Writing is more than a deliverable; it is how you can experience a transformation of your expertise into trusted intellectual property. So, if your plan is to turn your lived experience and bold ideas into a book that is embraced, even starts a thought revolution, I can help you make this happen. I’m Jill McKellan, a nonfiction ghostwriter and editor who enjoys the individual mission each project brings.
You want your voice preserved? Let me capture your words in your style.
Does your message need clarification? My mission is to refine it so it works for you. You may be interested in my latest premium product, The Authority Initiative™. This is a strategic editorial intensive I’ve designed to help experts find a clearer way to articulate what makes their work different. Through guided interviews, review of your existing materials, and a structured discovery process, I help identify your strongest ideas, distinctive point of view, and the framework behind the results you create. With this premier package you will receive a detailed blueprint that can shape your future book, course, keynote, consulting offer, website messaging, or thought-leadership platform. Be Trusted. Be Remembered.
For a long while I’ve helped founders, thought leaders, and everyday heroes turn raw ideas, notes, interviews, and voice memos into clean, compelling books. Along the way I’ve completed more than 900 projects with a 100% Job Success score and Top Rated Plus status. This didn't happen by chance. It came to be because I show up, have skills and a knack for prose, do the work, and deliver the results. Clients have suggested that it feels like I’m “in their head—just better organized.” That’s exactly the point. Your story, your wisdom, your edge—only sharper.
You're obviously curious about creating something that you're reading this. Let's talk! Tell me what you would like to see, anything you feel you're up against, and bring plenty of questions for me to answer.
Let’s get your project moving forward.
—Jill McKellan
Ghostwriting
Memoir Writing
Nonfiction Writing
Book Editing
Developmental Editing
Business Writing
Line Editing
AI Content Editing
Kiara P.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$10/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Every great romance leaves readers thinking about the characters long after they've finished the last chapter. That's the kind of story I help my clients create.
Whether you have a rough idea, a detailed outline, or simply a favorite trope you'd like to build around, I will help turn your vision into a romance novel that feels emotionally authentic, engaging, and impossible to put down.
I specialize in writing character-driven romance with believable chemistry, strong emotional arcs, natural dialogue, and the kind of pacing that keeps readers turning pages late into the night. From the first chapter to the final happily-ever-after (or heartbreaking cliffhanger), my focus is always on creating stories that readers genuinely connect with.
I regularly work across multiple romance subgenres, including:
❤️🔥 Contemporary Romance
❤️🔥 Dark Romance
❤️🔥 Mafia Romance
❤️🔥 Billionaire Romance
❤️🔥 Small Town Romance
❤️🔥 Sports Romance
❤️🔥 Paranormal Romance
❤️🔥 Shifter & Werewolf Romance
❤️🔥 Fantasy Romance / Romantasy
❤️🔥 Reverse Harem
❤️🔥 Why Choose
❤️🔥 Friends to Lovers
❤️🔥 Enemies to Lovers
❤️🔥 Fake Dating
❤️🔥 Marriage of Convenience
❤️🔥 Slow Burn
❤️🔥 Forbidden Love
❤️🔥 Second Chance Romance
I work with indie authors, romance publishers, Kindle Unlimited publishing brands, Fiction Profits Academy (FPA) authors, entrepreneurs, and first-time authors and I also help clients with story development before the writing begins. Whether you need a complete novel, chapter-by-chapter outline, series bible, character profiles, plot development, or developmental feedback, I'm comfortable jumping in at any stage of the process.
My services include:
❤️🔥 Romance Ghostwriting
❤️🔥 Fiction Ghostwriting
❤️🔥 Book Writing
❤️🔥 Story Outlining
❤️🔥 Chapter Outlines
❤️🔥 Character Development
❤️🔥 World Building
❤️🔥 Developmental Editing
❤️🔥 Line Editing
❤️🔥 Beta Reading
❤️🔥 Fiction Editing
❤️🔥 Manuscript Review
I understand that every author works differently. Some clients come to me with a completed outline, chapter summaries, and character profiles. Others have nothing more than a single idea, a favorite trope, or a rough concept.. I'm happy to adapt my process to fit the way you like to work while maintaining clear communication and consistent progress throughout the project.
One thing you'll notice working with me is that I care just as much about the emotional experience as the writing itself. Every conversation, every conflict, every slow burn, every reunion, and every heartbreak should feel earned. Readers may forget plot details, but they'll always remember how your story made them feel.
I believe communication is just as important as good writing. You'll always know where your project stands, and I'm happy to adapt to your preferred workflow, whether that's detailed outlines, collaborative brainstorming, or regular milestone reviews.
Every manuscript I deliver is written specifically for your project. I don't recycle stories, reuse previous manuscripts, or rely on AI-generated drafts to replace the creative process. Your story deserves its own voice, its own characters, and its own emotional journey.
Most of my clients aren't looking for just one book. They're building a series, a publishing brand, or a long-term business. I enjoy becoming part of that process and creating stories that keep readers coming back for the next installment.
If that sounds like what you're building, I'd love to hear about your project.
Ghostwriting
Creative Writing
Ebook Writing
Romance Writing
Contemporary Romance
Fiction Writing
Book Writing
Story Development
Character Development
Proofreading
Kindle Direct Publishing
Fantasy
Short Story Writing
Beta Reading
Cozy Mystery
Editing & Proofreading
Thriller
Book Blurb
Adult
Christa H.
Burlington, Wisconsin
$18/hr
5.0
2 jobs
No matter where you are in your journey from writer to published author, I can edit your novel. Whether your story needs development, copyediting, beta reading, or proofreading, I would love to work with you. Fantasy and Romance are my specialty. From Cozy to Dystopian, and anywhere in between. LGBTQ+, Dark, Spicy, and Kink friendly.
Ghostwriting
Proofreading
Fiction Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Book Editing
Story Editing
Copy Editing
Line Editing
Content Editing
Beta Reading
Beta Reader Report
Maura A.
Brookfield, Wisconsin
$30/hr
4.9
36 jobs
As a copy editor, I have an excellent eye for detail, and am extremely thorough in my work. I enjoy adapting sentences to make them clearer and more concise, and my knowledge of grammar and punctuation is top-level.
As an academic writer, I am experienced in research, formatting, and structure. I am nerdy enough to pursue information above and beyond the call of duty -- and I am skilled and experienced enough to then craft that information into a clear, interesting paper.
As a ghostwriter, I can tap into my many, many years of devouring fiction of all eras in order to create charming, colorful, and exciting storytelling. My own writings have been professionally published.
Ghostwriting
Proofreading
Guru Knowledge Management
Romance
Writing
Llasua A.
Fitchburg, Wisconsin
$20/hr
4.9
37 jobs
Formerly one of the Top Rated Freelancers here on Upwork with a track record of supplying quality work to my clients, and I'm looking to keep that going.
I provide Ghostwriting and Creative Writing Services, as well as Voice Over services when needed. Let's work together to make your project a success!
Ghostwriting
Creative Writing
Ebook
Ebook Writing
English
Screenwriting
English Tutoring
American English Accent
Blog Writing
Fiction Writing
Writing
Katie Y.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Katelyn Young is a motivated and hardworking individual looking to help others who need someone to proofread their writing whether its a blog post, article, paper, or a book. She has a passion for helping others succeed and has an eye for spotting written errors and things that may not make sense in ones writing. She has been working as a ghostwriter and editor for novels for a year now and before that she edited college level papers.
Creative Writing
English
Book
Editing & Proofreading
Caption
Microsoft Word
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