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I turn ideas into presentations that land — pitch decks, business presentations, and client-facing decks where both the story and the design matter. I plan the narrative first, then build clean, professional slides around it, so you get a deck that's ready to present, not just formatted text. My accounting background helps with financial or data-heavy decks, and my HTML/CSS knowledge carries into clean layout and structure. I bring the same care to every project: clear communication, on-time delivery, and decks ready to hand straight to your audience.

✍️ 𝝖𝗯𝝾𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲 I help businesses, startups, nonprofits, universities, and growing brands create clear, engaging content that builds trust, strengthens their message, and connects with the right audience. I'm a former journalist and communications professional with 13+ years of experience writing and editing for organizations including The Chicago Tribune, Stanford University, and Kaiser Permanente. Throughout my career, I've written everything from breaking news and feature stories to press releases, executive communications, website copy, technical explainers, newsletters, and long-form editorial content. Whether you need compelling articles, polished copy, thoughtful storytelling, or meticulous editing, I deliver content that's accurate, engaging, and tailored to your audience. 📝 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝝞 𝗗𝝾 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 Writing & Editorial Services • Content Writing & Copywriting • Article & Blog Writing • Editing & Proofreading • Copy Editing • Creative & Narrative Writing • Technical & Educational Content • SEO Content Writing • Website & Marketing Copy • Press Releases & Communications • Newsletter & Social Media Content Additional Expertise • Journalism & Research • Public Relations & Strategic Communications • Executive Messaging • Technical Explainers • Interview-Based Storytelling • Russian Translation & Localization 🎯 𝗠𝘆 𝝖𝗽𝗽𝗿𝝾𝗮𝗰𝗵 Every project begins with understanding your audience, objectives, and brand voice. I combine journalistic research, strategic communication, and strong editorial standards to create content that informs, engages, and delivers results. My experience spans fast-paced newsrooms, higher education, and one of the largest healthcare organizations in the U.S., allowing me to adapt my writing style across industries and audiences while maintaining clarity, credibility, and accuracy. Whether I'm writing from scratch or refining existing content, I focus on producing work that is well researched, easy to read, and publication-ready. 🌟 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝝾𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 Over the course of my career, I've produced hundreds of published articles, news stories, feature pieces, and communications materials for respected organizations. At Stanford University, I wrote approximately 250 articles, Q&As, and press releases, helping translate complex research into engaging stories for public audiences. At Kaiser Permanente, I developed strategic internal communications and storytelling initiatives, while my journalism background at The Chicago Tribune strengthened my ability to work under tight deadlines and communicate complex information with clarity. Clients appreciate my ability to quickly understand unfamiliar topics, adapt to different brand voices, and deliver polished content with minimal revisions. 🚀 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗪𝝾𝗿𝗸 𝗧𝝾𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 Whether you need content writing, editing, proofreading, website copy, technical explainers, communications support, or long-form storytelling, I'd love to learn more about your project. Send me a message with your goals, audience, or existing content, and let's discuss how I can help bring your ideas to life.

✅ Custom, responsive websites (WordPress or custom code) ✅ On-page and technical SEO built in from day one, not bolted on later ✅ SEO content, blog posts, landing pages and product copy written to rank and to convert ✅ Keyword research and competitor analysis behind every page I write or build ✅ Fast load times, clean code and mobile-first design Why this matters for you: A fast site with no SEO gets no traffic. Great content on a slow site gets ignored. Rankings with no content strategy behind them don't last. What you get working with me: ✅ A website built to convert, not just to look nice ✅ Content that ranks because it's written around real search intent ✅ Technical SEO fundamentals done right the first time ✅ One person accountable for the whole system, no handoff gaps I've spent 6 years building and optimizing sites for businesses and startups. My focus is simple and that is to give more visibility, more traffic and more conversions to businesses. Let's talk about what your site needs. Message me and tell me what you're working on. Keywords you can find me with: SEO Expert | Web Developer | WordPress Developer | SEO Content Writer | Technical SEO | On-Page SEO | Keyword Research | Website Speed Optimization | Landing Page Copywriting | Conversion Optimization | Full Stack Developer | SEO Strategy | Organic Traffic | Google Ranking`

My Portfolio: linktr.ee/maddyheeszel 🟢Current Availability: Open for Work (Fixed, Hourly, Short-Term, Long-Term, As Needed, Part-Time, Full-time) * Last Updated August 12, 2026 Hello! I’m Maddy Heeszel, a Top-Rated Plus freelancer with 10 years of experience in professional writing. I began my freelance journey in 2015 to support my agricultural business, only to quickly discover that writing was more than just a supplementary income; it became my passion and career. Today, I’m fully immersed in the craft and committed to delivering exceptional content for clients across diverse industries. My background and first-hand expertise in social media management, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship further help me bring impact to the table. As I continue to grow my writing career, I’m focused on providing for my growing family during these uncertain economic times. Writing enables me to do what I love while supporting my loved ones in a meaningful way. With a strong background in both short- and long-form content, from blog posts to in-depth articles and formal pieces, I bring versatility, precision, and dedication to every project. I’m known for my excellent time management skills, adaptability, and ability to meet deadlines without compromising on quality. Let’s connect - whether you’re looking for compelling content or professional writing solutions, I’d be happy to discuss how I can help bring your vision to life. ***Please Note: I don't participate in video or audio interviews/consultations. I work in a home office with a busy family environment, so I keep all client communication in writing. I'm always happy to answer questions promptly through Upwork messages, and I find it helps keep everything organized and well documented. Thank you in advance!

If you need anything written in the fields of history, politics, international relations, or sports: give me a shot. I'm a Top-notch academic writer and editor with a Ph.D. and several peer-reviewed publications. UCLA trained. I was a journalist for two decades. Have two best-selling Amazon ebooks and am constantly working on my skills to give my clients the highest quality outcomes.

Hi there and thanks for checking me out. I'm an independent content writer and editor, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, and with over 25 years of experience in the beauty business. An award-winning journalist and former beauty director in the UK, I've worked across a broad range of titles, from glossy bi-monthly magazines to the fast-paced digital market. I'm a Brit, but have worked in the US for more than 12 years and have seamlessly adapted my writing to suit the North American market. I can adapt my writing to suit all requirements – from web creation and product pages through to blog writing and promotional work and, while my passion is to create my own, individual content, I am also happy to thoughtfully apply AI tools to accelerate flow and tighten timelines. Here are a few words from previous employers to give you a taste of who I am in the workplace... Jane Ennis, Editorial Director, Reveal Magazine, Hearst UK "Georgia is a rare animal: a beauty writer that not only knows her subject backwards, but can really write. She has a wonderfully humorous style that keeps you reading as you painlessly absorb useful facts. In my very long career, I have worked with dozens of beauty editors and would rank her in my top three. (She's also conscientious, meets deadlines, keeps within budget and is very charming.)" Liz McCarthy, Founding Partner at Lizzie Loves Ltd. UK "I first met Georgia on a beauty advertising campaign, when she was employed by the brand as thought leader and authority in her field. She added value at every level, and during the time she advised on the campaign the brand went from unknown to market leader. Since then I have worked with Georgia across a number of roles, where she has brought her knowledge and dynamism to a wide range of skills from editor and writer, to mentor and social media expert." If you think I'd be a good fit for a forthcoming project, please feel free to reach out to me at any time. I look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, Georgia. (updated: 02/09/26)