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Donyale F.

Cape Town, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I have been a teacher for many years. Part of my duties included; proofreading reports, writing up lessons, and writing stories for children. I write blog articles, copywriting and have set up online stores with product information. Recently I have written education scripts for online lessons. I am a ghostwriter, familiar with Fiction and Non-Fiction. I enjoy all genres and find researching a new book fascinating. I enjoy writing children’s stories. I am easy to work with, loyal, and timeous. I would be up for any written challenge.

  • Ghostwriting
  • Copywriting
  • Fiction Writing
  • Poetry
  • Proofreading
  • Writing
  • Children's Writing
  • Microsoft Word
Talea M.

Roodepoort, South Africa

$40/hr
4.9
162 jobs

I am a professional ghostwriter with 11 years' experience on Upwork and several successful projects behind me. I work fast and meticulously, with attention to detail. Writing is a passion, I love being able to do what I love on a daily basis. I read extensively in the genres I write in to stay on top of the trends and I continuously work at it to hone my skills and further myself in my career.

  • Ghostwriting
  • Creative Writing
  • Ebook Writing
  • Translation
  • Fiction Writing
Melinda F.

Alberton, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
84 jobs

I am an experienced writer with a strong passion for crafting engaging and compelling content. I strive to deliver high-quality work that meets and exceeds client expectations. I have Ghostwritten several books on finance, dog training, toxic relationships, animals, industry, travel, and self-help. I also write articles and website content for businesses in South Africa and the USA. Sincerely, Melinda Copeland Alberton, Johannesburg

  • Ghostwriting
  • Blog Content
  • Content Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Content Website
  • Blog Writing
  • Article Writing
Marc R.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Most copywriters understand words. Very few understand buyers. That gap is where most business copy fails, and it's the reason I built MJR Digital the way I did. Before I wrote a word of copy for a client, I spent 15 years in sales, operations, and management. I closed complex deals, led teams across provinces, held shareholder positions in franchise operations, and worked from ground-level through to regional and national leadership roles across multiple industries. I founded MJR Digital in 2024 to bring that commercial experience into copywriting and content strategy. What that means in practice: when I write your copy or your content, I'm not guessing what buyers respond to. I know how decisions get made, what builds trust in a sales conversation, and what makes a business credible to the people writing the cheques. What I do Copywriting and direct response. Landing pages, sales pages, email sequences, and ad copy written to convert. Every word has a commercial purpose. Ghostwriting and content. LinkedIn posts, newsletters, long-form articles, and thought leadership written in your voice. You show up consistently. I do the writing. Funnel audits and strategy. End-to-end review of your marketing funnel, identifying exactly where you're losing people and what to fix first. Web copy. Homepage, about, services, and campaign pages written around your buyer's decision-making process, not around what sounds impressive. Who I work with: Founders, business owners, coaches, and service-based businesses who understand that good copy is a commercial investment. If your website isn't converting, your content isn't building an audience, or your funnel is leaking leads. That's what I fix. Message me with what you're working on. If I can help, I'll tell you exactly how.

  • Ghostwriting
  • Content Writing
  • Ebook Writing
  • LinkedIn Marketing
  • LinkedIn Campaign Manager
  • Thought Leadership Content
  • Email Copywriting
  • SEO Writing
  • Personal Branding
  • Blog Writing
  • Sales Copywriting
  • Website Copywriting
  • B2B Marketing
  • B2C Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Proofreading
  • Writing
Liesl C.

Strand, South Africa

$55/hr
5.0
86 jobs

Christian author, ghostwriter, writing coach and publisher. Open to all kinds of writing that are inspired by the Holy Spirit. If God has laid it upon you to tell a story, testify of His glory, or share the lessons you've learned, but you struggle to find the right words to do so—let's chat.

  • Ghostwriting
  • Writing
  • English
  • Book Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • Nonfiction Writing
  • Outline
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Publishing
  • Book Cover Design
Lelanie W.

Cape Town, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
179 jobs

I bring 8 years of experience as a travel agent, 4 years in marketing and graphic design, and 8 years as a professional writer across ghostwriting, articles, fiction, and nonfiction. This unique combination gives me strong real-world insight, creative versatility, and the ability to adapt tone and content for different audiences with ease. I specialise in clear, engaging, and well-structured writing with a strong focus on accuracy, readability, and consistency—whether I’m creating new content, editing, or refining existing work. Alongside nonfiction and content writing, I also have a strong background in fiction, particularly contemporary women’s fiction, contemporary romance, Christian romance, billionaire romance, forbidden romance, and Amish romance. I enjoy both building stories from scratch and working from existing plots and character outlines. I’m known for delivering high-quality work on time, with a strong emphasis on reliability, detail, and fast turnaround without compromising quality.

  • Ghostwriting
  • Romance
  • Synopsis Writing
  • Fiction Writing

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