I am former TV News producer turned freelance writer.
My work has appeared on many high-traffic sites such as The Bump, Go Visit San Diego, and Pearson. I have also worked with marketing agencies, writing blogs, social media posts, landing pages, and web page copy for their diverse clients across various industries, utilizing SEO practices to increase article visibility. I have worked with construction companies, rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities, dental offices, daycares, and many other organizations. I always make sure my writing is conversational.
No matter what I am writing, I pay attention to every detail to ensure all copy is precise and always give 110% to each project.
Content Writing
English
Online Writing
Mike D.
West Hartford, Connecticut
$55/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Work Summary
Combined technical writing, editing, training, and publications design experience with educational, insurance, marketing, and computer industry related products. Produced diverse materials for a variety of clients and operations, addressing the needs of specific functions and/or general audience as appropriate. Developed client deliverables ranging from simple assessments to in-depth system analysis, college and career search guides, insurance coverage templates, product collateral pieces and presentations, news releases, user manuals, system administration guides, installation and quick reference guides, white papers, online support and training systems for desktop, Web, and SaaS applications, and a variety of Web-based materials.
Simplified complex information into understandable modules for a wide range of people. Based on product, system, distribution, delivery, and personnel demands, engineered instructional and support materials that provided intuitive and effective reference and training assistance. Worked extensively with simultaneous customized deliverables while maintaining distribution timeframes.
Trained in instructional material development and delivery, communications, negotiation, management principles, interface design and usability, automated testing philosophies, relational database concepts, and media production.
Recent experience has involved researching and creating content in response to certification and compliance programs. Additional tasks have included collaboration with sales and marketing personnel to develop coordinated social media posting campaign.
Previous experience as Marketing Specialist, Business Analyst, and Contract Analyst. Freelance contributor to industry publications. Interned for Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium, an online learning service provider for state colleges and universities. Currently a columnist for an IT project management website.
Technical Summary
Publication and Training Software/Tools: FrameMaker, PageMaker, InDesign, Acrobat, Premiere, Dreamweaver, Captivate, Flare, RoboHelp, FrontPage, ForeHelp, Lectora, Blackboard, DemoShield, DemoQuick, Thomson Reuters LMS, SurveyMonkey, Microsoft Forms, Moodle, WordPress.
Image/Video/Sound Tools: Visio, Photoshop, Illustrator, CaptureEze, SnagIt, Camtasia, Image Composer, GIF Animator, GIF Construction Set, Icon Editor, Audition, Awave, Wave Studio, Fast Movie Processor, Full Motion Video/FMV, MPEG Maker, Media Raider, Ulead VideoStudio.
Development Software/Tools: InstallShield, MicroFocus COBOL, AutoTester, GitHub.
Applications/Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Office 365 Suite (including Project, Teams, Power Automate, Skype, SharePoint), Visual SourceSafe, PKZIP/WinZip, QMF, EasyTrieve, SpecBuilder, Salesforce, Targetprocess, Jira/Confluence, Slack, Google Analytics, Figma, Bold Reports, ChatGPT, generative AI, querying/scripting tools.
Technical Documentation
Adobe FrameMaker
RoboHelp
Microsoft PowerPoint
Software Documentation
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Captivate
MadCap Software
Flare System Software
Elearning
Adobe InDesign
Figma
Microsoft Office
alexandra B.
Greenwich, Connecticut
$13/hr
4.9
166 jobs
Equipped with a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Pace University, I am also award-winning author and reporter with more than 20 years of experience in print journalism. As such, I now work with attorneys and other clients on a vast array of writing, editing and related projects.
I worked in the New York City suburbs for more than a decade and documented the community's reaction to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as a reporter in Rye, N.Y. During my eight-year tenure with a Virginia newspaper, I earned the trust and respect of high-ranking officials while covering controversial and complex topics including a courthouse shooting that made national news in 2009.
Independent judges in statewide contests have recognized my standing as a preeminent journalist by presenting me with 10 Virginia Press Association awards and one New York Press Association award for my work in numerous categories.
I have also received national and regional recognition for my memoir, "Truth Be Told: Adam Becomes Audrey."
Writing
Blog Writing
Legal Research
Legal Writing
English
AP Style Writing
Book Writing
Journalism Writing
Beth R.
Middletown, Connecticut
$30/hr
5.0
110 jobs
Ghostwriting
Writing is my passion and it shows in my writing. A freelance writer since 2007, I embarked on ghostwriting romance novels in 2014. Since that time I’ve written over two million words for my clients about sexy aliens, shifters, rock stars, billionaires, and bikers. I take my readers to the outskirts of the galaxy to the highways of America with a hog rumbling between their legs. My stories feature plenty of romance, twists, and turns with a good HEA.
