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  • $40 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (11 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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    Romance
    Short Story
    Romance Writing
    Book Writing
    Ghostwriting
    Creative Writing
    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
  • $60 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (187 jobs)
    I'm the author of sixty-one published books in various genres and former co-publisher of Los Hombres Press. I was editor-in-chief of one literary journal, and poetry editor of another. I edited two magazines, one regional and one for seniors. I've ghosted about fifty books and have edited/rewritten many others. I'm presently editor-in-chief of EgretBooks.com. A former newspaper journalist, I have a Ph.D. degree in theatre and started an extensive program in playwriting at Montclair State in New Jersey. Thirty-eight of my plays have been published/and or produced, including Off-Broadway. I also taught five different courses in creative writing at the University of California, San Diego. I've written columns for two writing magazines and four newspapers. My fiction, poetry, and articles have been widely published. For years I held a seminar in San Diego on "Preparing and Marketing Your Manuscript," and for about thirty-five years I led all-genre writers workshops, mostly in San Diego and in Baja California, Mexico, where I've lived since 1997. (I'm originally from PA.) My books include novels; short story, stage play, and poetry collections; books on writing; true crime; theatre and story-telling books; memoirs and biographies, and textbooks. I've also done a lot of writing for children of various ages. My fiction writing includes mysteries, science fiction and fantasy, mainstream, and literary novels.
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    Journalism Writing
    Wordperfect
    Academic Writing
    Writing
    Digital Painting
    English
    Poetry
    Creative Writing
    Ghostwriting
    Lyrics Writing
    Article Writing
  • $80 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Hello, I am Eugene, a professional storyteller, character developer, and world builder with 15+ years of writing experience spanning multiple media formats. My areas of expertise include screenwriting, scriptwriting, songwriting, comic book development, and video game development. A few things that I have accomplished in my lengthy writing career are : publishing a comic book series (which I wrote, edited, and directed), a short film I wrote and co-directed, released multiple albums with songs licensed in video games and film. I know that I am the missing piece in your project. Let's make magic happen!!
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    Final Draft
    Story Editing
    Storytelling
    Screenwriting
    Worldbuilding
    Songwriting
    Creative Writing
    Scriptwriting
    Ebook Writing
  • $20 hourly

    • 4.6/5
    • (6 jobs)
    I may be young but I have a passion for words. I love writing on my own time and creating stories that may pull at one’s emotions or tug at one’s sense of logic. I’ve written and self-published my own book that is currently live on Amazon and I’m constantly creating more every week and adding on to ongoing projects that I’ve created. I’m excited to learn more and do more with my writing and I would love to stretch my creativity as far as it may reach, and if it breaks, then I’ll know what I need to work on.
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    English Proofreading
    Writing
    Proofreading
  • $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
  • $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
  • $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
    Romance
    Content Management
    Writing Critique
    Book Editing
    Book Writing
    Blog Writing
    Ebook Writing
    Content Writing
    Creative Writing
  • $24 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Hi, I'm Michelle Krug. I graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor's in Education and a focus on Literacy. I have been in education for the past 12 years, working with all grade levels. • High School Acemdemic Tutor focus on English and History • Middle School History & English Teacher • Elementry Classroom Teacher In my free time, I am an avid reader, and writer. I am currently working on editing my own book to self publish next year. I have a passion for helping people and writing, and as a freelancer, I feel I get to do both.
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    English
    Book Editing
    Educational Style
    Writing
    Documentary
    Proofreading
    Copywriting
    Screenwriting
  • $20 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    I'm a college student with years of experience in professional writings. My work has been featured in public events and large-scale speeches, and more recently I have been able to make creative writing wishes come true for many clients across several freelance platforms. This is not only a form of employment for me, but a deep passion of mine. As of November 2022, I am actively developing a science fiction novel! My experience entails: - Microsoft Office Suite - Audacity Sound Management - Years of acting classes - Most all academic & professional formatting styles - Years of creative endeavors, both in writing and other storytelling
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    Voice Recording
    Writing
    Lyrics Writing
    Humor Writing
    Communications
    Acting
    Voice Acting
    Content Writing
    Editing & Proofreading
    Storytelling
    Creative Writing
    Poetry
    English
  • $17 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a creative writer with experience in writing poetry, short stories, a couple of memoirs, the lyrics to a few songs, essays, a couple of scripts, and fiction. Previously I worked as a library assistant at my former high school. I'm very detail oriented, adaptable, and like to come up with creative solutions. • Experience in writing and creating an anthology. • I'm very dedicated to projects, and will see them through to the end. • I specialize in poetry, but I can write in other forms and styles as needed. My skills in poetry have given me the ability to use descriptive and sensory language rather well, so I can help to bring your stories to life.
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    Fantasy
    Proofreading
    Songwriting
    Written Comprehension
    Poetry
    Writing
  • $30 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I received my bachelor's degree in Film and Digital Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz. There I specialized in video editing, honing skills such as time management, attention to detail and communication. All my life I've been an avid writer. Currently I'm working on my second novel. My first book, an illustrated short story, is published and available online. Simply put, I've realized that video editing is no longer my passion, but the skills I've acquired in this arena are highly useful to me as a copy editor. I want to work in the literature world full time and am open to any suitable editing jobs (copy editing/line editing). What am I best at? -Highly communicative -Excellent time management -Highly attentive to detail -Very strong grasp on the English language -Knowledgeable of self-publishing -Avid reader with understanding of plot/narrative structure Looking forward to working with you!
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    Poetry
    Copy Editing
    Line Editing
    Microsoft Word
    Creative Writing
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Final Cut Pro X
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