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Fi H.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
131 jobs

Hello to all my past, present, and future clients. I offer a turnkey ghostwriting service. With over ten years of fiction and non-fiction writing, I have covered countless genres and tropes. Fiction: Historical, PNR, Billionaire, Western, Mafia, Clean Beach Romance, Mystery/Suspense. Non-fiction: Historical biography, cookbooks, DIY, Medical, and Self-help. I can provide links to some of my bestsellers on Amazon and samples will be attached. Please Note: I offer a Beta reader and editing service too. I can Beta read on MS Word, Google docs, or PDF. I have examples of some of my quick-fix edits for other writer's books that have been submitted in an unpublishable state. Unfinished projects, underwhelming writing, unlikeable main characters, or confusing plot - I can turn bad writing and boring plots into gold. *** Please reach out or book a call if you would like to discuss your writing project with me. Winner of the Silove English Literature Award. A-level achievement in History. BA English (UNISA). I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for checking out my profile. Fi H.

  • Ghostwriting
  • Short Story Writing
  • Ebook Writing
  • English
  • Book Writing
  • Writing
  • US English Dialect
  • Children's Writing
Tiara M.

Cape Town, South Africa

$16/hr
4.2
4 jobs

I started my writing career on Wattpad as a teen and now I've managed to publish my own contemporary romance web novels with a publisher. I also collected a BA in Film Production along the way, giving me a wide skillset to use for my writing. I'm an avid romance reader and movie watcher which contributes to my writing style. If you're looking for a great ghostwriter to help you bring a romance story to life; I'm your girl. I'm always open to branch out into genres I haven't listed. Let's talk about your project and see if we can make some magic! Genres I write: - Contemporary Romance - Young Adult Romance - Paranormal/Fantasy Romance (Mainly werewolf/shifter) - Billionaire Romance - Dark Romance - Regency Romance - Erotica

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  • Creative Writing
  • Astrology
  • Fiction Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Audio Transcription
  • Content Creation
  • Video Color Correction
  • Video Editing
  • Video Transcription
  • Photo Editing
Lelanie W.

Cape Town, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
177 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
Gabriella P.

Cape Town, South Africa

$100/hr
5.0
29 jobs

Hello, and welcome to my profile page! ⭐ Consistently top-rated 🥇 90%+ Job success rate 📆 10+ years of experience 1️⃣ Clients on 1st page of Google 👻 Ghostwriter for the CEO of Vogue, VCs, Y Combinator startups, and other industry leaders. 🧑🏻‍🎓 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗠𝗘 I am an award-winning writer with experience in radio, television, film, and digital publishing. From ideation to execution, I love crafting compelling copy to help you reach your professional goals. Whether it's a TVC, SEO blog post, script, or article, I'll ensure it delivers a clear, actionable message. ✍🏻 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗦 Need high-quality, informative content that commands attention? Having written for both B2B and B2C audiences, I can communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Allow me to help you create a distinct brand voice that speaks to your clients and customers. 👻 𝗚𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 Want to establish yourself as a thought leader? As an expert, your time is precious. Let me shape your powerful insights into valuable content that positions you as a respected and sought-after authority. 🌐 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗬 Can't find the right words for your website? I'll craft strategic calls-to-action and user-focused language that represent your brand and boost conversions, transforming your site into a powerful marketing tool. 📜 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠 & 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖/𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 Do you require factual, in-depth articles? As an award-winning journalist with experience working at a digital publication, I can quickly write factual content and opinion pieces. 🎥 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗦 Many clients struggle to transfer their ideas into video format because they need a writer to summarize their points succinctly in a style that packs a punch. Whether it's through radio, podcast, and TV commercials or explainer videos and online courses, I'll ensure your message is effectively communicated to your intended audience on both traditional and digital channels. 🏆 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 • Business and Arts South Africa Silver Award for Journalism in the News Category (2016) 📝 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 I work on both one-off and long-term collaborations with clients. For long-term collaborations, I request clients: • Agree to a set volume of work per week/month: This ensures I can plan my schedule and dedicate the time needed to deliver work everyone is proud of. • Give notice: Let me know a month in advance if you wish to end our contract. Again, this helps me plan my workflow. And if, for whatever reason, you need to pause the project, pop me a message. I have clients who work with me on an ad-hoc basis. It's much easier to reschedule projects when I know what's up. • Don't ghost: If we've started a contract, but you no longer wish to work with me, please let me know. If I cannot reach you after contacting you three times, I will presume you wish to terminate our contract and do so. Robust communication and clear deadlines allow me to do my best work for you. 👀 𝗔 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗜 Currently, there are two approaches to AI: cost-cutting and Google-flagging fears. As a writer with over ten years of experience, I've recently explored "humanizing AI." Here's my take: ORIGINALITY AI-generated content lacks the nuance, brevity, and creativity of a seasoned copywriter. Right now, this may not be true for one or two blog posts or even ten pieces of content you need. However, as more people use AI over the long term, content homogenization will become a huge risk. Do you really want your marketing materials to sound like 90% of the internet's? HUMANIZING AI I can edit your AI copy, but I charge standard rates. From experience, extensively editing AI-generated content to make it sound human is more time-consuming and ultimately less efficient than starting fresh. Plus, if the writing is technical, I have to fact-check everything since AI isn't always accurate. Hiring a human writer to craft your content is the best option if you want engaging copy. If you're paying a flat fee for content, which I prefer, then know it's in my best interest to do the work as efficiently as possible. Clear, well-written human copy also minimizes editing time, which saves clients money. AI DETECTION SOFTWARE I'm happy to work with your preferred program, but clear, concise language - often the goal of good communication - can be misidentified as AI. It's happened to me in the past. After all, there are only so many ways you can say, "The cat sat on the mat." Through a case-by-case approach, I ensure your content connects with audiences through compelling storytelling, whether or not you use AI. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 • My rates reflect a commitment to premium content that drives results. • I have a strong track record of writing content for UK, USA, and Canadian clients. • I only do paid test assignments. Sample writing requires the same effort as the real thing.

