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I am a writer / copy-editor / proofreader with a background in professional engineering, a talent for written communication, and a desire to help others write well. The versatility of my editing skills is demonstrated by the fact that I have edited over 120 academic documents, 28 book manuscripts (art and cultural history books, biographies, memoirs, a book on economics, and two novels) for Unicorn Publishing Group (UK), 90+ essays for Quillette, and I provide ongoing editing services to industry newsletters in both the UK and USA. If you need a whitepaper or case study written, I am an avid researcher, an inveterate fact-checker, and an accomplished report writer. If you need blog articles, I can do those, too. If you know what you want to say, but not quite how to say it, let me show you.

My aim is two-fold: To contribute to the world with my writing abilities and utilize my potential to the full! 12+ years of experience in writing; 3 masters degrees; diverse skill set; varied experience. Once you have worked with me, you will also be included in the list of people who believe in my potential to deliver professional work and be a dependable part of the team whilst ensuring utmost work quality. My profile enlists: my strong education; exceptional test results; astounding past projects; happy clients' feedback. Looking forward to being useful for you!

*AWARD-WINNING COMEDIAN AND JOKE WRITER* Stand-up comedian and professional joke writer specializing in sharp, original punchlines and misdirection. I write jokes that actually work on stage — tight setups, big punchlines, and tags that keep the laughs rolling. My style blends clever comparisons, dark humor, and clean misdirection, with influences from modern stand-up while keeping every joke completely original. I’ve spent years performing stand-up and developing material for live audiences, so I understand timing, rhythm, and what makes a joke land. Whether you need one-liners, roast jokes, stand-up material, punch-ups for a routine, or custom jokes for a speech or social media, I can craft lines that feel natural and get real laughs. What you can expect: • 100% original jokes (no recycled internet material) • Strong punchlines written in your voice • Material tailored to your style or audience • Fast delivery and clear communication + Reviews of your existing sets, teaching you how to improve and ways of punching up your joke If you need fresh, hard-hitting jokes that stand out, I’m here to help. Also happy to provide reviews of your sets and punch-ups for your jokes AWARDS: Auckland comedy community most improved award (in my second year of comedy), Minute madness winner!, Fringe festival nominee

★★★★★ Johnson & Johnson: It was an absolute pleasure to work with Johanna and I am absolutely satisfied with the results. Her writing is not only accurate and informative, but also extremely engaging and compelling. She knows how to convey our company's messages in a way that appeals to both our target audience and our brand. In addition, working with Johanna was extremely professional. She was always on time, reliable and communicative. Her commitment to the project and dedication to ensuring we were satisfied with the results gave us confidence that we had made the right choice. ★★★★★ Johanna is an amazing copywriter! She has done wonderful copies in both English and German considering the specific SEO and marketing terms peculiarities of our business. Extremely efficient and organized. Understands quickly and proactive. Johanna goes above and beyond. It is a pleasure working with her also on a personal level. ★★★★★ Exceptional work! Over years of hiring copywriters from Upwork, the experience with Johanna was one of a kind. Awesome copywriting, stuck to the schedule, and communication was top-notch. Would recommend and re-hire her again. Thank you again! :) ____________________________________________________________________________ Why Choose Me? ✅ Visibility on steroids: Let's get you noticed, and fast. ✅ Perfection guaranteed: Unlimited revisions because I’m happy when you are. ✅ Sky's the limit: I'm here to surpass your expectations, not just meet them. ✅ Stand out, not just fit in: Be the brand that outperforms ALL competitors. ✅ Lasting impressions: Your customers won't just remember you; they'll love you. ✅ Top-tier results: Ordinary? Never heard of it. 📈 Boosting Your Results Picture this: your conversion rates climb by a solid 20-30%. That's not just a dream. With my expertise, it's what you can expect. 🏆 More Than Just Words As a conversion copywriter, I've invested in my skills through top-notch courses, including those from Marketing Land and Search Engine Journal. I'm making success stories happen. 🚀 Client Wins "Johanna cranked up our ROI by a whopping 350% on a $10K ad spend. Mind-blowing, right?" "We saw our email open rates jump to a staggering 48%." "Our click-through rates? Up by 28% thanks to Johanna‘." "We hit a record 52% conversion rate on social media soon after working with her." 💡 The Johanna Effect My clients don't just grow; they multiply. We're talking about a consistent 2-5x increase in qualified leads. Yes, you read that right. 🎯 My Playground I'm in my element with Sales and Direct Response Copywriting, Sales Funnel Copywriting, SEO Writing, Email Marketing, and LinkedIn Posts. 📚 Always Upgrading In a constantly changing market, I make sure to stay ahead. I'm constantly learning, growing, and adapting. 🤝 Your Success is My Success I love seeing a plan come together, a brand taking off, and my clients succeeding beyond expectations. Ready for Lift-Off? 🟢 Hit that green ‘Invite’ button, and let's get started! 💬 Shoot me a message. I'm all ears for your story and ready with solutions.

Greetings. I am the writer you are looking for! I am an experienced, published fiction writer specializing in action/adventure, mystery, romance novels and short fiction in a wide variety of genres including Western, Victorian, Medieval, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and contemporary. I am a US citizen living in New Zealand, so I understand both the US and international reading audiences and the language readers expect. I take great pride in providing excellent product to my customers in a detail-oriented, deadline-driven work environment. Samples of written work can be viewed on my portfolio, and demonstrate an exceptional command of fiction writing. My samples showcase my outstanding written English, grammar, dialogue construction, and character development. I am currently turning in approximately 10k words per day, so I can complete a 50K word project in a week. I deliver the best possible writing content available and I look forward to working with you long term. To me, deadlines are sacrosanct. When I say I'm going to complete a project in a given amount of time, I do it no matter what. I have several e-books published on Amazon with dozens of five star ratings, both under ghost-writing pseudonyms and under my own pseudonyms. My characters are engaging, my plots captivating, and my twists and surprise endings have created a following of dedicated readers who keep coming back for more. I deliver a superior product ready for immediate publication. Please be comfortable with this payrate before contacting me. I am one of the top rated freelance writers on Upwork and I have an impeccable track record of client communication, quality rating, and 100% job success. Thank you for considering me.

I remember the exact moment it happened. Sitting on my Dad’s knee, age five, watching the All Blacks… That’s when I fell in love with sports. Fast forward 30 years, and now I’m a specialist sports writer. With more than a decade’s experience producing high-quality content about the subject I love, I live and breathe the following sports: • Rugby • Tennis • Cricket • MMA • Football • Boxing Over the past 13 years, I’ve collaborated with dozens of businesses to write millions of words. From working with big corporates like Deloitte and Vodafone, through to ghostwriting for industry leaders and being published in over 300 websites and magazines, I've done the lot. Specifically, you can find my work on iGaming websites such as: • TennisMajors • BettingTop10 • MrFixitsTips • TennisNerd • NYFights • BetZillion • Bookmaker-Info • MyBettingAustralia • BettingPlanet But there’s one thing missing from this list… YOU! Choose to work with me, and I guarantee: • Excellence in execution and service • Genuine passion and depth of knowledge in my sporting niches • Humility and a continual desire to learn Flick me a message today, and let’s get into it.