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Elma B.

Elma B.

Substack Creative Writer | Storyteller | Content Strategy

Most clients don't need more content, they need the right words that make people stop scrolling, feel something, and say yes. I'm Elma, a creative writer, newsletter and storyteller, specializing Substack long-form essays and brand storytelling. My work sits at the intersection of deep thinking and clear writing. I help founders, creators, and brands find the voice that was always theirs, and build an audience around it. Here's what I can do for you: • Substack Setup & Strategy — from zero to launch: branding, positioning, welcome sequences, and editorial systems that grow with you. • Newsletter & Essay Writing — weekly/ bi-weekly/ monthly issues, long-form pieces, and serialized content that keep readers coming back. • Ghostwriting — your ideas, your voice, my sentences. Whether it's thought leadership, personal essays, or brand storytelling, I disappear so you shine. • Writing & Conversion Content — landing pages, bios, about pages, and email sequences that turn curious readers into paying clients. • Content Strategy & Editorial Planning — content pillars, publishing calendars, and messaging frameworks that make consistency feel effortless. • Community Management & Engagement — building the culture around your content so your audience doesn't just read, they belong. • LinkedIn Content — posts, articles, and profile copy that position you as the expert you already are. I run my own Substack Publication: "Ethos of Becoming", a newsletter for minds that never stop questioning. I don't just write about this stuff. I live it. It’s something I practice every day. See links on my portfolio. If you want content that actually does something — builds trust, grows an audience, moves people to act. Let's talk.

🇵🇭Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines$15/hr80% JSS4.73 (3)Since Oct 2020

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
≈$132

An estimate from an earlier read

World#127,358 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#21,341 / 56.3k
Revenue, last 30 days
$184

Last 6 months: $791

World#83,623 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#16,561 / 56.3k
Total earnings
$4.7k

Billed in all: $4.8k

World#260,032 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#40,444 / 56.3k
Per project
$940

$264 in the last 6 months

World#128,613 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#23,173 / 56.3k
Projects, last 6 months
3
33% fixed67% hourly
World#66,479 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#5,298 / 56.3k
Projects in all
5

Across 6 contracts

50% fixed50% hourly
World#266,042 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#25,565 / 56.3k

Earnings, last 30 days

$4.8k+$178 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$4.5k$4.6k$4.7k$4.8kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

No data since Nov 5, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 20% in Article Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #23Long-Form Writing66 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 35%
  2. #184Content Research602 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #34Top 31%
  3. #226Newsletter Writing841 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #19Top 27%
  4. #248Personal Branding613 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #17Top 40%
  5. #405Community Engagement1,035 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #123Top 39%
  6. #1,243Community Management2,973 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #257Top 42%
  7. #1,251Ghostwriting5,395 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #52Top 23%
  8. #1,826Content Strategy4,813 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #172Top 38%