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Anne N.

Columbia, South Carolina

$50/hr
5.0
37 jobs

Your story is POWERFUL. Your copy isn't carrying it yet. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne is an incredibly talented writer and editor and takes seriously the intent of the copy, not what any certain type of copy is supposed to sound like. Her willingness to listen and connect to my goals is such an asset ... !" Halley, Therapist 🚨 You know what you offer is valuable. You've tried to write it down, and something gets lost every time. Not quite right. Not quite you. Not quite what makes the right person stop and say, "This is exactly what I've been looking for." So you rewrite it. The version you have now is better, but you still wouldn't send a dream client there without a knot in your stomach. You're tired of copy that's technically fine but doesn’t move anyone. You're done handing your story to someone who treats it like just another writing project. Content that connects is written for a specific human in the middle of a specific struggle who needed to feel understood before they could feel convinced. 🎯 I'm a Narrative Intelligence Strategist. I bring the psychology, the audience research, and the strategic thinking that happens before the writing. So your ideal client arrives at your page uncertain, guarded, and then finds themselves thinking, "They actually get it." Audience and ideal client research so your messaging meets the right person where they are. Brand positioning and story development so everything you publish sounds like one coherent, trustworthy voice. Copy editing and story editing rooted in emotional intelligence so the draft that's almost right becomes the version you're proud to send anywhere. Three months from now, your website works while you sleep. Your launch lands with people who were ready to say yes before they finished reading. That's the work. 🚀 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It wasn't generic filler; it was thoughtful, strategic writing that actually represented who we are." Denzil, EconomyAI WORK WINS 📈 Real estate listings. 78% sold in UNDER 10 DAYS. 100% sold within 30. Listing copy built around buyer identity, not property features. 📣 Local business feature. One story, written for the right reader. One weekend later, the owner felt it in his business. ⚡ Pre-launch service pages. Figma copy reviewed, restructured, and sharpened for conversion before launch. Positioning anchored to ideal client research. 🏆 Invited by The Daily Meal to join its Culinary Content Network. Based on the quality and consistency of published blog content. 🎯 Therapist website copy. Existing pages refined for clarity, emotional resonance, and audience fit. The kind of copy that makes the right client feel found. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne is exactly what I need to write my memoir! Her style of writing is compelling and excellent." Jenna IS THIS YOU? ▶️ You're a therapist, founder, service professional, or someone with a story that deserves to be told, and you know your messaging hasn’t found its full impact yet. ▶️ You're willing to answer a few questions about your audience, your goals, and what you're trying to accomplish. ❌ You need high-volume content output on a tight turnaround with no discovery process. The discovery that shapes the work is brief, but it's non-negotiable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne is one of the best copywriters I've worked with given her attention to detail and thoughtfulness. She really tries to understand your business, tone, and online persona. I've already rehired her for another project." Farah, Real Estate Client WHAT WORKING TOGETHER LOOKS LIKE 🔍 Your website sounds like you wrote it for Google instead of for the person you want to help. I research your audience, map their emotional journey, and rebuild your messaging around what they need to feel before they trust you enough to reach out. ✍️ You have a draft, maybe several, and none of them feel right. I edit for structure, clarity, and emotional pull so the final version sounds unmistakably like you while resonating with your audience. 🎯 Your launch is fast approaching, and your positioning doesn’t feel solid yet. I do the audience research so the people you most want to serve feel seen from the first line. 📖 You have a story that needs to be told in your voice. Narrative content and memoir ghostwriting rooted in deep listening, careful voice-matching, and the patience to get it right. 🧠 Your brand sounds like everyone else who does what you do. I develop the voice, the language, and the positioning that makes yours the one people remember. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Anne is emotionally intelligent, perceptive, and highly skilled. Her feedback was thoughtful, clear, and incredibly helpful." Kyla, KC & Co If any of this felt like someone finally put words to what you've been trying to solve, the next step is a conversation. Tell me what you're working on and where you feel stuck. 💬 Send me a message and let's chat. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A top-tier freelancer I would strongly recommend." Rafael, Aon Data 🛡️Not sure yet? Start with my 2-hour money-back guaranteed trial. Zero risk.

  • Storytelling
  • Real Estate Marketing
  • Blog Content
  • Content Research
  • Ghostwriting
  • Memoir Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Brand Positioning
  • Copy Editing
  • Voice of the Customer
  • Audience Targeting
  • Audience Research
  • Emotional Tone
  • Psychology
  • Story Editing
  • AI Content Editing
  • Research & Strategy
  • Creative Strategy
  • Polish
  • Story Development
Kristen H.

