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Software and SaaS companies hire me when they need UI videos that look like they came from a real production budget, whether that's screen capture, Figma-based animation, or conceptual motion graphics. I'm in the top 1% of freelancers on Upwork, earned through long-term relationships with clients like Microsoft, Upwork, and Johnson & Johnson. What I actually deliver is closer to full production than most freelancers offer. Give me a brief and access to your software and I handle everything from there: script writing, voiceover coordination, and complete post-production. Motion graphic intros and outros, animated mouse replacements, lower thirds, chapter cards, UI callouts built from scratch. Most clients are surprised by how little they have to manage once the project starts. I capture in 4K, which keeps every UI detail sharp even when zoomed in for emphasis. Everything is then built in Adobe After Effects, or whatever tool makes the most sense for your project, and that's what separates the production value from standard screen capture work. I handle your project from brief to delivery and I'm your single point of contact throughout. I take full responsibility for the final product and make revisions until it's exactly what you need. One other thing worth mentioning: I've spent enough time in sales and marketing to know what makes a video actually work for its audience, not just look good. If I think something in the brief is going to hurt the final product, I'll say so and tell you why. But you make the call. Most clients find that useful. If your project involves software UI (active or pre-release), screen capture, or explaining how a product works on screen, feel free to reach out and tell me what you're working on.

As a former senior writer for a top-40 accounting firm with 5 years of freelance experience, I help financial and B2B services companies communicate their message and value more effectively. Still, there are a lot of good writers on Upwork—why should you choose me? 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹... 𝗜 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲... By bringing a fresh set of eyes and an outsider’s perspective, I’m able to see your business from your clients’ point of view. As a result, I can tell them what you want them to know in language that meets them where they are. … 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲… I’ve worked with clients ranging from fintech start-ups to full-service financial firms to turn complex topics into clear, engaging content that builds trust and drives action. This includes blog posts, web copy, thought leadership articles, video scripts, educational materials, and more. …𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺… You can count on me to show up and get the work done. I never miss deadlines, and I always keep commitments. …𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹. From basic math to regulatory compliance, business is about getting it right. As a former editor, I bring obsessive attention to a field where precision and attention to detail are vital. Whether your clients are recent grads handling finances for the first time, founders contemplating an exit, or sophisticated investors dipping their toes into an unfamiliar industry, I'm here to help you reach them. If you need help creating content that conveys your value, get in touch!

Looking for a professional writer who's honest, funny, creative, and brilliant with dialogue? A storyteller who can make people laugh and cry, cringe and cheer? A pun wizard who has a magical way with words? Look no further. SCREENWRITING EXPERIENCE: I have an MFA in screenwriting from UCLA, a BA in film from CSULB and over ten years of experience writing compelling commercial film and television scripts. As a working and produced screenwriter, I have been hired to write and rewrite many feature scripts as well as develop pitches and treatments. I specialize in comedy, dramedy, and children's but am adept at any genre. I am also the official script writer for the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade. CREATIVE WRITING AND EDITING EXPERIENCE: I have over 10 years of experience writing, critiquing, and editing children's books and other children's content such as sleep stories and meditations, and have been hired to edit and proofread adult fiction as well. Under the name Megan Woodward, I am the author of THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY NOT CURSED (Simon and Schuster, 2024) and HILARIOUS DANCE, CHEER, AND GYMNASTICS JOKES AND PUNS (Capstone, 2024), NO IFS ANDS OR BUTTS (Albert Whitman, 2026), and another unannounced title slated for release in 2028. Meganwoodward dot com COPYWRITING EXPERIENCE: I have done copywriting work for a marijuana dispensery, a salon chain, and a high end travel company. As the script writer for the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, I write a lot of copy for the parade units and parade sponsors involved. Here is a list of specific work for which I am available: -copywriting work -write or rewrite feature scripts -write or rewrite pilot scripts -write or rewrite short film/web series scripts -edit, review and provide notes on scripts -proofread for grammar and spelling -punch up dialogue and jokes -character outlines/ rewrites to create realistic, relatable, multi-dimensional characters -write outlines/ treatments -form pitches -critique children's book manuscripts/ queries -edit/proofread children's book manuscripts/ queries -edit/ proofread novels -ghostwriting work -other forms of writing included but not limited to: cover letters, blogs, essays, wedding speeches, divorce speeches... (hey, why not?)

Here’s the thing – most “publicists” and “press release distributors” are lying to you. PRWeb / Marketwired / Business Wire / and similar distribution services are great for “SEO PR” and - used skillfully with well-written releases - can definitely build backlinks, traffic and conversions. But if you want stories that are actually written by a human journalist that appear in the pages of a magazine, newspaper or on radio or TV (let’s call it “traditional PR”), you have to email those journalists directly. NO JOURNALIST EVER READS PRESS RELEASES COMING ACROSS PRWEB. I can help you with both SEO PR and Traditional PR. Consider me your full-service outsourced publicity department. I am here to offer you my 20+ years of corporate and freelancing experience to write releases, develop media lists, construct PR plans, consult on strategy and even coach you or your staff members on outreach. I can't tell you how many times I hear someone complain about the PR agency they hired for $2,000 per month that talked big and got them nothing. And when I ask what the agency did, it's no surprise that results were lousy. Many publicists try to keep the process "mysterious” but really, with an understanding, tools, and guidance, anyone can be a publicist – it’s mostly about developing press hooks, writing good releases, keeping a flow of information going and understanding the mass numbers game and saturation effect. Want proof? The majority of pitching at the high-powered agencies is done by young, inexperienced college interns because it's so simple. Yes - you too can be a publicist! My approach is to offer an affordable flat-rate "a-la carte" style service structure to provide small businesses and independent entrepreneurs with the specific PR services they might need. I love pulling back the curtain to teach “civilians” how PR really works and am always eager for general phone consultations and education. SERVICES INCLUDE: * Writing Press Releases and Pitch Letters * Educational packets to understand the overall "PR thing" * Media lists - I maintain a CisionPoint account which is what corporate PR departments use to develop lists. It’s quite powerful, and quite expensive - basic subscriptions start at $5,000 annually - but I can provide you with the complete contact information needed to reach hundreds of human journalists. * Managing premium distribution services with uploads and editorial changes * Creating a long-term PR Plan - this includes things like key deadlines, some developed press hooks, outreach strategy, timing, etc. * Regularly scheduled calls if you'd like, to do a quick check-in / status report / advice session. ABOUT ME: * I worked a decade at the director level for a pair of well-known Fortune-500 media companies, handling national publicity with outlets ranging from "Good Morning America" to "Howard Stern" to the New York Times and People magazine, as well as hundreds of local print, radio and TV outlets. * After leaving the corporate world, I have freelanced extensively the past nine years with online marketers, building SEO release strategy via premium services such as PRNewswire, PRWeb, Marketwired, etc., to dramatically increase traffic to websites and Amazon pages. * I have written literally thousands of successful press releases, bios and web copy. * I have produced hundreds of short and long-term PR plans, for both large corporate clients and small businesses and am happy to help you. * I have several years experience in the rapidly-evolving field of Reputation Management and can help push negative Google results from Page One to Page Nine and lower. * I've written numerous successful Kickstarter projects, including the highly successful Sea x Sky backpack ($10K goal, $559K final pledges)

SKILLS Editorial & Marketing Strategy Developing Brand Voice Content Creation Team Management Copywriting + copyediting