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You know the ideas you want to share with your audience. I can help you get your message across in a way that's engaging, approachable, and (optionally) fun. Experienced freelance writer with client list ranging from USA Today to Cracked to Fodor's Travel Guides. Author of 7 books under my own name (and a number ghostwritten for clients), humor columnist, poet, rapper, and stand-up comedian. Have won many awards for my work, including: *National Press Club award for Humor Columns *Multiple New England Press Association awards for Humor Columns *Multiple Orlando Fringe Festival awards for Lyrics in a Musical *North American Travel Journalists Association award for Travel Brochure *Software Information Industry Association award for Educational Raps Whether you need a great speech or blogpost that holds people's attention, a humorous ad script with visual suggestions, or a rap song explaining a complex topic in a fun way, I will make sure your audience is engaged and entertained so they're receptive to what you have to say.

If you need sharp creative that hooks an audience, lands with real comedic timing, and drives results, you’re in the right place. I am a trained comedy writer with over a decade of professional experience. I have written Funny Or Die originals, worked in-house as a video writer at CollegeHumor, The Disney Channel, and Condé Nast, programmed content for a few top YouTube channels, and contributed satire to The New Yorker and McSweeney's. Beyond the script, I bring full-pipeline production chops. I previously ran a commercial production company and consulted on the original Dollar Shave Club launch video that propelled the brand from startup to a billion-dollar valuation. Today, I translate that storytelling foundation into next-generation visual production. I direct and generate end-to-end AI video campaigns and commercial assets for household names like Johnson & Johnson and million dollar drop shipping companies. I handle the entire workflow, taking projects from idea to script to scene generation through the final edit. (If you're newer to the AI video world, classic video editing is the key part) As an Expert-Vetted talent (awarded to the top 1% on Upwork), I treat every project with hyper focus and high standards. I work fast, communicate clearly, and make sure the smartest, most engaging work ends up on the screen. I'd love to discuss your project and see if I can help bring it to life!

I am an English professor at a large, well-known university. I have written five books and over seventy articles for popular and professional audiences. My work has extended to virtually every genre from popular and scholarly books and articles to creative narratives and mass media articles. I have written scores of statements of purpose, personal statements, and a wide variety of essays for business and professional organizations. I assure you well-written, error-free, informative, and engaging documents. I was the Chair of the SAT English Writing Committee for 10 years; Co-Chair of the AP Exam; and Chair of the College Board National English Advisory Committee. I have performed editing and proofreading activities for my entire academic career. I can bring enthusiasm, skill, and expertise to your project. I work efficiently and can generally return work within 24-48 hours. I generally have a 100% customer satisfaction rating on Upwork. I am also well-versed in business. I was the COO of a health care measurement and marketing firm with 200 employees. One of my books was chosen as a business book-of-the-month club selection. I can bring to any writing project vast experience and expertise. Powerful writing involves audience analysis, designing a strategy, creating the appropriate voice, clarity, cogency, and precision. Additionally, powerful writing should move its audience, excite them, create vivid pictures and compelling ideas in their minds, and delight them.

I may be a top-rated plus Comedy Writer and copywriter with 15+ years of experience, but still, my greatest achievement was winning an argument with my wife one time. Hey. I'm Adrian. I write content that sells. Content that addresses pain points and converts. Content that will get your target audience to laugh. Because humor, when done right, connects and drives results. Notable clients include: General Electric, BBDO NY, Procter & Gamble, Love Island/ITV Studios, Gala Games, Eaton Corporation, Funko Inc., LesserEvil, PeaTos, and so much more. As a COMEDY WRITER (and recovering stand-up comedian), I'll write or punch up your material so that it's dangerously funny. Screenplays, animated series, episodic series, sketches, stand-up, roasts, video game scripts, comics, plays, and more. As a COPYWRITER, I write unique, pinpoint-accurate, and hilarious copy for B2B, B2C, SaaS, fintech, direct response copywriting, email marketing, commercials, corporate videos, VSLs, explainer videos, social media, websites, blogs, slogans, and more. As a SPEECHWRITER, I've written drop-dead funny content for TED talks, TEDx talks, keynotes, fundraisers, weddings, corporate, eulogies, sales summits, motivational, and more. As an AI FILMMAKER, using Google Labs Veo 3, I'm a dual-threat copywriter and AI-video generation specialist, who can concept, write, and fully produce your video end-to-end. I've even created funny content for CPA's, dental hygienists, and data analysts. (They say it couldn't be done.) Comedy Training: Upright Citizens Brigade, Peoples Improv Theater, NY Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, NY Film Academy, Chicago City Limits, The Actor's Project NYC. My expertise is writing and producing humor that sells. And I would love to work with you. You've read this far, so why not holler at me, shoot me a message, or invite me to your project? Let's do this.

