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Need Publishing Help?
Please feel free to reach out with any publishing-related questions.
Did you write your book using AI?
I can help with that! I specialize in Humanization editing, which will pass A.I. scans.
✍🏻 “A good editing job is its own re-WORD!”📝
During the time I’ve been freelancing, I’ve worked on projects spanning every genre imaginable. Some topics I specialize in include business, professional development, the rise of AI, and finance. Additionally, some of my favorite topics to work on are health and wellness, technology, and education.
Let me help you take your writing to the next level.
My words 👩🏼💻 Your imagination! 💭
I am passionate about the written word, inspired by literature, and driven to help others achieve their goals. I excel at proofreading, editing, and writing because I hold myself to a strict, knowledgeable standard with my work.
I am the best candidate for your project not only because of my deep understanding of the written language, but also because my flexible schedule allows me to complete quality work at a fraction of the time as other freelancers.
Let's work together to create an exceptional piece of writing!
Do you want to make your writing the best it can be? Let me help you with:
✅ Proofreading
✅ Academic Editing
✅ Copy Editing
✅ Developmental Editing
✅ Writing Critique
✅ Humanization
✅ Beta Reading
Do you have an incredible idea, but need an expert to turn it into a phenomenal piece of writing? Let me help you with:
✅ Ghostwriting
✅ Content Writing
✅ Essay Writing
✅ Ghostwriting
✅ Email Newsletters
✅ Blog and Article Writing
✅ Website Content
✅ Copywriting
✅ Humanization
I offer an array of other services as well, including:
✅ Search Engine Optimization
✅ Other- Reach Out With An Idea!
I am the best candidate for your project not only because of my deep understanding of the written language, but also because my flexible schedule allows me to complete quality work at a fraction of the time as other freelancers. I am the best choice to proofread your essay, academic paper, book or any written piece. I will make it clear, concise and easy to understand.
What Makes Me Different from Other Writers?
✍🏻 Immediate response time
✍🏻 Flexibility to meet your needs
✍🏻 Quality work produced at a quick pace
✍🏻 No charge for necessary revisions (Within the scope of original work)
✍🏻 Plagiarism and AI generator- free work
What do clients have to say about me?
✅ “Danielle Hutchinson was an absolute pleasure to work with, she handled my job quickly and the result was fantastic!”
✅ “Danielle delivered good work on this project and I enjoyed working with her. Her communication was too- notch and she met all deadlines.”
✅"Danielle is undoubtedly one of the best creative writers on this platform. I've learned so much about the art of writing by working with her. She's a great communicator, responds on time, and pays attention to detail. I hired her to help me revise a manuscript, but she did more than that, she breathed so much life into my story. I highly recommend her."
✅ Danielle was great to work with! She was always quick to respond and took any feedback I had and made the changes necessary. Very talented and I'll definitely be working with her again!"
Ghostwriting
Content Writing
Creative Writing
Book Writing
Academic Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Self-Help
Line Editing
Business Writing
Technical Writing
Copywriting
Business Editing
AI Content Editing
Janeen S.
Peoria, Arizona
$17/hr
5.0
202 jobs
Hello! I am a professional novelist, ghostwriter, developmental/copy editor, and medical technical writer with over thirteen years of full-time experience on Elance/Upwork.
I also do Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) formatting for Amazon’s self-publishing program, to include images/photos.
Writing as "Janeen O'Kerry," I am the author of twenty different titles. These include historical and contemporary romance; science fiction; fantasy; and non-fiction. I did the writing, editing, formatting, and cover selection on all of my own books,and you can see them simply by searching "Janeen O'Kerry" in the Amazon store.
I will, of course, provide a free sample proofread, edit, or ghostwrite of about 500 to 1000 words.
I am a full-time writer and editor and always open to ongoing projects. I will sign an NDA if you wish.
Outside of a standard built-in grammar checker, I do not use artificial intelligence (AI) software in any part of my writing, editing, or research process.
***All ghostwriting, editing, and proofreading jobs include the following:
A manuscript that is fully edited, polished, and ready to upload as an e-book.
A searchable table of contents.
About 120 words of cover copy for the back cover and the Amazon detail page.
A short 140-character piece for Amazon ads and social media.
Ghostwriting
Let me help with action scenes, romantic/love scenes, dialogue, or “humanizing” your AI manuscript.
All ghostwriting includes a full copy edit and e-book formatting.
$0.05 (five cents) per word. Original work solely from your idea.
$0.03 (three cents) per word. Writing from your outline or partial manuscript.
$0.015 (one and one-half cents) per word. Rewriting from your complete rough draft, with some minor additions.
Outlining
Creating a scene-by-scene outline for your novel. This is a form of ghostwriting.
Includes basic descriptions for up to five leading characters.
$0.03 (three cents) per word according to your desired length.
Developmental Editing
An overall critique with many in-depth suggestions. No copy editing or rewriting.