Peachtree City, Georgia

$25/hr
5.0
11 jobs

**Currently, I'm most interested in beta-reading, editing, or any creative project that could use an English teacher's perspective, but feel free to reach out with any other needs as well. I look forward to working with you!** Hey there! I'm a creative professional with a passion for storytelling. I've been a reader, writer, and editor for those around me ever since I was in elementary school, and I've come to the recent conclusion that it might be worth a shot to build a career out of this skillset of mine. I bring a well-rounded variety of interests and experiences, and I would love to help you both create your own story and/or figure out how you can best tell it. If you are looking for a detail-oriented, timely, passionate, and clear communicator who will get just as excited about your project as you are, please feel free to contact me. I am open to many different types of projects, and I am flexible with rates, as I am currently seeking projects to boost my emerging Upwork career.

  • Storytelling
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Book Editing
  • Story Editing
  • AI Content Editing
  • Content Editing
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Writing
  • Writing Critique
  • Blog Writing
  • Book Writing
  • Novel Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Children's Writing
  • Beta Reading
Rebecca C.

Marina del Rey, California

$75/hr
5.0
73 jobs

Top-Rated Upwork Copywriter Turning Your Expertise Into Traffic That Converts | B2B Content Pro | SaaS Content | Forbes and Inc. Ghostwriter I write SEO-powered content that earns you money by attracting qualified traffic to your website. That's it. 💥 PROVEN B2B COPYWRITER WITH 8+ YEARS OF TRAFFIC-DRIVING RESULTS 💥 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Rebecca is detail-oriented, adaptable, and consistently delivers polished, well-researched content. It's been a pleasure working with her, and I highly recommend her for any content needs." ~ Nicole Alicea, CEO Brand NV ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I feel very lucky to have found a true world-class copywriter. Rebecca wrote an awesome mission statement for my About Us page. Looking forward to working with her again soon." ~ Chae T. No, Marketing Director - Proven SEO content writing techniques that launch your services to the top of search results - Helped WhatIsMyIPAddress scale traffic from 3M to 13M unique monthly visitors in under 3 years - Created BorderBuddy page featured in Unbounce "Best Landing Page Examples" ranking page 1 Google - Currently ghostwrite for 2 Forbes Council members publishing in INC. and Forbes - Microsoft Content Studio veteran - trusted by enterprise teams to create email flows, landing pages, and SEO articles - StoryBrand Trained - I make complex ideas crystal clear with simple, powerful storytelling that drives action - Craft BrandScripts, voice and tone guidelines, and conversion audits that give your entire team a clear, consistent messaging foundation - Identify what's costing you conversions -- then fix it -- with website copy audits and rewrites rooted in consumer psychology and StoryBrand strategy - Fix flat, AI-generated copy by restoring the voice, nuance, and humanity that makes readers trust you Whether you're looking for B2B blogs that establish thought leadership or website copy with a heavy pinch of convincing sales power, that’s my jam! With experience managing the entire content funnel, from keyword research to conversion optimization, I work directly with C-suite executives and decision-makers to create content that drives qualified leads and positions you as the obvious industry expert. With my expertise, you'll lock in: - Human-powered copy 100% of the time - Expert-level research skills, even in complex B2B niches (I've written for everything from finance, personal development, health and wellness, cybersecurity to DEI, landscaping, and legal) - DEEP SEO and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) copywriting knowledge -- I've driven millions in organic traffic growth - StoryBrand framework crafting messaging that removes friction, builds trust, and boosts conversions - Page-one rankings for competitive B2B keywords with content that's wholly unique My specialty is B2B content writing that works for you and generates you actual returns. I'm not about flowery, robotic language, and I don't give you filler. I'm not a bot in disguise, and I won't fill your content with “nuanced landscapes of digital marketing" ! I never plagiarize, and I never outsource. I'm just a great B2B writer who gets stuff done, is obsessed with SEO, AEO, and understands the power of a well-written sentence in making your customers click. Want to work with me? If you can see my profile, I have some availability. Send me a message with your website, and we can jump on a call & get to work. Portfolio: RebeccaCullenWriter

  • Storytelling
  • Creative Writing
  • Ebook
  • Blog Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Proofreading
  • SEO Writing
  • Article Writing
  • B2B Marketing
  • Content Writing
  • Content Marketing
  • Business Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Email Marketing
Gene H.

Evergreen Park, Illinois

$35/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Most of the WordPress projects that land on my desk fall into one of two camps: someone wants a site built properly from the start, or someone's site is half-broken and the last developer disappeared. I'm comfortable in both. I've spent years building and fixing WordPress sites, and somewhere along the way I stopped seeing "I tried Elementor and now nothing lines up" as a problem and started seeing it as a Tuesday. Whether it's a custom theme coded from a Figma file, a plugin that needs to do something off the shelf can't, or a layout that looks fine on desktop and falls apart on mobile, I can get it sorted without the drama. Here's where I'm genuinely strong: - Elementor - clean, fast builds that don't bloat the page or break on the next update. I also untangle messy Elementor sites other people left behind. - Custom themes - hand-coded themes when a page builder won't cut it, or deep customization of existing ones (child themes done right, so updates don't wipe your work). - Bug fixes & rescue work - white screens, plugin conflicts, broken checkouts, slow load times, "it worked yesterday." I diagnose the actual cause instead of guessing. - Speed & responsiveness - better Core Web Vitals, layouts that hold up on real devices, not just the designer's screenshot. I also handle WooCommerce, content migrations, and third-party integrations (payments, forms, email) when a project needs them. What you can expect working with me: I ask the right questions up front so we're not guessing halfway through, I keep you posted with quick Loom videos instead of vague status updates, and I tell you honestly if something's a bad idea before you pay for it. I'd rather under-promise and ship clean, tested work than overpromise and disappear. If you've got a build, a fix, or a site that needs ongoing hands - send me the details. I'll come back with a straight answer on scope, timeline, and cost.

