Your novel deserves more than a proofread. Most fiction manuscripts don't fall apart because the writer lacks talent. They fall apart because the story isn't fully working yet. Maybe the pacing drags in the second act and you can't figure out why readers would lose interest there. Maybe your protagonist's arc feels hollow, you know exactly who they are, but somehow that doesn't come through on the page. Maybe the structure looks fine on paper but something still feels fundamentally off, and no matter how many times you reread it, you can't quite name what it is. You've revised it yourself. You've asked trusted friends. You've Googled writing advice at 2am. And yet the manuscript still isn't where it needs to be. What you don't need at this point is another proofread. What you need is an experienced developmental editor who reads fiction the way readers do and edits it the way the story actually demands. That's exactly what I do. WHO I AM I'm a professional developmental editor and ghostwriter with over 10 years of paid experience working exclusively in fiction. Over the course of my career, I've worked with debut novelists navigating their very first manuscript, mid-career authors stuck on a difficult second book, and seasoned writers preparing manuscripts for traditional submission or self-publishing. In every case, my job is the same: to step into your story, understand what you're trying to build, and give you the clearest, most actionable editorial feedback possible without flattening your voice or rewriting your book into mine. I've worked across virtually every major fiction genre, which means I understand the specific expectations, conventions, and creative possibilities each one carries. Whether you're writing a slow-burn literary novel or a fast-paced cozy mystery, I know what readers in your genre are looking for and how to help your manuscript deliver it. GENRES I SPECIALIZE IN ✅ Literary Fiction ✅ Romance (contemporary, historical, paranormal) ✅ Fantasy & Science Fiction ✅ Thriller & Mystery ✅ Cozy Mystery ✅ Horror ✅ Contemporary Fiction ✅ Short Story Collections SERVICES I OFFER ➢ Developmental Editing (my core specialty) This is the deepest, most transformative level of editing — and the one I'm most passionate about. Developmental editing is big-picture work. I look at your manuscript's overall structure and architecture, the integrity of your plot, the strength and believability of your character arcs, the consistency and effectiveness of your point of view, the pacing across scenes and chapters, the handling of subplots and secondary characters, thematic coherence, and the emotional payoff your story delivers at the end. When I'm done, you receive a comprehensive editorial letter typically 8 to 15 pages plus detailed in-manuscript annotations that walk you through exactly what's working, what isn't, and specific, practical guidance on how to address every issue I've identified. You won't be left guessing. ➢ Line Editing Once your story's structure is solid, line editing is where the prose itself gets elevated. I work through your manuscript sentence by sentence, refining clarity, sharpening your narrative voice, improving rhythm and flow, cutting what's unnecessary, and making sure every line is doing exactly what it needs to do. Line editing is where good writing becomes great writing and where your unique voice gets to fully come through. ➢ Copy Editing Grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, continuity, and style consistency copy editing is the clean, precise pass that catches everything spell-check misses. I make sure your manuscript is professional, polished, and reader-ready before it goes to publication or submission. ➢ Full Manuscript Editing For authors who want a thorough, end-to-end edit, I offer combined developmental, line, and copy editing packages. This is ideal if you're preparing a manuscript for self-publishing on KDP or for submission to agents and traditional publishers, and you want one trusted editor to take it all the way from structural overhaul to final polish. ➢ Ghostwriting Have a story you've always wanted to tell but don't know how to write it or a half-finished manuscript you don't have the time or confidence to complete? I ghostwrite fiction in your voice, your style, and your creative vision. Every word is written to serve your story. Your name goes on the cover. Your readers will never know the difference and that's exactly how it should be. WHY WORK WITH ME Ten years in this industry has taught me that authors don't just need feedback they need feedback they can actually use. I don't give vague notes like "the pacing feels slow" and leave you to figure out the rest. I tell you where it slows, why it slows, and what specifically needs to change to fix it. If you've been sitting on a draft that isn't quite there yet or you know your story has potential but can't figure out what's holding it back send me a message. 📩 Message me or send an invite

I am an experienced writing and editorial professional who is capable, competent, creative, meticulous, and reliable. I am a clear thinker with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels, working well under pressure and exacting deadlines. * I am an experienced project manager, having project managed all aspects of print production and online content management for academic journals. * I am a qualified editor and proofreader, having obtained certification from the Publishing Training Centre and the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders. * I thrive under pressure and will never miss a deadline. I have a very strong work ethic and will work hard to achieve your goals, clarifying any points of ambiguity with you directly.

