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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.

Creative Consulting & Brand Development: I have worked as a freelance creative for over a decade. My work spans brand architecture, commercial production (branded content, commercials, and more), and multi-platform copywriting across industries. In short, I've produced every form of content you can think of! Creative Writing: I have authored books, articles, feature films, and animated series. Voice-overs and Voice Acting: As a trained actor, I have recently started doing voice-overs and voice acting. I do work in Swedish and English (I grew up in Sweden, but went to an English school and then moved overseas and have lived overseas since). I have access to a recording studio. Key Skills Writing: - Copywriting (all brand and marketing collateral, including direct response copy) - Blogs & Articles - Fiction & Non-Fiction Books for Children, Teens, and Adults (writing, developmental editing, and line editing) - Feature Films & Commercials Creative Direction, Planning & Design: - Creative Direction for Branding and Marketing - Design (social media posts, newsletters, brochures, presentations, etc.) - Directing & Producing Plays & Commercials I have worked with tools such as: - Canva (landing pages, brochures, presentations, social posts & videos) - WordPress - Figma - Surfer SEO & Clearscope - ClickUp - Monday - Slack - Asana - Trello - Klaviyo - Keynote (incl. animation) - Google Docs, Sheets & Presentations - Pages & Word - Numbers & Excel - Hootsuite - ChatGPT & Gemini - Sudowrite - Grammarly - Celtx As for my background, I trained as an actor/director at KADA/ASAD and a producer at UCLA Extension, but I have also worked as an executive PA to the CEO of an equity company and as a sales manager for an online art gallery before I became a freelancer. Being a freelancer has allowed me to combine my love of storytelling and entertainment with my love of innovative businesses. I just wrapped a one-year contract as the head of brand and content for a trading platform, where I built the brand from scratch and did all the copy for the website, emails, and social posts, plus shot commercials and branded content. I also helped direct two designers, one of whom is now taking over the design department. Throughout my freelance career, I've focused on writing, but with a heavy dose of digital marketing and branding. My passion is helping people communicate their unique story/brand, as well as playing around with innovative marketing and branding ideas. DRC might drive sales, but brand drives loyalty. I further have experience with long-form content, having written blogs and articles, as well as non-fiction and fiction books for clients. I've also done a fair amount of developmental editing. This side of my work allows me to truly indulge in my love of good stories! Communication is what I do best—from communicating brands to communicating stories that deserve to be heard, whether because they’re funny, outrageous, or will simply put a smile on your face. I have many long-term clients and enjoy building client relationships that last and evolve over the years. I have listed myself as an agency here simply so that I am able to collaborate with other freelancers as and when needed, though unless you need other skills than mine, you work with me and me alone.

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, eBook formatting, Amazon KDP publishing, and self-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 nonfiction eBook is a skilled eBook ghostwriter, book editor, and publishing partner who helped bring that vision to life. I'm that partner. I am a professional eBook Ghostwriter, Nonfiction eBook Writer, Book Editor, and Amazon KDP Book Publishing Specialist who helps authors transform ideas into compelling manuscripts, professionally formatted eBooks, and publication-ready books prepared for Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Amazon paperback publishing, and other major self-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 Whether you need ghostwriting, editing, Book Publishing 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 Amazon KDP, Kindle Direct Publishing, KDP Publishing, Amazon Kindle Publishing, eBook Publishing, eBook Publishing Services, Self-Publishing, EPUB Formatting, EPUB Conversion, EPUB3, Reflowable EPUB

I read like it’s my job— because it is! I average over 100 books per year and I would love to help you bring your work-in-progress closer to publication. As a dedicated beta-reader, I can promise a quick turnaround time and actionable feedback. I specialize in romance, especially contemporary and paranormal. I am comfortable reading and commenting on spicy, closed-door, or anything in between. But I have also happily worked on YA, cozy mysteries, horror, thrillers, memoirs, and more. You can expect: - clear and timely communication - adherence to all deadlines - quality work with attention to detail - a firm refusal to use AI in any form Let me know how I can contribute to your work becoming a success! I am a former teacher, a prolific reader, and a lifelong writer. I attended a performing arts school for Communications with a speciality in Creative Writing from 2004-2011 and graduated from the University of Florida in 2016 with degrees in English and Psychology with several published poems and writing awards.

