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Connor J.

@connornjohnson

Experienced and Versatile Copywriter, Editor, and Beta Reader

United States
English
About me
As a skilled copywriter and editor with a B.A. in English Literature, I bring years of experience as well as a deep understanding of language and storytelling to every project. My expertise includes years of professional copywriting/editing, developmental editing for fiction, proofreading, and beta reading. All of that to say, I love the written word. I am a passionate reader, writer, and I look forward to helping you bring your vision to life!... Read more

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Beta Reading
I will beta read your novel
From$30 / projectMore details
Copy Editing
I will professionally edit and proofread your book
From$100 / projectMore details

Portfolio

Work experience

Upwork

Upwork

Freelance • 3 yrs 4 mos

Proofreader

Jan 2026 - Present • 7 mos

Proofread fiction manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, clarity, and consistency according to the Chicago Manual of Style, preserving author voice and intent while enhancing clarity. Maintained high-accuracy within tight deadlines of 24 hours per 20,000 words, including a Tracking Changes Word Document alongside a clean manuscript

Beta Reader / Copy Editor

Jan 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 7 mos

Provided beta reading services for over 100 romance novels in the Western and Regency romance genres focusing on audience engagement and including detailed in-line commentary using Word Tracking Changes to suggests improvements to story structure, voice, and technical accuracy

Plot Developer

Mar 2025 - May 2025 • 2 mos

Developed 15 engaging, reader-focused novel outlines, emphasizing Regency romance genre expectations and emotional payoff while aligning with editorial vision and publisher guidelines