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Are you looking for a talented writer who can help you achieve your content goals? I hold degrees in both journalism and mass media, and I have worked in both print and digital media. I have produced high-ranking, effective content for many organizations ranging from news publications to SaaS blogs. Not only can I create original, high-quality content that matches your brand voice and connects with your target audience, but I can also optimize the content for search and create supplemental images to boost engagement. In addition to SEO, I'm trained and experienced in answer engine optimization (AEO), so I can help your content be highlighted in AI-generated responses. You'll find my byline attached to nearly 2,000 articles published on the web, covering topics like finance, small business, visual design, SEO, technology, outdoors, and even HVAC. I've also ghostwritten an expansive list of works. Let's talk!

I am an experienced writer, content creator, ghostwriter, columnist, and award-winning journalist. My specialty is storytelling. I believe there is a story in everything.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 I help businesses acquire high-authority backlinks and media placements that increase rankings, trust, and visibility. With 15+ years of experience in SEO, I focus exclusively on link acquisition that improves rankings, strengthens domain trust, and supports long-term visibility across Google and AI-driven search platforms. No PBNs. No resold links. No shortcuts. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐃𝐨 I offer three core link building services: 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Backlinks placed on niche-relevant websites to improve rankings and topical relevance. Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐑 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 Backlinks published on media websites to build credibility, authority, and search visibility. Typical timeline: 3–6 weeks 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐑 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 Top-tier media placements designed to maximize brand authority, visibility, and exposure. Typical timeline: 3–6 weeks 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 • 15+ years in SEO and link acquisition • Top Rated Plus freelancer with a consistent 5-star track record • Experience across legal, construction, SaaS, crypto, and other competitive industries • Campaigns built for long-term performance, not short-term gains 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 • Focus on authority, not volume • Every placement is vetted for quality and relevance • No resold links, PBNs, or bulk networks • Strategy-driven link acquisition, not random placements 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 I also offer journalist outreach (HARO-style campaigns) for select projects. These campaigns take longer (3–6 months) and are only recommended when a long-term strategy is appropriate. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 • Focused on quality over volume • Limited number of active clients • Clear communication and expectations • Structured, repeatable process 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 Best suited for businesses that: are actively investing in SEO and understand the value of authority backlinks are looking for long-term growth, not shortcuts 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 If you're looking to build authority with high-quality backlinks and media placements, send me a message and I’ll help you determine the best approach.

I am a US-based professional scriptwriter with over 10 years of experience in writing for YouTube, high-volume newsletters, online publications, and direct clients. The flagship channel I write for has amassed 20 million views since I came on board. I've written across niches for many other channels as well, including music, film, history, politics, sports, food, and branded commercial work. I specialize in arts/entertainment, pop-culture, and technology. My latest script has gained 2 million views in the past month and helped double the channel’s subscriber count. What I focus on: 🎯 Hooks that earn the first 30 seconds It's important to grab the viewer’s attention from the very beginning. Writing great hooks is a skill that is essential to having a successful video. ⏱ Pacing that protects retention Having a clear structure and an understanding of momentum throughout the script is what sets great scripts apart from the good ones. A script is not an essay. It should have a natural rhythm and be a conversation with the audience. 🗣 Voice matching A lot of my work has been ghostwriting. Knowing how to write in a consistent voice across the same channel is important to establishing a distinct and clear brand. ✍️ Research I started my career as an arts and entertainment journalist, so I research everything before I write. I always fact-check claims and flag anything I can't verify. No false assumptions, no invented quotes. 📋 Reliable delivery Before submitting the final script, I ensure that word counts are accurate, the format is correct, and that all requirements are met. I’ve never missed a deadline and I try to get everything right on the first go to avoid the need for revisions. Beyond YouTube, I can help with: + Newsletters + Substack articles + Social media copy + Short-form video scripts (TikTok, Reels) + Creative writing projects + Video Editing Although I am in the US, I am willing to work within European or American hours. If you need a versatile and successful writer who understands how to grow an audience, let’s talk.

With more than 20 years in the Broadcast Journalism industry, connecting with others is my passion! Being reliable, hardworking, and determined to see a project through to completion is my specialty. You can trust your interview subjects/clients with me. I make the entire interview process a positive experience and they will come away wanting to work with you (and me) again! Some of my experience is down below, however, it doesn't show my extensive UpWork journey. If you need something recorded (voiceover or on camera), I've got you covered. If you need video interviews completed for research, promotional materials, socials, course testimonials, mini-movies, or podcast interviews, I can do that too. Conversation is a cadence, and one of the most important things I do every day is listen. Space to speak is important, so reading body language or paying attention to nonverbal cues is essential. ABC KTVO-TV | Executive Producer, Senior Anchor, Reporter State Farm Insurance | Director of Recruitment and Marketing & Marketing Team Lead & Retention Specialist Chick-fil-A | Emotional Connections Director Fennec Industries | Content Writer ABC KQ2-TV | Executive Producer, Senior Anchor, Reporter Northwest Missouri State University | Wellbeing Coordinator Mainland | Media Relations Account Executive, Content Coordinator ABC KQ2-TV | Senior News Anchor/Producer Choice Genetics | Global Marketing Manager

I’m Dr. Amber Robinson, Ph.D. I have worked as a journalist, English teacher (I have a lifetime teaching certificate through Missouri DESE), and I am the published author of several mainstream books on aromatherapy and herbalism (see more info on these below). I am also the founder of my own online herbalist school, The Bitter Herb Academy. I have written countless articles for clients and have also ghost-written multiple books for clients. I am a Professional Herbalist, as well as a Professional Aromatherapist. I live on a remote 80-acre homestead where I grow medicinal plants, tend my garden, and raise chickens, sheep, and other livestock.