Hire the Best Humorous Freelancers in Chicago, IL

Where should I start? -Voice acting, book/ebook narration -Article writer (Casino, Reviews, ED, Adult, Erotic, Cars, Dating, Relationships, VR sites, video cam sites, drug and alcohol rehab centers, partylines, travel. Wrote articles for LAWeekly). Articles will always pass CopyScape. No AI nonsense -World traveler (Visited Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Ecuador, Peru, Brasil, Thailand many times, and Malaysia for six months. Not to mention national destinations such as Las Vegas, West Palm Beach/Miami, Denver, and many more) -Currently doing van life -Homemaker/Caregiver/Home health care aid for 5 years for 3 disabled people -Avid audiobook listener -Uber/Uber Eats/Lyft driver for 3 years (I listen to ebooks, articles through Speecify, and podcasts on YouTube while doing this.) -Basic YouTuber (TravelingStreetsSmarts) -SEO professional -Affiliate marketing savvy (studied myaffiliatelab and authority hacker) -Manager of five writers for a company for five months -Familiar with using Wordpress, ClickUp, Trello -ebook writer (Amazon author name: Ghetto Street Smarts. Also, I wrote several ebooks for clients on Elance and Upwork)

I’m a professional comedy writer, performer and producer in Chicago. When I’m not improvising the night away, I like to fill my days with writing. I have years of experience with SEO conscious content writing, for various social media platforms. I can adjust tone with the accuracy of a pitchpipe and I’ve never missed a deadline. With my clients, my goal is to develop high clickable content imbued with tiny moments of joy and levity. Skills: Copywriting, editing, pitching, meeting deadlines, social media management, internal communications, project management, and client-facing interaction Experience: B2B communications, SEO management, UX content, Facebook Ads, Google Ads, G-Suite, CRM, Photo and Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Mailchimp, Instagram, X, Facebook, Wordpress and LinkTree

Content Creator specializing in comedic written content. Specializing in blog posts, written scripts for video, ad copy, social media curation, storytelling, and creative writing. I have a background of over 7 years in Experiential Marketing as a Brand Ambassador and have a lot of experience around successful promotional campaigns for major brands like Facebook, HBO, Uber, and Samsung. I've also spent years working in the TV/Film industry as an Eco Production Assistant where I successfully worked independently to divert waste on sets, and learning firsthand about large scale content creation. I am also trained in improv comedy and writing by Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC and The Second City in Chicago. I can come up with a fresh perspective for your project and am highly specialized at coming up with lots of ideas and getting feedback on those ideas, and improving them!

I’m a writer, storyteller, and communicator with a passion for creating meaningful, engaging content that actually connects with people. Whether it’s articles, blog posts, podcast content, creative storytelling, faith-based writing, social media copy, customer communication, or persuasive messaging, I focus on writing that feels authentic, clear, and human—not robotic or overly polished. I’ve spent years developing my own voice through writing, podcasting, long-form content, and real-world communication with people from many different backgrounds. I enjoy taking complex ideas and making them understandable, relatable, and engaging. What I bring to the table: • Strong written communication • Creative storytelling and idea development • Article, blog, and long-form writing • Faith-based and philosophical content • Persuasive but ethical messaging • Podcast-related writing and content support • Professional yet conversational tone • Dependable communication and attention to detail I care about doing quality work, meeting deadlines, and helping clients communicate clearly and effectively. If you’re looking for someone who can write with authenticity, think creatively, and genuinely care about the final product, I’d love to work with you.

Good morning/afternoon/evening, Upwork clients! I have had the pleasure of being on Upwork since 2014. Want to work together? Here are my rates. HOURLY EDITING JOBS: $40 per hour to proofread (egregious errors only) (intermediate- to advanced-level writing) $45 per hour for medium-level copyedit using AP Style, proofread (intermediate- to advanced-level writing) $50 per hour for substantive editing, meticulous copyedit using AP style, fact-checking, rewrites as necessary (any level of writing, including beginners) WRITING PRICING BREAKDOWN: $40 per hour for minimal research, mandatory byline, general articles $50 per hour for investigative research articles, fact-checking, editing, mandatory byline ------------------------------------- MORE ABOUT SHAMONTIEL: I am a full-time freelancer with 21 years of journalism experience and editing experience (mainly AP Style), 24 years of administrative experience, 18 years of digital editing experience (including law firms and newsrooms), seven years in mid-level management roles in publishing, 27 years of social media experience, and completed approximately 258 interviews. Everyday tasks for me currently include editing (AP Style); fact-checking news and financial copy for a marketing company’s newsletter packages (often focused on health and real estate insurance, estate planning and money management, tax news, and home improvement); and reviewing SEO. I also write financial copy about money management, estate planning and the basics of stock ownership. On a seasonal basis, I also edit financial copy related to crypto, stocks, bonds and Wall Street news. Ideal Client: My CliftonStrengths results are Achiever, Command, Executor and Influencer, meaning I excel in leadership positions with minimal supervision. I thrive in virtual work environments with clients who communicate well, give constructive feedback and encourage a work-life balance. My long-term clients are also quite fond of Upwork Messenger, Slack, Asana, Loom, Google Meet and DialPad. Does that describe you? I'd love to hear from you then.

As a passionate, driven writer, I live to share the power of the pen (or, in this case, keyboard) with those who share similar values to my own. Storytelling and copywriting are crucial to any business- I'd love to learn what makes yours unique and share that with the world.