Katie G.
Expert SEO Blogger and Award-Winning Author
My name is Katie Gallardo, and I’m an award-winning author, professional ghostwriter, and SEO content strategist with a degree in Creative Writing from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Over the course of my career, I’ve written hundreds of top-ranking blog posts, developed original fiction projects, and created content for clients across a wide range of industries. As a result, I’m equally comfortable crafting content designed to rank in search engines as I am building stories that entertain, engage, and resonate with audiences. Whether you need original content written from scratch or existing material refined and polished, I bring both creative vision and technical expertise to every project. Beyond SEO and content marketing, I’ve spent years writing within the entertainment industry. My experience spans television pilots, short films, music videos, video games, novels, commercials, non-fiction projects, and digital media campaigns. Along the way, I’ve developed a strong foundation in character development, worldbuilding, lore creation, and narrative structure, allowing me to create stories that feel immersive, cohesive, and memorable. No matter the format, my goal is always the same: to create content that captures attention and leaves a lasting impression. In addition to my expertise in writing, I am bilingual in American Sign Language, I've worked heavily in the swim industry, and I've led teams as a national manager. If your work pertains to any of these subjects, I'll be even more qualified to assist.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $11k
Billed in all: $82,462$82k
$811 in the last 6 months
Across 25 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 3% in Creative Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #40Newsletter Writing841 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #16Top 5%🇺🇸#16 of 357
- #53Book Writing1,648 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #23Top 3%🇺🇸#23 of 593
- #59Fiction Writing1,669 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #31Top 4%🇺🇸#31 of 705
- #77Resume Writing1,613 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #29Top 5%🇺🇸#29 of 650
- #102Scriptwriting3,377 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #41Top 3%🇺🇸#41 of 641
- #190Blog Content5,596 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #73Top 3%🇺🇸#73 of 1,651
- #190Ghostwriting5,395 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #91Top 4%🇺🇸#91 of 1,778
- #315Creative Writing10,453 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #121Top 3%🇺🇸#121 of 3,286