Top-Rated writer, editor and beta reader with over 15 years of experience helping authors, businesses and organisations turn ideas into words.
On Upwork since 2015 and receiving many 5-star reviews, I offer reliable support, quick turnaround, and affordable pricing.
My background combines journalism, marketing, public relations, editorial management, and creative writing, allowing me to work across both commercial and literary projects with equal attention to strategy, clarity, and voice.
---> EDITORIAL SERVICES
- Beta reading with actionable feedback on narrative, pacing, character development, clarity, and reader engagement.
- Developmental and structural editing of fiction and non-fiction books.
- Book coaching: brainstorming, planning, accountability sessions, body doubling.
- Ghostwriting: from research, interviews, and outline to final draft, capturing your voice and ideas to produce manuscripts.
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Genres
- Fiction: Literary, Horror/Crime/Thriller, Romance (Sweet & Spicy), Sci-Fi/Fantasy.
- Non-Fiction: Self-help/Wellness/Lifestyle, Business/Management/Marketing, Memoir/Biography, Travel/Living Abroad.
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Key Facts
- Researched, interviewed, wrote, and edited a 227-page print book documenting a 40-year institutional history.
- Published author of poems and short stories.
- Former journalist (Arts & Entertainment, later Science & Technology).
- I am an avid reader (around 80 books/year).
- Supported over 60 authors here on Upwork, receiving many 5-star reviews.
- Member of the Irish Writers Centre since 2014, and member of Carlow Writers’ Co-op (County Carlow, Ireland) since 2025.
---> BUSINESS SERVICES:
- Copywriting and content writing – original content created from interviews, transcripts, and subject-matter expertise (life/professional experience).
- Consulting - content marketing strategy, editorial planning, workflow organisation, and team leadership.
- Editing – structural and sentence-level refinement to strengthen clarity, style, readability, and consistency.
- Ghostwriting – publication-ready content, capturing your expertise and voice to produce authoritative newsletters, e-books, and more.
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Types of Content
Articles, blog posts, website content, landing pages, sales pages, About pages, newsletters, e-books, and social media posts.
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Key Facts
- Led, as their Regional Editor-in-Chief, the growth of a payment solutions editorial website from launch to over 100,000 monthly visitors.
- Created and implemented marketing strategies for a PR agency, growing client base from 4 to 42 in less than a year.
- Helped position two solutions as the leading parenting apps for mothers-to-be and new mothers, respectively.
- Through agencies or directly, I’ve worked for Google, Yahoo, Expedia, Ernst & Young (EY), Arthur Andersen, Saeco, Mazars Performance, ABB Service, Iberdrola, and more.
---> EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
- Full-time sole trader registered with the Irish Revenue since 2015.
- Top-Rated Freelancer on Upwork since 2015.
- Accredited Practitioner Coach (IAPC&M).
- Former public relations manager, marketing consultant, and planning manager for several industries – private, non-profit and public sector.
Academic Background
- BSc. in Communications (Major in Journalism).
- BSc. in Nursing (2 years) + Neurosciences internship.
- MBA in Marketing.
- Copyediting Certification - Writer’s Digest.
- Content Marketing Certification - Copyblogger and HubSpot.
---> SKILLS & TOOLS
- CMS tools: WordPress, Contently, Wix, Divi.
- SEO tools: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, Google Analytics, Google Search Console.
- Project Management tools: Asana, JIRA, Monday, Notion, Slack, and others.
---> OTHER SERVICES:
- Translation, editing, localisation, and proofreading between English and Brazilian Portuguese.
- Humanisation and editing of AI-generated content. Tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, Perplexity.
- Editorial assistance for publishers: multi-book editorial support, manuscript preparation, and workflow coordination.
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Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss your project or see how I can help bring your ideas to life.
Content Writing
Business Writing
Blog Writing
Website Content
Article Writing
Copywriting
Beta Reading
Book Review
Beta Reader Report
SEO Writing
Transcript
Brazilian Portuguese to English Translation
English to Brazilian Portuguese Translation
Editing & Proofreading
AI Content Editing
Developmental Editing
Book Editing
Content Editing
Copy Editing
Ghostwriting
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$30/hr
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I'm a social media manager and content creator working across a variety of disciplines, including culture, literature, music, traditional retail businesses and more!
I am a social media and marketing manager with 5+ years experience running social media feeds and making data driven marketing recommendations for businesses. I can run your social media feeds for you, I can produce visual content for your feed, I can evaluate your current social or content strategy and make recommendations to boost views and interactions (in a detailed report.) I can carry out research on your business and what you can do to boost sales and/or customers, and make data driven marketing recommendations on how to do so.
I am an experienced content creator and can film/ produce engaging video and image content. I’m also adept in Canva and Photoshop!
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- Geopolitical analysis including in South America and Francophone world
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Journalism Writing
WordPress
Political Speech
Political Science
Linguistics
Politics
Policy Analysis
International Relations
French
Spanish
Language Studies
Discourse
Olivia S.
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$13/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I'm here to help your ideas become a reality, whether you need help with writing, researching, copywriting, and editing. I am able to create stories that have an impact, and help you achieve your goals
Journalism Writing
Topic Research
Copywriting
Sales Copywriting
Website Copywriting
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Book Editing
Story Writing
Story Editing
Beta Reading
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Dublin, Ireland
$30/hr
5.0
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Whether you want your work refined, your product appealingly described, or help with the creative side of your project, I can promise you the highest class of writing, editing and feedback.
Outside of work, I read two to three (2-3) books a week, both fiction and non-fiction on a range of topics.
Journalism
Content Writing
News Writing
Proofreading
Writing
Academic Editing
Copywriting
Social Media Content
Storyboarding
Story Editing
Story Writing
Story Development
Copy Editing
Media Pitch
Media Relations
Marketing
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