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I am a freelance ghostwriter of four and a half years standing, specializing in the editing and writing of fiction. On behalf of individual clients, I have written short stories as short as 3000 words and whole novels ranging from 50,000 to 60,000 words. I also have edited many unfinished or rough manuscripts in various stages of completion, ranging from line editing to full rewrites. I have a working knowledge of MS Word, Notepad and Excel as it relates to manuscripts. As to work under my own name, I was a regular columnist and reviewer for the website Innsmouth Free Press. I have two published short stories to my credit, "Grand Guginol" for Short Story Me! and "Faces" for the inaugural issue of the now-defunct New Zenith Magazine. I have also written my first script for a video game, the forthcoming visual novel "Starlight Drifter" for Dharker Studio. This last ties in with my education, as I am a holder of Bachelor's Degree in Media Arts and Animation (with a concentration on Video Games) through the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online. I promise that once I am hired, I can deliver work that is timely and up to specifications. I am also a great believer in communication and am more than willing to talk through any concerns you may have about our projects together. I look forward to hearing from you.

Hi, my name is River (He/She/They). I’m a beta reader, developmental and line editor, and ghostwriter specializing in romance, fantasy, science fiction, thriller, dark fiction, speculative fiction, and queer narratives. I help authors strengthen their stories at every stage, from initial outlines to publisher-ready manuscripts. Services offered: -Beta Reading with detailed, constructive feedback -Developmental Editing (plot, pacing, structure, character arcs) -Line Editing (clarity, flow, tone, consistency) -Ghostwriting for romance, fantasy, science fiction, and more -Outlining and character development -Book reviews As a beta reader and editor, I provide well-rounded, constructive feedback designed to help you develop a manuscript readers can engage with and fully immerse themselves in. My approach balances big-picture story development with attention to clarity, pacing, and emotional impact. As a ghostwriter, I can step in at any point in the process, from outlining to drafting full chapters. You bring the ideas, and I’ll shape them into a polished, publishable reality. I self-edit thoroughly and revise as needed to ensure the final manuscript meets your expectations. Across all of my roles, I focus on clarity, cohesion, and emotional resonance. I have a dual AA in English and Communication, and am working on my BA in English Literature with a minor in Women and Ethnic Studies. I’m also currently working on my own full-length novel and offer a strong understanding of plot structure, character development, engaging tropes, and immersive worldbuilding. I work collaboratively and thoughtfully, providing feedback and manuscripts that elevate your voice and help your story reach its full potential.

Good copy is a one time fee. Bad copy costs you every time a real prospect lands on your page and leaves with nothing. It's not bad luck... It's bad messaging. Most founders figure this out after the fact. After the cheap writer. After the "persuasion frameworks" pitch that sounded good and converted nobody. After they've done the math on what a 1% lift in conversions would actually mean to their bottom line. I've written for Snow Teeth Whitening, Solawave, Goli, and Hairfinity. These aren't brands experimenting with copy. They spend real money on traffic and can't afford to send it to a page that doesn't convert. A listicle I wrote for a supplement brand nearly hit 10% conversion on cold traffic. (Industry average is 2-3%.) Before freelancing I was Director of Sales and Marketing at Comprehensive Cultivation Services, a company I helped scale from $200K to $2.5M. I'm also a songwriter. Written and recorded 3 albums. Real monthly listeners. I say that not to plug my stuff but because it matters. Brands that want copy with a real human voice tend to find my background is the "x factor". Skeptical? Good. Message me and tell me what you're working on. I'll tell you honestly if I can help. HIGHLIGHTS: 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲, 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗶 & 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 – 8-figure DTC brands with serious ad spend. They hire for results not resumes. 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟬% 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 – Listicle for a supplement brand nearly hit 10% on cold traffic. Industry average is 2-3%. 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Helped scale a business from $200K to $2.5M. I see leaks in funnels that writers miss entirely. 𝗚𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 – One executive client gets fan mail on LinkedIn. Another booked a qualified sales meeting from a single post.

