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James E.

Contemporary Romance Ghostwriter | Fiction Editor

Most Amazon KDP publishers and Kindle Novel authors contact me because they want their next romance novel to be a bestseller. I'm James, a published Contemporary Romance Ghostwriter, Book Ghostwriter, and Fiction Writer with nearly a decade of experience helping authors, publishers, Kindle Unlimited (KU)® authors, and Amazon KDP publishers develop stories that engage readers from the first chapter to the last. My specialty is creating emotionally compelling romance novels, fiction novels, and book series with strong storytelling, believable conflict, immersive character development, satisfying character arcs, and page-turning emotional tension. Authors always find it easy to work with me because I understand how to solve these 3 Major Concerns. "My story has potential, but something isn't working." Many manuscripts struggle because the structure doesn't support the story. Characters make inconsistent decisions, conflicts resolve too easily, or important story threads disappear. My approach focuses on creating a solid narrative foundation in which every chapter serves a purpose and every scene moves the story forward. 2) "Your story won't feel flat to readers." Readers don't fall in love with perfect plots. They fall in love with storytelling and character development. I build emotional depth through realistic dialogue, meaningful conflict, chemistry, internal struggles, and character growth that feels earned rather than forced. The result is a story that connects emotionally instead of simply telling readers what to feel. 3) "Before working with me, you might be skeptical about how well your novel will perform” My writing strategy eliminates second-guessing your project as an author. Instead, my service will increase your confidence to invest your time, attention, and capital. Every chapter is developed through extensive research, without AI, and delivered with quality that can withstand the rigors of the competitive market. Clients continue working With Me because they know I'm invested in their project's success. I understand that every manuscript represents an investment of time, money, creativity, and trust. Whether you're building a long-running romance series, launching your first novel, or refining an existing manuscript, I approach every project with the same level of dedication and professionalism. What You Can Expect Working With Me ✅ Creative Ghostwriting (I turn your rough concept/synopsis into a professionally written draft). ✅Romance & Fiction Writing. I am an expert in all of these genres: • Contemporary Romance • Billionaire Romance • Small Town Romance • Enemies to Lovers • Slow Burn • Fake Dating • Fake Marriage • Marriage of Convenience • Forced Proximity • Friends to Lovers • Brother's Best Friend • Second Chance Romance • Protector Hero • Office Romance • Sports Romance • Romantic Suspense • Fantasy Romance • Paranormal Romance ✅Short story ghostwriting √Paranormal Shifter Mystery Romance √Historical Romance √Cozy Mystery ✅ Editing, Proofreading & Beta Reading (I will eliminate plot holes, continuity errors, and awkward prose before publishing.) ✅Scriptwriting (YouTube, film, natural dialogue, clear structure). If you're looking for a ghostwriter who understands storytelling, values collaboration, and can transform ideas into engaging books, I'd love to hear about your project. Send me a message, and let's discuss how we can bring your story to life.

🇺🇸Albany, United States$20/hr100% JSS4.98 (42)Since Feb 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR
$734

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#61,624 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#9,646 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$200

Last 6 months: $4.4k

World#81,881 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#10,372 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$26k

Billed in all: $26k

World#121,851 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#20,693 / 62.1k
Per project
$389

$339 in the last 6 months

World#206,640 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#34,178 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
13
100% fixed0% hourly
World#12,441 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,014 / 62.1k
Projects in all
66

Across 68 contracts

96% fixed4% hourly
World#45,727 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#7,032 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$25.8k+$200 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$25.5k$25.6k$25.7k$25.8kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 6% in Short Story Writing

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  8. #47Short Story Writing834 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #20Top 6%