I am a freelance ghostwriter and editor with five years of experience. My primary clients include authors, publishers, and NGOs, although I have worked on a range of projects. My previous ghostwriting work includes: 20+ full-length (50k words) sweet romance novels, 5 full length (25k+ words) nonfiction self-help/psychology books, and several other projects, including a romantasy novel, short articles for NGOs, and YA and children's fiction. My previous editing experience includes around 25 children's books, around 15 novels in a variety of genres including children's, romance, and western, and around 15 grant proposals, project reports, and articles for NGOs.
I have a master's degree in international relations and I am a native English speaker. As a former English teacher, I have a sharp eye for grammar and am able to give effective critiques. I enjoy working with my clients to help them create a polished final product in their own voice, whether that's a romance story that gives your readers all the feels, a compelling children's story that encourages budding readers, a factual nonfiction book to help readers grow, or something else.
Romance
WordPress
Editing & Proofreading
US English Dialect
Fiction Writing
Case Studies
Proofreading
English
Academic Editing
Word Processors & Desktop Publishing Software
Novel
Sara D.
Denver, Colorado
$45/hr
4.9
96 jobs
I'm a romance ghostwriter. I'm a native English speaker. I am proficient in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. I work well with deadlines and work hard to serve you well. Please contact me if you would like more samples of my work, links to my books, or if you have questions for me.
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You are guaranteed the following services when we work together:
Meeting deadlines and or milestones on time
Editing
Research
Detailed, descriptive, and effective writing.
Revisions
Communication throughout the term of the project, using Upwork or other communication methods.
Romance
Creative Writing
Ghostwriting
Drama
Ebook
Young Adult
Novel
Fiction
Ebook Writing
English
Entertainment
Book Writing
Fiction Writing
Cath L.
Lafayette, Colorado
$45/hr
5.0
219 jobs
Let me help you get your point across!
As an experienced author and freelance editor, I have the know-how to make your writing project accessible, articulate, and error-free. You can leave the nitty-gritty details of grammar, punctuation, and readability to me so you can focus on the heart and soul of the message you want to craft.
As an author, my work has been positively reviewed by Publisher's Weekly, Library Journal, and RT Book Reviews. Most recently, I've taken on IP work for entertainment companies such as Arkham Horror, KeyForge, and most notably, Marvel Entertainment. As an editor and proofreader, I've worked with everyone from boutique presses and indie authors to the Colorado Department of Education.
Developmental Editing
Short Story Writing
Fantasy
Content Writing
Book Writing
Fiction Writing
Ghostwriting
Writing
Proofreading
Storytelling
AP Style Writing
Abbey B.
Cañon City, Colorado
$20/hr
5.0
61 jobs
I've been ghostwriting for over a decade, specializing in dark romance and murder-mystery novels. I have a Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. My decade of writing has taught me that a great novel is crafted out of three things: characters with strong motivations, genuine stakes (if the reason a hero and heroine can't commit to each other is miscommunication, it's usually a bad story), and writing that evokes all of the senses to create immersion.
I have also written dystopian fiction, paranormal fiction, LGBT romance, and urban fantasy.
Creative Writing
Ghostwriting
English
Poetry
Nonfiction
Fiction Writing
Johnathon H.
Parker, Colorado
$15/hr
5.0
69 jobs
I am a freelance ghostwriter of four and a half years standing, specializing in the editing and writing of fiction. On behalf of individual clients, I have written short stories as short as 3000 words and whole novels ranging from 50,000 to 60,000 words. I also have edited many unfinished or rough manuscripts in various stages of completion, ranging from line editing to full rewrites. I have a working knowledge of MS Word, Notepad and Excel as it relates to manuscripts.
As to work under my own name, I was a regular columnist and reviewer for the website Innsmouth Free Press. I have two published short stories to my credit, "Grand Guginol" for Short Story Me! and "Faces" for the inaugural issue of the now-defunct New Zenith Magazine. I have also written my first script for a video game, the forthcoming visual novel "Starlight Drifter" for Dharker Studio. This last ties in with my education, as I am a holder of Bachelor's Degree in Media Arts and Animation (with a concentration on Video Games) through the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online.
I promise that once I am hired, I can deliver work that is timely and up to specifications. I am also a great believer in communication and am more than willing to talk through any concerns you may have about our projects together. I look forward to hearing from you.
