About Festus Muriiki
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Experience
- FiverrProfessional Writer & Editor | Developmental, Line & Copy EditingPUBLISHINGSeptember 2025 - Today (9 months)Norton under Cannock, United KingdomI am a creative writer, book editor, and proofreader with extensive experience in shaping manuscripts, refining language, and polishing content to meet professional publishing standards. As a professional editor, I specialize in developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading for a wide range of works including fiction, nonfiction, academic writing, and business documents. My passion lies in helping authors, students, and professionals transform their ideas into compelling, well-structured, and error-free writing that captivates readers and communicates with clarity.As a creative writer, I develop engaging stories, narratives, and content that bring imagination to life. I excel in crafting original prose, narrative arcs, and strong character development while maintaining authentic voice and stylistic consistency. My writing spans across novels, short stories, essays, blogs, and marketing copy, ensuring adaptability to both artistic and commercial needs.As a book editor, I provide in-depth manuscript evaluation, developmental feedback, structural editing, and stylistic refinement. Whether it’s enhancing the pacing of a novel, strengthening arguments in an academic essay, or improving the tone of business communication, I ensure that each project is delivered with precision and professionalism.As a proofreader, I meticulously review texts for grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, formatting, and consistency, ensuring final drafts are polished and publication-ready. I am skilled at working within style guides such as APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and Oxford, making my services adaptable for academic, publishing, and corporate clients alike.I am detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality work. My expertise as a creative writer, editor, and proofreader ensures that every piece of writing I handle is refined, professional, and impactful.
- Peopleperhour.comProfessional Writer & Editor | Developmental, Line & Copy EditingAugust 2025 - Today (10 months)I am an experienced academic editor, research writer, and proofreader with a strong background in refining scholarly work, developing research-driven content, and supporting students, researchers, and professionals in producing high-quality academic documents. My expertise covers essays, dissertations, theses, research papers, literature reviews, proposals, and reports, ensuring that every project meets rigorous academic standards.As an academic editor, I specialize in developmental editing, copy editing, line editing, and proofreading of academic manuscripts. I refine structure, clarity, coherence, and argumentation while maintaining the author’s voice and adhering to institutional or journal guidelines. I am highly skilled in multiple referencing styles including APA, MLA, Harvard, OSCOLA, Oxford, and Chicago, with an emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and formatting.As a research writer, I excel in conducting in-depth qualitative and quantitative research, synthesizing scholarly sources, and presenting well-argued, evidence-based content. I create literature reviews, case studies, critical analyses, and data-driven reports across disciplines including business, education, social sciences, health, and the humanities. I am adept at using credible academic databases and integrating references seamlessly into writing to ensure originality, credibility, and academic integrity.As a proofreader, I meticulously review documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and formatting, ensuring they are error-free and publication-ready. My goal is to help students achieve top academic performance, assist researchers in publishing their work, and support professionals in presenting polished, authoritative documents.I am detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality academic and research support. My expertise as an academic editor, research writer, and proofreader ensures that every project is clear, professional, and impactful.
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Education
- TITKU2014Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications and Information Technology Kenyatta University Built a strong foundation in telecommunication networks, information systems, and digital technologies. Gained hands-on experience in data communication, IT infrastructure, information security, and emerging technologies. Developed advanced skills in technical research, report writing, and problem-solving, with an emphasis on clarity, structure, and accuracy—transferable strengths that now enhance my work in academic writing, research, editing, and proofreading.