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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $4k
Billed in all: $10,947$11k
$791 in the last 6 months
Across 43 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 10% in Ghostwriting
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #12Cozy Mystery48 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #7Top 25%🇺🇸#7 of 26
- #15Crime81 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #4Top 19%🇺🇸#4 of 20
- #19Plot Development108 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #7Top 18%🇺🇸#7 of 41
- #20Mystery143 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #12Top 14%🇺🇸#12 of 51
- #21Thriller128 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #13Top 16%🇺🇸#13 of 42
- #24Story Development209 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #13Top 11%🇺🇸#13 of 103
- #25True Crime144 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1Top 17%🇺🇸#1 of 19
- #29Science Fiction227 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #14Top 13%🇺🇸#14 of 98