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- $50 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (36 jobs)
A poet, novelist, and Fulbright scholar, I have three English degrees, which allows me to maintain high-level skills in writing, including revising, editing, and proofreading. I have a Ph.D. in English and Creative Writing, an MFA in creative writing, and a BA in English. Throughout my doctoral and master's studies, I taught composition courses, creative writing courses, and literature courses. These experiences cultivate a careful eye for good, precise writing. For the past decade, I have freelance edited within a variety of genres, from medical and technical documents to novels and poetry manuscripts. I bring the same amount of care and devotion to each project. Below, I've included selections from my academic resume to indicate my experience in this field. My poetry and nonfiction have won numerous awards and contests, and I've published extensively. 2024 Slaughterhouse for Old Wives' Tales. Sundress Publications. 2022 Southern Gothic Corpse Machine. Carrion Bloom Books. 2020 [re]construction of the necromancer. Sundress Publications. Selected Poems - “A Half-Step From Salvation.” Southeast Review. - “Rhythmic Chant” & “Manufactured by Machine.” Colorado Review. - “A poem in which I can’t find a suitable metaphor.” Nimrod International Journal. - “Folk Horror.” Arkansas International 14. - “Die Welt” & “Liebe Mädchen.” Translated into German by Alexandra Bernhardt. Signaturen-Magazin. - “Strange women say I’ll change my mind” & “Monster of the Week: Piecemeal Appliqué.” Seneca Review 52.1. - “A Fleshiness, A Bleeding Tongue.” Pleiades 42.2. - “Ode to All the Dead Women Named Barbara.” Copper Nickel 35. - “Crepe Myrtles & All Those Other Blooming Trees.” Phoebe. - “A Fleshiness, A Bleeding Tongue.” Pleiades. - “Ode to All the Dead Women Named Barbara.” Copper Nickel. - “Southern Gothic County Dispatch,” “The World,” “Every Octopus Is A Planet,” “Dear Girls,” & “Oceanography & Other Marital Bloodsports.” Action Books Blog. - “weather submarine peach structure.” Gulf Coast 34.1 - “Horrid Fruit” & “You.” Southern Indiana Review 28.2. - “Let Us Have Our Own Suffering.” Southeast Review 39.2. - “rendering fat” & “saltblood: contaminated zone.” The Pinch 41.2. - “a collection of old wives’ tales that live on your body” & “omission of the tongue.” Crazyhorse 99. - “Ode to Women’s Arms in SF Television.” Strange Horizons 23. - “the bones on the museum floor behind the do not cross tape.” the minnesota review 96. - “awaiting the evolution of a body melted to silver.” Sonora Review 77. - “Dear Monster.” THRUSH. - “the bone wars.” Fairy Tale Review 17, The Gold Issue. - “lithomancy.” Cream City Review 44.2. - “an empty house in the forest” & “upon the realization that the earth has unfolded.” Sugar House Review 21. - “Cromniomancy.” Notre Dame Review 49. - “the animatronic model has a broken metatarsal.” Passages North. - “Slipping Between Dimensions & The World Ends.” Moon City Review. - “Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.” Mid-American Review 40.1. - “Rearing Daughters to Survive.” Redivider. - “Divining the Future Through Autocannibalism” & “Blood Memory.” Grimoire Magazine 8. - “A Guide for Transformational Bodies,” “Replacing the Hearth in My Birth Mother’s House,” “A Woodfire of Live Oak Branches,” “lizard brain as abject,” & “Forgetting the Rough of Callouses.” Prism Review 21. - “Parallel Universes.” Room Magazine 42.1, Magic Issue. Selected Fiction & Nonfiction Stories - “Two Truths and a Lie.” Birdfeast. - “Shelled Locusts.” Spirit’s Tincture. - “Modern Witches.” The Nottingham Review. Book Reviews & Interviews - Interview: Anna Journey. The Georgia Review. - Review: Ancestral Demon of a Grieving Bride by Sy Hoahwah. Transmotion: An Online Journal of Indigenous Studies. - Interview: Erin Elizabeth Smith. Action Books. - Interview: Catherine Pierce. Action Books. - Review: Danger Days by Catherine Pierce. Action Books. - Review: Sense Violence by Helena Boberg. Action Books. - Review: Death Industrial Complex by Candice Wuehle. The Rumpus. - Review: You & Me Forever by Valerie Hsiung. Action Books. - Review: Good Bones by Maggie Smith. Pleiades. Refereed Critical Articles - Warren, Hannah V. “Creating Possible Alternatives: Gender & Identity in Post/Apocalyptic Television.” Science Fiction Film and Television. Fall 2023. - Warren, Hannah V. “The Sin of Reproducing: Intersectional Marginalization in N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season.” Extrapolation 63.3. December 2022. - Thomas, M’Balia, Alisa Russell, and Hannah V Warren. “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Teaching in Harry Potter: An Inquiry into the Personal Practical Knowledge of Three Hogwarts Teachers.” The Clearing House. September 2018. Refereed Book Chapters - “Monster Theory in the Composition Classroom.” Creatures in the Classroom: Teaching Environmental Creature Features, edited by Bridgitte Barclay and Christy Tidwell, xx, pp. xx. (forthcoming)
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GhostwritingAcademic WritingProofreadingWritingCopy EditingFiction WritingPoetryEnglishCreative Writing - $35 hourly
- 4.3/5
- (6 jobs)
I have seven years of experience in higher education, primarily in program and event planning. I also have experience in customer development in a startup environment. Additionally, I have extensive experience in social media management, writing and editing proposals and newsletters, providing administrative support, scheduling, diversity and inclusion, and communicating with clients. I am also experienced in editing and transcribing podcasts. I am a diligent worker with strong attention to detail and an eye for creativity and problem solving where it is necessary. I am self-sufficient and can be trusted to complete tasks on my own and without supervision.
