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Theresa Lynn J.

Cape Town, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I’m a writer who cares about more than just getting words on a page ... I care about what those words do for people. I’ve worked across SEO articles, lifestyle writing, news content, and sports, and what I’ve learned through it all is simple: good writing isn’t just clear; it’s felt. It lands. It connects. Sometimes it stays with someone longer than they expect it to. I’m especially drawn to taking messy or overwhelming ideas and shaping them into something calm, readable, and human. Writing that feels easy to understand, easy to trust, and easy to connect with, never stiff, never overly polished, just real. At the heart of it, I always write with people in mind. The reader on the other side of the screen who might need clarity, reassurance, direction, or just a moment of “I get that.” That’s who I’m writing for every time. If you’re looking for a writer who brings warmth, clarity, and a grounded, human approach to storytelling—with coffee close by and a real love for turning ideas into writing that feels alive—I’d love to work with you.

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Indran N.

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

$23/hr
5.0
23 jobs

I am a sports betting expert and have extensive knowledge of online gambling. I have been a sports punter for the past two decades and have been writing content for online bookies and affiliate sites for the past six years. My writing repertoire extends to doing online bookie reviews, writing content for online bookies and doing sport previews for betting sites around the world. I have a superb knowledge of major sports with football, rugby, tennis and cricket being my particular areas of expertise.

  • Sports Writing
  • Research & Strategy
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Blog Writing
  • Content Editing
  • SEO Writing
  • Sports & Fitness
  • Proofreading
Craig T.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
4.4
110 jobs

"Easy reading is damn hard writing!" - Nathaniel Hawthorne I am a freelance writer for hire. First and foremost, I am a sports journalist, but I am able to write about a large range of subjects. My writing skills are extremely strong and I have a very natural, flowing style. I believe that thorough research is very important before you even put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard). The secret then is to transfer that research into brilliant copy, something I am able to do exceptionally well. Communication is key when it comes to freelance work. If I have a question, I am not afraid to ask a client. Please contact me for any writing needs you might have.

  • Sports Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Online Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Scriptwriting
TJ B.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
4.9
16 jobs

I have been writing blogs and building websites for many years now. I am a qualified PGA Golf Professional. I currently work in the golf industry as a Sales Manager for a well-known sports brand ///. I work well with people and understand what you want to achieve. To view some of my writing work visit TheSaturdayGolfer. Let me help you scale your business.

  • Sports Writing
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  • Creative Writing
  • Sports & Recreation
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  • Blog Content
  • SEO Writing
  • English
  • Ghostwriting
  • Copywriting
Saadiq S.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$30/hr
4.8
52 jobs

I am an expert at creating masterful and intuitive learner management systems or online courses. specifically Thinkific. Typically, I create learner management systems on these platforms: Thinkific Teachable Kanjabi or any programme you may require. As you can see, I work across a range of LMS software to suit my clients needs. I also develop SCORM files for any LMS integration. I have implemented Learner Management systems across industries, including a property development company, an educational institution as well as for a startup media company. My work takes a simplistic four step process: Understand my clients needs - Ideation - creation - feedback loop I do both front-end and back end development of LMS. I am most proud of the work I have done for a small startup media company, who needed to implement an LMS to improve the learning standards in the workplace. It included: - Formulating a gamified LMS which made use of badging and points. - The result was an increase of 57% in learning platforms for the company. Strengths - Creating interactive learner management systems of the highest quality (from start to end) - Understanding of learner pathways both design and back-end I can operate and create LMS in English, Spanish and Arabic My degree in Organisational Psychology positions me favourably to partner anyone with regards to learning pathways and LMS platforms Other reasons why I am pleasant to work with: - Always on time - High quality work - Open to feedback - Always available to communicate (reply immediately) - Work that is future fit

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