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Please read completely as many common questions are answered here. Born and raised in Ohio, I am a native English speaker and have a BA in English from Kent State University. For five years, I taught language, reading, and honors creative writing to junior and senior high students, writing my own drama and creative writing curriculum. Over the course of my career, I have released nearly a dozen YA novels, short story collections, a collection of plays, a cookbook, and a book on writing. I have worked as a freelance writer / ghostwriter in both non-fiction and fiction capacities, writing everything from captions and copy to short stories and novels in myriad genres. While my forte is fiction, I do accept non-fiction work. I've created characters and outlines, as well as writing from a provided outline, and can work with as much or as little as the client wishes. All work is 100% original, meaning that unless otherwise instructed by a client, I do not outsource work to other freelancers and I do not use generative AI programs. None of my writing, including any provided samples, were assisted or created by AI. Much of my work as a ghostwriter has made Amazon's top 100 ebook lists at least once, and I have had more than one make USA Weekend's Bestseller list. I have been freelancing since 2002 and have been writing full-time since December 2012. As I sign NDAs with all of my clients and while some do give permission for me to use parts of that work as writing samples, I cannot provide full chapters of any work I have done for clients. I can only provide chapters from my own work, which is all YA. I do not write samples over 500 words on request without payment. I require all communication to be through a messaging platform, which means no phone or Zoom interviews, though I am happy to set a time for an Upwork message chat interview. My current Upwork hourly rate is $40/hr and my current Upwork per word rate is $0.06/word. This is based on my experience and what my current clients are paying. Outlining, story development, and revision options vary for per word / fixed rate work and are not provided without additional compensation. I work on a first-come, first-serve basis, and that comes by contract, not discussion. I can advise what my schedule looks like at any given time, but until a contract is signed and a project accepted, that may change. I do not accept any work that promotes / portrays any of the following in a positive manner: homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, racism, hatred, or blasphemy of any religion.

With over 10 years of independent digital publishing and graphic media design experience, I help independent authors and content creators turn raw manuscripts into market-ready assets. As an Upwork Rising Talent professional with a track record of five-star reviews and 100% job success, I specialize in the visual and editorial mechanics required to succeed on competitive digital shelves. I consistently prioritize exceeding client expectations and make it a professional rule to crush deadlines ahead of schedule. In addition to my design work, I am an active content creator on Medium, having published nearly 40 articles in the last 3 months. This active volume gives me real-world insights into current audience engagement trends. My services cover the entire lifecycle of your publication: (1) Print & Digital Layout Design I can help you transform your plain text files into beautifully structured, print-ready chapters with technical interior formatting, dynamic tables of contents, and seamless e-book conversion. (2) High-Ticket Cover Art & Formatting I will design striking, genre-specific custom and pre-made covers that are tailored to strict Amazon KDP distribution parameters. I mostly specialize in Business, Fantasy, and Romance Cover Designs. (3) Comprehensive Editorial Management I will provide precise, high-tier proofreading, copyediting, and structural refinement to ensure your narrative arc hooks readers on the very first page! (4) KDP Publishing Strategy I give real-world metadata guidance based on direct, firsthand experience launching independently published physical and digital works. I have a proven history here on Upwork of 5-star client ratings and 100% job success. I have expert skillsets in start-to-finish self-publishing workflows, manuscript engineering, and high-conversion graphic layouts for competitive literary niches. Having over 10 years of experience within this type of work allows me to bridge the gap between compelling storytelling and striking visual aesthetics. My work is centered around giving independent authors, business leaders, and creative publishers the premium tools they need to bypass entry-level mistakes and dominate the digital marketplaces. I'm an active writer on Medium, where I've published nearly 40 articles over the past 3 months alone, which has helped me build an engaged digital footprint. Having navigated the start-to-finish of self-publishing frameworks with my own published non-fiction volumes, I know what it takes to configure, design, and optimize books for flawless global distribution. I've built a professional reputation that's centered on my flawless execution and high-value project delivery. I'm highly disciplined regarding timeline structures and I thrive in isolated, highly independent remote positions, where I can take total control of asset creation and deliver value without the need for micro-management. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my decade of technical layout skills and editorial expertise can support your upcoming creative projects. Let's make your creative vision my daily vocation! Make it a great day or don't, the choice is yours!