I am a freelance ghostwriter and editor with five years of experience. My primary clients include authors, publishers, and NGOs, although I have worked on a range of projects. My previous ghostwriting work includes: 20+ full-length (50k words) sweet romance novels, 5 full length (25k+ words) nonfiction self-help/psychology books, and several other projects, including a romantasy novel, short articles for NGOs, and YA and children's fiction. My previous editing experience includes around 25 children's books, around 15 novels in a variety of genres including children's, romance, and western, and around 15 grant proposals, project reports, and articles for NGOs. I have a master's degree in international relations and I am a native English speaker. As a former English teacher, I have a sharp eye for grammar and am able to give effective critiques. I enjoy working with my clients to help them create a polished final product in their own voice, whether that's a romance story that gives your readers all the feels, a compelling children's story that encourages budding readers, a factual nonfiction book to help readers grow, or something else.

Most people do not come to me with simple projects. They come to me with: distressed manuscripts emotionally difficult stories disorganized documents procedural problems workplace communication issues investigations requiring clarity and professionalism material that matters, but lacks structure That is where I come in. I specialize in high-stakes written communication requiring strong judgment, analytical thinking, emotional intelligence, structure, and professionalism. My background combines: memoir ghostwriting developmental editing manuscript rescue labor and employee relations investigative analysis procedural documentation grievance investigation disciplinary writing technical and structured writing complex document preparation I am not a generic content writer or SEO freelancer. My work focuses on helping clients bring clarity, credibility, structure, and professionalism to sensitive or complex written material. MEMOIRS, MANUSCRIPT RESCUE & DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING I work extensively with memoirs, narrative nonfiction, and distressed manuscripts. Many clients come to me with: unfinished drafts disorganized timelines overwritten chapters repetitive material structural issues emotionally difficult subject matter stories that matter but are difficult to shape I specialize in identifying the underlying structure of a manuscript and rebuilding it into something cohesive, readable, emotionally effective, and publication-ready while preserving the author’s voice. Services include: memoir ghostwriting developmental editing manuscript restructuring line editing narrative organization formatting and submission preparation editorial change reports publication-ready polishing My editing process is analytical, collaborative, transparent, and highly detail-oriented. LABOR RELATIONS, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & WORKPLACE DOCUMENTATION Before freelance work, I spent years working in labor and employee relations environments within USPS and NALC. My background includes: grievance investigations contract interpretation payroll discrepancy analysis procedural compliance review disciplinary documentation labor-management meetings workplace conflict resolution training union representatives and supervisors negotiating local agreements investigative analysis and case review evaluating just cause standards I served both: as a union representative and labor advocate AND later in management and district labor support roles That dual perspective allows me to approach workplace documentation and employee relations issues with professionalism, balance, procedural rigor, and strong ethical judgment. I was frequently relied upon to help resolve difficult workplace situations, review complex documentation, and assist with labor issues requiring strong communication and analytical skills. DOCUMENTATION, RESEARCH & PROCEDURAL WRITING I am highly skilled in: complex document preparation investigative writing procedural writing structured reporting evidence-based analysis professional correspondence handbook/manual review formatting and organization research and document synthesis I am particularly effective at taking: disorganized information fragmented drafts procedural confusion emotionally charged communication unclear documentation and turning them into: clear organized defensible professional written material. WHAT CLIENTS CAN EXPECT Clients value my work because I bring: strong professional judgment calm communication ethical consistency analytical rigor emotional intelligence confidentiality structured problem solving collaborative professionalism I communicate clearly, meet deadlines consistently, and take high-stakes work seriously. Whether the project involves: a memoir a damaged manuscript an investigative summary a procedural document a handbook a workplace issue a formatting rescue a complex editorial project my goal is always the same: bring clarity, structure, professionalism, and credibility to the final result.

I've been ghostwriting for over a decade, specializing in dark romance and murder-mystery novels. I have a Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. My decade of writing has taught me that a great novel is crafted out of three things: characters with strong motivations, genuine stakes (if the reason a hero and heroine can't commit to each other is miscommunication, it's usually a bad story), and writing that evokes all of the senses to create immersion. I have also written dystopian fiction, paranormal fiction, LGBT romance, and urban fantasy.