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Please read completely as many common questions are answered here. Born and raised in Ohio, I am a native English speaker and have a BA in English from Kent State University. For five years, I taught language, reading, and honors creative writing to junior and senior high students, writing my own drama and creative writing curriculum. Over the course of my career, I have released nearly a dozen YA novels, short story collections, a collection of plays, a cookbook, and a book on writing. I have worked as a freelance writer / ghostwriter in both non-fiction and fiction capacities, writing everything from captions and copy to short stories and novels in myriad genres. While my forte is fiction, I do accept non-fiction work. I've created characters and outlines, as well as writing from a provided outline, and can work with as much or as little as the client wishes. All work is 100% original, meaning that unless otherwise instructed by a client, I do not outsource work to other freelancers and I do not use generative AI programs. None of my writing, including any provided samples, were assisted or created by AI. Much of my work as a ghostwriter has made Amazon's top 100 ebook lists at least once, and I have had more than one make USA Weekend's Bestseller list. I have been freelancing since 2002 and have been writing full-time since December 2012. As I sign NDAs with all of my clients and while some do give permission for me to use parts of that work as writing samples, I cannot provide full chapters of any work I have done for clients. I can only provide chapters from my own work, which is all YA. I do not write samples over 500 words on request without payment. I require all communication to be through a messaging platform, which means no phone or Zoom interviews, though I am happy to set a time for an Upwork message chat interview. My current Upwork hourly rate is $40/hr and my current Upwork per word rate is $0.06/word. This is based on my experience and what my current clients are paying. Outlining, story development, and revision options vary for per word / fixed rate work and are not provided without additional compensation. I work on a first-come, first-serve basis, and that comes by contract, not discussion. I can advise what my schedule looks like at any given time, but until a contract is signed and a project accepted, that may change. I do not accept any work that promotes / portrays any of the following in a positive manner: homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, racism, hatred, or blasphemy of any religion.

I'm a fiction author specializing in romance and fantasy genres. I currently indie-publish my own books, and am looking for creative projects to take on during my downtime.

Let's be honest. Most manuscripts don't fail because the writer lacks talent. They fail because nobody told the writer the truth. Your friend said it was amazing. Your writing group said "maybe tighten chapter three." Your mom cried at the ending, but she also cried at a paper towel commercial last Tuesday. None of that gets you published. None of that gets you reviews. None of that gets readers recommending your book at 1am to someone who should be sleeping. That's where I come in. I read fiction the way your future readers will hungry, impatient, and completely willing to put your book down if you lose me. The difference is I'll tell you exactly where you lost me, exactly why, and exactly what to do about it. Your readers will just leave a two-star review and move on with their lives. I specialize in science fiction, fantasy, and thriller, genres where pacing isn't a suggestion, world-building has to earn its word count, and readers will forgive you almost anything except being boring. What I'll do to your manuscript: ✅ Beta Reading — I read it as a reader first. No editorial filter, no politeness tax. You get my real reaction, where I was hooked, where I checked my phone, where I genuinely didn't see that twist coming, and where I absolutely did. That reaction is worth more than a hundred "it's great" responses. ✅ Developmental Editing — Structure, pacing, narrative arc, character consistency. If your story is a house, developmental editing checks whether the foundation is solid before we talk about the curtains. Most manuscripts need this more than they need anything else and most authors skip it entirely. Don't be most authors. ✅ Line Editing — This is where your prose stops surviving and starts singing. Sentence rhythm, word choice, dialogue that actually sounds human, flow that pulls readers forward without them noticing. Your voice stays completely intact. Everything fighting against it doesn't. ✅ Proofreading — The last thing standing between your manuscript and public embarrassment. Typos, punctuation, consistency errors, the word "definitely" spelled four different ways across 80,000 words. I find all of it. Every last one. You're exactly who I work with if: ✅ You've finished your manuscript and something still feels wrong but you can't name it ✅ Your beta readers liked it but couldn't tell you why the middle dragged ✅ You're self-publishing and your name is going on this thing permanently ✅ You want someone who will treat your story seriously enough to be completely honest about it What you actually get: ✅ Editorial letter with specific, prioritized revision guidance, not vague gestures at "clarity" ✅ Inline comments in Google Docs Suggesting Mode so you see every decision explained ✅ Multiple solutions per problem, because "fix this" without options isn't feedback, it's homework ✅ A reader's real reaction documented throughout, not manufactured after the fact ✅ Your voice protected at every single stage Genres: Science Fiction · Fantasy · Thriller · Mystery · Horror · Young Adult · Historical Fiction · Romance · Literary Fiction · Memoir Short stories to 120,000+ word novels. No cookie-cutter packages, scope and turnaround discussed per project so you're never paying for what you don't need. Most editors will tell you your manuscript has potential. I'll tell you whether it actually does, and if it does, I'll help you prove it on every page. If you're serious about publishing something worth reading, click Invite to Job or send a direct message. Tell me your genre, word count, and where the manuscript feels stuck. I'll take it from there.

