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Michaela S.

Braselton, Georgia

$20/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I'm a writer, editor, and researcher experienced in academic writing and research, fiction and nonfiction work, podcast writing, and newsletter creation. As a published author of a novel and short fiction, I am a writer in my own right and certainly have a great eye for the fiction side of things as well. If you need someone to research and fact-check your personal writing projects, edit and develop your novel, or act as a second pair of eyes to make your content the best that it can be, I am happy to help. Some of my past ventures include being a(n): - Published author - Reader and Editor for a literary magazine - 2.5 years as Lead Content Writer and Editor with a podcast production company - English Reading and Essay Writing Tutor - Academic Essay Advisor - Copywriter for an arts foundation

  • Content Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Proofreading
  • Academic Editing
  • Writing
Kevin C.

Burbank, California

$120/hr
5.0
384 jobs

I am a professional screenwriter, editor, and script doctor who has written for CBS, Paramount+, Amazon, and Paramount Pictures. I've crafted features for 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Happy Madison, and Bad Robot. A pilot of mine was produced by NBC, as well as a children's episodic for Cartoon Network and an animated pilot for Adult Swim. I've also done short-form comedy material for entities like The Onion, HBO, and National Lampoon. I've written faith-based material for PureFlix, Super Bowl commercials, and am the Head Writer for Monarch Wine - a digital magazine devoted to vino and music. Previous to my own professional career, I worked as an Oscar-nominated screenwriter's assistant for eight years, trusted with the editing, proofreading, and content development for a number of major studio projects. I work swiftly without sacrificing quality and am adept in a number of genres. I'm a mentor with the International Screenwriters' Association and have a BFA from Emerson College. I furthered my studies with the Act One program in Los Angeles. I'm a write-at-home dad and a night owl, with a prolific output that I'd love to put towards projects like yours.

  • Creative Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Writing
  • TV Screenplay
  • Final Draft
  • Copy Editing
  • Scriptwriting
  • Screenplay
  • Screenwriting
  • Humor Writing
  • Nonfiction
  • Children's Writing
  • Biography
Jessica S.

Rochester, New York

$65/hr
5.0
312 jobs

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Top Rated Copywriter | 10 Years Experience | Trusted by Agencies, Startups, and Global Brands I'm a copywriter, storyteller, and brand voice specialist who’s spent the past ten years helping businesses sound like the best version of themselves. I’ve written for global brands (Nestlé, American Express, Amazon), fast-growing startups, creative agencies, and hundreds of entrepreneurs across every imaginable industry. If you need strategic, thoughtful, personality-rich copy that converts and feels good to read, I’m your writer. What I Do: -High-performing landing pages and websites -SEO blogs (hundreds written across medical, B2B, lifestyle, tech, and home services) -Brand voice development: tone, messaging, guidelines, taglines -Scripts for ads, YouTube, podcasts, and explainers -Email sequences, social content, and newsletters -Creative copy for luxury, fashion, real estate, wellness, and more What You Get: ✅ Clear, confident, conversion-driven copy ✅ A collaborative partner who responds quickly and communicates well ✅ Someone who can jump into any brand voice and make it feel effortless ✅ A writer who blends creativity, strategy, and narrative instinct Every brand has a story that moves people. My job is to help you tell it in a way that feels alive, memorable, and unmistakably you. NICHE SERVICE: Dating Profile Rewrites Writing about yourself is hard. Writing about yourself for the purpose of attracting emotionally intelligent partners? Even harder. I offer a warm, strategic, empathetic service that includes: A conversation/interview to get to know you Full profile rewrite + prompt selection Recommendations for photos and overall vibe A profile that feels genuine, confident, and magnetic Online dating is chaotic. Your profile doesn’t have to be.

  • Content Writing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Slogan
  • Screenwriting
  • Brand Identity
  • Scriptwriting
  • About Us Page
  • Copywriting
  • Landing Page
  • Social Media Content
  • Blog Content
  • Copy Editing
  • Entertainment
Téa L.

Atlanta, Georgia

$40/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Your story is not just an idea. It is a seed to be nourished and watch grow. My joy comes from a client witnessing their work blossom into something even greater than they could've imagined. Whether the form is fictional works, e-books, blog posts, screenplays, and more. It is my pleasure to uplift your material to the next level. I have over 10 years of experience in creative writing with a niche talent for genre-specific works like romance, horror, fantasy, mystery, and comedy. My specialty lies in story and character development, worldbuilding, cosmetic editing/treatments. My goal is for you to read your work and fall in <3

  • Creative Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • Ebook
  • Copy Editing
  • Editorial Writing
  • Voice Acting
  • Creative Direction
  • Project Management
  • Screenwriting
  • Film Direction
  • Film Production
  • Film
  • Writing
  • Scheduling
Mariah M.

Boise, Idaho

$100/hr
4.7
172 jobs

I'm great with most fiction writing, though I specialize in clean romances. The genres I do not work with are action/adventure (think rack 'em, stack 'em kinds of books), Scottish romance, chat stories (for role-playing games), most Westerns, and erotica. Anything else, I'm game. I love to stretch myself and take on a challenge, so I take on genres I might not otherwise - such as science fiction, fantasy, or historical fiction - due to time restraints or what I'm interested in at that moment. As of June 2021, I have been a top rated-plus freelancer here on Upwork. I take great pride in having achieved this rating, as it has been much work to get here. In May 2022, I was first put on a list of writers approved by the Fiction Profits Academy (or FPA), and currently remain on this recommended writers list. It's a great honor to be on their list, and I look forward to working with their students now and in the future. Previous qualifications include three self-published novels ranging from 200 to 600 pages each, two poems published in anthologies, and one poem shared on FaceBook. Current qualifications include: I have been freelancing since June 2015, and out of the more than 1,000 articles I have written, only eight have been rejected. I graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a BA in English in April 2020. Now that I am out of school, I am freelancing full time.

  • Creative Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Novel
  • Short Story Writing
  • English
Carolyn S.

Carrollton, Texas

$24/hr
4.7
826 jobs

As a top producer on Upwork for many years, I've worked with clients all over the world. I enjoy writing amazing ads that sell your products and services. I am also a published author and editor with over 20 years of experience. I've written everything from web content and newsletters to press releases and e-books. My life’s passion is writing, and my work is always creative, fresh, out-of-the-box, and error-free. I’ve written the content for hundreds of websites and have crafted thousands of interesting articles and press releases for clients all over the world. My work appears on dozens of popular websites and I am well-acquainted with SEO and Keyword density writing. I have excellent grammar, spelling, and English skills and am a fast, accurate typist. I am a well-organized person and give great attention to detail. You'll enjoy working with me and be pleased with the quality of my writing. One of the key aspects of my work is the diligence I put into every assignment. I do have a website but the Upwork site will not allow us to share the URL with potential clients. My Claims to Fame: President Barack Obama follows me on Twitter. I was a First Responder to the Katrina disaster.

  • Creative Writing
  • Press Release
  • Business Proposal Writing
  • Public Relations
  • Advertising
  • SEO Writing
  • Internet Marketing
  • Copywriting
  • Microsoft Publisher

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