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Greg R.

Portland, Maine

$150/hr
5.0
5 jobs

If your messaging is almost right but not quite converting, you’ve found the help you need. For nearly 30 years, I've helped organizations turn complex ideas into clear, persuasive copy that builds trust and inspires action. Whether I'm rewriting a homepage, building an email nurture campaign, or sharpening a brand message, my goal is always the same: help you connect with the right audience and achieve better business results. My career began in newspaper journalism, where I learned to write with clarity, accuracy, and purpose under tight deadlines. From there, I moved into freelance copywriting and editorial work, partnering with organizations across higher education, healthcare, technology, and professional services. Along the way, I also worked with a leading study abroad company, creating marketing content for audiences ranging from high school students to university faculty. Since launching Scribbling Madly in 2011, I've worked with organizations including Bauer Hockey, Quantum Workplace, Centivo, Providence College, Bridgewater State University, St. Charles Community College, and many other B2B companies, nonprofits, and higher education institutions. I can help with: o Website copy and messaging strategy o Homepage and landing page rewrites o Email marketing campaigns and nurture sequences o Brand messaging and voice development o Higher education marketing and enrollment communications Here's why clients hire me: o I help clarify what makes your organization different, uncover the story your customers actually care about, and organize your message so people understand it quickly and take the next step. o My background as an editor means I know how to strengthen existing copy without losing your voice. If your website feels dated, your messaging lacks focus, or your emails aren't producing the response you expect, I'll help you identify what's holding them back and fix it. o Every project begins with listening. I ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions when needed, and deliver copy that's strategic, customer-focused, and easy to understand. If you're looking for a writer who combines editorial discipline with marketing strategy and can quickly become an extension of your team, then I'd love to talk.

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Web Content Strategy
  • Email Copywriting
  • White Paper Writing
  • Journalism Writing
  • Inbound Marketing
  • Ghostwriting
Ethan B.

West Gardiner, Maine

$50/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I don’t just edit videos, I build creative systems that drive customer acquisition. I combine performance creative strategy with hands-on execution: writing copy, editing ads, and building high-velocity testing workflows that actually scale. I focus on turning ideas into measurable outcomes, not just content. * Experience managing and creating for accounts doing $40k+ Per month in AD spend on Meta * Strong focus on creative velocity and structured ad testing * Skilled in video editing (Adobe Suite) + direct response copywriting * Built and optimized campaigns across CPG, DTC, and B2B industries * Experience with both short purchase cycles (DTC) and longer funnel strategies (B2B) I’ve worked with startups, agencies, and growing brands to increase output, improve performance, and build systems that consistently generate results. If you’re looking for someone who understands both the strategy and execution behind winning creatives, I can help.

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Ad Campaign
  • Video Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Advertising
  • Video Commercial
  • Video Design
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Content
  • Short Story
  • Short Video
  • Short Video Ad
Kara K. L.

Portland, Maine

$40/hr
4.2
137 jobs

Hi, I’m the human behind this profile. Let’s be honest: most AI content sounds like, well, AI content. I think you know what I mean. My job is making sure yours doesn't. As a content strategist, copywriter, and editor, I’ve spent years writing across a pretty broad mix of lifestyle and consumer industries. I've covered everything from home building and DIY to insurance, real estate, wellness, and local community projects. Along the way, I’ve written lifestyle articles, newsletters, landing pages, and plenty of pieces that required me to become a "temporary expert" in something completely new by the end of the week. One thing I've learned? Whether you're selling software or luxury condos, people just want clear, useful content written by someone who actually gets them. These days, spinning up 10,000 words with AI isn't the hard part. The real challenge is making sure that content actually sounds human, preserves your unique voice, builds trust, and gives people a reason to keep reading. That’s where I come in. I specialize in AI-assisted workflows, helping brands: ► Humanize AI output: Turning stiff, predictable drafts into polished, engaging copy people actually want to read. ► Protect your voice: Building style guidelines and content systems that scale without losing your personal touch. ► Simplify the complex: Translating dry or confusing topics into warm, conversational, and clear language. ► Optimize for today: Formatting content so it easily surfaces across traditional search and new AI search assistants. ► Guard your credibility: Fact-checking, editing, and tightening up content before it goes live. Clients usually hire me because I can jump in, nail their specific tone, and deliver clean, strategic work with limited hand-holding. How we can work together: ► AI Content Editing & Humanization ► Content Strategy & Audits ► Website & Landing Page Copy ► Brand Messaging & Voice Guidelines ► Blogs, Lifestyle Articles & Social Media If you're ready to make your content sound less like a machine and more like an actual human being, let’s chat.

  • Health & Wellness
  • Article Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Fact-Checking
  • Copywriting
  • Newsletter
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Blog Content
  • Creative Writing
  • Beauty & Personal Care
  • Social Media Content
  • Product Description
  • Product Features
Mary T.

Ellsworth, Maine

$30/hr
5.0
136 jobs

Website editing & management: -Squarespace and WordPress site builds, redesigns, and ongoing updates -Clear, conversion-focused page copy and site structure -Content cleanup, reorganization, and SEO improvements -Reliable maintenance so your site stays current Grant writing & administration: -Researching and identifying funding opportunities -Writing and editing compelling, well-structured proposals -Grant reporting, budgets, and administration support -Experience with government and nonprofit funding cycles

  • Finance & Accounting
  • WordPress
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Blog Development
  • Blockchain
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Technical Writing
  • White Paper

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