$0.005 (one-half cent) per word.
*Save time and money! I am happy to do a developmental edit on just the first 10,000 words of your manuscript. You will have plenty to work on!
Copy Editing
Line-by-line corrections to grammar, punctuation, and word choices (rein/reign and trooper/trouper). Recasting of sentences for clarity and turning narrative into dialogue where appropriate.
$0.01 (one cent) per word.
Copy Edit with Developmental Edit
A combination of both, as described above.
$0.015 (one and one-half cents) per word.
Proofreading
Punctuation, spelling, and word choices only. No rewriting or suggestions.
$0.005 (one-half cent) per word.
KDP Formatting
Formatting your e-book, paperback, and/or hardback manuscripts for Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) program.
Includes a searchable Table of Contents for the e-book; page numbers with Table of Contents for the paperback/hardback; and a list of suggested categories and keywords.
Note: Amazon requires that you do the actual uploading yourself, since no one else can use your account; but you may consult me through Upwork messaging during the process.
The formatted manuscripts will be sent to you as .docx and .EPUB for the e-book and as a .docx and a .pdf for the paperback/hardback.
Both e-book and paperback in the same project: $0.005 per word, plus images.
Paperback/hardback alone: $0.035 per word, plus images.
E-book alone: $0.0025 per word, plus images.
Images: $2.00 each up to 50 images; $1.00 for each additional image. This includes resizing, placement, captioning, and Alt Text for each image, all of which Amazon requires.
Images are charged separately for the e-book and the paperback, since each has different formatting requirements.
Cover Copy (the "blurb")
From your short description, outline, or synopsis of the book, I will create:
A blurb of about 100-120 words for the book's back cover and Amazon detail page.
A short 140-character piece for advertising and social media posts.
$40.00 per book includes both of these.
$25.00 to edit an existing blurb into both of these.
Medical Writing & Editing
Articles and information for your website, e-book, blog, or patient handouts.
I have extensive experience with writing and editing for medical websites and e-books.
References and samples will be included in the application.
I also have eight years of full-time work as a medical transcriptionist for clinics and hospitals, which gave me extensive experience with medical terminology in many different specialties.
Medical Writing: Five cents per word.
Medical Editing: Three cents per word.
Allow me to help make your book into one that will have lasting appeal and continue to sell for years to come, as my own books do.
Thank you! I look forward to working with you.
Janeen Sloan / "Janeen O'Kerry"
Ghostwriting
English
Track Changes
Copy Editing
Michael I.
Scottdale, Georgia
$50/hr
4.9
363 jobs
An average number of 10 clients reach out to me monthly asking these questions:
“Can you explain the ghostwriting process?”
“I am new to this. Do I pay in milestones?”
“I’ve written my first draft, but I’m not confident in my writing. Can you review what I’ve written and share your expert insights?”
“What is the difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing?”
“From your wealth of experience, what are the things I need to know before getting started?”
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I would have stacked these questions in a decent-looking FAQ section, but Upwork hasn’t provided us with one. Point is—I am the solution to all your ghostwriting needs.
Hello. Michael here, and I’m a Ghostwriting General. I’ve been in this industry for over a decade, and I’ve amassed Everest-size experience, helping both new and old authors navigate the industry with up-to-date and crisp insights.
Aware of the new plague ravaging the self-publishing space now? They call it AI. I’ve researched it, and one thing is veridical about its nature: it truly has a wealth of data. But that’s all to it. Just data, but no heart.
What’s the relevance?
You don’t want to churn out lifeless cookie-cutter content for your readers. Or do you? It’s not going to save you time or money. Or do you want to write books that lack true human emotions? Silence and inconsistent narratives?
I can hear your heart screaming a truckload of “No,” and I’m no psychic. But we’ve both got “hearts.”
As I mentioned earlier, I am the solution to all your ghostwriting needs. And below are some of the areas in which I can be of great help to your vision, business, and investment:
1. Memoir Ghostwriting — Hey, this is a deeply collaborative process, but I’m the best memoir ghostwriter you can find around here. Whether you’re a survivor of a tragic event or chronic illness, or you think it’s time you immortalize your legacy, I will be your memoir ghostwriter. I will listen to your story in great depth and help you find your unique spot. Great memoirs are inspiring, entertaining, and educative.
2. Contemporary Romance Ghostwriting — I know this niche like the vein on my index finger. Are you coming from the FPA? I am one of the FPA-approved ghostwriters, and I’ve written countless bestsellers for various authors. I write steamy romance, erotica romance (for those who want to go over the edge), clean romance (for the conservatives). I also thrive in the Mafia category. Let me be your romance ghostwriter.
3. Business Book Ghostwriting — My approach to business book ghostwriting is special. I start by understanding YOU and your business journey. You’ve got to be vulnerable enough to tell me the things that worked, the catastrophic decisions you once took in your learning curve, your framework, and multiple idiosyncrasies. I am committed to ensuring your books are 100% authentic.
