Mike B.
Conway, United States
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Top Rated
Published Book Author | Ghostwriter | Magazine & Blog Writer
$50.00/hr
Whether your project is a short post, a longer article, or an entire book, I specialize in creating compelling stories and engaging content.
• Author of seven books (nonfiction, travel, history, guidebook, and fiction) for Sourcebooks, Mountaineers Books, University of Nebraska Press, Skyhorse Publishing, and Falcon Guides.
• Magazine writer for publications like Outside, Smithsonian, National Parks Magazine, Men's Journal, Blue Ridge Outdoors, Adventure Cyclist, Paddling Magazine, Terrain Magazine, and others.
• Blog writer for companies like Northwest River Supply, Camping World, OARS, Velodyne LiDAR, and others.
• Experienced publishing consultant and ghostwriter of many book proposals and query letters for clients who are receiving attention from agents, editors, and publishers.
• Ghostwriter of many projects (memoirs, biographies, blog posts, magazine articles, social media feeds, newsletters, etc.) for a wide variety of clients, including tech companies, retail companies, executives/CEOs, athletes, professors, families, and small business owners.
• Experienced developmental editor, copy editor, and writing coach for a wide range of clients.
• Formerly a writing instructor at Washington University in St. Louis for ten years and a contributing editor at Canoe & Kayak Magazine.
• Prior to joining Upwork in late 2021, I had over 10 years of experience as a professional / freelance writer & photographer.
For samples of my work, please visit my website by using the link listed below under Portfolio.
I look forward to working with you!
Work history
Work history
Seeking a Literary Agent
Dec 16, 2024
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Feb 13, 2025
5.00
"When Mike began redoing my query letter and synopsis to send to agents, I'll admit a level of doubt. I just thought his changes were just different, not better. Yet…
Private earnings
Self-Published Author Seeking Freelancer to Help Find a Literary Agent
Nov 6, 2024
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Dec 19, 2024
5.00
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You will get a Book Proposal (Revised, Ghostwritten, or Ghostwritten w/ Pub Guidance)
Feb 28, 2024
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Apr 10, 2024
No feedback given
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You will get a Book Proposal (Revised, Ghostwritten, or Ghostwritten w/ Pub Guidance)
Jan 13, 2024
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Feb 6, 2024
4.30
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Publish Magazine Articles, Blogging
Oct 11, 2021
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Dec 27, 2023
No feedback given
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Non-Fiction (Business) Book Writing Coach and Book Proposal Expert
Oct 8, 2021
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Sep 28, 2023
No feedback given
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Travel/Photography Blog
Sep 19, 2021
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Sep 26, 2023
No feedback given
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Ghost writer for book completion on Male Enhancement
Sep 29, 2021
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Jun 18, 2023
5.00
"Outstanding copywriter.
Ending contract since our available times did not line up.
If possible will hire again.
Skills will not disappoint."
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Seasoned Writer/Editor to copyedit/revise/rewrite/assemble a fun Family History Narrative.
Jul 19, 2021
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Nov 17, 2022
5.00
"Mike is a very skilled and talented writer. He is extremely knowledgeable, always prompt and professional, and helped turn my project into a success. I would highly recommend Mike as…
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3 Book promotion emails
Jul 13, 2022
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Aug 15, 2022
5.00
"Always a pleasure working with Mike. He always delivers!"
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Artistic Revision and Publishing Support for Cartoon Books
Feb 15, 2025
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book proposal editor
Feb 7, 2025
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Literary agent/publisher application letter
Sep 27, 2024
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Write A pitch letter to the book agent
Nov 30, 2023
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Book Publicist & Book Hybrid Publisher Selection Help Needed
May 3, 2022
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Querry letter, synopsis and bio
Apr 24, 2022
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Sample chapters
Mar 23, 2022
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Designer needed to create a book proposal
Feb 22, 2022
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Independent book editor to help bring manuscript to literary agent
Feb 17, 2022
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Query and Synopsis
Feb 10, 2022
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Job in progress
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Skills
Skills
- Publishing Fundamentals
- WordPress
- Proposal Writing
- Storytelling
- Photography