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Emily B.

Trenton, Illinois

$20/hr
4.5
57 jobs

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!

  • Creative Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Poetry
  • Article Writing
  • Proofreading
Matthew M.

Oswego, Illinois

$55/hr
5.0
51 jobs

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 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.

  • Creative Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Short Story
  • Article Writing
  • English
  • Fiction
  • Storytelling
  • Proofreading
  • Developmental Editing
  • Copy Editing
Anza H.

Aurora, Illinois

$35/hr
5.0
16 jobs

I’m a product tester, creative writer, and academic tutor with a focus on clear communication, attention to detail, and on-time delivery. I am pursuing my B.S in health administration and health science I help clients test products with real, honest feedback, create engaging written content, and support elementary students in subjects like science and general studies. With a 100% Job Success score on Upwork and a background in science, I bring both creativity and critical thinking to every project. Let’s connect—I’d love to help with your next task!

  • Urdu to English Translation
  • Beauty
  • Tutoring
  • College & University
  • Elementary School
  • Translation
  • Selling
  • Writing
  • Food Photography
  • Chemistry
  • Drawing
  • Amazon
  • Cooking
  • Review
  • Montessori Education
  • Health Science
Amanda N.

Rockford, Illinois

$30/hr
5.0
16 jobs

Visit me at mnmaloney.wordpress.com to see my published works and my viral blog. I mix a bit of everything there with articles on parenting, books that have shaped my worldview, and products that make doing all that easier. As a freelancer, I've done everything from plotting full-length novels to ghostwriting urban fantasy and romances in a swathe of subgenres. I've worked for and signed NDAs for American publishing powerhouses. My ideal gig is reviewing books and posting my thoughts, which I've done for Netgalley, Bookbub, and Amazon. If you have something you want beta reading for or are ready to receive public reviews, feel free to contact me.

  • Creative Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • English
  • WordPress
  • Editorial Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Article Writing
Richard P.

Byron, Illinois

$19/hr
4.6
49 jobs

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.

  • Creative Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Comics
Scott S.

Chicago, Illinois

$70/hr
4.3
38 jobs

I'm a Creative Writer, Producer, and Strategist with 10+ years of experience crafting story-driven content & campaigns for brands, artists, media entities, etc. My experience stretches across industries and roles. I’ve written & produced content for Grammy winners, sold original shows to Hulu, led creative direction & copy on multi-platform campaigns for global brands like Lenovo, Intel, Target, and LEGO — generating over 100M+ unique views across digital platforms. It's an eclectic mix, but one that has sharpened my perspective as a writer, storyteller, and creative operator. Whether collaborating with brands, agencies, or artists, I aim to bring sharp strategy and just enough weirdness to make the work memorable.

  • Creative Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Creative Direction
  • Copywriting
  • Content Strategy
  • Scriptwriting
  • Pitch Deck
  • TV Screenplay
  • Public Speaking
  • Creative Strategy
  • Film Budget
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Screenwriting
  • Production Planning
  • Brand Strategy

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