I am a Certified Professional Resume Writer with years of experience providing Career Coaching, specifically crafting Resumes/CVs and cover letters while being an expert in LinkedIn optimization. With an established background as a Recruiter and HR professional, I've mastered the art and science of crafting ATS-friendly resumes, cover letters, and keywords-optimized LinkedIn profiles tailored to resonate with your industry of choice. Over the years, I've garnered rich experience placing candidates at prestigious companies like Google, J.P. Morgan, Microsoft, SpaceX, Amazon, and more. My spectrum of expertise spans industries such as Healthcare, Digital Marketing, IT, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and much more. Why Choose Me? ✅ Years of experience in Recruitment and HR: I've seen it all. I understand the nuances that recruiters and hiring managers look for in resumes and online profiles. ✅ Keyword-Optimized & ATS-Compatible: Every document is optimized to rank higher and pass through automated systems. ✅ Global Clientele: Successfully served 2500+ clients across the globe, right from fresh graduates to C-level executives. ✅ Bespoke Branding: Each client is unique. My approach is personalized, ensuring you stand out from the crowd. ✅ Stress-Free Experience: Busy executive or just starting? I simplify the resume-building process for you, making it seamless and efficient. Services I Offer: Professional Resumes & and CVs tailored for all levels. Engaging Cover Letters. LinkedIn Profile Development & Optimization. Comprehensive Professional Biography. Additional documents like Thank-You Letters and Professional Addendum. Don't let algorithms dictate your career trajectory. Elevate your professional image and improve your chances of clinching that dream job or promotion.

I help nonprofits, startups, small businesses, SMEs, and for-profit companies secure funding through strategic grant writing, startup fundraising, grant research, and proposal development. Over the past three years, clients I have supported worldwide have collectively been awarded more than $30 million in grant funding from private foundations, corporate giving programs, federal agencies, and international funders. My work combines grant writing expertise with broader fundraising strategy, which means I do more than just write applications. I help clients identify the right opportunities and investors, build a stronger funding pipeline, sharpen their positioning, and submit competitive proposals that align with funder priorities. I support clients with: 1. Grant writing and fundraising strategy for startups and companies: Grant funding, PRI, and R&D Tax Credit strategy, startup fundraising support, business grant applications, innovation funding, seed stage funding research, and capital strategy for founders, startups, and growth stage companies. 2. Nonprofit grant writing and institutional fundraising: Private foundation grants, corporate foundation grants, family foundations, community foundations, CSR funding, philanthropic partnerships, and fundraising strategy for nonprofit organizations. 3. Federal and agency grants: Long experience with NIH, NSF, SBIR, STTR, DOE, HHS, DOD, CDC, USDA, HUD, DOJ, EPA, U.S. Department of Education, and other public funding programs. 4. International funding and development opportunities: Support for clients pursuing funding through Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, UN agencies, multilateral institutions, and international development programs. 5. Grant research and funding prospecting: Tailored grant databases, prospect research, funder vetting, eligibility screening, pipeline development, and strategic funding calendars. 6. Proposal development and grants management support: Full proposal writing, editing, narrative development, application structuring, budget coordination, compliance review, attachments support, and submission readiness. I have worked with clients across the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and emerging markets in Africa and Asia. My sector experience includes technology, healthcare, healthtech, biotech, AI, education, climate, sustainability, community development, workforce development, housing, arts and culture, social impact, and rural development. Whether you need a grant writer, fundraising consultant, startup funding strategist, or long-term partner to build a reliable funding pipeline, I can help you create a great path to funding. Let’s build a stronger funding strategy for your startup, business, or nonprofit.

