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Steve F.

Holmfirth, United Kingdom

$60/hr
5.0
213 jobs

There is no vision so vast, intimate, or out there that it cannot be communicated perfectly with the right words. I write for corporations that want their kids to like them and independent creators who want their parents to respect them. With an artistic background, an eye for structure, and a compulsion for wit and lyricism, I've tended to succeed where corporate meets consumer and where independents strive for high levels of creativity and professionalism. I employ color, elegance, intelligence, humor, wordplay, a few winks, and much hard work to ensure my clients are happy. My unique angle stems from my dual areas of expertise: on the one hand, I am a well-disciplined agency writer, comfortable delivering complex work on time and within budget; on the other, I am a musician, freelancer, and contrarian who can transition seamlessly into poetry, wit, irreverence, and pithy commentary. Clients most often bring me in to: —Ghostwrite memoirs and personal transformation stories that feel rich, human, and voice-driven (including for Olympic athletes, founders, and creatives). —Write brand scripts, keynote speeches, and web copy that blend sharp messaging with emotional punch. —Craft children’s books—sometimes rhyming, often offbeat, always memorable—with emotional clarity and playfulness. Every project is different—but if the story matters, I’m in. Upwork clients have said of their experience working with me (taken from my testimonials) … —“I must say, he is nothing short of remarkable. Steve is not only incredibly talented but also an amazing human being.” —“I have yet to ask him for help on a project that he hasn’t vastly improved the idea. He is a testament to the writing profession.” —“Steve is a gift of a human. I'm glad to have met and worked with him. He truly has exceptional talent.” —“Steve did a fantastic job on a challenging assignment.” —“Usually, when I work with freelancers, the work takes weeks to months. He had it done in days and turnover in less than 24 hours. Possibly one of the best freelancers I've worked with.” —“Steve knocked our project out of the ballpark!” —“Steve is a brilliant, creative writer with a totally professional attitude. Working with him was sheer joy.” And it would be my job to ensure you are equally happy. Contacting me won’t cost you a thing. I would love to hear from you. Reliable — creative ghostwriter — creative writing — video scripts — speech writing — branding — children's literature — rhyming books — memoirs — novels — non-fiction — coaching — structure — humor.

  • Memoir Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Children's Literature
  • Short Story Writing
  • Short Story
  • Ghostwriting
  • Branding
  • Content Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Developmental Editing
  • Novel Writing
  • Scriptwriting
  • Speech Writing
  • Story Writing
  • Book Editing
Adejokun K.

