Richard — Proofreading & Editing freelancer in Rochester

I help founders, authors, and startups transform their ideas into polished books, pitch decks, lead magnets, and persuasive messaging. Top-Rated 100% JSS and 5-star reviews. 15 published books. Whether you're a VC-backed startup, nonprofit leader, or solo visionary—I'll add clarity, wit, and strategic impact to your writing, brand media, and long-form messaging. What I Offer ✒️ Ghostwriting & Editing From book concepts to full-length manuscripts. I've co-authored and edited dozens of books—memoirs, business titles, ebooks, fiction, and research. 🤖 AI Content Strategy I “de-robotize” AI-generated content, making it sound smart, sharp, and unmistakably human. I also write about AI and prompt design itself with wit and authority. 🧠 Brand Messaging & Copywriting Naming, taglines, campaigns, websites, and investor decks. I help brands sound bold, clear, and memorable—especially when launching. 📚 End-to-End Content Development From editorial strategy to publication and promotion. I guide thought leaders, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs from blank page to bestseller. Career Highlights 3 decades heading a marketing communication agency Founder of 3 content startups, one acquired by AOL Time Warner (8-figure deal) 10 published books in my name, dozens ghostwritten Google workshop mentor and conference presenter 400+ clients across tech, finance, luxury, nonprofit & travel 🎯 Ideal Clients Startup founders & VCs Nonprofit leaders & family offices Authors, experts & thought leaders Agencies needing editorial firepower The English language is my first love, and I excel at writing, editing, and proofreading. My skills include naming companies, products, and domains; crafting impactful taglines and slogans; and producing compelling advertising, collateral, and online marketing copy. I have extensive experience working with AI technologies, focusing on “humanizing” AI-driven content to make it more relatable and engaging. As a publisher and editor of online magazines and blogs, I embrace creativity and satire. I thrive on wit and wordplay. My experience spans writing, editing, and ghostwriting scholarly works, fiction, and eBooks. I can guide a project from concept and proposal through to chapter-by-chapter development, publication, and online promotion. 🤝 Let’s Work Together Whether you need a ghostwriter, pitch whisperer, or editorial fixer—I bring clarity, depth, and strategy to every word. I love a creative challenge. Let’s build something brilliant.