  • Ghostwriting
  • SEO Writing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Content Writing
  • Media Pitch
  • Screenwriting
  • Blog Writing
  • Online Writing
  • Journalism Writing
  • English
  • Article Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Movie
  • Video Commercial
MARK W.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
46 jobs

I am a ghostwriter, long-form content writer, and editor specializing in memoir, wellness, personal development, narrative nonfiction, and research-based content. I write and edit books, eBooks, articles, blogs, reflective essays, educational material, and professionally structured long-form documents for clients across both B2B and B2C sectors. My work combines detailed research, clear communication, emotional intelligence, and strong narrative structure to create content that is engaging, credible, and accessible to readers. My experience includes projects related to mental health and wellness, addiction and recovery, emotional resilience, mindfulness, stress management, self-development, motivation, relationships, diversity and inclusion, autobiographical writing, and reflective storytelling. I have also contributed to health-focused publishing projects, including diabetes-related educational content that received positive reader reviews on Amazon. In addition to writing, I provide proofreading, developmental editing, manuscript refinement, and content restructuring support. I am particularly skilled at translating complex, academic, technical, or science-based material into reader-friendly language without losing clarity or substance. My academic background includes studies in English Literature, Creative Writing, Media Studies, Advertising, Business Communications, History, and Political Science. I also bring more than 20 years of professional experience across writing, proofreading, quality assurance, sales, marketing, advertising, and client-focused communication roles. I value professionalism, consistency, collaboration, and thoughtful communication. Whether working independently or remotely with clients, I aim to produce content that is well-researched, emotionally resonant, structurally polished, and aligned with each client’s voice, audience, and objectives.

  • Creative Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Self-Help
  • Academic Writing
  • Health & Wellness
  • Health & Fitness
  • Mental Health
  • Research & Development
  • Copywriting
  • White Paper Writing
  • Political Science
  • Copy Editing
  • Mindfulness
Simone L.

Cape Town, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
22 jobs

I am a fictional Ghost Writer specializing in adult contemporary romance novels. I believe it is important to form a connection with clients to achieve the best possible result and thus communication is so important. All my stories are written from scratch with unique plots and characters and I am also able to assist with plot creation and character building. I also have experience in Beta Reading and understand the importance of such a task before an author dives into the world of querying. I provide detailed reports upon completion of the book and whatever feedback the author requires.

  • Ghostwriting
  • Creative Writing
  • Short Story Writing
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Romance
  • Beta Reading
  • Book Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Fiction Writing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Typing

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