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David E.

Crime | Mystery Ghostwriter | Series Plotting, Suspense & Continuity

I help crime, mystery, and suspense authors create tightly plotted stories that hold up under reader scrutiny and across full series. My focus is on logic-driven plots, controlled suspense, consistent character motivation, and clean narrative structure, areas where AI-generated drafts often fail. I work best with authors and publishers who care about reader retention, series continuity, and avoiding plot holes or negative reviews. My experience includes outlining, drafting, revising, and repairing stories where pacing, clues, or tension need professional attention. If you’re looking for fast or AI-assisted drafting, I’m likely not the right fit. If you need human-level plotting and suspense that keeps readers engaged through the final reveal, we may work well together.

🇺🇸Perham, United States$35/hr100% JSS4.83 (29)Since May 2024
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$659

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#66,323 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#10,176 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$776

Last 6 months: $4k

World#57,055 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#7,754 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$11k

Billed in all: $11k

World#190,344 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#30,562 / 62.1k
Per project
$269

$791 in the last 6 months

World#240,483 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#38,818 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
5
100% fixed0% hourly
World#41,746 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,872 / 62.1k
Projects in all
40

Across 43 contracts

93% fixed7% hourly
World#75,669 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,445 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$10.9k+$776 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$10.0k$10.5k$11.0kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 10% in Ghostwriting

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #12Cozy Mystery48 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #7Top 25%
  2. #15Crime81 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #4Top 19%
  3. #19Plot Development108 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #7Top 18%
  4. #20Mystery143 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #12Top 14%
  5. #21Thriller128 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #13Top 16%
  6. #24Story Development209 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #13Top 11%
  7. #25True Crime144 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1Top 17%
  8. #29Science Fiction227 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #14Top 13%