Hi, I’m Sommer! I don't do phone calls. I bring over 20 years of data entry experience and 12 years working as a virtual assistant, providing reliable, detail-focused support across a wide range of administrative and online tasks. I take pride in delivering accurate, efficient work while maintaining clear and professional communication with every client. My skills include: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Google Docs Website research and data collection Email management Data entry and copy-paste projects Handwritten document conversion to Word or Excel Blog and social media updates Audio and video transcription If you need assistance with a task not listed above, feel free to ask — I’m adaptable, quick to learn, and experienced in handling many types of administrative support work. I am currently rebuilding my Upwork profile and looking to establish long-term relationships with new clients. Because of this, I’m offering competitive, lower introductory rates while maintaining high-quality service. Please note: I communicate exclusively through Upwork messaging and written communication. I do not participate in phone calls or voice/video interviews. If you have questions or need help with a project, I’d love to hear from you and discuss how I can assist!

Stop guessing what works. Hire a partner who has already executed at the highest level. I am a YouTube Scriptwriter and Channel Manager with direct experience scaling channels to over 1 million subscribers, including working with major brands like Velocity. I don’t just write words; I engineer retention. I don’t just "manage" channels; I build content ecosystems designed to trigger the algorithm and convert casual viewers into subscribers. The Hybrid Advantage (Writer + Manager): Most freelancers do one or the other. Because I do both, I understand the entire pipeline: As your Manager: I develop content calendars and strategies that align with current market trends, ensuring we aren't just uploading videos, but building an asset. As your Writer: I execute that strategy with scripts optimized for Average View Duration (AVD) and Click-Through Rate (CTR) alignment. My Scope of Work: High-Retention Scriptwriting: Hooks that grab attention immediately, pacing that prevents drop-off, and CTAs that actually convert. Channel Management: Full oversight of content calendars, upload schedules, and metadata optimization (Titles/Tags/Descriptions). Editorial Strategy: Aligning your brand voice across specific niches (Gaming, Edutainment, Explainers) to target the right audience. Track Record: Scriptwriter for channels with 1M+ Subscribers (e.g., Velocity). Proven history of increasing viewer retention and engagement metrics. If you are looking for a "writer" to just fill a word count, I am not the right fit. If you want a strategist who can take ownership of your channel's narrative and operations to drive growth, let's talk. Click Invite to Job and let’s review your current channel analytics.

Your manuscript is finished, but something is not working. The structure drags, the pacing feels off, or the feedback you keep getting is too vague to actually use. That is the exact problem I solve. I work with fiction and nonfiction authors across romance, fantasy, self-help, parenting, memoir, and business books. Every written review on my profile is 5 stars, and my clients regularly come back for their next book. Can I handle your manuscript? If it is a novel or a nonfiction book, yes. Recent projects include a supernatural romance novel, a 45,000-word self-help manuscript, an ADHD parenting guide polished and made KDP-ready, and a children's chapter book ghostwritten from concept to completion. How do I work? I start with an editorial report so you see exactly what needs fixing and why; then I edit with clear BEFORE and AFTER notes so you can see every change and the reason behind it. One client called that report alone "golden." How long does it take? One to three weeks for most manuscripts, depending on length. What does it cost? $0.01 per word for developmental and line editing, $0.007 per word for copy editing and proofreading, or $25 per hour. And I reply fast, usually within a few hours. I work best with self-publishing authors, coaches, and first-time writers who have a finished or nearly finished draft and want it publication-ready without losing their voice. Still writing, or only have notes and ideas? I also ghostwrite fiction and nonfiction from your outlines, interviews, or voice recordings, and my ghostwriting clients say I add depth while keeping the story fully theirs. I am currently taking on new projects. Message me with your genre, word count, and where you feel stuck, and I will give you an honest assessment with a clear next step. I provide developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, and manuscript critique for fiction and nonfiction books, including romance, fantasy, mystery, self-help, memoir, and business manuscripts. My editorial reports cover structure, pacing, character development, clarity, and readability, and I prepare books for KDP self-publishing with ebook formatting and final proofreading. If you need a top-rated book editor or ghostwriter who delivers clean, publication-ready manuscripts, send me a message today.