Did hear about that jouster who got out of prison? He’s a freelancer now! Ha! ​All jokes aside, ​I offer more than 20 years of professional expertise across office administration, transcription, and editorial services. My career has been built on a foundation of accuracy and adaptability, allowing me to deliver high-quality, reliable results tailored to the unique demands of every client and project. Office Administration Skills and Experience: - Scheduling meetings and appointments - Document preparation - Data Entry - Record keeping - Calendar management - Transcription and meeting minutes - Digital Filing - Spreadsheet creation and tracking - Email management - and much more! Transcription Experience: - Precision Transcription: Consistently deliver 99% accuracy on complex projects, specializing in "difficult" audio including poor recording quality, heavy regional accents, high-volume background noise, and overlapping speakers. -​Versatile Formatting: Expert in executing diverse transcription styles—from Strict Verbatim to Intelligent Editing—tailored to specific client needs and legal/corporate standards. -​Comprehensive Documentation: Produce detailed meeting minutes and time-stamped transcripts for audio, video, and live sessions, ensuring seamless speaker identification and chronological clarity. Editing, Copy Editing, and Proofreading Services: - Comprehensive Editorial Oversight: Managing the full production lifecycle, from initial developmental structural edits to final pre-publication proofreading. ​-Quality Assurance & Accuracy: Eliminating grammatical, typographical, and punctuation errors while reconciling factual discrepancies to ensure 100% content integrity. ​ -Strategic Refinement: Applying the "Five Cs" (Clarity, Correctness, Conciseness, Comprehensibility, and Consistency) to turn complex drafts into clear, reader-first content. ​ -Style & Readability: Enhancing flow and tone to ensure text is engaging and accessible for diverse target audiences. -Customizable Scope: I offer flexible editing levels tailored to your needs—whether you require a light final polish or a deep dive into structural flow. I do as much or as little as the project demands. -​Voice Preservation: My goal is to enhance your writing, not rewrite it. I am committed to preserving your unique "authorial voice" and will only adjust tone or style if explicitly requested. -​Audience Alignment: I ensure the technical complexity and emotional resonance of the piece align perfectly with your intended readers without losing the personality of the original draft. My mission is simple: to provide high-level support that lets you focus on the big picture. Whether it’s administrative help or a deep-dive edit, I guarantee dedication and quality every time. I look forward to working together! Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Hi! I'm Hilary, a beta reader/critique partner and author. My goal with this posting is to provide writers with in-depth feedback and critiques on their finished or unfinished manuscripts from a reader's or writer's point of view. I'm open to mostly all creative pieces. I include in-line comments with every order as well as a detailed reader's report. As your beta reader, I will give detailed feedback on: Plot Development Author Voice Themes Characters Dialogue Setting/Aesthetic * I do not accept religious non-fiction works.

I'm the #1 lifetime-ranked Fractional CMO on Upwork (#3 in the world), Expert-Vetted, with 10+ years running marketing operations and $500M+ in marketing spend behind me. Here's what makes me different from every other fractional CMO you'll talk to: I don't hand you a strategy deck and disappear. I install an operating system. My proprietary RIOT Method™ puts your entire marketing operation under one roof and runs it across 7 dimensions: Strategy — People — Process — Communication — Technology — Friction — Data Analysis Strategy, team, vendors, budget, tech stack, CRO, and revenue attribution — all in one centralized system, now AI-powered, so your operation is watched, optimized, and reported on continuously instead of once a quarter. I work like a team member, not a consultant. I stay ahead of every meaningful shift — Google Ads policy, LSA pricing, AI search (SEO → AEO), attribution methodology, martech releases — and translate it into action for clients. WHO I WORK WITH Small and mid-sized businesses ready to scale marketing operations. I also have worked with many DTC clients and startups. Specialties: law firms, home services, e-commerce, healthcare, SaaS, multi-location brands, franchise, and professional services. EVERYONE STARTS WITH THE RIOT MARKETING ROADMAP A marketing operational diagnostic that scores your business across all 7 dimensions and hands you a complete roadmap to scale. WHAT YOU GET • 90-minute strategy session + deep-dive operational questionnaire • Full audit of every vendor, agency, and marketing activity you pay for • A score across all 7 dimensions • Detailed competitor analysis • Your complete RIOT Marketing Roadmap — yours to keep • Annual marketing budget with monthly breakdowns by channel • Vendor analysis: keep, fix, or fire — for every vendor on your stack • Your entire marketing operation documented in one centralized system YOUR OPTIONS AFTER THE ROADMAP RIOT Membership — You implement with my guidance. Private community, monthly webinars, playbooks, vetted vendor network, AI + martech guidance. (DIY with guidance.) Fractional CMO, Ad Hoc — Live strategy sessions, vendor calls, hiring interviews, campaign audits, negotiations. Book as needed. Fractional CMO — I lead your marketing operation: agency meetings, vendor accountability, budget, everyone aimed at revenue. Fractional CMO + Team — Marketing fully off your plate. Full team build including my network. You approve the big calls; we handle the rest. Full Build — The entire operation built and run from scratch: diagnostic, strategy, vendor