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Joy Osazuwa

Pro writer Abuja, Nigeria

About Me

Joy is a passionate writer with a knack for storytelling and a love for the written word. Her journey into the world of writing began at a young age, fueled by an insatiable curiosity and a desire to connect with others through stories and ideas. She believes that writing is more than just putting words on a page; it's about evoking emotions, sparking conversations, and inspiring action. Her goal is always to create content that resonates with readers and leaves a lasting impact. When she's not writing, you can find her trying out new recipes, traveling, exploring new ideas, and continuously seeking out new experiences to fuel her creativity. She's always open to new projects and collaborations, so feel free to reach out if you'd like to work together or simply share a story.

Work

Services

Editing
Email copywriting
Press releases
Product description writing
Proofreading
Social media writing
Transcription
Web content and blog writing

Experience / Education / Qualifications

Academic Writer (Freelance)  2022 – 2024

As an academic writer, I specialize in producing well-researched, high-quality academic papers, essays, and reports across a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to social sciences, humanities, and business studies. My role involves rigorous research, critical analysis, and adhering to specific formatting and referencing styles such as APA, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago.

Key Responsibilities:
– Research and Analysis:

Conduct in-depth research from credible academic sources such as journals, books, and online databases to gather relevant information for each project.

– Writing and Editing:

Craft original, clear, and structured content that meets academic standards. Ensure that all writing is free from plagiarism and grammatically flawless.

– Tailoring Content to Guidelines:

Follow specific client guidelines and rubrics, adhering to word count, formatting, and citation styles while ensuring the content aligns with academic standards.

– Proofreading and Revision:

Review and edit the final draft to ensure it meets the highest quality standards in terms of content clarity, logical flow, and adherence to client requirements. Provide revisions if necessary based on feedback.

– Time Management:

Handle multiple assignments simultaneously while ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.

Key Achievements:

– Successfully completed fifty academic writing projects across various disciplines, consistently receiving high ratings from clients.

– Proficient in managing large projects with tight deadlines, often delivering completed assignments ahead of schedule.

Skills Acquired:

– Research proficiency using scholarly databases like JSTOR, Google Scholar, and PubMed.

– Mastery of various citation styles (APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago).

– Advanced writing, proofreading, and editing skills.

– Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects concurrently.

This role has refined my ability to produce high-quality, detailed academic work while meeting tight deadlines, consistently adhering to client specifications, and producing content that demonstrates critical thinking and in-depth analysis.

Editor and Proofreader (Freelance)  2023 – Present

As a professional editor and proofreader, I specialize in refining written content across various formats, ensuring clarity, coherence, and grammatical accuracy. My work encompasses editing academic papers, web content, business documents, novels, and more. I have honed a keen eye for detail, ensuring each piece of work is polished to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities:
– Comprehensive Editing:

Review content for structure, logic, and clarity. Ensure that the argument or narrative flows smoothly and that ideas are presented cohesively.

– Proofreading:

Focus on correcting grammatical errors, punctuation, spelling, and syntax issues. Ensure that the text is free of typographical errors.

– Content Refinement:

Suggest and implement revisions that improve readability, tone, and style, ensuring the text aligns with the target audience’s expectations.

– Fact-Checking:

Verify the accuracy of information in research papers, articles, and reports to ensure that data, facts, and citations are correct.

– Client Collaboration:

Work closely with clients, discussing feedback, addressing concerns, and ensuring that the final output aligns with their goals and vision.

– Meeting Deadlines:

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.

Key Achievements:

– Edited and proofread three large volume novels,helping authors produce clear, professional content.

– Worked with non-native English speakers to improve their manuscripts, significantly enhancing the clarity and professionalism of their work.

– Ensured consistency and precision in large-scale projects, including multi-chapter theses and novels, delivering error-free and well-organized final drafts.

Skills Acquired:
– Advanced Grammar and Punctuation Knowledge:

Extensive understanding of grammar rules, sentence structure, and punctuation.

– Editing Tools Proficiency:

Expert use of tools such as Microsoft Word Track Changes, Google Docs Suggestions, Grammarly, and other editing software.

– Attention to Detail:

Ability to identify and correct subtle errors in large documents while ensuring consistency in style and tone.

– Subject Versatility:

Experience editing content from various fields including academia, literature, business, and web content.

This experience has sharpened my editorial instincts and has equipped me with the tools to help clients communicate more effectively and professionally, no matter the medium or subject matter.

Topics

Food and drink
Health
Lifestyle and hobbies
Parenting
Relationships
Self help and personal development
Spirituality and religion
Travel

Contract Preferences

Contract Type: Freelance
Preferred Location: Remote
Preferred Rate: $0.5 / per word