Lagos, Nigeria

$7/hr
5.0
9 jobs

You have valuable knowledge but no time to write. You start writing but struggle to finish. You've hired freelancers before and received generic, AI-sounding content that lacked personality, authority, and depth. Or perhaps you have a completed manuscript that still needs professional editing, formatting, and publishing preparation before it's truly ready for readers. Great ideas don't deserve to die in a draft folder. That's exactly why I exist. Behind every coach, entrepreneur, consultant, thought leader, and author with a successful book is a skilled ghostwriter, editor, and publishing partner who helped bring that vision to life. I'm that partner. I am a professional eBook Ghostwriter, Book Editor, Amazon KDP Specialist, and Book Formatting Expert who helps authors transform ideas into polished manuscripts, professionally formatted books, and publication-ready files for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and other major publishing platforms. 𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. I help transform raw ideas into professionally written, professionally edited, and publication-ready books that educate, inspire, engage readers, and strengthen your authority. Whether you're creating a nonfiction business book, self-help guide, leadership book, memoir, novel, workbook, or eBook, I ensure your content is clear, engaging, well structured, and ready for publication. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂: ✔ Nonfiction Ghostwriting ✔ Fiction Ghostwriting ✔ Book & eBook Writing ✔ Developmental Editing ✔ Structural Editing ✔ Line Editing ✔ Copyediting ✔ Proofreading ✔ Manuscript Evaluation & Review ✔ Manuscript Development ✔ Chapter Editing ✔ First Chapter Optimization ✔ Readability & Flow Enhancement ✔ Book Formatting ✔ eBook Formatting ✔ Kindle Formatting ✔ EPUB Formatting ✔ Typesetting ✔ Layout Design ✔ Editorial Design ✔ Publication Design ✔ Print Design ✔ Interior Book Formatting ✔ Print Ready PDF Creation ✔ Kindle Ready EPUB Creation ✔ Amazon KDP Formatting ✔ Amazon KDP Publishing Support ✔ Book Description & Book Blurb Writing ✔ Publishing Consultation ✔ Publishing Strategy ✔ Book Proposal Development ✔ Market Positioning Recommendations ✔ Self-Publishing Support ✔ Traditional Publishing Preparation ✔ End-to-End Book Production 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁? ✔ A professionally written manuscript ✔ A stronger, more engaging book ✔ Error free editing and formatting ✔ Publication-ready files that meet Amazon KDP standards ✔ A book that reflects your voice, expertise, and goals ✔ More time to focus on your business while your book gets completed 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸? I don't simply write books. I become your ghostwriter, editor, formatting specialist, and publishing partner. Before I write a single word, I take the time to understand your audience, goals, expertise, messaging, and voice. I analyze your content, study your niche, and create a strategy that ensures your manuscript is clear, engaging, marketable & publication ready. 𝗠𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Discovery → Research → Outline & Structure → Writing & Drafting → Developmental Editing → Copyediting & Proofreading → Book Formatting → EPUB & PDF Export → Publishing Preparation → Final Delivery Every project receives thoughtful attention, detailed communication, professional formatting & a commitment to quality. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵: ✔ Coaches & Consultants ✔ Entrepreneurs ✔ Thought Leaders ✔ Motivational Speakers ✔ Wellness Experts ✔ Financial Advisors ✔ Educators & Trainers ✔ Publishers ✔Independent Authors Whether you need ghostwriting, editing, or Amazon KDP formatting, I'm here to help bring your book to life. Let's get started. 𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Ghostwriting, Book Writing, eBook Writing, Nonfiction Writing, Fiction Writing, Business Writing, Leadership Writing, Self-Help Writing, Personal Development Writing, Psychology Writing, Emotional Intelligence Writing, Human Behavior Writing, Memoir Writing, Biography Writing, Christian Writing, Romance Writing, Thriller Writing, Science Fiction Writing, Developmental Editing, Structural Editing, Copyediting, Proofreading, Manuscript Review, Manuscript Assessment, Amazon KDP, Kindle Direct Publishing, Book Formatting, eBook Formatting, Kindle Formatting, EPUB Formatting, Typesetting, Layout Design, Publication Design, Editorial Design, Print-Ready PDF Creation, Kindle-Ready EPUB Creation, Self-Publishing Support, Book Production, Microsoft Word, EPUB, PDF, and KDP Upload Support. Book Publishing, Publishing Consultant, Book Layout Design, Interior Formatting, Editorial Review, Content Development, workbook and activity book design, Chapter Development, Readability Improvement, Story Development, Workbook Formatting, Paperback Formatting, Reflowable EPUB, MS Word Formatting, Canva book layout design, OCR cleanup for scanned documents, conversion from PDF to editable Word, formatting, self-publishing assistance, book upload, book interior layout, document cleanup and consistency

  • Memoir Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Ebook Writing
  • Book Writing
  • Self-Help
  • Fiction
  • Book Cover Design
  • Nonfiction
  • Book Layout
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Ebook
  • Amazon
  • KDP Interior
  • Formatting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Document Formatting
  • Book Design
  • Book Editing
  • Ebook Design
  • Book Cover
Rodney P.

Saratoga Springs, New York

$25/hr
4.9
52 jobs

I have written, published, and edited every possible genre. My perspective is global and professional. I have traveled the world and earned a Ph.D. in Asian Religion and Philosophy. I have ghostwritten/edited memoirs for a disgruntled Evangelical minister, a live-large life coach, and beat-down personal assistant for Al Pacino. (Of late, I have come to enjoy humanizing manuscripts written by AI.)

  • Memoir
  • Ghostwriting
  • Autobiography
  • Fiction Writing
  • Academic Writing
  • Developmental Editing
Adeyemi O.