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Corporate Event PlanningEvent PlanningProject ManagementWritingEditing & ProofreadingCopy EditingPodcast EditingVideo EditingAdministrative SupportCanva - $10 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (4 jobs)
After graduating from Trinity University with a degree in English, I moved to New York City to attend the NYU Summer Publishing Institute. I worked in the publishing industry for nearly three years before deciding to pursue a career in law. I'm currently attending the University of Georgia School of Law. Reading and writing has always been my number one passion in life. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to edit short stories, applications, and self-published works for friends and family while also working on my own creative writing.
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EbookMicrosoft ExcelCreative WritingMicrosoft WordWritingAcademic EditingCopy Editing - $25 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
I am an astute & meticulous literary craftsman with an exceptional command of the English language & an outstanding eye for errors. I have been sharpening my editorial skills for over 30 years & I love helping writers improve the quality of their work. I have broad experience in a wide variety of employment settings. At every one of my jobs, I was in charge of making sure that all written materials were polished & flawless. I have demonstrated success in profoundly improving any writing regardless of subject matter. • Mastery of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, & syntax per selected style guide • Commendable experience in proofreading, copy editing, & content editing a wide range of written material • Review & revision of content to ensure highest quality, accuracy, clarity, consistency, readability, & appeal • Exceptional organizational, decision-making, & time-management skills to ensure adherence to deadlines • Consistent positive acknowledgment of pertinent & constructive editorial feedback to diverse clients • Outstanding aptitude in multi-tasking & meeting deadlines, both independently & as a team player • Proven expertise & alacrity in performing highly detail-oriented research on a myriad of subject matter • Professional & resourceful problem-solver with excellent communication & customer service skills My expertise is perfecting grammar, spelling, punctuation, word usage, syntax, formatting, accuracy, coherence, parallelism, content flow, & tone/style consistency. I also provide helpful suggestions for any awkward phrasing or ambiguity. I will improve the readability & quality of any written material: • Novels & nonfiction • Essays & articles • Grants & proposals • Legal documents • Transcripts • Websites & blogs • Newsletters • Textbooks & catalogs • Dissertations • HR manuals & bylaws • Policies & procedures • Marketing materials
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Customer ServiceCopy EditingContent EditingGrammarContent WritingProofreading - $30 hourly
- 4.5/5
- (43 jobs)
Is your content getting lost in the noise? I help brands tell stories that people actually care about – the kind that boost results. Big company or small idea, powerful content makes all the difference. I'm your go-to for creative ideas that also get the job done. I create blog posts people want to read, social media that starts conversations, and campaigns that make a splash. If you're ready to explore how customized content can unlock growth for your business, message me. Informative Articles, Expertly Crafted If you need an engaging article, get in touch with me. I research extensively and write personally tailored pieces rich with credible facts, statistics, and links. My article writing service includes: • Thorough investigation of the latest, most reliable sources on your topic • Attention-grabbing introductions and smooth, coherent explanations of ideas • Optimization with headings, keywords, and scannable paragraphs • Completely original writing free of plagiarism, errors, or typos (Grammarly checked) • Custom focus to boost your search visibility and convert readers I make the writing process easy while producing content designed to spread your message and meet your goals. Ready to captivate your audience with compelling articles? Let's connect to kickstart your awareness and conversions. Blog Content Seeking an experienced blog writer who can craft genuinely engaging, insightful posts? As a professional blogger, I create content that starts with strong hooks, flows like a captivating discussion, and establishes credibility through first-hand knowledge and anecdotes. My SEO blog content delivers: • An invitingly conversational tone readers can relate to • Snippets, lists, and formatting optimized for online scanning • Strategic keyword placement, meta tags, headers, and images • Links to reputable sources to boost authority • An authentic perspective that earns reader trust With thousands of clients and years in the industry, I know how to