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Emma D.

Joliet, Illinois

$50/hr
4.8
48 jobs

FICTION GHOSTWRITER, NON-FICTION BOOK WRITER, AI CONTENT HUMANIZER & LITERARY STRATEGIST: TURNING VISION INTO REALITY I provide a premier ghostwriting service for C-suite leaders. Turn your expertise into a world-class manuscript with a writing partner who values rigor and discretion. As a C-Level executive, publisher, founder, or academic leader, your ideas are your most valuable asset—but finding the 200+ hours required to translate those ideas into a world-class book is a logistical impossibility. I bridge the gap between your expertise and the printed page. I specialize in high-stakes ghostwriting for leaders who demand intellectual rigor, narrative elegance, and absolute discretion. These are the services I offer: ​FICTION: CREATIVE STORYTELLING & WORDBUILDING ​Romance: Contemporary, Regency, and Paranormal. ​Mystery & Suspense: Cozy mysteries and psychological thrillers. ​Fantasy & Sci-Fi: Epic worldbuilding and urban fantasy. ​Ghostwriting: Full-length novels and short stories. ​NON-FICTION: AUTHORITY & STRATEGY ​Self-Help & Productivity: Systems-based guides and personal development. ​Business & Marketing: Case studies, agency whitepapers, and brand storytelling. ​Educational Guides: Bilingual development and parenting resources. ​Memoirs: Transforming personal legacies into professional manuscripts. ​ACADEMICS & TECHNICAL WRITING ​Research Papers: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business Administration. ​Literature Reviews: Comprehensive analysis and synthesis of scholarly sources. ​Formatting & Editing: Expert-level APA, MLA, and Chicago style compliance. AI CONTENT OPTIMIZATION & HUMANIZATION ​AI Content Rewriting: Transforming generic AI drafts into engaging, brand-specific narratives. ​Fact-Checking & Verification: Ensuring AI-generated claims and citations are accurate and reliable. ​SEO Optimization: Integrating keywords naturally into AI text for better search rankings. ​Tone & Voice Alignment: Adjusting AI output to match specific styles (e.g., Academic, Regency Romance, or Corporate). THE THREE PILLARS OF MY SERVICE: Non-Fiction & Thought Leadership: I don't just "write" your book; I act as a developmental partner. Whether it’s a business manifesto, a memoir, or a technical industry guide, I capture your unique "voice" so perfectly that your closest colleagues won't know you had a ghostwriter. Academic & Analytical Excellence: For scholars and researchers, I provide high-level synthesis and structural editing. I ensure your work meets the highest standards of peer-review readiness while maintaining a compelling, readable flow. Elite Fiction Ghostwriting: For clients venturing into the literary world, I craft high-concept thrillers, historical epics, and contemporary fiction. I handle the world-building and character arcs while you retain 100% of the creative vision and rights. Why Global Leaders Choose to Work With Me: Zero-Friction Process: My system requires minimal time on your part. We talk; I build. You receive clean, "ready-to-publish" drafts that respect your busy schedule. Absolute Confidentiality: I operate under strict NDA protocols. Your intellectual property and your "ghost" status are protected by the highest professional ethics. Strategic Market Alignment: I write with the end goal in mind—whether that is a New York Times bestseller list, a boost in keynote speaking fees, or academic tenure. Native Mastery: Flawless English, sophisticated vocabulary, and a deep understanding of cultural nuances in the US, UK, and international markets. Let’s Define Your Legacy. If you are looking for a "content filler," I am likely not the right fit. But if you are ready to produce a work that defines your career and stands the test of time, let’s start a conversation. Click the "Message" button to get started.

  • Ghostwriting
  • Creative Writing
  • Book Writing
  • Nonfiction Writing
  • Academic Writing
  • Thought Leadership Content
  • Developmental Editing
  • Book Editing
  • Research & Strategy
  • Content Strategy
  • Storytelling
  • Memoir Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Fiction Writing
  • Writing
Angela M.

Forest Park, Illinois

$10/hr
4.6
13 jobs

Your manuscript deserves more than a quick polish. It deserves an expert in ghostwriting, copy editing, and proofreading who understands story, structure, and reader experience from beginning to end. I help authors turn rough ideas into compelling books through professional ghostwriting, copy editing, and proofreading, ensuring every manuscript is clear, engaging, and ready for publication. Whether you're working on a novel, ebook, romance story, or nonfiction book, I bring strong creative writing and fiction writing expertise to every project. From big-picture improvements to final polish, I provide developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading tailored to your goals. My process ensures your writing flows naturally, your message is clear, and your manuscript connects with readers. For authors who need full support, my ghostwriting services cover ebook writing, book writing, short story writing, and storytelling across fiction and nonfiction. I focus on delivering high-quality writing that feels authentic, structured, and market-ready. 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻: - 𝘍𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 (𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘴) - 𝘕𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 - 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 My expertise in ghostwriting, copy editing, and proofreading ensures your manuscript is not only well-written but professionally refined and ready for readers. If you're preparing for Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or any self-publishing platform, I help position your book or ebook for success through precise copy editing and proofreading and engaging ghostwriting where needed. 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇: • Ghostwriting • Fiction Writing & Creative Writing • Ebook Writing & Book Writing • Developmental Editing • Line Editing • Copy Editing • Proofreading • Content Writing • Beta Reading Clients value my work for clarity, consistency, and a collaborative process that makes ghostwriting, copy editing, and proofreading smooth and stress-free. I take time to understand your goals, audience, and vision before working on your writing. If you need a professional who can handle ghostwriting, copy editing, and proofreading with precision while elevating your creative writing, fiction writing, novel, or ebook, I’m ready to help. 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖, 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙤𝙖𝙡, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙘𝙠, 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝-𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠. Ghostwriting | Creative Writing | Fiction Writing | Writing | Content Writing | Copywriting | Storytelling | Fiction | Novel | Book Writing | Short Story Writing | Romance | Drama | Ebook | Ebook Writing | Ebook Design | Kindle Direct Publishing | Book | Editing & Proofreading | Proofreading | Developmental Editing | Line Editing | Copy Editing | Beta Reading | Manuscript Editing | Nonfiction | Financial Writing | Legal Writing | Science Writing | Education | English | Marketing Strategy | Market Research