Ile-Ife, Nigeria

$25/hr
5.0
10 jobs

You have revised your manuscript multiple times and something still does not feel right — the structure, the rhythm, the clarity, or the way the chapters connect. That gap between what you intended and what a reader will experience is not a writing problem. It is an editorial one. And it is exactly where I work. I am a professional book editor and manuscript editor specialising in line editing, copy editing, and proofreading for nonfiction authors — particularly in personal development, Christian and faith-based content, memoir, and business nonfiction. I also work with fiction authors who need a careful, voice-protective edit before publication or agent submission. My editorial work includes a 100,000-word nonfiction manuscript examining the economic participation of the Black church community — a full developmental edit, line edit, and copy edit where the core structural problem was chapter sequencing and argument progression. A recent client described my work as that of someone who is "very detailed but also an incredible communicator." That combination — editorial precision alongside clear, consistent communication — is what every manuscript I take on receives. What I focus on across every project: sentence-level clarity and rhythm, chapter flow and structural coherence, voice consistency across the full manuscript, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style precision applied to Chicago Manual of Style or your preferred style guide, and the kind of careful proofreading final pass that catches what three previous reads missed. I work with self-publishing authors preparing manuscripts for Amazon KDP and IngramSpark, nonfiction writers building their platform, memoirists capturing a story that deserves to last, Christian and faith-based authors whose message needs to reach readers without a single word getting in the way, and business nonfiction writers who need their ideas to land with clarity and authority. Whether you need a developmental edit to strengthen structure and arc, a line edit to sharpen prose and rhythm, a copy edit for grammar and consistency, or a final proofreading pass before your manuscript goes to print — I bring the same standard to every stage: preserve the voice, protect the message, and make sure the reader experiences exactly what you intended. My goal is not to change your writing. It is to make sure your readers never lose the thread of it — from the first sentence to the last.

  • Memoir Writing
  • Book Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Line Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Nonfiction Writing
  • Manuscript Editing Software
  • Developmental Editing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Track Changes
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • English
  • Content Editing
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Fact-Checking
  • Fiction Writing
Anne N.

