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I am a professional writer with vast and varied experience. I have written countless newspaper and magazine articles and written and produced many books. I have prepared and circulated press releases, done copywriting for brochures, adverts and packaging, and have written college books and study guides. Since joining Elance (now Upwork) in April 2009, I have written numerous articles, SEO web content and blog posts. I have written ebooks, and have done research, editing, proofreading and indexing jobs. I excel in providing good quality, effective web content. My interests and expertise are varied, as my resume shows. And I have a huge amount of experience that enables me to work for employers all over the world. I welcome new challenges. I have a Bachelor of Social Science degree with majors in English, Social Anthropology, Comparative African Government, and Economic History. I also studied sociology, psychology, and social work. The books I have written relate mostly to home decorating, home improvement, DIY, and home construction. I have also written several books about horses. All of these were published in hard copy and sold in reputable bookshops, and many have been available via Amazon. The college books and courses I have written range from plumbing, concrete work, and welding, to landscaping, photography, and child care. I am a keen gardener and love doing creative crafts. I enjoy cooking and take an active interest in everything health related. I walk regularly and have completed many half marathons. What can I do for you?

The formalities: I'm a freelance content writer based in Cape Town, South Africa. From short, social media captions to long-form content, I write, proofread, and optimise a wide range of texts that include: 👩🏻‍💻 Blog posts 💼 LinkedIn bios 💬 Social media content for Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube 🖥️ Website content 🛠️ How-to guides, instructions, and manuals 📲 App descriptions and content 🛒 Product descriptions 📧 Emails 🗞️ Newsletters As for the topics that I write about, these include: ✅ Digital marketing ✅ Social media marketing ✅ Technology ✅ AI ✅ Software solutions ✅ Live shopping ✅ Video commerce ✅ eCommerce ✅ Branding ✅ Website design ✅ Guest/user experience ✅ Vacation/short-term rentals I also have experience writing for various industries. From small businesses to startups to SaaS to B2B, I understand how to adjust my writing so that it resonates with different target audiences. I want you to enjoy working with me, like these previous clients of mine did: 🗯️ "I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Koba for almost five years, and it has consistently been a smooth, enjoyable, and enlightening experience. Koba’s ability to deliver high-quality, well-structured, and well-researched content has been one of the crucial elements enabling our marketing team to achieve significantly better results. From long-form SEO blog content to guides, reports, and customer interviews, Koba has the aptitude to create various types of content, always striving for the best outcomes and consistently delivering her projects in a timely manner." - Olga Vasylieva, former Content Marketing Team Lead at iGMS 🗯️ "I had the pleasure of working closely with Koba at Oaky, where she consistently delivered outstanding technical and leadership articles. Not only is she a talented copywriter, but she's also a wonderful person to collaborate with. Highly recommended!" - Marieke Wisse, former Head of Marketing at Oaky 🗯️ "I have collaborated with Koba for several years and my experience working with her was nothing short of amazing. She is the best freelance copywriter I have worked with and this is not an exaggeration. Koba is a highly talented writer that always does research before writing a piece of content. She always delivers the best quality possible and is ready to go the extra mile. Blog articles she writes are always well structured, easy to read and captivating. Koba is good at versatile types of content such as articles, white papers, emails, SMS, etc. To my pleasant surprise, she can also be a great secret shopper and community manager. She is a person of many talents for sure. She's very good with deadlines, making her a fantastic partner you can trust. She definitely has my highest recommendations." - Inna Shevchenko, Marketing Advisor and Founder of Upleadium

Currently a PhD student at Oxford, I am a writer, editor, proofreader, and teacher with over ten years of experience across academic, corporate, and creative spaces. I am an enthusiastic, efficient, and diligent worker with excellent grammar. Writing feels tangible to me; it is the best thing I do. I hold a Master's (with Distinction) in English Language and Literature from the University of Cape Town and a Bachelor's Degree (Hons) from New York University in Arts and Literatures. For about six years, I worked as Head Tutor in the English Department at UCT. Here, I became proficient at editing and providing feedback on academic writing at an undergraduate and graduate level. Since then, as a content writer and copyeditor, I have worked closely with businesses and clients from all over the world, penning reports and articles on an array of subjects, including travel and sustainability, technology, education, and law. Currently, I am the editorial assistant for "Social Dynamics: A Journal of African Studies." I also have experience editing dissertations, creative writing, short essays, and books, and I strongly believe in the value of offering careful and rich feedback. I speak both French and Italian with working proficiency and can translate from French or Italian to English. With solid SEO knowledge, I am adept at putting the finishing touches on pieces meant for an online audience. Feel free to reach out if you feel I might be a good fit for your needs or if you have any questions at all.

My academic background is in History, Politics and International Relations. I hold a BA (Hons) degree in Politics and Modern History from the University of Manchester and an MA in International Relations from King's College London. Since completing my studies I have spent a short time working as a freelance writer before becoming an online editor. I now have over 8 years of experience in web content writing and I am familiar with the use of various content management systems. I am confident in my ability to optimise content for the web thanks to my solid understanding of SEO principles. I also understand to value of using social media platforms to drive traffic to a website as well as for brand management purposes. I enjoy working with people and I currently run two leading travel-related websites managing and a team of skilled writers and editors. I have managed a range of projects for major clients such as HSBC, the MI Group, Cigna, Allianz, and Aramco.