Please read completely as many common questions are answered here. Born and raised in Ohio, I am a native English speaker and have a BA in English from Kent State University. For five years, I taught language, reading, and honors creative writing to junior and senior high students, writing my own drama and creative writing curriculum. Over the course of my career, I have released nearly a dozen YA novels, short story collections, a collection of plays, a cookbook, and a book on writing. I have worked as a freelance writer / ghostwriter in both non-fiction and fiction capacities, writing everything from captions and copy to short stories and novels in myriad genres. While my forte is fiction, I do accept non-fiction work. I've created characters and outlines, as well as writing from a provided outline, and can work with as much or as little as the client wishes. All work is 100% original, meaning that unless otherwise instructed by a client, I do not outsource work to other freelancers and I do not use generative AI programs. None of my writing, including any provided samples, were assisted or created by AI. Much of my work as a ghostwriter has made Amazon's top 100 ebook lists at least once, and I have had more than one make USA Weekend's Bestseller list. I have been freelancing since 2002 and have been writing full-time since December 2012. As I sign NDAs with all of my clients and while some do give permission for me to use parts of that work as writing samples, I cannot provide full chapters of any work I have done for clients. I can only provide chapters from my own work, which is all YA. I do not write samples over 500 words on request without payment. I require all communication to be through a messaging platform, which means no phone or Zoom interviews, though I am happy to set a time for an Upwork message chat interview. My current Upwork hourly rate is $40/hr and my current Upwork per word rate is $0.06/word. This is based on my experience and what my current clients are paying. Outlining, story development, and revision options vary for per word / fixed rate work and are not provided without additional compensation. I work on a first-come, first-serve basis, and that comes by contract, not discussion. I can advise what my schedule looks like at any given time, but until a contract is signed and a project accepted, that may change. I do not accept any work that promotes / portrays any of the following in a positive manner: homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, racism, hatred, or blasphemy of any religion.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A long-term client’s feedback: “Working with Zainab was like a breath of fresh air. She produced great content in a style that met my vision and more importantly, was easy to read and relate to. She captured all aspects of the book that were intended, in a very tight time frame; Grammatically correct, creative, plagiarism-free, no AI use, clear and perfect references.” During the time I’ve been freelancing, I’ve worked on projects spanning every subject and genre imaginable. What keeps me going is my love for growth, which is why you’ll never find me inside the box—unless that’s where your story MUST go. Otherwise, the sky’s the limit. My philosophy is simple: to listen patiently and empathetically to what my clients have to say, oil their creative engines when needed, communicate my perspective effectively, and deliver creative, high-quality, 100% error-free, and research-driven work, all without any need for oversight or micromanagement. I want to make you stand out from the crowd, not turn you into yet another sheep following the AI-herd. I’ll be your last line of defence against repetition, inconsistencies, awkward phrasing, and small details that are easy to miss when you’ve been looking at the same document for too long. A quick look at my experience and credentials: ✳️ Upwork Top Rated Plus | 100% Job Success Score | 150+ five-star Upwork projects ✳️ 12+ years of professional writing, ghostwriting, editing, and proofreading experience ✳️ 4× bestselling ghostwriter and developmental editor ✳️ 800+ books ghostwritten, edited, or developed for clients ✳️ 9+ million words delivered across books, articles, novels, research papers, and business materials ✳️ Supported 200+ magazines, agencies, businesses, and aspiring individuals ✳️ Written and edited projects associated with HarperCollins, McGraw-Hill, Oxford University Press, Paramount Books, TWS Publications, Auraq Publications, Cambridge University Press, and more ✳️ Bestseller experience across contemporary romance, fantasy, thriller & suspense, young adult (YA), historical fiction, self-help, business, law, children’s literature, etc. ✳️ 2019 Diana Award for Changemakers Do you also want to make your writing the best it can be? Let me help you with: ✍️ Writing Guidance: Support from first idea to final draft—overcoming writer’s block and improving your manuscript’s structure, organisation, and direction. 📝 Line & Developmental Editing: I strengthen your work at both big-picture and sentence level: structure, plot, pacing, characterisation, flow, clarity, voice, tone, style, and impact without losing what makes your writing yours. 📝 Copyediting: I refine grammar, punctuation, syntax, citations, formatting, word choice, and consistency, using your style guide or APA, Chicago, MLA, Harvard, and publisher/journal house styles. 🔍 Proofreading: Final check for grammar, typos, citations, formatting, and consistency. 🤖 AI-Draft Humanisation (NO judgement): I turn AI-generated drafts into natural, engaging, original writing by removing generic phrasing, repetition, awkward transitions, and formulaic language, while adding specificity, personality, and emotional depth. The end result will pass credible AI scans. I can also help with: ✅ Ghostwriting (fiction & nonfiction books, eBooks, novels, poetry, memoirs, and short stories) ✅ Content Writing (SEO-optimised blog posts, articles, email newsletters, and website content) ✅ Essay Writing & Academic Editing (academic papers, research articles, journal papers, literature reviews, dissertations, theses, statements of purpose, personal statements, college essays, and motivation letters) ✅ Business Writing (business plans, proposals, grants, reports, white papers, case studies, presentations, and other professional documents) ✅ Book & Publishing Materials (book blurbs, back-cover copy, book summaries, author bios, and book descriptions) ✅ Scripts & Creative Content (YouTube scripts, podcast notes, and other creative projects) ✅ Professional Documents (resumes, CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, reference letters, and recommendation letters) ✅ Other Writing & Editing Support (beta reading, writing critiques, etc.) ✅ Other—Reach Out With An Idea! What makes me different from other freelancers? ☑️ Big-picture developmental insight, not just grammar correction ☑️ Voice-preserving editing and ghostwriting ☑️ Clear, practical feedback with actionable solutions ☑️ Works from a rough idea, scattered notes, an outline, or a complete manuscript ☑️ Brings the same care to fiction, nonfiction, academic, research, and business writing ☑️ Personally written and edited work (100% original, NO outsourcing, NO AI, NO spinning tools, and NO plagiarism) ☑️ Fact-checked research; Turnitin report available upon request ☑️ Necessary revisions within scope ☑️ Responsive and clear communication ☑️ On-time and reliable delivery Send me a message and let’s get to work! Always my best, Zainab S.