Creative Writing
Fiction
Novel
Short Story
Ghostwriting
Short Story Writing
Book Writing
Fiction Writing
Stephanie K.
Windsor, Colorado
$55/hr
5.0
7 jobs
I help authors develop, write, repair, edit, format, and professionally prepare books for publishing.
I work across fiction and nonfiction, supporting projects from the first concept, interview, outline, or partial draft through developmental editing, formatting, cover development, and publication-ready preparation.
Clients come to me with:
• a book idea but no clear structure
• characters, scenes, research, interviews, or notes that need to become a manuscript
• an unfinished, disorganized, or AI-assisted draft
• a memoir or life story requiring sensitive development
• chapters that repeat, wander, or lack emotional impact
• a completed manuscript that still needs editing, KDP formatting, or a cover
I am a Top Rated book ghostwriter, developmental editor, manuscript doctor, formatter, and cover designer. My work combines storytelling, structural analysis, detailed editing, professional document preparation, and visual book presentation.
BOOK GHOSTWRITING & STORY DEVELOPMENT
I write and develop fiction and nonfiction for multiple genres and audiences.
Fiction experience includes romance and serialized drama, contemporary fiction, comedy, gothic and supernatural stories, fantasy adventure, urban fiction, middle-grade and educational fiction, short stories, and connected collections.
Nonfiction experience includes memoir, autobiography, life stories, family histories, narrative nonfiction, personal transformation, trauma and resilience, educational books, interview-based books, and legacy collections.
Services may include concept development, chapter outlining, plot and character development, worldbuilding, scene planning, pacing, continuity, dialogue, voice matching, ghostwriting, rewriting, expansion, and revision.
I can begin with a rough idea, outline, interviews, source material, incomplete manuscript, or existing draft requiring redevelopment.
MEMOIR, LIFE STORIES & INTERVIEW-BASED BOOKS
Memoir is an important specialty within my broader book work. I support personal histories, family stories, trauma-informed narratives, recovery and resilience stories, fragmented timelines, interview recordings, transcripts, and partial drafts.
My process may include author interviews, follow-up questions, transcript organization, chronology development, chapter planning, voice matching, scene development, emotional pacing, ghostwriting, and sensitive revision.
A previous memoir-interview client praised my ability to create a comfortable environment, ask thoughtful questions, uncover meaningful stories, and provide an organized transcript and summary.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING & MANUSCRIPT RESCUE
Some books need more than proofreading. They need diagnosis, restructuring, rewriting, and a clear editorial plan.
I help resolve:
• unclear structure or weak progression
• repetition and pacing problems
• inconsistent characterization, continuity, tone, or voice
• missing transitions or context
• overwritten or underdeveloped sections
• fragmented files and drafts
• AI commentary, artifacts, and unnatural language
Services may include manuscript assessment, structural editing, chapter and scene reorganization, narrative development, selected rewriting, continuity review, developmental notes, change reports, and revision planning.
For complex projects, I can provide a detailed change report explaining what changed, why, what remains pending, and where author input is needed.
LINE EDITING, BETA READING & EDITORIAL ASSESSMENTS
I provide sentence-level refinement and actionable feedback on clarity, flow, pacing, characterization, emotional impact, continuity, repetition, dialogue, strengths, and revision priorities while preserving the author’s voice.
BOOK FORMATTING, KDP PREPARATION & COVER DESIGN
I prepare manuscripts and book proposals for professional submission, print, and digital presentation.
Services may include:
• manuscript and book-proposal formatting
• KDP paperback and print-ready interior preparation
• trim size, margins, gutters, headers, pagination, tables of contents, front and back matter
• typography, spacing, and final quality control
• front-cover concepts and full paperback wraps
• spine and back-cover layout
• genre-aligned visual direction, series branding, bookplates, and promotional graphics
I use AI-assisted visual development where appropriate, followed by hands-on composition, typography, refinement, layout, and print preparation.
Clients may hire me for one stage or a connected sequence of services. From first concept to final cover wrap, I help authors create polished, professional books across fiction and nonfiction.
WHAT CLIENTS CAN EXPECT
• creative versatility
• thoughtful communication
• emotional intelligence and confidentiality
• strong structural and narrative judgment
• detailed organization and transparent revisions
• reliable deadlines and collaborative professionalism
Ghostwriting
Book Writing
Memoir Writing
Developmental Editing
First-Person Narrative
Manuscript
Line Editing
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