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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.

Top Skills: PROOFREADING & EDITING SCREENPLAY WRITING, FEEDBACK & POLISHING COPY EDITING & COPYWRITING I help clients strengthen both written content and screenwriting projects with a blend of editorial precision, creative judgment, and audience-focused communication. Whether the goal is to publish, submit, promote, pitch, or develop a stronger story, I help make the work clearer, sharper, and more effective. For PROOFREADING/EDITING and copy projects, I focus on clarity, flow, tone, readability, and reader impact while preserving your voice. Whether the work needs a light polish, deeper revision, or stronger messaging, I help make the final piece cleaner, more professional, and more effective. As a multi-award-winning SCREENWRITER, I also bring strong story instincts to script and film-related projects. I can help with original screenplays, writing from client story ideas, script proofreading, script editing (dialogue, scene work, formatting, etc.), thoughtful feedback/notes, pitch decks, and more! See list of services below. My original feature screenplay NEVER AGAIN, a drama/thriller, is currently in development with BRITT ROBERTSON, OMARI HARDWICK, and JACK KILMER set to star, with PENELOPE ANN MILLER and JOSH HENDERSON in supporting roles. See Portfolio section for Deadline article. I'm grateful that my screenwriting work has earned recognition from competitions and festivals including the Burbank International Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, HollyShorts, Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival, and Hollywood Horrorfest. My scripts have also received multiple high ratings with scores of 80%+ from industry pros including ABC/Disney, Lighthouse Pictures, director of Romeo Must Die and Doom, Zero Gravity, Captivate Entertainment, WeScreenplay Pro, and Slated. I am a cum laude graduate in humanities and literature, hold a Juris Doctor, and spent four years as an English tutor helping students strengthen grammar, clarity, and essay writing. I am also the author of two novels in The Teddy Bear Chronicles quirky crime thriller series. SERVICES I OFFER: ✏️ Proofreading and editing for books, manuscripts, articles, essays, short stories, and academic writing 📝 Copywriting and copy editing for blogs, websites, marketing materials, and digital content 🔍 Copy analysis for clarity, tone, structure, and flow, including revisions 🎬 Screenplay writing, original or from client’s story idea, proofreading, editing, and polishing 🎥 Content review for feature scripts, TV scripts, and shorts — feedback notes 📄 Pitch decks, treatments, and series bibles 🖥️ Delivery with or without tracked changes Rate note: My posted hourly rate is a general baseline. Proofreading, editing, and copy-editing projects typically begin at $23/hour, while most copywriting, screenplay writing, script feedback, and consulting begin at $32/hour, depending on scope and complexity. Tools: Google Docs, Word, Final Draft, Fade In, Stripo, Buffer, and more! If you need strong writing, careful editing, polished copy, script support, or honest, constructive feedback that helps your work reach a higher level, I would love to help. Let’s make your work as strong and polished as it can be. ✨ 👏About Donnalyn's scriptwriting... "No overall issues with the formatting... The margins, justifying, and all standard screenplay formatting are HANDLED EXPERTLY." -Jeremy Hentschel (professional and creative voice with over seven years of entertainment industry experience)

With three degrees under my belt, a PhD and Master's in Creative Writing as well as a Bachelor's in English Literature, I have a deep understanding of the craft of writing. With my decade plus of experience, I have achieved a high level of mastery over the English language. Here on Upwork, I aim to use those skills to help others tell their stories, whether that means ghostwriting a novel so your killer plot idea springs to life, or simply sharpening the wordplay and catching any errors in your final draft! I have completed jobs here on everything from an edit of an AI Technology book, to Business/Marketing project proofreading, to fantasy novel editing, and even slice-of-life romance script reviews. I’m sure I can help you take your work to the next level. Thank you for considering me for your project!

Hi there, I'm Anna! A professional writer and copy editor for over 7 years, and video editor for 6 years, I am excited to help with your needs. My portfolio ranges from short-form creative projects like 'Letters from Santa' to SEO-driven articles, profiles, and newsletters. A frequent ghostwriter, I, unfortunately, cannot share all of my favorite pieces, but you can find much of my recent work on Sandiego.com, OHSCanada.com, A-Z Animals, and Choosing Nutrition. In addition to writing, I often edit existing blog pieces and articles to have higher-ranking SEO attributes while ensuring they flow and keep readers engaged. I've worked with short-form videos like Reels and TikToks, as well as travel vlogs, podcast cuts, and even full-length documentaries. You can find examples of my work on my website under 'Contract Work' or on my UpWork portfolio. I look forward to working with you!