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  • $40 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (12 jobs)
    I have ghosted 6 cozy mysteries, 6 paranormal cozy mysteries, several science fiction novels and 100 classic Westerns, My specialty is classic shootem'up westerns.
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    Book Writing
    Ghostwriting
    Writing
    Short Story
    Creative Writing
  • $90 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (15 jobs)
    I have been working in the film and television industry since 2003. I've sold several original screenplays and television pilots, and I've written numerous credited, and uncredited original, and adapted screenplays. I have also worked as a staff writer, and story editor on three television shows. I specialize in world-building with social justice narratives. I have feature and television samples in drama, comedy, horror, crime, political, and action thrillers, and blended genre content. I have extensive experience adapting novels for both film and tv, and I have also written 'clean romance' for Hallmark. I have writing samples for all, upon request. I also provide scriptwriting, script doctoring, ghostwriting, synopses, loglines, outlines, pitch documents, show bibles, and dynamic pitch decks on Canva. My past employers include: HBO, Fox, Sony, AMC, Lionsgate, STARZ, Hallmark Channel, Universal Studios, and multiple mini-studios, production companies, PODs, and independent directors. Upon request, I can provide writing samples in multiple styles in drama, comedy, romance, thriller, supernatural, and science fiction, as well as references from directors, tv writers, and film directors for whom I have worked. I have a strong work ethic. I take direction well under pressure, and process notes to my employer's satisfaction. This work is also my passion.
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    Screenwriting
    Final Draft
    Creative Writing
    Scripting
    Industry Knowledge
    Story Editing
    Proofreading
    Scriptwriting
    Ghostwriting
    Editing & Proofreading
  • $20 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (50 jobs)
    IMPORTANT UPDATE AS OF SEPTEMBER 2023: I currently work as a high school receptionist and volunteer as a high school archery coach. I am available Sunday-Thursday, mainly in the evening (PST). ---- MY EDITING/PROOFREADING RATE (AS OF OCTOBER 2022): **NOTE: My rate is flexible! I am open to offers and making any necessary adjustments. The following is just a guide.** - My current $20.00/hr rate is for long-term jobs and/or large projects that exceed writing and/or editing 1500 words. - For writing: $0.03/word for the final draft (meaning, that final result you're satisfied with after you make any edits/changes to what I wrote). - For editing/proofreading: $0.02/word of the original document BEFORE I edit/proofread it. Any additional edits/rewrites will be $0.01/word. ---- *(This information was last updated on June 2023)* Top skills: - Highly organized - Possesses great attention to detail - Good time management - Can accomplish tasks quickly and accurately - Proficient in Microsoft Word and Google Docs Experience: - (August 2021-current) Clerk Typist: performed clerical tasks such as data entry, transcription, and composing informative emails - (September 2019-current) Upwork Freelancer: work history includes editing/proofreading video game scripts, English tutoring, editing/proofreading/writing articles, and transcribing audio/video files and creating subtitles - (August 2015-May 2019) SDSU Graduate with BA and honors in English, Summa Cum Laude: excelled with experience in writing, workshopping, editing, and proofreading essays and creative writings More about me: - I am a short story writer and aspiring novelist, hoping to publish a book one day. - However, as a college graduate, I also want to gain more experience in editing, and hone and maintain my proofreading abilities.
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    General Transcription
    Proofreading
    Error Detection
    Microsoft Word
    Story Editing
    Academic Proofreading
    Google Docs
    Short Story Writing
    English
  • $18 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (8 jobs)
    I am a Hospitality and Customer Service professional of nearly two decades. I know how to treat people and speak to them, so they are heard and feel respected. Training new employees above the standards of the industry and teaching them to be confident, I have always led a team either by title or my natural abilities at work and outside of work. A strong communicator, my ability to listen more than my desire to speak lets me understand clearly what is asked of me and how to provide more than what is asked when necessary. I take a clear and concise approach when providing information or educating others. I enjoy reading and writing and am pursuing a career in this field. In my youth I was the go-to friend to proofread and help structure essays. I helped edit and compose literature for a friend desiring to write a book for children featuring his fun and charismatic house cat Eve. My strengths include: *Proofreading *Editing *Reading *Writing *Customer Service *Communication *Leadership *Detail Oriented *Punctuality *Intermediate Spanish.
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    Editing & Proofreading
    Creative Writing
    Fantasy
    Customer Service
    US English Dialect
    Blog Writing
    Travel & Hospitality
    Writing
    English
    Proofreading Feedback
    Proofreading
  • $100 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Jenny is a writer with an MFA from Columbia University, and a BA from Sarah Lawrence College. She has experience writing and editing for online magazines (Women In Theatre Magazine Online, HowlRound), as well as generating SEO-rich content for a variety of organizations. She has spent several years creating e-blasts and reviews with original, high-quality content, and is eager to use her skills to the benefit of new clients. Jenny is a novelist, playwright and essayist with a deep and abiding love of the written word. She has written and published short fiction under a pseudonym.
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    Final Draft
    Writing
    Mac OS X Administration
    SEO Writing
    HTML
    Developmental Editing
    CiviCRM
    Content Management
    Writing Critique
    Book Editing
    Book Writing
    Blog Writing
    Content Writing
    Romance
    Ebook Writing
    Creative Writing
  • $10 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    I'm a growing writer with experience in creative writing and critical thinking. I am extremely persuasive, and I enjoy writing pieces that make my target audience really think. I also have plenty of experience revising and editing other works.
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    Marketing
    Leadership Skills
    Research Paper Writing
    Ghostwriting
    Editing & Proofreading
    Persuasive Writing
    Creative Writing
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