Specializing in comedy (screenplays, TV, Web) but also all other genres. 20+ years experience with Movies, TV, Script Doctoring, Pilots, Treatments, Bibles, Pitches, Synopses, Editing, Formatting, and Commercials.
Synopsis Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Movie
Creative Writing
Comedy
Humor Writing
Video Commercial
Scriptwriting
Screenwriting
Screenplay
Final Draft
TV Screenplay
Feature Writing
Story Editing
Comedy Writing
Janeen S.
Peoria, Arizona
$17/hr
5.0
205 jobs
*Please, no phone/video calls. I always have several clients and "hop on a quick call" ends up eating hours per day for scheduling and making these calls. I am more than happy to do free sample edits and answer all questions through the Upwork message board instead.*
Hello! I am a professional novelist, ghostwriter, developmental/copy editor, and medical technical writer with over thirteen years of full-time experience on Elance/Upwork.
I also do Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) formatting for Amazon’s self-publishing program, to include images/photos.
Writing as "Janeen O'Kerry," I am the author of twenty different titles. These include historical and contemporary romance; science fiction; fantasy; and non-fiction. I did the writing, editing, formatting, and cover selection on all of my own books,and you can see them simply by searching "Janeen O'Kerry" in the Amazon store.
I will, of course, provide a free sample proofread, edit, or ghostwrite of about 500 to 1000 words.
I am a full-time writer and editor through Upwork and always open to ongoing projects. I will sign an NDA if you wish.
Outside of a standard built-in grammar checker, I do not use artificial intelligence (AI) software in any part of my writing, editing, or research process.
***All ghostwriting, editing, and proofreading jobs include the following:
A manuscript that is fully edited, polished, and ready to upload as an e-book.
A searchable table of contents.
About 120 words of cover copy for the back cover and the Amazon detail page.
A short 140-character piece for Amazon ads and social media.
Ghostwriting
Let me help with action scenes, romantic/love scenes, dialogue, or “humanizing” your AI manuscript.
All ghostwriting includes a full copy edit and e-book formatting.
$0.05 (five cents) per word. Original work solely from your idea.
$0.03 (three cents) per word. Writing from your outline or partial manuscript.
$0.015 (one and one-half cents) per word. Rewriting from your complete rough draft, with some minor additions.
Developmental Editing
An overall critique with many in-depth suggestions. No copy editing or rewriting.
$0.005 (one-half cent) per word.
*Save time and money! I am happy to do a developmental edit on just the first 10,000 words of your manuscript for $50.00. You will have plenty to work on!
Copy Editing
Line-by-line corrections to grammar, punctuation, and word choices (rein/reign and trooper/trouper). Recasting of sentences for clarity and turning narrative into dialogue where appropriate.
$0.01 (one cent) per word.
Copy Edit with Developmental Edit
A combination of both, as described above.
$0.015 (one and one-half cents) per word.
Proofreading
Punctuation, spelling, and word choices only. No rewriting or suggestions.
$0.005 (one-half cent) per word.
KDP Formatting
Formatting your e-book, paperback, and/or hardback manuscripts for Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) program.
Includes a searchable Table of Contents for the e-book; page numbers with Table of Contents for the paperback/hardback; and a list of suggested categories and keywords.
The formatted manuscripts will be sent to you as .docx and .EPUB for the e-book and as a .docx and a .pdf for the paperback/hardback.
Paperback/hardback alone: $0.035 per word.
E-book alone: $0.0025 per word.
Images: $2.00 each up to 50 images; $1.00 for each additional image. This includes resizing, placement, captioning, and Alt Text for each image, all of which Amazon requires.
Images are charged separately for the e-book version and the paperback version, since each has different formatting requirements.
Cover Copy (the "blurb")
From your short description, outline, or synopsis of the book, I will create:
A blurb of about 100-120 words for the book's back cover and Amazon detail page.
A short 150-character piece for advertising and social media posts.
$40.00 per book includes both of these.
$25.00 to edit an existing blurb into both of these.
Medical Writing & Editing
Articles and information for your website, e-book, blog, or patient handouts.