reinforce your brand presence with blogs that entice readership and website traffic. Let's brainstorm how custom blogging can help you connect with your audience. Website Copy That Showcases Your Brand Need copy that serves as an impactful digital introduction to your business? With an optimized website writing process refined through years of competitor analysis and client success, I create web content tailored to establish your brand's authority. My website copywriting stands out by: • Working with your templates, wireframes, or layout ideas • Crafting concise yet compelling copy optimized for SEO • Incorporating industry terms to demonstrate expertise • Using meta descriptions, headers, CTAs to guide visitors • Ensuring each page leaves a positive, memorable impact I can handle your web content writing so you can focus on operations with confidence in an online presence you're proud of. Let's strategize how website copy can make your digital brand vision a reality and send the right message to visitors. Engaging Ecommerce Copy That Sells Crafting product descriptions that captivate modern buyers is an art form. Thanks to my daily experience writing copy specifically for platforms like Amazon and Shopify, I'm fluent in the strict guidelines that transform ho-hum listings into compelling stories. My retail product copy stands out by: • Rigorously following established marketplace standards • Optimizing titles, descriptions, and bullet points for maximum impact • Integrating relevant keywords shoppers use • Employing warm, lively language that ignites product appeal • Focusing on real consumer benefits over generic features I've written converting descriptions for beauty items, auto parts, jewelry, furniture, tech gadgets, and more. Let's collaborate to make your product pages pop. YouTube Scripts That Captivate Viewers In the sea of YouTube content, videos with compelling scripts stand out and hook viewers. As a professional scriptwriter, I craft narrations tailored for YouTube success. What makes my YouTube script writing top-tier: • Research-backed scripts covering trending topics viewers care about • Conversational yet authoritative narration voice • Seamless integration of brand messaging • Calls to action that lead viewers through next steps • Keyword optimization for better video discoverability • Custom editing collaboration until the script pops I’ve written YouTube scripts on vlogging, gaming reviews, makeup tutorials, financial tips, travel guides, Other Writing Services With over a decade of developing my copywriting skills, I can quickly understand a client's vision and translate projects large and small into compelling content. My writing services include: • Press releases • Social media posts • Product reviews • Emails • Biographies • Brochure/flyer content etc. Whether you need one piece or ongoing content creation across subjects and formats, I've got you covered.
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SEO WritingTechnical DocumentationTechnical ManualTechnical CopywritingTechnical WritingContent CreationCopy EditingWebsite ContentEmail CopywritingYouTubeSales CopyCopywritingSEO ContentArticle WritingContent Writing - $22 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (4 jobs)
I'm an experienced transcriber and copy editor with a mastery of the English language. Whether it be a short story, a web serial, or a blog, I'll improve your writing and make sure there are zero technical errors!
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Screen RecordingTypingTech & ITTechnical SupportMicrosoft WordProduct TestingComputer SkillsBeta TestingGoogle DocsCopy EditingNative FluencyEnglishGeneral Transcription - $25 hourly
- 4.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I am a genuine grammar nerd with a passion for editing and developing good ideas into good writing. I can help ensure that your writing conveys all that you want it to, whether you work in fiction, technical writing, legal writing, you name it. I am well-versed in the Google and Microsoft suites, and I am a quick learner if you prefer another platform.
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Legal WritingWriting CritiqueWritingContent EditingStory EditingNonfiction WritingFiction WritingCopy EditingBook EditingAcademic EditingLine Editing - $25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
SUMMARY Knowledgeable Loan Processor bringing over six years of experience in banking and financial positions. Highly skilled in working well with people of all backgrounds to complete loan packages. Adept at building loyalty and trust between bank and customer. SKILLS Customer Service Award 2022 and 2023 Desktop Underwriter Loan Product Advisor Microsoft Office Pipeline Management FHA, Georgia Dream, VA, USDA, Conventional Information Verification Employment Verification Time management Highly organized Team leadership Writing Creative Writing Business Writing Editing Proofreading Bibliography Citing Sources APA Citation
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