Enterprise-Scale Narrative Strategy, High-Stakes Speechwriting, & Messaging Architecture I work backwards from your concrete business and financial objectives to build high-level narratives that drive measurable enterprise growth, defend reputation, and establish absolute message discipline. With 15+ years of experience advising Fortune 200 CEOs (including a leader who became President of the World Bank), senior government leaders, U.S. Senators, and university presidents, I bridge the gap between complex strategic goals and elite, executive-ready storytelling. If you're a CEO, founder, or enterprise marketing/communications leader, I help you prepare for high-stakes visibility moments, align matrixed organizations, and translate deep, highly regulated technical domains—such as AI adoption, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and national policy—into global thought leadership platforms. TRACK RECORD OF MEASURABLE ENTERPRISE VALUE (ROI) • Mastercard (11% CAGR Platform): Translated the CEO's financial inclusion strategy into a core corporate position ("Doing Well and Doing Good"). The narrative successfully migrated into quarterly earnings calls, investor day filings, and 10-Q SEC disclosures, cementing the company’s defacto ethos a decade later. • Tata Communications (3X Digital Revenue Support): Designed and delivered a global storytelling architecture for 300+ senior leaders, paving the way for their 2025 Investor Day digital revenue milestones. • Venture-Backed Startups ($12M+ Investor Pipeline): Provided narrative architecture and VR-driven delivery training for a technology founder with public speaking anxiety, directly securing a $12M+ investment pipeline post-coaching. • High-Stakes Higher Ed Moments (40-Position WSJ Ranking Jump): Architected a presidential thought leadership platform ("The Costs of Forgoing College") and strategic distribution campaign targeting academic influencers, driving a 44% increase in institutional rankings. Scripted a capital campaign fireside chat that generated $1.28 million in a single evening. PROPRIETARY FRAMEWORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLED I do not just deliver copy; I install institutional communication systems that outlast individual advisory tenures: • CEO Communications Operating System: An AI-leveraged, end-to-end framework featuring intake governance models to filter and protect CEO time, locked narrative architectures with theme-coverage tracking, and stakeholder intelligence layers. • AI Translation Gap Diagnostic: A data-backed framework identifying and bridging the structural communication failures undermining enterprise AI adoption, grounded in 17 major studies (~113,000 respondents) from MIT, BCG, PwC, McKinsey, EY, and Gallup. • CEO Resonance Audit: A proactive, pre-stakes diagnostic that cross-references external executive visibility patterns with internal message clarity to measure whether a principal's narrative is actually working, where the gaps are, and whether the message is landing internally. AREAS OF ENGAGEMENT • Keynotes, Convocations, & Board of Trustees Presentations • Capital Campaign Frameworks, Sales Storytelling, & Presentation Coaching • Presidential & Executive Ghostwritten Op-Eds (WSJ, TIME, Harvard Business Review) • Cross-Functional Message Governance & Enterprise Positioning Let's structurally align your organization's message. Contact me to schedule a strategic introduction.

A recent client testimonial: "My greatest professional satisfaction comes from receiving follow-up notes like this one from clients: “Gave my talk in Boston this past week and it went great! The group was very attentive, I saw many nodding their heads and taking notes. I had a great Q&A afterward, and my client was really happy. Thanks again for your help. You did exactly what I wanted: level up my keynote.” Daron Christopher is a Senior Director in the speechwriting and executive communications practice at Bully Pulpit International (BPI). Prior to joining BPI, Daron advised executive leaders on their communications strategies at leading tech companies including VMware and ServiceNow. He previously served as a speechwriter for officials at a range of government agencies under the Obama and Biden Administrations, including the Departments of State, Energy, Agriculture, and Veterans Affairs. As a consultant, he has written for corporate and non-profit leaders at a wide range of organizations, including the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and the World Health Organization. He has also guest lectured on speechwriting in classrooms at American University and Johns Hopkins University. Daron started out his career as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cape Verde. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in public policy and management from Carnegie Mellon University. He lives in New York City. ** Select Testimonials: "I recently had the pleasure of working with Daron Christopher, a professional speechwriter whose service was great. Daron's agility in crafting speeches was amazing; he delivered high-quality drafts at an impressive pace. His responsiveness to feedback stood out, ensuring a seamless collaborative experience. The quick turnaround time offered by Daron meant that deadlines were met with ease, without compromising the sophistication and finesse of his writing. If you're looking for a speechwriter who combines speed, quality, and exceptional service, Daron Christopher is the go-to professional. His work is sure to exceed expectations." — Director, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Caribbean Development Bank “My presentation went very well. So well that subsequent presenters referenced my talk during their talks and I received several invitations to speak outside the US (Amsterdam, UK, Israel).” — CEO of Major Water Utility, Washington DC area “So kind of you to remember, Daron! I just hoped down from the stage and was waiting to report back. It went superbly! I made people cry…which always makes me feel like I’ve hit the mark because it means people felt something. Thank you for your exceptional work in crafting it. I will be back for more!” — Animal Rights Activist, Vietnam "My TEDx ended up being the #1 "Most Downloaded New American TEDx Talk in January 2022" and one of the top 10 worldwide that month. I can't thank you enough for your help with it." “Today’s media landscape is chaotic and cluttered. Daron is the key to helping senior leaders break through that noise, by delivering communications that build their credibility and relevance. A few key things to know about Daron: - Daron has a broad knowledge of policy, business, and global issues. He can seamlessly weave all this knowledge together to help leaders deliver impactful messages while avoiding potential pitfalls. And he can get up to speed very quickly on any topic that requires a deep dive. Seriously…any topic. - Daron has a very calm demeanor. I’ve seen him deal with intense and demanding stakeholders in stressful situations. He never lets the pressure get to him, integrates feedback well, and always delivers. - Daron can turn things around very quickly and never misses a deadline. He’s pleasant and so easy to work with. I’ve worked with Daron for many years, and I would unreservedly recommend him to anyone who needs speeches or articles that build their personal brand and thought leadership platforms.” — Global Social Media Manager, Philadelphia