I have extensive experience with writing and editing for medical websites and e-books. References and samples will be included in the application.
I also have eight years of full-time work as a medical transcriptionist for clinics and hospitals, which gave me extensive experience with medical terminology in many different specialties.
Medical Writing: Five cents per word.
Medical Editing: Three cents per word.
Allow me to help make your book into one that will have lasting appeal and continue to sell for years to come, as my own books do.
Thank you! I look forward to working with you.
Janeen Sloan / "Janeen O'Kerry"
English
Ghostwriting
Track Changes
Copy Editing
Michelle D.
Phoenix, Arizona
$25/hr
5.0
85 jobs
Hello lovely prospective clients. My name is Michelle, and though I fancy myself a Jack of all trades, my main strength has always been written communication. I have been earning extra income by proofreading, copyediting, and ghostwriting for over a decade now. This includes blog articles, business contracts, resumes, product descriptions, screenplays, essays, poetry, novels, and so much more. I am particularly adept at mimicking an author's personal style, and therefore may be a huge asset for creative projects.
Additionally, I have been known to dabble with music, graphic design, and video editing, which you can see samples of on my profile. Whether it's background vocals, logos, or video thumbnails, I'm confident that I have the skills to make your project the best it can be.
I am very flexible and open to offers for just about anything. If you have any questions or would like a sample of my work, all you have to do is ask!
Ghostwriting
Editing & Proofreading
Canva
Short Story Writing
Poetry
Fiction Writing
Creative Writing
Songwriting
Social Media Design
Proofreading
Robert M.
Kew Gardens, New York
$125/hr
5.0
14 jobs
I'm a founder, operator, and investor with over a decade of experience across ed-tech, climate, venture capital and nonprofits. I'm especially passionate about helping ambitious founders, nonprofit leaders, and professionals looking to scale their climate impact.
I'm a Swiss Army Knife equally comfortable prepping a financial model for your data room, using low-code integration to automate busywork or slash tool sprawl, and taking your brand storytelling from brainstorm to deployable creative assets. I automate data and processes so my human brain (which has published poems, been to Bread Loaf, and written a novel) can focus on telling your story with a unique voice no AI can replicate.
A bit more on each of these areas of expertise:
GET INVESTOR- and DONOR-READY
I've worked at one of the biggest climate philanthropic funders in the world and taken hundreds of venture capital pitches and reviewed tons of data rooms. I can help you get your raise or fundraising drive off to a great start with application and data room prep, financial model cleanup, and help optimizing your CRM (even if that's just Notion or Airtable) so you're always on top of followup with prospective investors or donors.
LAUNCH or PIVOT YOUR CLIMATE CAREER
I run Springbranch Partners, a boutique NYC-based consultancy pairing ambitious students and grads with mentors in high-paid, high-impact climate careers. Turn climate anxiety into climate ambition with a simple resume review or a seasoned climate investor / operator to accelerate your exposure, help craft your unique value prop, and land you your dream climate role where your skills can have the most impact.
HUMAN VOICE for YOUR CAMPAIGNS:
Why pay me $0.10/word when GPT works for free? Because you want ROI, and Reddit-trained boilerplate won't get you there. The barrage of AI and other spam content raining down on today's audiences makes great prose style more indispensable than ever: every sentence is a weapon in the war for attention and engagement. To cut through the noise, my writing leads your charge with its command of the rhythms and possibilities of English. I forge and hone your content with an ear for the language sharpened by years in literary writing and publishing. My former educational career hard-coded a hawk-eyed internal editor into my writing process, so the copy comes out clean, quickly.
CAMPAIGN DATA & AUTOMATION
When I fold into your content strategy ops, I fully leverage (and can help optimize) your existing tech stack to drive actionable insights from your data, automate processes, and keep teams aligned. For more on my automation, data and project management work, see the portfolio and specialized profiles below!
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Synopsis Writing
Press Release
Blog Writing
Copywriting
Lesson Plan Writing
Curriculum Development
Writing
Review
Curriculum Design
Journalism Writing
Wix
Samuel I.
