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  • $50 hourly
    JD Vines is a multi-talented, award-winning, published writer, working as a full-time freelance book, screenplay and content writer. He writes under his own name, pen name, and as a ghostwriter. JD has written over twenty-five books and ten award-winning screenplays. His books are primarily non-fiction in the biographic and health genres. His screenplays include period dramas and features based on real people and real events. His non-fiction titles include: "The Darkness within Prison Walls" "The Afghanistan Tragedy" "Intermittent Fasting for Life" "Anxiety and the Whole Person" "Shabd Yoga and Sant Mat" "Governor John Stelle - Father of the GI Bill" "Bibb and the Candyman" "Boat People Love Story" "Melrose Bleak" "Enlightened Seasonal Juicing Recipe Book" "The Ancient Origins of Shiv Yoga" "Tales From the Trails - Hike to a Better World" "The African American Inventors Hall of Fame" "In Love and War" Content-wise, he has established himself as an authority in the areas of dietary supplements, nutrition, and natural health. As a life-long religious scholar, he also writes on world religion, psychology and philosophy. He is especially knowledgeable in the following areas: --Natural Health and Dietary Food Supplements --World Religion, Psychology and Philosophy --Meditation and Yoga --Massage, Bodywork, and Natural Healing --Market Research and General Research --Real Estate and Entrepreneurship
    Featured Skill History
    Nonfiction
    Nutrition
    Proofreading
    Creative Writing
    Storytelling
    Script
    Screenwriting
  • $35 hourly
    American Studies PhD with teaching, corporate research, and museum curation experience. Specialize in cultural history.
    Featured Skill History
    Brand Research
    Writing
    Museum
  • $30 hourly
    I'm a career historian and writer with three decades of experience in researching and writing public history and folklore for books, websites, blogs and more. I have published twelve books with History Press, Arcadia Press, Thunder Bay, Lake Claremont Press and New Page books, designed history tours for the City of Chicago, the Chicago History Museum, Old Joliet Prison and other institutions, create regular content for multiple blogs and YouTube channels, and generally live and breathe history and writing. I love to learn about new niches in writing and the humanities, and I'm eager to help you get a handle on whatever project you are working on. If you can dream it, I can do it! -Professional, fast, attentive to detail -It's your project, not mine. But if you need some guidance, I can help -Meticulous spelling and grammar -Let's get it done!
    Featured Skill History
    Microsoft Office
    Writing
    Email Copywriting
    Literary Journalism
    Book Review
    Copy Editing
    Research Paper Writing
    Blog Writing
    Book Summary
    Research Papers
    Research Summary
    Article Writing
    Copywriting
  • $55 hourly
    I'm a writer and editor who enjoys applying my craft wherever I can. Each assignment is a word puzzle to solve—and I love solving puzzles. White papers, website copy, business development and marketing materials, blog posts, museum labels...you name it. In addition to my passion for writing, I love working with designers. The magic happens when we pool our talents.
    Featured Skill History
    Writing
    Museum Studies
    Design Concept
    Research & Strategy
    Editing & Proofreading
    Creative Strategy
    Design Thinking
    Design Writing
    English
    Narrative
    Creative Writing
  • $23 hourly
    Skilled writer of educational content, specializing in geography, agriculture, transportation, and humanities. English teacher and curriculum designer.
    Featured Skill History
    Writing
    Teaching
    Content Creation
    Content Research
    Geography
    Content Editing
    Academic Editing
    Agriculture & Forestry
    Policy Analysis
    SEO Writing
    Environmental Science
    Content Writing
    Transportation
  • $20 hourly
    I'm a recent graduate in Comparative/World Literature, with experience in archival and academic research, clear and digestible writing, and multicultural communication. Looking for someone to help you connect with a diverse community of readers? I can help!