consolidation, tech-stack rebuild, attribution layer, and 90 days of operating it. All retainers month-to-month. No contracts. No setup fees. Cancel anytime. TRACK RECORD • Law firm scaled from 1 → 7 locations • Worked alongside the Amazon GTM team • 860% organic traffic growth (multi-location service business) • Home Service brand franchised to 27 states • 52K+ MAU for a SaaS startup in 3 months • Healthcare practice scaled to 16 locations • $300M+ in marketing spend managed • 4 DTC brands (coffee, cosmetics, jewelry, apparel) scaled from 4-6 figures to 7-9 figures while lowering COGS and helping raise AOV over time. THE RIOT FRAMEWORK REFLECT — what's working, what's wasting money, what's disconnected IMPLEMENT — Cleanup → Setup → Build → Scale modules for every marketing activity OPTIMIZE — score across all 7 dimensions; fix what's broken TRACK — KPIs tied to revenue, not vanity metrics INDUSTRIES — Law Firms (PI, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Family, Immigration, Employment, Mass Tort, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate) · Home Services · E-Commerce · Healthcare · SaaS · Professional Services · Multi-Location · Franchise CAPABILITIES — Fractional CMO · Marketing Strategy · Marketing Operations · Vendor Management · Marketing Audit · GTM Lead · SEO · AEO · Google Ads · Local Services Ads · Meta Ads · CRO · MarTech · AI Marketing · Budget Optimization · KPI Development · Revenue Attribution · CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot) · Call Tracking · Claude Code Expert · Gohighlevel · AI Agent builds · Growth Marketing · Brand Marketing · Product Marketing · Leadership · NEEAT growth · Marketing Automation · Team Build — Zachary Ellison, Expert-Vetted Fractional CMO · Fractional CMOZ "Zachary works in systems and continuous optimization. The way he took over our marketing operation has been a huge boost on revenue, but has also saved us time from chasing and managing team and vendors. He feels like a team member, less of a consultant." "Zach has been awesome to work with over the last year of our relationship. He brings fresh ideas and excellent strategy to the table at every conversation and has played a key role in taking our business to the next level." "Zach has done a fantastic job leading my company's digital marketing efforts. He is very easy to work with, organized, communicative, and has excellent recommendations for revenue-generating strategies."

Need a dependable Executive Assistant who keeps your business organized, your clients happy, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks? I help busy CEOs, founders, and business owners reclaim their time by providing proactive executive support, exceptional client communication, and dependable administrative assistance. With more than 16 years of experience, I understand the importance of professionalism, communication, and reliability. My goal is simple: take work off your plate so you can focus on growing your business. I believe the best Executive Assistants do more than complete tasks—they anticipate needs, solve problems before they arise, and become trusted partners. I strive to provide the kind of support that gives clients peace of mind, knowing the details are handled and nothing is being overlooked. Think of me as your behind-the-scenes partner—keeping your inbox organized, your calendar running smoothly, your clients informed, and the countless administrative details that keep your business moving handled with care and professionalism. Whether I'm coordinating meetings, managing your inbox, preparing professional documents, maintaining your CRM, or communicating with clients, I work proactively to keep your business organized, responsive, and running efficiently. Whether you need a few hours of support each week or a long-term Executive Assistant, my goal is to make your day easier, your business more organized, and your clients feel well taken care of. My clients appreciate having someone they don't have to micromanage—someone who takes initiative, communicates clearly, follows through, and consistently delivers high-quality work. Services I Provide ✔ Executive Support ✔ Executive & Administrative Support ✔ Executive Calendar Management ✔ Email & Inbox Management ✔ Client Relations & Communication ✔ Client Onboarding ✔ Meeting Scheduling & Coordination ✔ CRM Management (HubSpot & Salesforce) ✔ Document Preparation & Formatting ✔ Google Workspace ✔ Microsoft Office ✔ Travel Planning & Coordination ✔ Research ✔ SOP Documentation ✔ Data Entry & Database Management ✔ Adobe Acrobat ✔ Canva ✔ Mailchimp Tools & Platforms Google Workspace • Microsoft Office • HubSpot • Salesforce • Slack • Asana • Trello • Notion • Canva • Mailchimp • Adobe Acrobat Why Clients Enjoy Working With Me ✔ Proactive—not reactive ✔ Excellent communicator ✔ Highly organized and detail-oriented ✔ Dependable and trustworthy ✔ Friendly, professional, and client-focused ✔ Comfortable working independently ✔ Quick learner who adapts quickly ✔ Represents your business with professionalism Client Feedback ★★★★★ "Anna is incredible—responsive, professional, and follows directions perfectly. She has been an extremely valuable asset and has saved me a tremendous amount of time. Highly recommended!" ★★★★★ "Anna did a stellar job helping me organize my email inbox and projects. She is experienced, thoughtful, and communicates exceptionally well." ★★★★★ "A true professional. I would gladly hire her again for any number of projects." Ready for Reliable Executive Support? Whether you need ongoing executive assistance or dependable administrative support, I'm committed to helping your business stay organized, your clients feel valued, and your day run more smoothly. If you're looking for a proactive Executive Assistant who values professionalism, communication, and long-term working relationships, I'd welcome the opportunity to support your business.