public relations clients. Lindsay's experience includes running the marketing, social media and communications departments of several companies including an international law firm, internet TV production firm and national broadcasting school. She volunteers at a local animal shelter and lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and two labradoodle dogs.

Hello! I'm a full-time professional writer and editor with a master's degree in social policy. I have vast experience proofreading and editing both professionally and academically, and I've written for a number of well-known publications, including the Huffington Post.

I am not currently accepting any work because of my schedule. However, I hope to be able to accept work in the coming year and will update my profile accordingly when possible. Thank you!