Published author, produced screenwriter & experienced ghostwriter. Novels, scripts, short stories, games, synopses. Science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, mysteries and thrillers of all kinds. UPWORK CLIENT FEEDBACK: 'He is extremely professional and a great person to work with.' 'Nick is the type of freelancer who I wish could do all my writing projects! He can take any idea and bring it to life.' 'Honestly speaking, he is worth every penny. I got exactly what I wanted and more.' 'Very professional and friendly.' 'He really is a gem.' ✔ FICTION: I am an experienced author with eight successful and critically acclaimed historical novels in print. The 'Agent of Rome' series is published in the UK by Hachette and can be found on Amazon, Goodreads and elsewhere. Described by The Times as 'gripping', the series has also been translated into Spanish and Dutch. Other than historical fiction, my specialist genres are sci-fi, fantasy and thrillers of all kinds. I have ghosted ten novels for clients as well as numerous novellas and short stories. ✔ SCREENPLAYS: Four of my own scripts have been optioned and one, 'Angel Three', will be released this year. The Cold War thriller was directed by the writer of an Oscar-nominated film and stars an award-winning actress. I have ghosted eight screenplays for clients. Three of these were written for Upwork clients, all of whom posted excellent feedback. ✔ GAMES: I have created content for many types including RPGs, board games, online games and phone-based games: I have crafted countless introductions, missions, character profiles and background stories. I wrote four mysteries for international crime-solving sensation 'Clued Upp'; these have now been played by over one million people in more than fifty countries. ✔ EXPERIENCE: I have completed over 200 jobs on Upwork and I am one of the highest-earning freelancers in the creative writing category. I pride myself on my ability to deliver projects of the highest possible standard - on time. Check out my portfolio for examples of my work. As a teacher with ten years experience, I am a considerate, constructive mentor and a trustworthy, committed individual.

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Unlock the Full Potential of Your Book with a Seasoned Self-Publishing KDP (Amazon) Expert Hi, I’m Miracle. a full-service book designer and publishing expert helping authors turn manuscripts into professionally published books for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Kindle, paperback, hardcover, and eBook platforms. Over the years, I’ve helped authors, coaches, publishers, and self-publishing businesses with everything from editing and proofreading to complete book design, formatting, cover creation, and publishing support. Unlike freelancers who only handle one part of the process, I can help you manage the complete publishing journey from manuscript to final published book. My services include: • Book Cover Design • eBook & Paperback Formatting • Interior Layout & Typesetting • Kindle & EPUB Formatting • KDP & IngramSpark Publishing Support • Proofreading & Editing • Ghostwriting • Lead Magnet & Workbook Design • Children’s Book Design • Cookbook Layout Design • Fiction & Non-Fiction Book Design • Hardcover & Print-Ready Files • Amazon KDP Optimization I specialize in creating clean, professional, publishing-ready books that not only look beautiful but also meet Amazon KDP and print industry standards. Genres I frequently work with: Romance, Mystery, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Self-Help, Business, Cookbooks, Poetry, Children’s Books, Journals, Workbooks, and Memoirs. Tools I work with: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Kindle Create, Canva, Procreate, Krita, and professional publishing workflows for print and digital platforms. Why clients work with me: • Strong communication • Fast turnaround • Publishing experience • Professional formatting standards • Creative and modern layouts • Full support throughout the publishing process I also provide free sample work for many projects because I believe clients should feel confident before moving forward. If you’re looking for someone who understands both the creative and technical side of publishing, I’d love to help bring your book to life. Let’s create something professional, memorable, and ready for publishing.