Hire the Best Creative Writers in Illinois

I am a creative writer from Chicago. I have written 13 books in the past eight years. I have participated in the Nicholls Fellowship for the past three years in a row. Google Wars was my most successful screenplay in the competition, though I have never won it. I have written four stage plays and four screenplays. I have also written and recorded over 24 songs and 16 instrumental albums. My hobbies include personal development and reading.

I am an award-winning fiction writer (winner of C&R Press Summer Tidepool Contest) with a verified Goodreads account, more than ten years of freelance experience, and many publications to my name. I have experience creating non-fiction, genre fiction, and literary content for traditional print and eBook markets, writing ad copy, creating content for blogs, writing music criticism, researching topics, and writing scripts. I am also a skilled editor and proofreader. I will meet your project deadlines, turn in unique, original, error-free content, and act in a professional manner. I am excited to get to work on your project.

I use my degree and background in philosophy and creative writing, respectively, to craft introspective, thoughtful pieces with emotional depth and care for the subject at hand, whether that be a particular person, event, experience, situation, or dynamic. I have experience in various forms of creative writing, including poetry, short stories, personal essays, and narrative blogs. I'd love to create a special birthday message for a loved one, your website's "About" section, or even help you punch up your resume! All work is welcome to be a collaborative effort, as I always believe the product of such efforts is much more fruitful than being from a one-sided perspective. I also have experience working on a team to evaluate submissions for a literary journal and and copyediting memoirs.

I create engaging storytelling and fully-realized characters across a variety of mediums including comic book writing, screenplays, prose, copy-writing and more.. I achieve this goal by crafting a unique voice for every character, one which has an opportunity to engage with every other personality in the story. I have published three comic books and launched two webcomics.. With a Bachelor's Degree in English, I also have substantial experience in journalism, blogging and copywriting, including for sites such as FatWallet and Hip2Save. My writing has appeared in "Futurescapes: Blue Sky Cities", "Call of the Wyld" and "Insurgence: A Fae Rebellion". My career goal is simply to forge a career out of my passion for the art of writing. I welcome any opportunity to develop this career. If you have any questions regarding my credentials or experience, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Stories should feel personal, even when they take place in worlds that have never existed. I’m a creative writer who specializes in character-driven, emotionally engaging writing with a strong sense of voice. Whether I’m creating a romantic short story, writing a poem for someone important, developing the history behind a fantasy character, or turning a simple idea into something more fully realized, I enjoy finding the details that make a piece feel like it belongs specifically to the person who requested it. My creative writing services can include: * Custom short stories and personalized fiction * Romance and character-driven stories * Poetry for gifts, occasions, or personal projects * Fantasy, paranormal, contemporary, and speculative fiction * Character backstories and RPG/TTRPG character development * Worldbuilding, lore, locations, and fictional histories * Children’s and family-friendly stories * Story development and creative brainstorming * Beta reading and reader-focused fiction feedback I’m especially drawn to characters, relationships, atmosphere, and the small details that make a fictional world feel lived in. I’m comfortable working from a detailed concept or from something as simple as a handful of ideas, names, personality traits, or a general feeling you want the finished piece to capture. If you already know exactly what you want, I can help bring that vision to the page. If you only have the beginning of an idea, I’m happy to help you discover what the rest of it could become. Every project is approached as its own piece rather than a formula. My goal is to create writing that feels thoughtful, intentional, and genuinely suited to the story you want to tell.

Looking for a passionate and skilled ghostwriter to work with you? Then look no further. You've found her. I pride myself on my vibrant imagery and dynamic characters, and I enjoy researching on subjects in order to keep my work grounded and relatable. Strong communication between freelancers and clients is important to me.  I want to give you exactly what you were thinking of. My schedule is highly flexible, and I am always available for new opportunities.  I prefer genre writing, with a strong leaning toward romance and fantasy. I look forward to working with you!