From Zero to Explosive Growth Many brands and creators have strong products or ideas… but their channels get stuck. Low views, poor retention, and no growth. That’s where I come in. As a YouTube Growth Expert & Scriptwriter, I transform stagnant channels into growth machines by combining strategy with storytelling. What I Do: ✔ Write scripts with irresistible hooks that grab attention from the very first second. ✔ Use conversational storytelling to simplify even the most complex topics. ✔ Map audience retention to keep viewers watching until the end. ✔ Deliver full optimization, including keywords, titles, thumbnails, and persuasive CTAs. The Result? Your channel stops being invisible. Viewers stay longer. Subscribers multiply. And brands finally see consistent growth instead of random spikes. How I Can Help You Scale? ✅ YouTube Growth Management: Strategy, analytics, keyword optimization & scaling frameworks ✅ Retention-Driven Scripts: Storytelling that keeps viewers until the end ✅ Channel Optimization: Titles, thumbnails, posting strategy, and analytics deep dives ✅ Ad Copy & Commercials: Crafting messages that convert ✅ Brand Storytelling: Building a voice your audience remembers ⭐What Clients Say 💬 “Muhammad isn’t just a writer he’s a growth strategist. His frameworks boosted our watch time and conversions dramatically.” 💬 “If you want stories that stick and a channel that scales, Muhammad is the guy.” 💬 “He turned our content into a growth machine with strategies we’d never even thought about.” Ready to Scale Your Channel? I’m here as your YouTube Growth Expert & Scriptwriter to take your channel from zero to unstoppable growth. 📩 Let’s connect and make it happen.

I have a varied background in legal matters, writing, real estate, construction and general business matters. Over the past dozen years I primarily worked in highly regulated industries such as cannabis, either as a consultant or minority partner (in an often legal-related role but not as an active attorney). I was previously a big-firm attorney and went to a top law school, was an honors grad, and a law clerk at the Tennessee Supreme Court. I have expertise in real property title / zoning and corporate experience including development, leasing, water and mineral rights, corporate filings of every variety, and general contracts. I can handle complicated projects at a high level, and manage ongoing projects such as corporate or real estate filings with the appropriate attention to detail while also being fast. I can help non-US citizens set up companies in the US and in some cases act as a nominee director. I can help as a paralegal with high-level background support on any kind of litigation projects, be it one-offs or ongoing complex disputes - I have extensive litigation experience and perspective as a former appellate law clerk, I believe I have a keen sense of focusing on what courts actually are looking for and going to decide the case on. I can help research, organize and prepare strong appellate briefs at the federal or state level, and help with the entire appeal process (notice of appeal, designating record, ordering transcripts, reply briefs, etc.). I am not currently a licensed / actively-practicing attorney. Any projects that require professional level writing are also in my wheelhouse. My undergraduate degree was in Writing and I was (i) an editor and writer for the University of Colorado - Denver newspaper, (ii) an articles editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review, and (iii) published legal author. In my professional career I have written articles with a legal focus and also white papers presented to local and state governments considering cannabis regulations and policies. I was the lead researcher and writer (on a volunteer basis) in a two-year effort successfully lobbying the State of Colorado to change its healthcare insurance "mandatory coverages" to include children with autism spectrum disorders. I have written pitch decks, marketing content and trade articles, process / SOP manuals, and complex regulatory applications that required up to 1,000 pages of content. I also have specific experience in construction and development projects.

Screenwriter & High-Retention YouTube Ghostwriter | 20 Years of Storytelling For the past two decades, I’ve made a living telling stories people can’t turn away from. I’m a professional screenwriter and author with clients ranging from first-time writers to major publishers, including Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster. I started out adapting novels and short stories into Hollywood-ready scripts. And for the past five years, I have brought that same cinematic storytelling approach to YouTube. High-retention YouTube scripts aren’t solely about the “content.” They’re about tension, pacing, payoff, and knowing exactly when to raise new questions and explore uncovered angles before the viewer clicks away. That’s where most scriptwriters fail. Anybody can summarize information and recycle Wikipedia articles. Very few writers know how to structure a story that keeps an audience locked in from the cold open to the final line. And I still write all of my scripts without trying to pass off AI as my own. I specialize in: Documentary-style YouTube scripts Horror & mystery storytelling Sports storytelling and deep dives Historical and investigative narratives Film & television adaptation writing Long-form cinematic scripts built for retention Whether you need a studio-quality adaptation, a dark cinematic documentary script, or a binge-worthy YouTube narrative, I deliver writing that feels professional, intentional, and built to hold attention. The goal isn’t just views. It’s watch time. Whether you're shopping for a studio-ready film adaptation or a YouTube script designed to maximize watch time, I can deliver professional, industry-standard writing tailored to your specific goals.