Hello, and welcome to my profile page! ⭐ Consistently top-rated 🥇 90%+ Job success rate 📆 10+ years of experience 1️⃣ Clients on 1st page of Google 👻 Ghostwriter for the CEO of Vogue, VCs, Y Combinator startups, and other industry leaders. 🧑🏻‍🎓 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗠𝗘 I am an award-winning writer with experience in radio, television, film, and digital publishing. From ideation to execution, I love crafting compelling copy to help you reach your professional goals. Whether it's a TVC, SEO blog post, script, or article, I'll ensure it delivers a clear, actionable message. ✍🏻 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗦 Need high-quality, informative content that commands attention? Having written for both B2B and B2C audiences, I can communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Allow me to help you create a distinct brand voice that speaks to your clients and customers. 👻 𝗚𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 Want to establish yourself as a thought leader? As an expert, your time is precious. Let me shape your powerful insights into valuable content that positions you as a respected and sought-after authority. 🌐 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗬 Can't find the right words for your website? I'll craft strategic calls-to-action and user-focused language that represent your brand and boost conversions, transforming your site into a powerful marketing tool. 📜 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠 & 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖/𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 Do you require factual, in-depth articles? As an award-winning journalist with experience working at a digital publication, I can quickly write factual content and opinion pieces. 🎥 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗦 Many clients struggle to transfer their ideas into video format because they need a writer to summarize their points succinctly in a style that packs a punch. Whether it's through radio, podcast, and TV commercials or explainer videos and online courses, I'll ensure your message is effectively communicated to your intended audience on both traditional and digital channels. 🏆 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 • Business and Arts South Africa Silver Award for Journalism in the News Category (2016) 📝 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 I work on both one-off and long-term collaborations with clients. For long-term collaborations, I request clients: • Agree to a set volume of work per week/month: This ensures I can plan my schedule and dedicate the time needed to deliver work everyone is proud of. • Give notice: Let me know a month in advance if you wish to end our contract. Again, this helps me plan my workflow. And if, for whatever reason, you need to pause the project, pop me a message. I have clients who work with me on an ad-hoc basis. It's much easier to reschedule projects when I know what's up. • Don't ghost: If we've started a contract, but you no longer wish to work with me, please let me know. If I cannot reach you after contacting you three times, I will presume you wish to terminate our contract and do so. Robust communication and clear deadlines allow me to do my best work for you. 👀 𝗔 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗜 Currently, there are two approaches to AI: cost-cutting and Google-flagging fears. As a writer with over ten years of experience, I've recently explored "humanizing AI." Here's my take: ORIGINALITY AI-generated content lacks the nuance, brevity, and creativity of a seasoned copywriter. Right now, this may not be true for one or two blog posts or even ten pieces of content you need. However, as more people use AI over the long term, content homogenization will become a huge risk. Do you really want your marketing materials to sound like 90% of the internet's? HUMANIZING AI I can edit your AI copy, but I charge standard rates. From experience, extensively editing AI-generated content to make it sound human is more time-consuming and ultimately less efficient than starting fresh. Plus, if the writing is technical, I have to fact-check everything since AI isn't always accurate. Hiring a human writer to craft your content is the best option if you want engaging copy. If you're paying a flat fee for content, which I prefer, then know it's in my best interest to do the work as efficiently as possible. Clear, well-written human copy also minimizes editing time, which saves clients money. AI DETECTION SOFTWARE I'm happy to work with your preferred program, but clear, concise language - often the goal of good communication - can be misidentified as AI. It's happened to me in the past. After all, there are only so many ways you can say, "The cat sat on the mat." Through a case-by-case approach, I ensure your content connects with audiences through compelling storytelling, whether or not you use AI. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 • My rates reflect a commitment to premium content that drives results. • I have a strong track record of writing content for UK, USA, and Canadian clients. • I only do paid test assignments. Sample writing requires the same effort as the real thing.

With a degree in journalism and over two decades of experience working in the branding and media industry, I know what it takes to listen - and then convey that message appropriately. I am pragmatic, efficient, work well on deadlines, and am readily available for work. I would be a rich man if I'd earned a penny for every time someone has told me "that's a good idea". I have spent the last 18 months working as a bid writer for UK-based management consultancy whose clients include global lottery, charity and railroad companies. As such I have recent experience in preparing RFP submissions. I am not shy of any writing or editing work, and additionally have experience in the medical field as an addiction counsellor. I have worked as journalist and columnist for years for SA newspapers and magazines, specializing in leadership, arts and entertainment, and the green sector. I'm curious about the world and always eager to learn new things. I have published over ten books in South Africa and am highly proficient in copy writing, research, editing, and project conceptualization. I'm passionate about sport and music, and I read a lot. There was a time in my life when I was a famous satirist, or iconoclast. I made a T shirt at university that satirized the Carling Beer Black Label logo (it read "Black Labour, White Guilt") and I got sued by them (SABMiller) and it went on to set international legal precedent in the Constitutional Court with freedom of expression trumping trademark protection. As such I am well versed in branding and marketing nuance, and am au fait with legalese and can process high volumes of complex legal documents, distilling them into simple, digestible opinions. Recent proof of this (for me at least) was when I graduated cum laude from UCT's Psychiatry Department with a counseling degree in 2018. I was able to study full-time for two years, while still being a full-time parent who is trying to make financial ends meet. I have a wicked sense of humour and still make funny T shirts (www dot laughitoff dot co dot za). I know my em-dashes from my en-dashes. I enjoy long, romantic walks on the beach.. oh wait, wrong profile! I live a life of hedonistic delight in the mountains of Bainskloof (www dot mcbains dot co dot za) where I balance online writing challenges with cold water plunges in the Witte River. I would say that I'm a people's person. But that I also love reading in bed on my own. I would ask that you give me a chance with your job as I promise that I will not let you down, should we agree on the terms and conditions. Thank you for your consideration, Justin.