    Featured Skill History
    Animal Husbandry
    Home & Garden
    Gardening
    Agriculture
    Environmental Science
    Political Science
    Cultural & Ethnic Studies
    Sociology
    Anthropology
    Social Science
    Culture
    Content Writing
    Conduct Research
    Academic Research
  • $60 hourly
    Before applying for federal, state, or local grants, it is essential to register your business on SAM.gov and obtain as many classifications as possible from government registering agencies. These classifications include WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business), HUB (Historically Underutilized Business), disability-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. These set-aside and favored categories can give your business a significant advantage when seeking grant funds. You focus on optimizing your business. I’ll get you registered. Unlike other registration sites, YOU KEEP YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL!! The SAM application process and other registrations can seem laborious and time-consuming, but they are mandatory for grant-making operations. I will take the lead and handle all the necessary tasks, ensuring that by the end of the process, your business will be well-positioned to compete for government funding. With extensive experience in successfully registering dozens of SAM businesses, I specialize in navigating the complexities of public and private certifications, such as the Small Business Administration (SBA), Women Business Enterprise Certification (WBENC), and various state government programs offering certifications.
    Featured Skill History
    Creative Writing
    Grant Writing
    Proposal Writing
    RFP Writing
    Survey Data Analysis
    Opinion Survey
    Grant Research & Prospect List
    Business Writing
    Business Plan
    Report Writing
    Data Analysis
    Technical Writing
  • $50 hourly
    13 + year Professional Genealogist specializing in expert Family History Research, DNA Reviews to find biological relatives, Missing Heirs, Dual Citizenship, and detailed Genealogy for building Family Trees. My portfolio includes working with former producers of the show "Who Do You Think You Are" on multiple international adoption projects. I also have extensive knowledge on Ancestry, Family Search, Family History Library, My Heritage, 23 & Me, Family Tree DNA, Gedmatch, Fold 3, Find My Past, and Family Tree Maker. I am a co-founder of Ancestry Sisters, and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists & The International Society of Genetic Genealogy. Let's turn all of your family history research into a My Canvas Photo Book ! I look forward to helping you research your family mystery. Ellen Ancestry Sisters
    Featured Skill History
    Adoption
    Critical Thinking Skills
    Research & Strategy
    Online Research
    Fact-Checking
    Research Methods
    Professional Experience
    DNA
    Genealogy
    English
    Topic Research
    Family
  • $40 hourly
    I am currently a middle school English/Language Arts and Literacy teacher at a charter school on Chicago's south side where we have implemented a brand new Science of Reading (SOR) curriculum. I earned my bachelor's degree in middle childhood education from Miami University (OH) and my master's degree in educational psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. I have a Middle Grades (grades 5-9) Professional Educator License (PEL) for ELA and SS and a K-12 license in reading.
    Featured Skill History
    Google
    Google Forms
    Educational Leadership
    Lesson Plan Writing
    Sales
    Creative Writing
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Google Docs
    Teaching English
    Content Writing
    Article Writing
    Microsoft Word
    Writing
  • $18 hourly
    Translator/Interpreter with work experience in finance, accounting, and real estate. Certification earned from Wellesly College in Advanced Italian Language & Culture. Currenlty earning a B.A. in Italian Language & Literature at DePaul University in Chicago.
    Featured Skill History
    Book Review
    Writing
    Literature
    Finance
    Finance & Accounting
    Real Estate
    Editing & Proofreading
    Language Interpretation
    Business
    Accounting
    Proofreading
    Translation
    English
    Italian
  • $30 hourly
    I am a researcher and writer with experience creating long-form articles, academic papers, and fictional narratives. I can aid in writing and editing for various audiences, as well as fact-checking and tracking down sources for research-heavy content. I have worked with both qualitative and quantitative data before, and I have written clearly and accessibly about complex topics. I am happy to help with all manner of projects. Please reach out if you'd like to speak with me further.
    Featured Skill History
    Crime
    College Essay
    Essay Writing
    Online Research
    Niche Research
    Topic Research
    Dialogue Editing
    Ghostwriting
    Research Paper Writing
    Writing
    Editing & Proofreading
    Research Papers
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