Decatur, Georgia
$20/hr
4.9
33 jobs
If your content isn’t bringing in traffic, leads, or sales… it’s not doing its job.
I help brands and businesses turn their content into a consistent growth engine through strategic and conversion-focused SEO content writing. Over the past 8+ years, I’ve delivered 500+ article writing, blog writing, eBook writing, and website copywriting projects that rank on Google and Amazon, attract the right audience, and turn readers into customers.
I’ve worked with startups, growing brands, and marketing teams to improve visibility through SEO keyword research, strengthen authority with structured content writing, and increase conversions using clear, persuasive messaging.
What I Do (And Why It Works)
Most content writing fails because there’s no strategy behind it.
I approach every project with a mix of content strategy, SEO writing, and real-world marketing thinking:
• SEO Writing + SEO Keyword Research → so your article writing and blog writing address what people are actually searching for
• Content Optimization + On-Page SEO → improving rankings, structure, and readability
• Website Copywriting & Landing Page Writing → turning visitors into leads and customers
• Sales Writing & Email Marketing → guiding your audience toward action
• AI Content Writing → polishing your AI-generated content to sound natural, human and on-brand
Everything is built to balance search engine visibility (SEO) and human engagement (AEO + EEAT) so your content ranks and resonates.
How I Work
Every piece of SEO content or content writing project I handle is:
• Built on search intent + user behavior
• Structured using on-page SEO best practices
• Refined through content optimization for clarity and flow
• Aligned with your goals, be it traffic, authority, or conversions
I also work comfortably with tools like WordPress, SurferSEO, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and more, so I fit right into your workflow without slowing things down.
Why Clients Work With Me
• Strong SEO writing that improves visibility
• Clear, engaging content writing that keeps readers interested
• Reliable delivery and smooth communication
• Content that feels human, not robotic or templated
What My Clients Say
Samuel is super responsive, friendly, and incredibly reasonable. He is always able to meet deadlines and whenever you get his work back, it's always perfect first time around. If you ever have suggestions or critiques he is quick to take them to heart and continues to remember and apply those suggestions to all later projects you work with him on. Excellent writer and someone I full-heartedly recommend.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zack
My Core Expertise
SEO Writing • Content Writing • Copywriting • Blog Writing • Article Writing • Website Copywriting • SEO Content • Content Strategy • On-Page SEO • Keyword Research • Ghostwriting • eBook Writing • Medical Writing • Technical Writing • YouTube Scripts • Product Descriptions • Editing & Proofreading • Content Optimization • AI Content Writing • Humanize AI Content • WordPress • SurferSEO • Ahrefs • SEMrush
If you need SEO content, blog writing, article writing, ebook writing, or website copywriting that actually drives results, then send me a message now.
Best Regards,
Samuel.
Content Writing
Article Writing
SEO Writing
Content Strategy
Website Content
English
Ghostwriting
Medical Writing
Ebook Writing
Blog Writing
Website Copywriting
AI Content Editing
SEO Content
SEO Keyword Research
On-Page SEO
Content Marketing
Product Description
Kindle Direct Publishing
Editing & Proofreading
Book Editing
Kelsey F.
La Grange, Kentucky
$35/hr
4.2
80 jobs
"Absolutely top notch!" "A creative and insightful writer, as well as an exemplary professional." "We cannot recommend her enough." "A pleasure to work with." "Excellent work." "Great to work with."
I have been writing for as long as I can remember, and my first bit of success came at age ten when I won my horse, Joey, in a 4-H essay contest. Since then, I've written everything from nonfiction and informative articles, to screenplays, novels, and speeches. I graduated with a double major in English and Politics from an Ivy League school, where I worked hard for academic success and was rewarded with a number of merit-based scholarships.
Since then, I have been fortunate enough to make writing and editing my full-time job. When I am not writing top-ranked content for clients, I am editing business and thought-leadership articles for Forbes, Newsweek, and Fast Company.
Copy Editing
Academic Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Screenwriting
SEO Writing
Photography
Blog Writing
SEO Content
Article Writing
Article
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