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Memoirs | Personal Development | Professional Beta Reading Your story matters — and it deserves to be told with clarity, depth, and heart. I’m a Certified Life Coach with a degree in Psychology and a postgraduate diploma in Theology, specializing in helping clients transform lived experience into powerful, readable, and meaningful stories—non-fiction and memoirs. I believe stories are more than words on a page — they are vessels for wisdom, healing, and legacy. With 8+ years of professional ghostwriting experience, I’ve helped bring over 190 books and manuscripts to life for clients across the globe — many of whom started with a message, notes, or a rough idea and left with a polished manuscript they felt proud to put their name on. In 2024, one of my clients reached the top of an Amazon Best Seller list — and I’d love to help you work toward that same outcome. Services I Offer - Non-fiction ghostwriting (full manuscripts or collaborative projects) - Memoirs & personal narratives - Professional beta reading (reader experience, clarity, flow, structure) - Developmental editing & manuscript refinement - Voice development — so your book still sounds like you AREAS of EXPERTISE - Personal growth & self-development - Relationships & emotional healing - Parenting & family dynamics - Spiritual growth & faith-based content - Motivational & inspirational writing - Soft skills, leadership & people-centered business topics Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing manuscript, I work with anyone who has a story to tell and wisdom to share. Let’s have a conversation about your vision, your goals, and how I can best support you in bringing your book to life. I look forward to being part of your journey.

I am an experienced writer with a strong passion for crafting engaging and compelling content. I strive to deliver high-quality work that meets and exceeds client expectations. I have Ghostwritten several books on finance, dog training, toxic relationships, animals, industry, travel, and self-help. I also write articles and website content for businesses in South Africa and the USA. Sincerely, Melinda Copeland Alberton, Johannesburg

Hello there! I'm a freelance writer with over five years of experience crafting engaging, well-researched content. Writing isn't just my job, but a craft I love and put a lot of care into. I've worked on many weird and wonderful projects, spanning articles, blog posts, landing pages, personal documents and more. In these projects, I covered everything from art tutorials and product descriptions to spiritualism and dating. I have also worked in fiction ghostwriting, with three full-length novels completed. While I'm open to any kind of project, fiction ghostwriting is where I've discovered my true passion, and would love to expand to new genres. If you have a writing project, whatever it may be, then I would love to help you with it. I offer, among other services: -Ghostwriting, both fiction and nonfiction. -Story premise planning. -Book writing and light editing. -Articles, blog posts, and SEO-optimized web content. -Long-term or high-volume writing projects -Custom writing tasks based on your needs. I offer all of my clients work that is: -Researched and written by me with no AI tools used. -Completed within tight deadlines without compromising quality. -Adapted and optimized for their tone and voice. -Delivered with quick and responsive communication. Contact me today to discuss your project and let me help you get it over the finish line.

Thank you for viewing my profile. I have been absent for some time, but am happy to be back here. I do not use AI for my writing service, other than for research when required. Aside from the service I offer as a writer, I am learned in book production (from scratch) and will be happy to assist you with your book from start to finish. Don't hesitate to request samples of my writing, to determine if I am a good fit for your project. Creative-writing service ~ I specialize in fantasy/fiction, children's stories (especially rhyme), romance, spirituality and self-help. I ghostwrite stories from scratch, help with plot and character creation and development, and edit existing drafts so they're ready for publishing. I have written numerous fantasy stories for children/young adults, some of which you will see in my portfolio. I have also written content for works focused on positive thinking, self-help, relationships, spirituality, sex, narcissism, recipes, stress management, time management, goal setting and bathroom remodeling, as well as content for websites focusing on 'how to' topics, model trains, bathroom decorating, travel, single parenting and more. Aside from the book industry, I have also written RPG games from scratch, including mechanics, and I've created a number of plots and outlines for film. In the field of non-fiction I work with the 'unexplained', often combining physics, science, folklore, the paranormal, extra-terrestrial, astronomy and mysticism. I enjoy projects that challenge the norm. I am a dedicated writer and thorough in the field of research (when required). My writing style is neither formal nor too casual - it could be considered conversational. However, I can adjust according to the purpose of the written content. The service I offer ranges from simple story writing to full project management. Previous experiences before Upwork - Extensive work for HT Media, London - Online Marketing Agency - - Writing articles for web content - Product descriptions - Product reviews - eBook writing Ghostwriting eBooks include - - Children's books - Romance - Positive thinking - Self-help - Spiritual - Recipe books - Relationships Genres - - Fantasy - Self-help - Paranormal - Romance - Science - Politics - History - Current trends - Children's Holder of CO1 Dogwise Certificate - Thinking Pets/COAPE (animal training). 2012 Tertiary Education - AAA School of Advertising South Africa 1996 - Marketing - Client service - Business management I am an artistic thinker and, more often than not, provide out-the-box suggestions and ideas, to ensure that projects I work on are original and unique. I look forward to working with you!

GHOSTWRITER: Have successfully written 35+ Fiction Books, mostly 23 000 words and a full length book of 85 000 words. Currently write historical romances, set in 1800s. Add a dash of humor and suspense. Keen to write Contemporary Fiction. I write quickly, with a flair for strong characters and dialogue. Looking forward to hearing from you!

I am a scriptwriter, playwright, feature and video writer with almost two decades of experience in my fields of expertise. I'm a thorough researcher who works fast, and I love collaborating with folks from all over the world. I've published plays, written for Macaulay Culkin's satirical website, and I've done a comic book story for the Canadian TV series, Trailer Park Boys. Please see my employment history for more details on what I've done, and how I can possibly help you with your project.