  • Ghostwriting
  • Content Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Ebook
  • Ebook Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • Writing
  • Fiction
  • Short Story Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Nonfiction
  • Book Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Ebook Design
  • Copy Editing
  • Beta Reading
  • Romance Writing
  • Contemporary Romance
  • Book Blurb
  • Business Editing
Tiffany S.

Rochelle, Illinois

$135/hr
5.0
195 jobs

As a former consumer lawyer and the original content manager for an Inc. 500/Crain's Fast 50 national online marketing company, I have the unique combination of skills necessary for any law firm website, legal blogging, legal e-book or other premium content offering your firm may require--whether that means generating content or consulting on content strategy, conducting keyword research and more. I have a proven ability to write legal content that is understandable and engaging to consumers, experience in creating effective calls to action and weaving them into informative text, extensive experience in the creation of search engine optimized content and a solid grasp of the ethical restrictions relating to attorney advertising. I also have extensive experience managing teams of writers in the legal arena, and reviewing content for legal accuracy and compliance. My professional experience includes: - 15+ years in legal content marketing writing - Keyword research and content planning for consumer law firms - Training and supervision of contract writers in SEO-friendly legal content - Book writing and editing - Newsletters - Blogging - Ghostwriting - J.D. and 5 years legal practice experience - Editor in charge of questions and sample essays for a nationwide, full-service bar review program I'm a quick writer with the ability to adapt my writing style to suit your target audience, and the vast majority of my projects are successfully completed in a single draft.

  • Ghostwriting
  • Content Writing
  • Legal
  • Content Strategy
  • Book Writing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Web Content Strategy
  • Legal Writing
  • Blog Writing
Grace G.

Evanston, Illinois

$20/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I'm a ghostwriter that specializes in fiction, but I'm experienced with all genres and lengths. I've worked on multiple collaborative writing projects, and I've also provided editing and beta reading for shorter pieces.

  • Ghostwriting
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Proofreading
  • Beta Reading
  • Blog Writing
  • Blog Commenting
  • Book Review
  • Data Entry
Megan J.

Tinley Park, Illinois

$70/hr
4.9
89 jobs

GOVERNMENT RFP EXPERT / GRANT WRITER / TECHNICAL WRITER / GHOSTWRITER. You have found the one-stop shop for all your writing needs! I am a creative, adept, and detail-oriented proposal and grant writer, technical writer, ghostwriter, and editor with decades of experience and a broad (and deep!) skill set, including: - UNMATCHED expertise (more than a DECADE of experience) in GOVERNMENT RFPs and more broadly in proposal and grant writing, editing, and project management in response to both corporate and government RFPs and corporate and government grant opportunities. - A proven track record in proposal and grant writing, with many of my proposals having resulted in 8- and 9-figure contracts. - Extensive experience translating complex technical and regulatory concepts into clear, concise, and compelling content. - Top quality ghostwriting and book editing, including having ghostwritten a USA TODAY AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLING book. - Experience writing for a variety of other content needs, including sales/investor pitch decks, website content, marketing collateral, professional bios and resumes, and more! The specific experience and skills I will bring to your project include: - Acted as Advisor in the Proposals department at Fortune #4 CVS Health - Have completed more the 120 proposal projects, many under tight deadlines, for a variety of industries, including healthcare, IT, logistics, and food service - Managed many types of RFPs, including corporate, state and local governments, federal government contractors, union groups, and private employers - Skilled at interpreting technical information gathered from subject matter experts into accurate and compelling proposal content. Know how to ask the right questions in order to properly convey your value proposition - Ghostwriting and book editing experience, including having ghostwritten a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling book - Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Excel. I look forward to finding out how I can harness my creativity and years of experience to meet all of your writing needs!

  • Ghostwriting
  • Creative Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Proposal Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Business Proposal Writing
  • Business Writing
  • Proposal
  • Government Procurement
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Request for Quotation
  • Request for Proposal
  • Request for Information
Clare L.

Chicago, Illinois

$90/hr
5.0
154 jobs

I am an award-winning writer whose work has appeared traditionally published anthologies and top tier magazines. I now proudly provide ghostwriting, publishing, writing coaching, and publishing consulting services. My clients include Fortune 500 executive coaches and consultants, Inc. 5000 CEOs and founders, household name celebrities, regular contributors to top-of-industry websites like Forbes and KevinMD, small business owners, and ordinary people with extraordinary stories to tell. While I provide services to CEOs and celebrities, I also strive to keep my services accessible to small businesses and ordinary people. My prices for full book production including ghostwriting and publishing range from $3,000-$10,000, and I believe based on years of working with various publishers that my services are the best in my accessible price range. I know that everyone has at least one book in them, and personal and family memoirs are near and dear to my heart. My most unique background as a writer is that I also have a strong background in science and medicine, including five years' experience coordinating clinical research and a B. S. in Neuroscience from the University of Michigan. I have assisted physician-scientists, physician-entrepreneurs, healthcare companies, and biohackers with publicity and educational books for this reason.

  • Content Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Ebook Writing
  • English
  • Article
  • Fiction Writing
  • Online Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Writing
  • Scriptwriting
  • Copywriting
  • Short Story
  • Novel
  • Book Writing

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