I'm sure I can turn out a quality story for you that will sell well. Currently scheduling work for novels of any genre.
Astrology
Since romance writing overtook my business I no longer freelance for astrology articles except for grandfathered clients. Sorry.
Creative Writing
Ebook Writing
Ghostwriting
Novel
Fact-Checking
Ebook
Nonfiction
Romance
Fiction
Science Fiction
English
Editing & Proofreading
Book Writing
Fiction Writing
Michael A.
New Haven, Connecticut
$35/hr
5.0
6 jobs
I have more than 20 years of experience working with the written word, both as an editor and a writer. I began my career in the book publishing industry, where I provided multifaceted editorial support to titles published by Random House, Skyhorse Publishing, Facts On File, and other publishers. As an in-house editorial assistant with Fact On File, I served as the primary editor on world history titles.
In 2010, following a medical diagnosis, I left the book publishing industry and turned my attention to building my freelance career. After more than five years serving as freelance editor, I began taking on a greater amount of writing work, culminating in my accepting a freelance role with a firm focused on helping clients improve their online images. My success in this role led to my earning a promotion to this company’s VIP division, where I continue to write biographies, articles, tweets, and other content for the firm’s clients.
My writing and editing background also includes positions with newspapers, literary agencies, and publicity and marketing firms. Whatever your writing or editorial need, I bring a desire to hone and produce high-level content. I truly love my vocation, and I look forward to bringing my skills and enthusiasm to your project.
Writing
Article Writing
Blog Writing
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Chicago Manual of Style
AP Style Writing
Twitter/X
Fact-Checking
Donna H.
Wolcott, Connecticut
$100/hr
4.9
17 jobs
I turn deep research into story-driven YouTube documentaries that viewers watch to the end.
I am a professional writer and YouTube creator with over 18 years of experience transforming complex research, corporate histories, and raw information into clear, high-retention video scripts. I specialize in long-form YouTube scripts, documentary-style storytelling, video essays, explainers, and faceless YouTube automation channels.
I am also the creator and lead writer behind Surreal Echoes, a documentary-style YouTube channel exploring American culture, retail history, nostalgia, entertainment, consumer behavior, and pop culture trends.
Why Hire a Scriptwriter Who Is Also a YouTube Creator?
Writing for YouTube is fundamentally different than writing blog posts or articles with voiceover notes. The script isn't the finished product—the video is.
Having produced 20+ minute documentaries myself, I understand:
The Cold Open & Hook: How to grab attention in the first 15 seconds.
Retention Dynamics: How to structure pacing, curiosity loops, and payoff moments so viewers don't click away.
Visual Integration: Writing rhythmically so every sentence translates seamlessly to voiceover, B-roll, and video editing (Premiere Pro / CapCut).
Core Expertise & Writing Services
Documentary-Style YouTube Scripts (15–30+ minute long-form content)
Video Essays & Cultural Commentary
Business & Brand Histories (Rise-and-fall narratives, corporate downfalls, market shifts)
Long-Form Faceless YouTube Content (History, True Crime, Pop Culture, Economics)
Comprehensive Research & Story Outlining
What I Bring to Your Channel
Deep Research & Fact-Checking: My 18+ year background as a financial, educational, and content writer trained me to dig through mountains of primary sources, data, and articles to pull out the story that actually matters.
Retention-First Narrative Structure: I don't just dump facts. I structure scripts around conflict, transformation, turning points, pacing shifts, and strategic reveals to maintain viewer investment.
Intelligent, Accessible Voice: I write conversational, engaging copy that respects the audience's intelligence without getting bogged down in fluff or dry detail.
Versatility Across Niches: Experienced in business/finance, corporate collapses, pop culture history, retail & consumer culture, lifestyle, true crime, and general educational entertainment.
18+ Years of Professional Writing Experience
Before specializing in YouTube scriptwriting, I built a career writing for financial services, business, education, digital marketing, case studies, and e-books.
If your channel covers companies, economics, consumer trends, or historical events, this background allows me to take technical or dense material and turn it into a compelling narrative that general audiences love.
How We Can Work Together
Whether you bring a complete research dossier or simply hand me a topic, I handle the process from research and narrative outline to the finished, voiceover-ready script.
Ready to give your audience a reason to keep watching? Send me a message with your channel link or topic, and let's discuss your next video!
Scriptwriting
Podcast Content
YouTube
Storytelling
Journalism
Long-Form Writing
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