  • WordPress
  • Web Design
  • Elementor
  • Theme Customization
  • Plugin Development
  • Bug Fix
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • HTML5
  • CSS 3
  • MySQL
  • WooCommerce
  • Page Speed Optimization
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Website Migration
  • API Integration
  • Landing Page Design
  • Webflow
  • Liquid
  • HubSpot
Colleen G.

State College, Pennsylvania

$100/hr
5.0
307 jobs

🌟 EXPERT-VETTED || TOP 1% OF FREELANCERS ON UPWORK 🌟 Finding the right words to reach customers is challenging. Getting customers to say YES is even harder. When emails go unopened or websites flatline it’s easy to get discouraged. That’s why creating powerful messaging really matters. Recent client feedback💥 "Colleen delivered creative and thoughtful brand voice samples for our project! She was an enthusiastic ray of sunshine, and her work showed genuine energy, flexibility, and a commitment to understanding our brand’s needs. The samples provided insightful and well-considered approaches, and she was proactive and responsive throughout. Colleen would be a great addition to any creative project looking for fresh and well-crafted copywriting." Now, I'm blushing. Too many companies stick with bland copywriting that simply falls flat, creating a feeling of frustration that is hard to shake. It takes guts to be in business, and you deserve knockout copywriting that explodes growth. You deserve: ✅A website that drills down and attracts customers ✅Emails that sell more ✅Lead gen that builds your base ✅Words that work for you 24/7 It’s time for powerful copy that helps you stand out and sell more: ✅Build a bold brand ✅Get clear messaging ✅Watch leads roll in I'm an intuitive writer, snappy and creative, and a former StoryBrand Certified Guide. My goal? Turn your industry expertise into word-driven action, for more leads and stronger sales. I’m also doctorate-level science savvy and a word-nerd at heart. Let's make your brand stand out. Try me! Fave Projects: 🌐Website Copywriting 🔝Copy Uplevels (Taking AI to Human) 🎯Brand Messaging 💸Pitch Decks 🪝Taglines 📝Mission, Vision and Values Statements 🖥️Emails 🛜Social Ads 💡Brand Naming 💲Sales Landing Pages ↗️Start-Up Brand Positioning 🤯Words on Anything 💥Your Next Project Be the industry standout you were meant to be with words that work. Reach out!

  • Storytelling
  • Email Copywriting
  • Website Copywriting
  • Tagline
  • SEO-Based Website
  • Sales Funnel Copywriting
  • Mission Statement
  • Sales Copywriting
  • Article Writing
  • Blog
  • Creative Writing
  • Content Creation
  • Content Writing
  • Advertising
  • Marketing
Kenneth J.

San Antonio, Texas

$15/hr
4.8
63 jobs

Don't let a bad cover or messy layout kill your book sales. You have written a great story, but in a crowded market, readers judge a book by its cover in seconds. I specialize in Graphic Design for authors, transforming manuscripts into high-converting Book Covers and flawless Layout Design that ensures your work gets noticed. I bridge the gap between creative Cover Art Design and technical publishing. Whether you are publishing on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or Lulu, I ensure your files are market-ready. My Specialized Book Services: Bestselling Book & Ebook Design: I use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create genre-specific covers. From bold non-fiction typography to complex Illustration for fiction, I ensure your Brand Identity stands out on the digital shelf. Expert Typesetting & Interior: Using industry-standard Adobe InDesign, I handle headers, drop caps, and margins to create a polished Publication Design. Print Design & Production: I manage the technical side of print, ensuring your bleed, trim, and spine width are perfect for paperback and hardcover. Niche Expertise: I have specific workflows for Children's Book Illustration layouts, poetry, and Editorial Design for magazines or white papers. Digital Formatting: I convert your Book into flawless EPUB files that work perfectly on Kindle and tablets. Why Work With Me? I don't just "make things pretty." I provide design solutions that solve business problems. My Layout Design ensures readability, and my covers maximize click-through rates. Ready to publish a bestseller? Send me a message, and let's bring your vision to life.

  • Book Cover
  • Book Design
  • Ebook Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Web Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • KDP Interior
  • Cover Art Design
  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Audiobook Cover Design
  • Album Cover Design
  • Layout Design
  • Book Layout
  • Book Illustration
  • Ebook
  • Magazine Layout

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