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Memoirs | Personal Development | Professional Beta Reading Your story matters — and it deserves to be told with clarity, depth, and heart. I’m a Certified Life Coach with a degree in Psychology and a postgraduate diploma in Theology, specializing in helping clients transform lived experience into powerful, readable, and meaningful stories—non-fiction and memoirs. I believe stories are more than words on a page — they are vessels for wisdom, healing, and legacy. With 8+ years of professional ghostwriting experience, I’ve helped bring over 190 books and manuscripts to life for clients across the globe — many of whom started with a message, notes, or a rough idea and left with a polished manuscript they felt proud to put their name on. In 2024, one of my clients reached the top of an Amazon Best Seller list — and I’d love to help you work toward that same outcome. Services I Offer - Non-fiction ghostwriting (full manuscripts or collaborative projects) - Memoirs & personal narratives - Professional beta reading (reader experience, clarity, flow, structure) - Developmental editing & manuscript refinement - Voice development — so your book still sounds like you AREAS of EXPERTISE - Personal growth & self-development - Relationships & emotional healing - Parenting & family dynamics - Spiritual growth & faith-based content - Motivational & inspirational writing - Soft skills, leadership & people-centered business topics Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing manuscript, I work with anyone who has a story to tell and wisdom to share. Let’s have a conversation about your vision, your goals, and how I can best support you in bringing your book to life. I look forward to being part of your journey.

I’m an experienced content writer and editor specializing in rewriting, polishing, and humanising AI-generated content so it reads naturally, clearly, and authentically. I also create original, fully human-written content when clients need a fresh voice from scratch. With years of professional writing experience — including work as a traditionally published author (Simon & Schuster) — I bring a strong editorial eye, reliability, and a deep respect for deadlines. I help clients improve clarity, tone, and engagement while maintaining accuracy and brand voice. I’m comfortable working across a wide range of content types, including: - Blog posts and long-form articles - Website and landing page copy - Product descriptions - SEO-focused rewrites and updates - Content editing and refinement I’m experienced with tools such as Google Docs, Trello, Slack, Canva, HubSpot, and SurferSEO, and I work efficiently both independently and within teams. If you need clear, well-structured, human-written content — or someone who can make AI-generated text actually read well — I’d be happy to help.

Hello there! I'm a freelance writer with over five years of experience crafting engaging, well-researched content. Writing isn't just my job, but a craft I love and put a lot of care into. I've worked on many weird and wonderful projects, spanning articles, blog posts, landing pages, personal documents and more. In these projects, I covered everything from art tutorials and product descriptions to spiritualism and dating. I have also worked in fiction ghostwriting, with three full-length novels completed. While I'm open to any kind of project, fiction ghostwriting is where I've discovered my true passion, and would love to expand to new genres. If you have a writing project, whatever it may be, then I would love to help you with it. I offer, among other services: -Ghostwriting, both fiction and nonfiction. -Story premise planning. -Book writing and light editing. -Articles, blog posts, and SEO-optimized web content. -Long-term or high-volume writing projects -Custom writing tasks based on your needs. I offer all of my clients work that is: -Researched and written by me with no AI tools used. -Completed within tight deadlines without compromising quality. -Adapted and optimized for their tone and voice. -Delivered with quick and responsive communication. Contact me today to discuss your project and let me help you get it over the finish line.

Thank you for viewing my profile. I have been absent for some time, but am happy to be back here. I do not use AI for my writing service, other than for research when required. Aside from the service I offer as a writer, I am learned in book production (from scratch) and will be happy to assist you with your book from start to finish. Don't hesitate to request samples of my writing, to determine if I am a good fit for your project. Creative-writing service ~ I specialize in fantasy/fiction, children's stories (especially rhyme), romance, spirituality and self-help. I ghostwrite stories from scratch, help with plot and character creation and development, and edit existing drafts so they're ready for publishing. I have written numerous fantasy stories for children/young adults, some of which you will see in my portfolio. I have also written content for works focused on positive thinking, self-help, relationships, spirituality, sex, narcissism, recipes, stress management, time management, goal setting and bathroom remodeling, as well as content for websites focusing on 'how to' topics, model trains, bathroom decorating, travel, single parenting and more. Aside from the book industry, I have also written RPG games from scratch, including mechanics, and I've created a number of plots and outlines for film. In the field of non-fiction I work with the 'unexplained', often combining physics, science, folklore, the paranormal, extra-terrestrial, astronomy and mysticism. I enjoy projects that challenge the norm. I am a dedicated writer and thorough in the field of research (when required). My writing style is neither formal nor too casual - it could be considered conversational. However, I can adjust according to the purpose of the written content. The service I offer ranges from simple story writing to full project management. Previous experiences before Upwork - Extensive work for HT Media, London - Online Marketing Agency - - Writing articles for web content - Product descriptions - Product reviews - eBook writing Ghostwriting eBooks include - - Children's books - Romance - Positive thinking - Self-help - Spiritual - Recipe books - Relationships Genres - - Fantasy - Self-help - Paranormal - Romance - Science - Politics - History - Current trends - Children's Holder of CO1 Dogwise Certificate - Thinking Pets/COAPE (animal training). 2012 Tertiary Education - AAA School of Advertising South Africa 1996 - Marketing - Client service - Business management I am an artistic thinker and, more often than not, provide out-the-box suggestions and ideas, to ensure that projects I work on are original and unique. I look forward to working with you!

