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Mike T.

Versatile Writer | Copywriting, Ghostwriting & Content Expert

Price is not concrete. Michael "TaylorLyfe" Taylor – Digital Marketer, Writer, and Entrepreneur I am the CEO of TaylorLyfe Digital Marketing, a Veteran-owned agency specializing in helping businesses, brands, and creators build their online presence, increase visibility, and grow their audience. From independent startups to large corporations, I provide expert marketing solutions across industries, including music, entertainment, gaming, and small businesses. As a seasoned entrepreneur, I have over two decades of experience in digital marketing, branding, content creation, and business strategy. My expertise spans SEO, social media marketing, copywriting, advertising, and brand development. I have led marketing campaigns for record labels, independent artists, and businesses, ensuring they reach the right audience and stand out in competitive markets. Beyond marketing, I am a TTRPG creator and game designer, leading Chaotic Chronicles, a growing tabletop RPG label focused on immersive worldbuilding, adventure modules, and storytelling content. I am also the co-host of SideQuest! Podcast, where I discuss gaming, geek culture, and worldbuilding with industry professionals and passionate creators. As a retired U.S. Army Combat veteran, I bring leadership, discipline, and strategic thinking to everything I do. I am always open to learning something new and expanding my expertise in business, storytelling, and marketing. Let's connect and see how I can help grow your brand, enhance your marketing strategy, or bring your ideas to life through engaging content and storytelling. ________________________________________ Skills & Expertise • Writing – Clear, on-brand prose tailored to your audience and goals. • Content Writing – SEO-aware articles, guides, and web pages that inform and convert. • Copywriting – Messaging that moves people to act, from hooks to CTAs. • Ad Copy – High-impact headlines and variants ready for A/B testing. • Business Writing – Proposals, one-pagers, SOPs, and pitch decks with crisp structure. • Marketing – Full-funnel strategy, positioning, offers, and campaign planning. • SEO Writing – Keyword strategy, topical maps, on-page best practices, internal linking. • Blog Writing – Editorial calendars, bylines, and ghost posts in your voice. • Book Writing – Nonfiction outlines, co-authoring, and manuscript development. • Ghostwriting – Voice-matched content from short posts to complete books. • Comic Writing – Issue outlines, scripts, and page/panel breakdowns. • Humor Writing – Light touch or punchy comedic beats when the brief calls for it. • Essay Writing – Opinion pieces and thought leadership with a strong point of view. • Storytelling – Brand and character arcs that stick and scale across channels. • Article Writing – Reported, well-structured features and explainers. • Role-Playing Game Writing – Adventures, bestiaries, items, lore, and encounter design. • Narrative Design – Quest flow, choice architecture, and systemic story hooks. • Game Design (Writing) – Rules text, examples, tutorialization, and tooltips. • Technical Writing – Clear docs, API guides, and how-to content users can trust. • Developmental Editing – Structure, pacing, clarity, and actionable revision notes. • Proofreading – Typos, grammar, style consistency, and final polish. • Fiction Writing – Short stories, serials, and genre work with a strong voice. 🌐 Website: TaylorLyfe Digital Marketing 🎲 Gaming Label: Chaotic Chronicles 🎙️ Podcast: SideQuest! Podcast

🇺🇸Pleasanton, United States$55/hr100% JSS4.48 (11)Since Mar 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$4.3k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#6,960 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,200 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$4.1k

Last 6 months: $26k

World#7,764 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,256 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$75k

Billed in all: $75k

World#52,734 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#10,160 / 62.1k
Per project
$2.7k

$1.9k in the last 6 months

World#60,943 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#10,182 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
14
86% fixed14% hourly
World#11,056 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,800 / 62.1k
Projects in all
28

Across 31 contracts

87% fixed13% hourly
World#103,225 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#15,318 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$75.4k+$4.1k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$70.0k$72.5k$75.0k$77.5kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 15

Rarest: top 0.40% in Essay Writing, of 1,732. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 1Comic Writing52 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1Top 2%
  2. 3Board Game116 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1Top 3%
  3. #5Humor Writing311 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #4Top 2%
  4. #7Essay Writing1,732 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #3Top 0.40%
  5. #10Book Writing1,648 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #7Top 0.61%
  6. #30Storytelling2,570 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #18Top 1%
  7. #37Ghostwriting5,395 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #20Top 0.69%
  8. #38Business Writing2,455 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #27Top 2%