Columbia, South Carolina

$50/hr
5.0
37 jobs

Your story is POWERFUL. Your copy isn't carrying it yet. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne is an incredibly talented writer and editor and takes seriously the intent of the copy, not what any certain type of copy is supposed to sound like. Her willingness to listen and connect to my goals is such an asset ... !" Halley, Therapist 🚨 You know what you offer is valuable. You've tried to write it down, and something gets lost every time. Not quite right. Not quite you. Not quite what makes the right person stop and say, "This is exactly what I've been looking for." So you rewrite it. The version you have now is better, but you still wouldn't send a dream client there without a knot in your stomach. You're tired of copy that's technically fine but doesn’t move anyone. You're done handing your story to someone who treats it like just another writing project. Content that connects is written for a specific human in the middle of a specific struggle who needed to feel understood before they could feel convinced. 🎯 I'm a Narrative Intelligence Strategist. I bring the psychology, the audience research, and the strategic thinking that happens before the writing. So your ideal client arrives at your page uncertain, guarded, and then finds themselves thinking, "They actually get it." Audience and ideal client research so your messaging meets the right person where they are. Brand positioning and story development so everything you publish sounds like one coherent, trustworthy voice. Copy editing and story editing rooted in emotional intelligence so the draft that's almost right becomes the version you're proud to send anywhere. Three months from now, your website works while you sleep. Your launch lands with people who were ready to say yes before they finished reading. That's the work. 🚀 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It wasn't generic filler; it was thoughtful, strategic writing that actually represented who we are." Denzil, EconomyAI WORK WINS 📈 Real estate listings. 78% sold in UNDER 10 DAYS. 100% sold within 30. Listing copy built around buyer identity, not property features. 📣 Local business feature. One story, written for the right reader. One weekend later, the owner felt it in his business. ⚡ Pre-launch service pages. Figma copy reviewed, restructured, and sharpened for conversion before launch. Positioning anchored to ideal client research. 🏆 Invited by The Daily Meal to join its Culinary Content Network. Based on the quality and consistency of published blog content. 🎯 Therapist website copy. Existing pages refined for clarity, emotional resonance, and audience fit. The kind of copy that makes the right client feel found. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne is exactly what I need to write my memoir! Her style of writing is compelling and excellent." Jenna IS THIS YOU? ▶️ You're a therapist, founder, service professional, or someone with a story that deserves to be told, and you know your messaging hasn’t found its full impact yet. ▶️ You're willing to answer a few questions about your audience, your goals, and what you're trying to accomplish. ❌ You need high-volume content output on a tight turnaround with no discovery process. The discovery that shapes the work is brief, but it's non-negotiable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne is one of the best copywriters I've worked with given her attention to detail and thoughtfulness. She really tries to understand your business, tone, and online persona. I've already rehired her for another project." Farah, Real Estate Client WHAT WORKING TOGETHER LOOKS LIKE 🔍 Your website sounds like you wrote it for Google instead of for the person you want to help. I research your audience, map their emotional journey, and rebuild your messaging around what they need to feel before they trust you enough to reach out. ✍️ You have a draft, maybe several, and none of them feel right. I edit for structure, clarity, and emotional pull so the final version sounds unmistakably like you while resonating with your audience. 🎯 Your launch is fast approaching, and your positioning doesn’t feel solid yet. I do the audience research so the people you most want to serve feel seen from the first line. 📖 You have a story that needs to be told in your voice. Narrative content and memoir ghostwriting rooted in deep listening, careful voice-matching, and the patience to get it right. 🧠 Your brand sounds like everyone else who does what you do. I develop the voice, the language, and the positioning that makes yours the one people remember. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne is emotionally intelligent, perceptive, and highly skilled. Her feedback was thoughtful, clear, and incredibly helpful." Kyla, KC & Co If any of this felt like someone finally put words to what you've been trying to solve, the next step is a conversation. Tell me what you're working on and where you feel stuck. 💬 Send me a message and let's chat. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A top-tier freelancer I would strongly recommend." Rafael, Aon Data 🛡️Not sure yet? Start with my 2-hour money-back guaranteed trial. Zero risk.

  • Memoir Writing
  • Real Estate Marketing
  • Blog Content
  • Content Research
  • Ghostwriting
  • Copywriting
  • Brand Positioning
  • Copy Editing
  • Storytelling
  • Voice of the Customer
  • Audience Targeting
  • Audience Research
  • Emotional Tone
  • Psychology
  • Story Editing
  • AI Content Editing
  • Research & Strategy
  • Creative Strategy
  • Polish
  • Story Development
Alicia S.

Wichita, Kansas

$40/hr
5.0
191 jobs

As a storyteller, I believe that your voice, your message, and your unique way of being are important. My goal is to help you create a story that is "in alignment with you as a human being—and not just some cringe-worthy, tokenized [AI content] that only vaguely resembles you" (quote from Andrea Guevara). I have worked with clients from China, India, Uganda, Zanzibar, Trinidad, Morocco, El Salvador, Korea, Hawaii, and more. I have told stories about adoption, immigration, mental health, infant loss, spiritual and sexual abuse, drug recovery, and much more. I write books for business and leadership clients ranging from entrepreneurs to top educational leadership, from public speaking coaches to business people worth $100 million. The key to creating an authentic story or business book is "doing the hard work of... exploring your values, your worth, your vision for what you uniquely contribute to the world. There are no shortcuts. Okay, maybe there are, but the results (and consequences) are NOT the same." If you are looking for someone to dedicate the personal time and attention necessary to capture your unique message, please reach out! Alicia Snyder is a freelancer writer living in Wichita, Kansas. Her passion is helping clients bring their writing to life through vivid, descriptive detail and a clear narrative arc. She serves clients writing memoirs, self-help books, and business leadership books. Two of her client's books were published with Rowman and Littlefield Publishing. Her mental health memoir won the Illumination Book Award Gold Medal. Another of her client's books has been translated into another language and sold in multiple countries.

  • Memoir Writing
  • Writing
  • Memoir
  • Creative Writing
  • Business Writing
  • Narrative
  • Illustration
  • English to Spanish Translation
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • Ghostwriting
  • Biography Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Book Writing

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