I am an experienced writer with a strong passion for crafting engaging and compelling content. I strive to deliver high-quality work that meets and exceeds client expectations. I have Ghostwritten several books on finance, dog training, toxic relationships, animals, industry, travel, and self-help. I also write articles and website content for businesses in South Africa and the USA. Sincerely, Melinda Copeland Alberton, Johannesburg

Hi there, thank you for visiting my profile. I hope you find all the information you need below to make an educated decision: Please read this carefully. Expert-level ghostwriter with 8+ years of full-time ghostwriting experience. I have more than 200 books published on Amazon. I work for a minimum of $3.75-$4.00/100 words per project. I am negotiable depending on the niche and project—agreed rates to be paid at regular milestones. If you are looking for a cheap writer who can get your book out, but you will need to pull it after a month or so, this is not me. I have been writing professionally for 30+ years. This includes developing ALL business documentation, marketing, and training material. I've been around the block a few times with various niche specialties. I am a well-seasoned writer who does not work with AI (unless requested)! Some books are on Amazon and the Goodreads platform. Lengths vary up to 110K. I am completely flexible in meeting your specific needs. US and UK English with APA 7 in-text citations and referencing. 99% of books written are in US English. Non-fiction genres in multiple niches include, but are not limited to, the following subject matter: Self-help Personal development (business, personal, adults, and teens) Goal setting Emotional intelligence Motivational books Training for teens - motivational, soft skills, EQ, and more Habits Productivity Success Mindset Family Marriage Divorce (men and women) Surviving toxic relationships Getting out of debt Basic financial advice (NB: I do not write advanced financial books) Minimalism Entrepreneurship/Starting your own business Biographies Famous inventors and world pioneers (people who changed the world) Women Who Changed the World (2-book series) Happiness WWII - specific focus (3-book series - 2 uploaded on Amazon, waiting for book 3) Mindfulness Meditation Stress Affirmations Anxiety Religious books Psychology and CBT. Depression Grief Leadership Employment Recruitment (360 degrees) And much more... Book length between 30K and 110K words I choose to write non-fiction because it can combine fact-based and scientifically proven information. I am often referred to as a research junkie. I would rather have too much research to verify information than refer to or rely on one source. Communication is vital from the get-go. I work hands-on with each client. This needs to be two-way to meet deadlines and move your project forward. Your book needs to be a collaborative effort, so the final product is something you are proud of, and it ticks all the boxes. I work quickly without sacrificing quality and can deliver a 30K book in approximately 4 to 6 weeks. This is with constant open communication, so work is unhindered by delays that stall the work. I need you to be very much a part of the writing process. Delivery is subject to the number of changes required. Allowing you access to the document from the beginning tries to minimize this. I work strictly according to the outline provided unless permission is granted to deviate according to new information. This will be requested and done solely at your discretion. It is up to you to be sure the outline is what you want. Looking for clients with long-term work, as this is where relationships and bonds are forged. I limit the number of clients I work with to two at a time. A third may be added only where one project is close to completion, or another project is long-term. This is so you have my undivided attention. Most previous projects were written while working with a professional ghostwriting agency. Basic edits and proofreading of the book will be made. This is where it ends. I am not an editor. I would, in any event, be biased toward my work. I am not a typesetter. Your book will need typesetting. The format I use is accepted by Amazon and is one that any editor can work with. Including images will come from free stock sites. An additional fee per image will be charged, as it is time-consuming and labor-intensive to find the ideal photograph in line with the manuscript. Writing samples provided are of my OWN work and writing style. I will not lose my integrity with previous clients, even for other work, irrespective of whether an NDA is in place or not. Once the final payment is received, full ownership is transferred, and the work is secure. It will not be shared with anyone. The document is then deleted from my system as I need the space. I work in MS Office and Google Docs. The main manuscript will be in Google Docs. Full access to the Google Doc will be provided once the Introduction or the first 5K words are loaded. Thank you for taking the time to read through this profile. If you have questions, please reach out, and I will be happy to chat on a video call to answer any questions. I look forward to talking about your project and building a solid working relationship with you. Kind regards Angela