Another reminder: I don’t use that heartless data-rich bot to write my clients’ authentic books. I’ll continue now...
4. Self-help Ghostwriting — Are you a keynote speaker? Or a certified Life Coach? You’ve got the prudence and overwhelming zeal to motivate and elevate people? I may have forgotten to tell you that I’m also a philosophy buff, and I have the expertise to use relatable philosophical concepts to strengthen your ideas.
5. Book cover design and formatting — Remember I said I offer Premium Ghostwriting Services in my title? Consider this as my white glove service in your publishing journey. My cover design service is not conventional. This is a premium service. I like to even call it eccentric because it’s a lie that people don’t judge a book by its cover. You’ve got to invest a premium in your cover because it gives the first impression of whether your book is worth buying.
6. Actually, there’s no number six, but if I was able to retain your attention this far, you can imagine how I’m gonna keep your readers hooked throughout all your pages.
I have no off days. I typically reply to messages within minutes. Shoot me a message (or invite me to your job posting), and let’s get started on your amazing project.
Best regards,
Michael
Your Book Ghostwriter & Success Partner
Ghostwriting
Content Writing
Creative Writing
Ebook
Ebook Writing
Essay Writing
Romance
Website Content
Ebook Design
Memoir
Business Editing
Biography & Memoir
Memoir Writing
Book Cover Design
Self-Help
Jessie F.
Far Rockaway, New York
$40/hr
5.0
16 jobs
I finish projects, I meet deadlines, and I have no ego about being told what to do. If you need someone who shows up, does the work, and makes your vision a priority over their own, that's me.
I am an enthusiastic, eclectic reader. I will read anything. I bring that energy to every beta read, developmental edit, copy edit, and line edit I take on. I read fast, I respond quickly, and my feedback is detailed, careful, and kind. I grasp story arcs instinctively and I am particularly sensitive to character development, pacing, emotional beats, and emotional arcs. For nonfiction, I assess logic, rigor, and readability: whether the argument holds, whether the ideas flow, and whether readers can actually follow and absorb the content. Because I edit as I go, fixing grammar and smoothing prose in real time, my reads are thorough without being slow.
Every beta read includes inline comments addressing prose, pacing, and grammar alongside a separate structured report covering my overall reaction, arc and character progression at different stages of the manuscript, and specific recommendations for revision. You will come away knowing exactly what landed and exactly what needs work.
I am also a published author and ghostwriter specializing in psychology, relationships, sexuality, parenting, and education. I write and love romance fiction: the slow burn, the banter, the tension that keeps readers turning pages. I am eager to bring that enthusiasm and experience to collaborative romance and fiction projects.
I am currently completing my third nonfiction book, Prayer in the Bible: A Study of the Non-Supernatural Effects of Prayer, so you can be confident you are working with a writer who is actively in the craft.
Ghostwriting
Content Writing
Writing
Book Writing
Nonfiction Writing
Education
Psychology
Academic Research
Sociology
Special Education
Humor Writing
Health & Wellness
Article Writing
Memoir Writing
Long-Form Writing
Caitlyn B.
Gulfport, Mississippi
$30/hr
5.0
24 jobs
I am a passionate, driven ghostwriter with over six years of experience writing romance and other genres! Whether it’s a standalone book or a multi-book series, I’m familiar and skilled enough to effectively work on both. I’ve written a variety of tropes and romantic sub-genres, including contemporary, dark mafia, western, paranormal, and more!
I can also provide blurbs and chapter by chapter outlines! I won't stop until your book is exactly how you want it to be!
If you need any other services, such as rewriting, beta reading, and editing, I am also able to perform those as well!
Ghostwriting
Blog Content
Creative Writing
Ebook
Ebook Writing
Fiction Writing
Book Writing
Fiction
Romance Writing
Contemporary Romance
Romance Novel
Romance
Fantasy
Kindle
Writing
Short Story
Blog Writing
Project Management
Eileen H.
Bay Shore, New York
$40/hr
5.0
51 jobs
Dynamic and detail-oriented editing professional with a versatile skill set as an editor, proofreader, and ghostwriter, dedicated to elevating content quality and ensuring grammatical precision across various media.
As an experienced editor, I have successfully led editorial processes, collaborating with writers to refine narratives while maintaining the unique voice of each project. My expertise in proofreading ensures that all written materials are free from errors and adhere to industry standards, enhancing clarity and readability. In my role as a ghostwriter, I skillfully transform ideas into polished, compelling narratives that resonate with the target audience, often working under tight deadlines while maintaining strict confidentiality. With a strong background in various style guides, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to meeting project objectives, I bring a results-driven approach to every project I undertake, making me a valuable asset to any team.
Ghostwriting
Content Editing
Line Editing
Proofreading
Beta Reading
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